The Photography Studio is providing services of Government passport photo, Tattoo photo, PT 360, Official Command board photo and biography photo, via scheduled appointment only.
You must request us through "Book Appointment" at least 48 hours prior to your requested appointment time. We will do our best to accommodate your request. If you have a special need or request, email us at iwakuni.commstrat@usmc.mil and we will see how we can help.
We are not accepting walk-ins or appointment over the phone.
Show up 10 minutes prior to your appointment.
If able, have someone accompany you who can inspect/adjust your uniform.
Administrative Photo Verification Form V9
Administrative photography support will include:
- OMPF photos
- Command Board Photo 1
- Official Photo 2, 3
- ISO PREP Photo
- No-fee Passport Photo 4
- Naturalization Photo
The photographer is responsible for ensuring the photo taken is correct in accordance with Marine Corps Orders. The photographer is NOT responsible for the appearance of the individual photographed. Photographers are authorized to recommend or make minor uniform adjustments, but they will not use artificial devices (e.g., tape, clips, staples, clothes pins, etc.) to improve the individual’s appearance.
1 Command board photographs are defined as photographs for Commanders, Chiefs of Staff, Assistant Chiefs of Staff, Executive Officers, Sergeants Major, and First Sergeants. Official Command board photographs will include the National Ensign and Marine Corps colors or service equivalent.
2 Official photographs for service members and SOFA status personnel are defined as any other photograph required for official use to identify positions of leadership, authority, or billet that are not command specific (i.e. FRO, EO, UVA, Company Gunnery Sergeant, etc). In accordance with MCO 3104.1B, these photographs will not include the Marine Corps colors.
3 Official photographs for non-SOFA status personnel will not contain any flags.
4 No-Fee Passport photos are provided to military personnel, their dependents, and employees of the Federal Government on official orders only. All passport photos must be taken in appropriate civilian attire. A signed copy of DD 1056 must be provided prior to job acceptance. CVIC will not take a photo for a personal passport under any circumstances.
All Photos are by Appointment ONLY
**Appointments can be made by visiting: https://mcasiwakunicommstrat.setmore.com/
If customer does not have an appointment and proper photo documentation forms, COMMSTRAT personnel reserves the right to deny photo support.
All customers must have a filled out and signed Administrative Photo Support form.
OMPF Photos
(Service C) Uploaded via Manpower Management Records and Performance (MMRP)/OMPF. Please complete the Administrative Photo Verification Form and have it electronically signed by your CO, XO, SgtMaj, 1stSgt, Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) as required per MARADMIN 052/19 and MARADMIN 369/21.
* Copy of OMPF will not be given to individual Marines
- Re-enlistment/Extension/Lateral Move Package (Ref. MCO 1040.31)
- Special Duty Package: Drill Instructor, Recruiting, Marine Security Guard, Marine Corps Security Forces, and Independent Duties (Ref. MCO P1326.6D W/CH 1)
- Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Package (Refer to applicable FY MARADMIN)
- ROTC/JROTC Instructor Package (Ref. NSTC CD 1533/14 (Rev. 12-06)
- Annual Grade Requirement Maj-Col (MARADMIN 115/16)
- Service Transfer Package (Ref. MARINE CORPS ORDER 1001.45J)
- BCP Package (Ref. MARINE CORPS ORDER 6110.3)
- Sailor of the Quarter / Blue Jacket of the Quarter Package
- Army, Navy, and Air Force photos will be distributed electronically.
Command Board Photos (with US Flag and Marine Corps/Navy Flag) as per MCO 3104.1B
*All Command Board Photos will be taken in Service A
Distributed electronically with limited printing.
Hard copy prints (2) are provided for command level or slated billets.
- Commanding Officer
- Executive Officer
- Senior Enlisted Advisor
Official Photos (with US flag only) as per MCO 3104.1B
Limited to E-6 and above. Distributed electronically.
An Administrative Photo Verification Form signed and justified by the CO, XO or SEA is required for all E-5 and below.
*Per MCO 3104.1B: Official photographs are any other photograph required for official use to identify positions of leadership, authority or billet that are not command specific such as:
- Installation Level Civilian Directors
- Sexual Assault Response Coordinators
- SAPR Victim Advocates
- Family Readiness Officers
- Marine of the Quarter
- NCO of the Quarter
- Sailor of the Quarter
- Blue Jacket of the Quarter
- Marine Corps special programs award (e.g. crew chief of the year, etc.)
- Color Sergeant (Dress Blue B)
- Equal Opportunity Representative
- Substance Abuse Counseling Officer
- Primary/Special Staff
Per MCASO 5720.6H: Unofficial command board photos, personal passport photos, and tattoo photos of areas under Physical Training (PT) gear are not authorized.
No-Fee Passport Photos
- No Fee Passport/Visa
- Marine Security Guard (Ref. MCO P1326.6D W/CH 1)
- Naturalization photos
Please bring a polo style shirt (Not white).
ISOPREP Photos
Will be distributed electronically.
PT 360 Photos
- PT 360 photos are for package submission only (Will be distributed electronically)
- Questionable Tattoo Documentation Only (NAVMC 10274 Administrative Action Form Required)
- Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs (Refer to applicable FY MARADMIN)
- Special Duty Assignment and Independent Duty Package (MARADMIN 681/16)
For more detailed information on each photo type requirements, visit: https://mcasiwakunicommstrat.setmore.com/ and click on details underneath the photo type you require.