Money
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Bring enough money to pay for temporary lodging and meals until you are assigned or secure housing. TLA expenses must be filed and processed before reimbursement is made, so payment is not immediate. Be advised that temporary lodging may not be available on post. Off post lodging may request full payment for lodging prior to check-out creating financial hardship if not planned for in advance.
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Keep cash, credit & debit cards separate from your wallet.
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Be sure to inform your stateside banking institution of your move overseas so that your credit and debit cards are open to international purchases.
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Euro is used on the German economy as well as in European Union countries. Dollars are used on post.
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You may want to exchange a small amount of U.S. dollars for Euro when you arrive at the Frankfurt Airport to purchase snacks or drinks while you wait for the S bus. Larger amounts of Euro are readily available at on post banking facilities and ATMs.
Important Papers
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Important Documentation to have on hand upon arrival:
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Military Orders
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Passports
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Marriage Certificate
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Valid state Driver’s License
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Social Security Card
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School Records for dependent children
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Medical and Dental Records
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Shot Records
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Pet Health Certificate issued within 10 days of departure from the U.S.
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Pet Shot record
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Car Documents
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HHG paperwork
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Have your ID & orders, accessible, but secured from view.
When a Soldier receives assignment orders to move overseas,
he or she will receive orders which are either Accompanied
(with dependents) or Unaccompanied (without dependents).
Family members must be Command Sponsored to be eligible for
a fully funded move overseas. The Soldier’s new command
must approve Command Sponsorship.
Command Sponsorship provides:
1. Housing Eligibility
2. Travel: Funded travel for all family members. Without
Command Sponsorship, family members must pay all travel
expenses. Approval of Command Sponsorship prior to the
Soldiers arrival in Europe will allow for concurrent travel,
in which family members will travel with the Soldier.
3. Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA): Funding provided for
up to 30 days of lodging while the Family is searching for a
house.
4. Household Goods Shipment: Accompanied Soldiers will have
a greater weight allowance than single/unaccompanied
Soldiers.
5. Employment: On post employment is only offered to command
sponsored dependents.
6. Schooling: Dependent children must be command sponsored
to attend DODDs schools.
7. Visas: Command Sponsorship guarantees SOFA status for
immigrant residency. Without Command Sponsorship you must
use a tourist visa and get permission from the host nation
for residency.
8. Postal Service: Command sponsored families are eligible
for on post mail delivery.
9. Post Facilities: Command sponsored family members are
eligible to use post facilities, including the Commissary,
Post Exchange, Gymnasiums, and Medical and Dental Clinics.
Applying for Command Sponsorship
Soldiers that arrive unaccompanied to Germany must
coordinate with their Squadron S1 Section to submit a packet
requesting Command Sponsorship. Unit level packet
preparation should require no more than three weeks.
Soldiers who are approved for Command Sponsorship must
complete a 3-year accompanied tour in USAREUR.
The following
documents are required in the Command sponsorship packet:
1. DA FORM 4187: This document is the actual request for
Command Sponsorship and must be signed by the requesting
Soldier and the Commander approving the Command Sponsorship.
2. Enlisted Record Brief (ERB): This document will be
provided by the Squadron S1 Section.
3. DA FORM 5888 (Family Medical Screening): This is one of
the most crucial documents for Command Sponsorship approval.
See below for more detailed information about medical
screening of family members.
4. DD FORM 2792 (Exceptional Family Member Medical Summary):
This document is completed by the MTF/EFMP Coordinator to
identify a Family Member with special medical needs.
DD FORM 2792-1 is completed by the school or early
intervention staff to identify a Family Member with special
education/early intervention needs.
The Command will need to see both 2792s if warranted.
5. Marriage Certificate/Birth Certificates for all family
members: notarized copies. Copies can be notarized at the
Legal Center or by the Unit S1.
6. Proof of Custody Court Documents (As required): Minor
dependents must reside with the Soldier a minimum of six
months per year.
7. PCS Orders for Assignment to Germany.
Completing required health screenings by stateside family
members
1. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) screenings for
Command Sponsorship must be done properly to prevent
unnecessary delay in completing the Command Sponsorship
approval process.
2. Soldiers and Family Members stateside must coordinate
with the nearest Army Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). This
facility will provide instructions on which military clinic
or civilian provider (if the military installation is more
than one hour away) will complete the required medical
screening. If the Soldier is already stationed at USAG
Baumholder and the Family is stateside, the Soldier should
coordinate with the Army Community Services EFMP staff to
coordinate dependents stateside screening.
This will ensure that this screening is done at an
approved facility and expedite the process and avoid delays.
3. After Family members complete the medical screening, all
documents will be forwarded to the Army hospital (stateside)
for completion of the Army EFMP Review and to receive an
official stamp. Completed paperwork will then be forwarded
to ERMC for final processing.
4) Contact the EFMP Program Manager at DSN 314-485-8188 or commercial 06783-6-8188 for any questions about the EFMP Screening process. The Program Manager can also answer questions concerning medical screenings for family member who are in countries other than the United States.
Upon arrival at the Frankfurt Gateway Reception Center (FGRC) at the Frankfurt Airport, you will be processed for further assignment and be issued pinpoint orders to Baumholder. The Sponsorship Bus (S Bus) departs the FGRC at approximately 1100 hours, stops at Wiesbaden, and then arrives at Baumholder at approximately 1330 hours. A 2nd run will leave the FGRC at 1530 hrs and arrive to Baumholder at 1800 hrs.
The FGRC will notify Baumholder of your
arrival. Arrangements for lodging will be made for you by
your unit sponsor.
Accompanied Soldiers and unaccompanied E7s and above
will be booked into the guesthouse or a local hotel.
Unaccompanied E1s through E6s will be put up in the unit’s
barracks. The
170th IBCT will also notify the receiving unit of impending
arrivals and ensure someone from the unit is present when
you arrive.
Arrival day is referred to as Day “0”. The S bus brings all soldiers (married and single) and their Families to the post guesthouse, the Lagerhof Inn, for drop off. You and your family will be met by the designated greeter from Central Processing Facility (CPF) and welcomed to the community. A "Welcome Packet" is provided at this time. CPF will then introduce you and your family to your unit sponsor. Family Members will be directed to lodging and you will be taken to the unit for the initial “Meet & Greet”.
The following day is “Day 1.” Soldiers report, in uniform, to the unit to begin in-processing. Units are responsible for the Soldier’s transportation. You will be with the unit until 1330 at which time all new arrivals are to report to the ITC classroom for further inprocessing. You will need to provide a copy of the following items for your initial briefing on “Day 1”:
- Complete set of orders
- DD 93, Leave form
- 201 file
- DD 788 POV shipping document
- TA-50 measurements (sizes)
Starting with ITC1, Soldiers follow their schedule. All spouses are welcome and are encouraged to attend the ITC2 inprocessing appointments with their spouse. The Army Community Service (ACS) Relocation program conducts a welcome briefing during the morning portion of ITC2 and provides a post and local community tour for spouses. Spouses then attend an afternoon program geared toward a lifetime of wellness. The next two weeks the Soldier is scheduled to attend four different modules of In-processing Training Center (ITC) classes.
Soldiers are also scheduled to attend a 4-day long German Head Start Language program in week three. Spouses are welcome to attend this program and are scheduled on a space available basis. Childcare is not provided. The class teaches basic German phrases, how to read train and bus schedules and how to order food at a restaurant. ACS offers a three day R.O.C.K. (Relocate, Orientate, Communicate, and Know) program geared towards Spouses to assist with the transition to overseas living. Field trips provide opportunities to experience public transportation, local shopping and restaurants.
Monetary Allowance in Lieu of transportation (MALT):
Allowance for Service Members who drive their own
vehicle to the new assignment.
The rate is based solely on mileage.
Per Diem Allowance:
Service Members entitled to MALT will receive a flat
dollar amount each day of authorized travel.
The amount depends on the number and age of
authorized travelers.
Dislocation Allowance (DLA):
Provides partial reimbursement for expenses
associated with setting up a new household.
Advance Pay and Allowances:
Service Member may request advance pay 30 days before
and up to 60 days after a PCS move.
Be smart about taking advances; take what you need
and need what you take as you will be required to repay the
advance soon after your arrival.
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA):
COLA is compensation provided to adjust for the high
cost of living overseas in areas where the cost of living
exceeds the average cost of living in the United States.
Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA):
Payment is made to Service Members who live off-post
in private housing.
OHA rates vary depending on rank and family size.
Service Members must apply for OHA.
Moving In Housing Allowance (MIHA):
Provides a lump sum supplemental payment for those
eligible for OHA.
MIHA assists in covering expenses related to set-up
of the new household.
Temporary Housing Allowance (TLA):
TLA is designed to offset the cost of temporary
lodging and meals when arriving OCONUS.
On Post:
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Restaurant/Location |
Operating Hours |
Other information
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Burger King
Bldg 8219 |
Mon – Fri 0630 – 2000, Sat –
Sun 0800 - 2000
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Commissary
Bldg 8575 |
Mon – Wed 1000 – 1900, Thur 1000 – 2000, Fri – Sun 1000 – 1900 |
Early bird hours are from
0830—1000 20 items or less,
self check out lane only.
The deli is not open
during early bird hours. |
|
Dining Facilities
Bldgs 8311, 8544
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DFAC #1 Breakfast 0700 –
0900, Lunch 1130 – 1300,
Dinner 1630 – 1800, DFAC #2
Breakfast 0700 – 0900, Lunch
1130 – 1300, Dinner
1700—1830
|
German DFAC 06783 2092 |
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Food Court
Bldg 8125 |
Mon—Sun 1100—2000 |
Anthony’s Pizza, Baskin
Robins,
Popeye's, Taco Bell |
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Java Café
Bldg 8661
co-located with CMR
|
Mon – Fri 0700 – 1800, Sat – 0800 – 1700, Sun – 0900 – 1400, Holidays 1000 – 1700 |
Wireless hotspot is
available during operating
hours. |
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Rheinlander
Bldg 8085 |
Mon—Fri 1100—1330 lunch
buffet,
Tues—Fri1700—2100
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Dinner buffet offered Thur—Fr.
Dinner off the menu
only on Tues—Wed. |
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Shoppette
Bldg 8251 |
Open 24 hours |
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Shooters
Bldg 8167
Outdoor Recreation |
Mon—Tues & Thur– Sun
1700—2300 |
Closed on Wednesdays.
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Strike Zone Snack Bar
Bldg 8105 |
Mon—Thur 1130—2200, Fri—Sat
1130—2300,
Sun 1300—2100 |
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Subway
Bldg 8401 |
Mon—Fri 0800—1900, Sat
1000—1900, Sun 1100—1800 |
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Off Post:
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Restaurant/Location |
Operating Hours |
Other information
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Afrin Kebab
Poststr. 9 |
Monday—Sunday 1100—2300 |
No delivery.
Serves Kurdish
specialties.
No delivery.
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Café Dolomiten
Poststr. 1a |
Monday —Saturday 0730—2100,
Sunday 1000—2100,
closed
December—February |
No delivery.
Serves original
Italian ice cream, coffee,
latte, cappuccino, etc.
|
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Chuckwagen
Haupstr. 7
|
Monday—Friday 1700—2300,
Saturday 1130—1330, Sunday
closed |
Delivery on and off post.
06783-4181
Serves American and German
fast food. |
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Cihan’s Kebab Haus
Kennedy Allee 16 |
Monday—Thursday 1100—2300,
Friday 1100—0100, Sunday and
Holidays 1200—2300 |
Delivery on and off post
from 1130—1330 & 1700—2300.
06783-185173 Serves Turkish
specialties, kebabs, etc. |
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Gasthaus Guthausmühle
Fam. Edinger |
Open for lunch 1130—1400,
Monday 1600—2000,
Tuesday—Sunday 1000—2000,
closed Wednesday |
No delivery.
Serves regional
dishes. |
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Hong Kong 97
Bahnhofstr. 37 |
Monday—Friday 1100—1430 &
1630—2300,
Saturday—Sunday 1200—2300 |
No delivery.
Serves Chinese food
and lunch buffet. |
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Hotel Berghof
Korngasse 12 |
Monday—Saturday 1730—2300,
Sunday closed
|
No delivery. Serves German
and Italian food. |
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Hotel Westrich/
Bistro Pierrot
Reichenbacher Str. 1 |
Tuesday—Sunday 1730—2230,
Monday closed |
No delivery.
Serves regional
dishes, specializes in
schnitzel.
|
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Hotel Zum Stern
Ausweilerster 2 |
Tuesday—Friday & Sunday
1030—1430 & from 1700,
Monday closed |
No delivery. Serves regional
dishes with meat and fish. |
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Landhotel Ullrich
Haupstr. 12-14 |
Open by appointment only.
06783-9020 |
No delivery.
Serves lunch and
dinner buffet, regional
dishes and seasonal
specialties. |
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Pizzeria Etna
Pfenningstr. 2 |
Tuesday—Sunday 1145—1400 &
1700—2300,
Monday closed |
Delivery on and off post
after 1700. 06783-7603.
Serves Italian food. |
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Pizzeria & Pasteria
Portofino
Poststr. 10 |
Monday—Sunday 1700—2230,
Tuesday closed |
Delivery on and off post.
06783-1670. Serves selection
of pizza, pasta, and meat. |
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Ristorante Italia Pizza
Kennedyallee 26 |
Monday—Sunday 1730—2200,
Wednesday closed |
No delivery. Serves a
selection of pizza and
pasta. |
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Subway
Berschweiler Str. 20 |
Monday—Thursday 1100—0200,
Friday—Saturday 1100—2400,
Sunday 0600—0200 |
No delivery.
Serves sandwiches. |
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Zum Stadtkrug
Poststr. 12 |
Monday—Saturday 1700—2200,
Sunday closed |
No delivery. Serves regional
dishes, specializes in BBQ
from open grill. |