Embeds

Capabilities

Capabilities are limited to direct support of mission essential operations, training, and investigations.

*Large format printing is currently unavailable. Large format lamination is limited to 24 inches at the shortest edge.

Products Provided

Some restrictions may apply. 

Do Not Support

• Name cards, tickets and seating charts for unit events, Balls, Mess Nights, and Dining Ins
• Any products for unit social events such as Mess Nights, Dinning Ins, and Professional Dinners
• Beautification Projects
• Products that can be purchased through Supply System
• Printing of Official Electronic Publications
• Personal Photos and Collages
• Cutouts of Logos or Images
• Outdoor Signage and Banners
• Business Cards 
• Copies of Administrative Documents to include Medical and Dental records
• Print Maps, Blueprints, Schematics, or TEEPS
• Stickers

If there is a product request not listed, contact COMMSTRAT (DSN: 315-253-5931 E-mail: iwakuni.commstrat@usmc.mil) to determine where support can be provided. 

Timeline of Support

To ensure products can be produced on time, please submit requests no later then dates listed.  All requests less then these timelines will require approval from the Graphics & Reproduction Section Head.  Quantities or specifications may effect the timeline.

• High Volume Printing: 15 - 30 days
• Large format Products: Currently unavailable
• Lamination: Currently unavailable
• Graphics: Call for details

COPYRIGHT MATERIAL

Copying, duplicating or reproducing any item(s) protected by copyright law is prohibited. The only exceptions are identified under the Fair Use Exception.  Permission must be obtained in hard form or written digital correspondents by the copyright owner, and must be provided to COMMSTRAT for inclusion into record.

Reimbursement

Due to budget constraints, support is limited to mission essential training, investigations, operational readiness, and valid requirements. All non mission essential may require reimbursement or referral to DLA .

MAPS

Maps can be obtained through MCAS Iwakuni, Facilities Department, Geospatial Information & Services (GIS) at DSN: 315-253-4187.

DLA DOCUMENT SERVICES

Printing and finishing services not provided by COMMSTRAT can be obtained through Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services. POC: DSN: 315-234-0662  | Takahiro.Ono.jpn@dla.mil  | Akira.Taniyama.jpn@dla.mil | contact.docsvcs@dla.mil

Photography Studio

Photography Studio Services (graphic of Authorized Photo Studio Support here)
Authorized photos include OMPF/Navy promotion, Chain of Command (CO/XO/SEA), command staff, biography, official no-fee passport, ISO-PREP, and PT 360/tattoo documentation. All services are by appointment only.

Appointment Requests – Submit at least 2 business days in advance. Some services require an Administrative Photo Verification (APV) Form and references; missing documents may delay processing. Walk-ins are not accepted. 

For questions or special circumstances, contact 315-253-6835, 5931, or iwakuni.commstrat@usmc.mil. 

**Appointments can be made by calling DSN: 253-6835, 5931, or by visiting Building One, Room 115.

If customer does not have an appointment and proper photo documentation forms, COMMSTRAT personnel reserves the right to deny photo support.

Confirmation email will be sent once your appointment is booked.

Please arrive 10 minutes early; bring someone to assist with uniform if possible.

Limited Walk-In Hours (Official Bio Photos Only)
Every Tuesday, 0930–1030, for H&HS Officers and SNCOICs
Every Thursday, 1000–1130, for MAG-12 Officers and SNCOICs

Administrative Photography Verification form and references required:

• OMPF photos (7-10 Business Days to populate)
• Command Staff Photo¹
• Official Photo  –APV and references required for E-1 to E-5
• ISO PREP Photo
• No-fee Passport Photo
• Naturalization Photo (Service members only; dependents are not eligible)

The photographer is responsible for ensuring the photo taken is correct in accordance with service 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 Staff 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.

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. MCO 1001.45J)
• BCP Package (Ref. MCO 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 APV Form signed and justified by the CO, XO or SEA and references are 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:

• Marine of the Quarter/Year (board winners only, NOT for nominations) (APV Required)
• NCO of the Quarter/Year (board winners only, NOT for nominations) (APV Required)
• Sailor of the Quarter/Year (board winners only, NOT for nominations) (APV Required)
• Blue Jacket of the Quarter/Year (board winners only, NOT for nominations) (APV Required)
• Marine Corps special programs award (e.g. crew chief of the year, etc.)

Requires Appointment Letter (US flag with gold border)

• Color Sergeant (Dress Blue B) (with appointment letter)
• Equal Opportunity Representative
• Sexual Assault Response Coordinators
• SAPR Victim Advocates 
• Substance Abuse Counseling Officer
• Primary/Special Staff
• Installation Level Civilian Directors

Per MCASO 5720.6H: Unofficial command board photos, personal passport photos, and tattoo photos of areas under Physical Training (PT) gear are not authorized.

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)

Official No-Fee Passport Photos

Official No-Fee Passport Photo Requirements 

For your reference, a webpage for the U.S. Visa and Passport Photo Composition Template: https://tsg.phototool.state.gov/photo

Individuals applying for a regular visa or passport, or those urgently applying for an official visa or passport may find that using this tool eliminates the need to visit a photo booth or photo studio. COMMSTRAT can provide photos only for official no-fee passports upon receipt of the required documentation.

Civilian attire required (polo shirt recommended, not white/Khaki/Brown).

Photos for U.S. visas or Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) for dependents are NOT provided because these are regular fee-based applications for personal matters. Photos may be available only for official no-fee visas when assigned to a foreign country other than the U.S. for official duty. Please confirm your visa type with the Legal Office.

APV Form

For more detailed information on the requirements for each photo type, call DSN: 253-6835, 5931, or by visiting Building One, Room 115.