Camp Zama

Camp Zama at a glance

Camp Zama is an Army installation community in Kanagawa Prefecture and a central location for U.S. Army Garrison Japan. The garrison's mission is to supply installation services to Soldiers, civilians, families and partner organizations distributed across Japan. Its work links military readiness with the facilities and community programs that make an overseas assignment function.

The Army's public Camp Zama history documents its connection to U.S. Army Japan and theater support organizations, including the 1994 activation of a theater area command. That history reflects a wider headquarters and logistics role rather than a single maneuver-unit identity. For current planning, the installation's official directory and garrison resources are useful because the Japan support network extends beyond the Zama community itself.

Also searched as: USAG Japan, Zama.

Sources: USAG Japan mission; Camp Zama public history

Mission and major activities

• USAG Japan provides Army installation services and community support in Japan.
• Supports readiness for dispersed Army and partner organizations.

Sources: USAG Japan mission

Location and community

Camp Zama is in Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

Sources: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS: USAG Japan, Zama

Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. For an overseas assignment, ask your sponsor about family travel authorization, required documents, medical screening, pets and vehicle shipment before making reservations.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official overseas moving resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: USAG Japan mission; MilitaryINSTALLATIONS: USAG Japan, Zama

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Camp Zama and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Camp Zama suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

Official transition resources   Explore SkillBridge programs

Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. USAG Japan missionSupports: overview, mission, planning note
2. Camp Zama public historySupports: overview
3. MilitaryINSTALLATIONS: USAG Japan, ZamaSupports: local context, planning note

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.