PET TRAVEL ON COMMERCIAL CARRIER
After receiving an itinerary sent by DMO, pet owners are responsible for contacting the commercial airline to confirm pet reservations. Members are responsible for contacting IPAC if any travel modifications need to be made. All service members must check out with IPAC, or the tickets will be canceled.
A Service member may be authorized up to $2,000 USD for pet transportation fees. For transoceanic travel, use of Government or Government-procured transportation must be used if available, or reimbursement for transportation costs is not authorized.
Please refer to MARADMIN 378/23 for more information regarding pet reimbursement.
Pet Travel on AMC
Members who are serving an accompanied tour are authorized pet transportation as set forth in the Air Mobility Command Instruction (AMCI) 24-101, Volume 14. Transportation is restricted to two (2) pets per family (limited to cats and dogs only).
Orders are NOT required to submit for pet spaces on the AMC. Pet reservations will be apportioned on a first come/ first serve basis, pet transportation needs to be identified to your DMO office as soon as you have a general idea of the required departure month. DMO are able to book your pet spot 90 days prior to the departure month. If you are a Marine aboard MCAS Iwakuni and have a pet;
Members who desire to ship pets from Iwakuni must have the request annotated in his/her Port Call Request.
***DMO will make every effort to get reservations on AMC aircraft but owners must understand that they are responsible for all cost associated with the transportation of our pets to include paying for all commercial shipping cost if AMC is not available***.
For pets in the “belly” of the Aircraft all cages must be HARD Cages. Soft cages are authorized for “in cabin” travel only. Size must be no more than 18”L x 11”W x 10.5”H. Pet must be able to stand up, turn around & lay down naturally in kennel. If temperature reaches or exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit at any point during the travel, your pet will not be recommended to travel that day.
Prior to Check-in and Flight Departure
The member are responsible for obtaining all required documentation for their pet;
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Microchip
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Immunizations
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Border Clearance
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Kennel Labels
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DD Form 2208 Rabies Vaccination Certificate (can be more than 30 days, but less than a year)
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DD Form 2209 Veterinary Health Certificate (no more than 10 days old)
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Bi-Lingual Certificates
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Proof of Ownership
The Pet Fees and weight (which include the kennel) are;
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Under 70 LBS: $125.00
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71-139 LBS: $250.00
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140-150(max) $375.00
Contact the AMC Air Terminal at 253-5509 for more information.
TRAVELING WITH PETS
Please refer to the CDC for more pet importation requirements or contact your local Vet.