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Camp Foster is a United States Marine Corps installation in central Okinawa, Japan, within the wider Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler complex. The base supports administrative, operational, and community functions for United States forces stationed on the island and is associated with the Marine Corps presence in the Okinawa area. It is relevant to personnel, families, and researchers studying the organization of American military facilities in Japan.
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Where is Camp Foster?
Camp Foster is a US Marine Corps installation in central Okinawa, Japan, within Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler. The wider base network also includes Camp Kinser, Camp Courtney, Camp Hansen, Camp Schwab and Camp Gonsalves.
What services are provided at Camp Foster?
Camp Foster supports administrative, community and operational functions for US forces on Okinawa, including Marine Corps Installation Pacific services. The official site lists housing, pass processing, unit training requests and support for Camp Foster, Lester and Plaza Housing.
Is Camp Foster the same place as Camp Butler?
No. Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler is the wider installation command, while Camp Foster is one of its component camps on Okinawa.
Can visitors enter Camp Foster?
It is a controlled military installation, so access depends on military status, official business or an authorized pass. The Marine Corps Provost Marshal's Office lists Camp Foster for pass-office and background-check services, which is different from ordinary sightseeing access.
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