Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobility & Security

Protection Branch - Demonstrations

Threat information websites:

• Department of State Travel Homepage
• DoS World Wide Threat
• DoS Current Travel Alerts
• DoS Germany Travel Planning Information
• DoS Current Travel Warnings

Follow these simple self protection measures below in the event of a demonstration.

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid planned gatherings or demonstrations. Maintain awareness of your surroundings so you will recognize conditions which may lead to a spontaneous demonstration.
• If you happen to come upon a demonstration, remain calm and disengage from the situation. Avoid speaking loudly.
• Try to be inconspicuous. Do not draw attention to yourself.
• Travel in small groups (never alone) and vary movements.
• Always let someone know where you're going and when you expect to return.
• Stay away from high risk areas.
• Know emergency numbers and potential safe areas.
• Carry a cell phone if possible.
• Keep vehicle in good working order and fuel tank full.
• All U.S. personnel are advised to avoid areas during the times of the scheduled demonstration.
• If you suspect a demonstration is occurring today in the Stuttgart area and are trying to confirm, please call the USAG Stuttgart Installation Operations Center at 431-3742 or 0703115-3742.
• It is important to remain aware of your surroundings. However, when demonstrations are properly registered, the German Law Enforcement community coordinates with US agencies to ensure that US forces are aware.
• The USAG Stuttgart Information Operations Center sends emails of all known demonstrations.