AMENDMENT_8_-_ATTACHMENT_1.docx

AMENDMENT 8 - ATTACHMENT 1

AMENDMENT 8 - ATTACHMENT 1

Kwajalein Visitor and Travel Information

Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Industry Day Conference and Site Visit Anticipated Week of January 23, 2016

Kwajalein Visitor and Travel Information

1. The Kwajalein Atoll is part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and is located on the other side of the International Date Line from CONUS and Hawaii. The Kwajalein work week Tuesday thru Saturday to align with CONUS Monday through Friday.

2. A valid and current Passport is required for travel to Kwajalein.

3. Visitors attending Industry Day Conference and Site Visit, are responsible for 100% of their expenses and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

4. United Airlines is the commercial airline servicing Kwajalein. The visitors are responsible for reserving and paying for their own flights. A Monday departure from Hawaii has a Tuesday arrival on Kwajalein. Flights leave Hawaii bound for Kwajalein 3 days per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (CONUS dates). Flights leave Kwajalein bound for Hawaii 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Kwajalein dates). Flights to Kwajalein are early morning which makes connections from CONUS difficult. Typically an overnight stay in Hawaii is required prior to flying to Kwajalein.

5. Visitors are required to be approved for travel to Kwajalein prior to boarding a flight to Kwajalein. Additional information forthcoming.

6. Lodging at Kwajalein. A Government POC (TBD) will make all Kwajalein lodging reservations. Visitors currently pay $109 per night. Credit cards are accepted for lodging. Visitors are responsible for all off-Kwajalein lodging reservations and payment (e.g., Hawaii).

7. Meals at Kwajalein. A typical military installation dining hall and an AAFES food court are available. Cash or credit cards are accepted.

8. ATM and banking. The Bank of Guam and ATMs are available on Kwajalein. Most retail establishments on Kwajalein accept credit cards.

9. Photography. There are photo restrictions. Additional information forthcoming.

10. There is no US carrier cell phone coverage on Kwajalein. An RMI carrier exists but is not compatible with most US carrier phones. If compatible, the charges to use the RMI carrier can be significant and 100% the responsibility of visitor. All calls to the US are international calls. Internet service is available at the lodging and in the food court.

11. Badges. A Government POC will issue each visitor a picture visitor badge. Additional information forthcoming.

12. Climate is hot, sunny and rainy. Suggest sunscreen and appropriate attire.

13. Transportation on Kwajalein. TBD.

14. Health restrictions. Kwajalein is a remote location therefore visitors are encouraged to be in good health/physical condition. Medical facilities are extremely limited and the island is not ADA compliant.