KADENAABI10-404 — Kadena Reception Working Group

KADENAABI10-404 governs Kadena Reception Working Group policies and procedures for coordinating support for deployments and temporary duties.

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  • Publication number: KADENAABI10-404
  • Title: KADENA RECEPTION WORKING GROUP
  • Date: 2026-07-16

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It establishes KRWG coordination for proposed deployments or temporary duties to Kadena Air Base and provides feasibility analysis to the 18 WG/CC. It sets exceptions, approval authority, member roles, and support coordination requirements.

Applies to: It applies to all organizations assigned or attached to Kadena Air Base (KAB).

Topics covered

  • Kadena Reception Working Group
  • Deployment coordination
  • Temporary duties
  • Coordination exceptions
  • Approval authority delegation
  • Support requirements
  • KRWG member roles

Questions and answers

Which missions must coordinate with the KRWG before arriving at Kadena Air Base?

Units flying aircraft or deploying ground forces to KAB that intend to remain overnight, operate from, or make use of KAB facilities and resources must coordinate with the KRWG prior to arrival unless the mission meets the exception criteria outlined in Paragraph 3. (paragraph 2)

What is the maximum ground time for transient aircraft qualifying for an exception?

Transient aircraft that are authorized to be on the ground for a maximum of 72 hours without conducting operations, as per the recommendation of 18 OSS/OSAA and with the approval of the KRWG Co-Chairs. (paragraph 3)

Who approves non-HHQ-directed movements to Kadena Air Base?

The 18 WG/CC is the approval authority for all nonHHQ-directed movements to KAB. (paragraph 4)

When may the KRWG Chair approve a visit involving four or fewer aircraft?

Four or fewer aircraft requesting to visit five nights or fewer. (paragraph 4)

What support requirements must visiting units coordinate?

Units deploying to KAB will use established KAB points of contact (POC) from local functional areas listed in the 18 WG Reception Welcome Packet to coordinate support requirements, to include: lodging, workspace, aerospace ground equipment, communications, vehicles, fuel, munitions, and medical support as required. (paragraph 5)

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