KADENAABI17-202 — Cellular Telephone

KADENAABI17-202 governs cellular telephone requests, use, accountability, billing, and annual service requirements at Kadena Air Base.

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  • Publication number: KADENAABI17-202
  • Title: CELLULAR TELEPHONE
  • Date: 2025-03-20

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It defines duties for equipment control officers, cellular phone liaisons, unit accountable property officers, and property custodians. It sets requirements for cellular telephone use, unofficial call billing, and annual DD Form 428 revalidation.

Applies to: It applies to all 18th Wing (18 WG) and partner units, and members supported by the 18 WG.

Topics covered

  • Accountable IT asset custody
  • Cellular telephone use
  • Global Access service
  • Unofficial call billing
  • Annual DD Form 428 revalidation
  • Property custodian inventories

Questions and answers

Who serves as the Unit Accountable Property Officer?

Organization commanders (or equivalent) shall serve as UAPO and are responsible for providing guidance and procedures to ensure adequate protection and oversight is afforded to safeguard IT assets under their control. (paragraph 1)

Can cellular telephones be used for command and control?

CTs will not be used for command and control. (paragraph 2)

Are morale, welfare and recreational calls authorized on cellular telephones?

Morale, welfare and recreational calls are not authorized on CTs. (paragraph 2)

How are cellular telephone charges handled outside Japan?

Unit CTs with global access service are charged for all outgoing/incoming calls and data packet transfers when used outside of Japan. (paragraph 4)

When must annual cellular telephone service revalidation be completed?

An annual DD Form 428, Communication Service Authorization, for revalidation will be accomplished for each unit each September by the unit RA to ensure CT service is still required by the unit. (paragraph 5)

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