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STANDARD INSTALLATION
TOPIC EXCHANGE SERVICE
SITES Version 3
RELOCATION INFORMATION FOR
Ramstein AB
Germany
Information Date
March 21, 2000
Visit the SITES Web Site at
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites
Table of Contents
Installation .....................................................................................................................................................................1
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................................1
Must Know Items ......................................................................................................................................................2
Geographically Separated or Satellite Locations .......................................................................................................4
Nearby Installations (Listed Separately in SITES) ....................................................................................................5
Regulations ................................................................................................................................................................5
Commonly Referenced Numbers...............................................................................................................................6
Major Unit Listing .....................................................................................................................................................8
Transportation.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Commissary and Exchange Operations ................................................................................................................... 12
Local Community ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Local Community Overview ................................................................................................................................... 12
Time Zone Chart ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Climate .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Events Calendar ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Cultural Attractions ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Recreation Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Military Related and Civic Organizations ............................................................................................................... 16
Shopping .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
State and Community Social Service Agencies ....................................................................................................... 18
Non-Profit Social Service Agencies ........................................................................................................................ 18
Religious Activities ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Community Transportation ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Education ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Education Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Public and DODDS Schools .................................................................................................................................... 19
Private Schools ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Colleges and Universities ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Adult or Continuing Education ................................................................................................................................ 22
Special Education .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Employment ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Employment Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Federal Civilian Employment for Spouses .............................................................................................................. 23
Permanent Employment Resources ......................................................................................................................... 23
Temporary Employment Resources ......................................................................................................................... 24
Non-Paid or Volunteer Opportunities ...................................................................................................................... 24
Chambers of Commerce .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Private Sector Employment ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Professional or Occupational Licensing .................................................................................................................. 24
Networking Opportunities ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Medical And Dental..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Medical and Dental Overview ................................................................................................................................. 24
Medical Services/Directory - on Installation ........................................................................................................... 25
Health Benefits Advisor, Wellness, and CHAMPUS/TRICARE Programs ............................................................ 26
Community Hospitals .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Dental Services/Directory - on Installation.............................................................................................................. 26
Family Member Dental Plan .................................................................................................................................... 26
Housing........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Housing Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 28
Housing Allowances ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Government Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Community Housing................................................................................................................................................ 32
Utilities .................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Relocation Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
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Relocation Services Overview ................................................................................................................................. 33
Relocation Assistance .............................................................................................................................................. 33
In Transit Emergencies ............................................................................................................................................ 34
Financial Preparedness ............................................................................................................................................ 34
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) ....................................................................................................... 36
Household Goods In-Bound Shipments .................................................................................................................. 36
Household Goods Out-Bound Shipments ................................................................................................................ 38
Household Goods Claims ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Household Goods Weight Allowances .................................................................................................................... 38
POV In-Bound Shipments ....................................................................................................................................... 38
POV Claims ............................................................................................................................................................. 40
Pet Boarding/Kennels .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Pet Licensing ........................................................................................................................................................... 41
Pet Quarantines ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
Veterinary Services .................................................................................................................................................. 41
Pet Transportation.................................................................................................................................................... 41
PCS Reporting Procedures ...................................................................................................................................... 42
Billeting ................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Support Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 43
Support Services Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Family Centers ......................................................................................................................................................... 43
Information and Referral ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Financial Assistance Programs ................................................................................................................................ 45
Emergency Assistance ............................................................................................................................................. 46
Family Advocacy ..................................................................................................................................................... 46
Single Member Services .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Support Groups ........................................................................................................................................................ 47
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 47
Chapel Services and Programs ................................................................................................................................ 49
Drug and Alcohol .................................................................................................................................................... 49
Legal Assistance ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
Child And Teen Services ............................................................................................................................................. 50
Child and Teen Services Overview ......................................................................................................................... 50
New Parent Program ................................................................................................................................................ 50
Child Care Programs - on Installation ..................................................................................................................... 51
Child Care Programs - Community ......................................................................................................................... 51
Things To Do - Clubs and Social............................................................................................................................. 51
Things To Do - Recreation and Sports .................................................................................................................... 51
Schools .................................................................................................................................................................... 51
School Age Care ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
Religious Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 52
Special Events.......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Sponsorship and Support ......................................................................................................................................... 52
Youth Employment.................................................................................................................................................. 52
Youth Centers .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
For Teens Only ........................................................................................................................................................ 52
Survival Tips For First Termers .................................................................................................................................. 53
Survival Tips for First Termers Overview ............................................................................................................... 53
Before You Move .................................................................................................................................................... 53
After You Arrive ..................................................................................................................................................... 53
Reporting Procedures............................................................................................................................................... 54
Travel Planning........................................................................................................................................................ 54
Vehicle Ownership .................................................................................................................................................. 54
Housing and Billeting .............................................................................................................................................. 54
Money Matters ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
At A Glance ................................................................................................................................................................. 55
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Facility/Services Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 55
Housing Summary ................................................................................................................................................... 56
Education Summary ................................................................................................................................................ 56
Local Community Summary .................................................................................................................................... 56
Medical and Dental Summary ................................................................................................................................. 57
Relocation and Support Services Summary ............................................................................................................. 57
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................ 58
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Europe (USAFE) headquartered, at Ramstein AB.
Installation Ramstein is also a North Atlantic Treaty
Organization installation. Beside Americans, the
installation's population is comprised of Canadian,
Installation Overview German, British, French, Belgian, and Dutch forces.
For more information on this subject:
https://wwwmil.usafe.af.mil/ -The wing's operational mission is the operation and
maintenance of it airlift assets composed of C-130s,
KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY C-9s, C-20s, and C-21s throughout Europe, Africa,
and the Middle East.
-Welcome to Ramstein AB and the Kaiserslautern
Military Community (KMC). We know you will -Ramstein personnel also provide support for
learn to love the pleasures of Germany. The delicious operations at Kapaun Air Station, Sembach Annex,
food, scenic patchwork countryside, and the Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Vogelweh military
historical character will surely make your stay complex, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, and
enjoyable. Rhein-Main AB.
-Germany is a member of the European Union, -The 86th is organized in seven groups:
situated right in the heart of Europe. Germany has 86th Operations Group (86th Operations Support
nine neighboring countries that are all within driving Squadron, 37th, 75th, and 76 Airlift Squadrons and
distance: Denmark in the north, Netherlands, the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron);
Belgium, Luxemburg and France in the west,
Switzerland and Austria in the south, and the Czech 86th Logistics Group (86th Logistics Support
Republic and Poland in the east. Germany is laced Squadron, 86th Maintenance Squadron, 86th Supply
with a variety of landscapes. The Alps lie in the Squadron, 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron, and
south, and dry sandy lowlands in the north. Rivers 86th Transportation Squadron);
and lakes are scattered throughout the entire country.
86th Support Group (86th Security Forces
-The KMC is located in the federal state of Squadron, 568th Security Forces Flight, 569th U.S.
Rheinland-Pfalz in the southwest corner of the Forces Police Flight, 86th Services Squadron, and
country. This area is the main wine-growing region 86th Mission Support Squadron);
for Germany and also known for the largest
connected forest, the Palatinate Forest. 86th Civil Engineer Group (86th and 786th Civil
Engineering Squadrons);
-K-Town as some call it, is known for being the
largest American community outside of the U.S. 86th Medical Group (86th Aerospace Medical
Over 43,000 Americans share this community with Squadron, 86th Dental Services Squadron, 86th
inhabitants from over 70 nations. The city's historical Medical Operations Squadron, 86th Medical Support
past has been preserved even though it has grown to Squadron, and 86th Medical Squadron);
become one of the largest industrial and marketing
cities in Germany. 86th Communications Group (86th and 786th
Communications Squadrons, and 886th
-Ramstein, Kapaun, and Sembach, are predominately Communications Squadron).
Air Force communities, which share their services
with the other military members of the KMC. 86th Contingency Response Group (86 Air
Vogelweh, Kleber, Panzer, Daenner, Miesau, Mobility Squadron, and the 786th Security Force
Pirmasens, Rhein Ordnance Barracks and Landstuhl, Squadron).
the Army's Regional Medical Community, all make
up this great community. 469th Air Base Group
-The host unit at Ramstein Air Base has been the -Ramstein's largest flight-line tenant organization,
86th Airlift Wing (AW) since 1 May 1991 after the Air Mobility Command's 621st Air Mobility Support
inactivation of the 316th Air Division and 377th Group, provides Air Mobility Command cargo and
Combat Support Wing. The 86 AW falls under 3rd maintenance support for Ramstein. Its 623rd Air
Air Force headquartered in the United Kingdom and Mobility Support Squadron, AMC's largest overseas
are further assigned under United States Air Forces in cargo port, moves incoming and outgoing cargo via
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C-5, C-141, C-130, and C-17 aircraft. They also
handle a variety of civilian contract carriers. The OBTAINING A DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR A
squadron has sole responsibility for providing en- PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE (POV)
route, selected home-based aircraft, and scheduled -US military members, family members, and civilian
and unscheduled maintenance. employees with an assignment to Germany are
prohibited from driving without a USAREUR POV
Must Know Items license.
-All drivers must attend a drivers' orientation course
For more information on this subject:
and take a written test covering signs and right of
Study Manual Download
ways.
http://rmv.hqusareur.army.mil
-With a valid stateside license, no road test is
required.
SPONSOR PACKAGES
-Study Manuals for the drivers test are available in
-The Family Support Center's Relocation Program no
unit orderly rooms and are commonly mailed in the
longer mails sponsor packages to individual
Sponsor Package.
incoming personnel. Your sponsor is required to pick
up a sponsor package from the orderly room and mail
-All drivers will need to have a valid STATESIDE
it to you.
license or a German license, (which cost
approximately $1,700.00, and takes about 6 months
ONCE YOU RECEIVE ORDERS
to acquire) to obtain a USAREUR license.
-Your gaining unit should assign you a sponsor and
-Youth under 18 will no longer be able to obtain
mail your sponsor package to you.
driving permits locally, nor will their parents be
-Contact your gaining orderly room if you have not
allowed to serve as instructors. They may obtain a
been assigned a sponsor or received your package
USAREUR license only if they possess a
within 60 days of departure.
STATESIDE license OR acquire the expensive
German license.
PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
-To simplify your relocation process OBTAIN A
POV INFORMATION
STATESIDE LICENSE!
-All vehicles must pass an annual vehicle inspection
to determine mechanical condition, prior to being
-Newcomers are not permitted to rent a car if they do
registered for use.
not have a USAREUR license. Please be advised that
-AAFES automotive parts store is one of the few
car rental agencies will rent a car to you even though
places to have your vehicle serviced. Parts and
you do not have a USAREUR license. However, you
shipping are expensive.
are prohibited from driving the car.
-High speeds and road conditions demand your
automobile be in excellent mechanical condition.
MOTORCYCLE LICENSE
-Inspect your car for any leaks, loose or worn
-You must receive specific training provided by a
steering and suspension components, properly
limited number of volunteers. Lengthy waiting list.
working lights, gauges, horn, defroster, exhaust,
-Obtaining a stateside license before arrival is
speedometer, windshield wipers, mismatched, worn,
required.
or oversized tires, and missing body components
(bumpers, grills, etc.).
AUTO INSURANCE
-If your parts are even slightly worn, consider
-Drivers under 25 years of age pay as much as $1,200
replacing them.
or more per year for liability.
-BE PREPARED TO PAY MORE FOR
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHIPMENT
FULL-COVERAGE.
-Costs range from $600 - $1400
-Request a letter or statement from your insurance
-Check with your local Transportation Management
company stating your good driving record to possibly
Outbound Office or call DSN: 489-7750 or
reduce your insurance cost.
Commercially: 011-49-631-98517.
-Cars are very expensive to purchase here, many take
TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE
a loss on resale.
-Payable when a member/dependent(s) occupy
-Try to stagger the shipment to ensure you have
temporary quarters in the CONUS due to a PCS
transportation before you leave and have the other car
move.
available once you arrive.
-Must have had at least one other duty station.
-Car rental is expensive and vehicles are limited.
-You can only receive UP TO FIVE DAYS TLE.
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-If you will stay in the local area with friends or -You may arrive in Germany via Air Mobility
relatives, you will need to sign a statement providing Command or commercial airline.
the period claimed, address and name of your host. -Either way, your arrival will usually be at
Rhein-Main Air Base or Frankfurt International
HOUSING SHORTAGE Airport.
-View housing section. -These facilities are adjacent to each other and they
-As a result of the increased number of DOD and share the same runway.
military personnel relocating to the Kaiserslautern
Area, there can be a temporary shortage of four or -Your sponsor should meet you at the airport and
five bedroom housing units. provide you transportation to Ramstein.
-Ask your sponsor to check directly with the housing -If you will not be met; here are the directions to
office for the type of housing you are seeking. Ramstein:
ADVANCE HOUSING APPLICATIONS RHEIN-MAIN
-Member or Sponsor should visit the local housing -Follow the signs to the baggage claim area to
office and submit a DD Form 1746, Advance retrieve your bags and/or pets and clear customs.
Housing Application. -Ask any passenger service representative for
-The KMC Housing Office normally accepts advance information on where to get ground transportation to
applications anytime after a member has orders. Ramstein.
-Once received, the member will be placed on the -There is a bus that runs between Rhein-Main,
housing list not earlier than 30 days prior to their Frankfurt Airport, and Ramstein Air Base.
arrival. -The bus operates seven days a week, except
-An information letter explaining how the housing Christmas and New Years. It leaves the Rhein-Main
program works, to include the member's expected AMC terminal at 0715 hours.
waiting time, will be mailed. -The bus fare is $25 per adult passenger and $15 per
child. This expense can be claimed on your travel
SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT voucher. The fare can be paid in dollars, DMs,
-Non-US citizens are not able to apply for US civil Master Card and Visa.
service positions or with AAFES. -Pets may ride the bus on a space available basis if
-They will be considered as local national candidates. they are contained in their carrier.
-Many of the local national jobs require the ability to
speak, read, and write in German. FRANKFURT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
-If you come into the new terminal, Terminal 1, you
PETS will have to take the "Sky Line" tram over to
-You must have a health certificate with a German Terminal 2. You will probably exit the customs area
translation. into Hall "B" or "C" of the arrival deck. There is a
-Your entry to Germany must be within ten (10) days manned military information booth in the middle of
of obtaining your health certificate. Hall B. In Hall "C" there is a United Service
-You can obtain these forms from stateside Services Organization (USO) lounge. The USO has coffee,
Vet offices. papers, telephones, and personnel to assist new
-Upon arrival you are required to register your pet at arrivals.
the vet clinic. -The bus mentioned above also leaves from the
Airport just outside the USO. It departs at: 0745
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO HAND CARRY hours.
Sealed MPF Package
10 Copies of Orders COMMERCIAL SHUTTLE SERVICE
Personal Identification Documents -Commercial Shuttle Service and Door to Door
Spouse Employment and Education Records service is available.
Children's Immunization and School Records -Phone numbers or fee structure are not published
Medical Records due to the fact that these contractors alter them so
Additional Bank Checks, Assets Documents, and frequently.
Financial Records -An estimate of fees:
Insurance Documents 1 person/74DM, 2people/98DM, 3 people/132DM, 4
or more/156
ARRIVAL -Contact your sponsor or email us at
86MSS.DPF@ramstein.af.mil for more information.
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-The school that your child attends will be
SCHOOL INFORMATION determined by where you LIVE not where you
-It is important for personnel being assigned to WORK.
Ramstein Air Base to be aware that there are 11
schools (4 Elementary, 1 Elementary/Middle, 1 WIC
Intermediate, 3 Middle, and 2 High Schools) in the -We currently do not have any WIC services in
KMC. Germany.
-The Department of Defense Dependent Schools
(DODDS) office would like to make it clear that
these schools are of equal quality and curriculum.
Must Know Items
--Installation--
Site Name Ramstein AB
Last Updated March 21, 2000
Country Germany
County
ZIP Code 09094
Service USAF
Host Command 86 Airlift Wing
Physical Size 11000
--Phones--
DSN Country Code 314
DSN Number 480-5100
Commercial Country Code 011
Commercial Area Code 49
Commercial Number 6371-47-5100
FAX DSN Country Code 314
FAX DSN Number 480-9770
FAX Commercial Country 011
Code
FAX Commercial Area Code 49
FAX Commercial Number 6371-47-9770
--Official Mailing Address--
Street Line 1 86 MSS/DPF
Street Line 2 Unit 3220 Box 410
City APO
State/Territory
ZIP Code 09094
--Deliverable Address--
Street Line 1 86 MSS/DPF
Street Line 2 Unit 3220 Box 410 GEB 2120
City Ramstein-Miesenbach
State/Territory
ZIP Code 66877
E-Mail 86MSS.DPF@ramstein.af.mil
Geographically Separated or Satellite Germany Locations:
Locations
- Bann - Grafenwoehr -
GEOGRAPHICALLY Rhein Main
SEPARATED UNITS - Einsiederhof - Kapaun -
Sembach
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- Eslsfuerth - Katterbach -
Stuttgart - Copenhagen
- Giebelstadt - Landstuhl -
Stuttgart-Vaihing Belgium:
- Mannheim - Pruem (Arft) -
Vogelweh - Chievres
- Wiesbaden - Flobecq (Le Chenio)
- Kester
Denmark:
Geographically Separated or Satellite Locations
Satellite Command Distance Associated Site Name
Kapaun Air Station USAFE 12 Miles Ramstein AB
Landstuhl Regional Medical USAREUR 8 miles Ramstein AB
Center
Sembach Annex 86 Airlift 15 Miles Ramstein AB
Wing
Nearby Installations (Listed Separately in SITES)
State/Country Site Name Service Distance
Germany Baumholder USA 25 miles
Germany Kaiserslautern USA 9 miles
Germany Rhein-Main AB USAF 75 miles
-Relatives who are visiting may drive your vehicle if
Regulations they have an international license.
-You need to register them as drivers at the Pulaski
SEE "MUST KNOW ITEMS" IN ADDITION TO
Barracks Customs Office. DSN:489-6459
THIS AREA
-The vehicle owner must accompany them and show
proof of an International Driver s License, Passport,
SEATBELTS
and Vehicle Registration.
-Seatbelts are mandatory at all times.
-Failure of you, or your passengers, to wear a seatbelt
VEHICLE CHECKS
can result in a DM 50 fine.
-All vehicles entering Ramstein Air Base are subject
-Use of child safety restraint systems is mandatory
to spot checks by the security police.
while operating a POV in USAREUR. Germany has
-Drug and/or bomb checks are often encountered
authorized the use of DOT approved child restraint
when entering or leaving local air bases.
systems.
-Report all accidents on base to the Ramstein Law
-Infants 2-19 pounds or up to 9 months old, are
Enforcement Desk DSN 480-2050.
required to ride rear facing, in the rear seat, in an
-Off base accidents must be reported to the Ramstein
approved infant carrier.
Law Enforcement desk AND German authorities if
-Children 19-38 pounds or 9 months to 3 years old,
an injury or damage to property is involved.
are required to ride in the rear seat in an approved
carseat.
RESTRICTED AREAS
-Children 33-79 pounds or 3-11 years old, are
-Ramstein, Kapaun, Sembach, and Miesau Army
required to ride in the rear seat in an approved
Depot are restricted to all those not holding a US
booster seat.
Military ID, NATO ID, or passport.
-Children 12 years of age or older may ride in the
front seat.
IMPORTING WEAPONS
-Weapons can be hand carried or shipped in
VISITING RELATIVES WHO DRIVE
household goods.
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-Once the weapon has arrived it must be registered -Commercial extension for the Medical Group is
immediately with the Security Forces located at the 06371-46-XXXX
Vehicle Registry Office. -The commercial extension from outside of
-If hand carried, the weapon will need to be Germany:
registered with customs by completing a Form 2075 011(Intl. Prefix)-49 (Germany country code)-
Permit to Import a Weapon. (located in Hall B of 6371-47 or 46-XXXX
Frankfurt Airport) -The Ramstein and Sembach 24 Hour Base Locator:
480-6120
Commonly Referenced Numbers
*Remember to drop first 0 if calling from outside
TELEPHONE ACCESS
Germany
-The Ramstein DSN prefix is 480-XXXX.
Example: 011-49-69-69030511
-The Ramstein Medical Group DSN prefix is
479-XXXX
All numbers are current but subject to change. If a
-The commercial extension from inside of
number appears to be inaccurate, contact the base
Germany:06371-47-XXXX
operator at DSN 480-113 or 011-49-6371-47-113.
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Commonly Referenced Numbers
Name Commercial DSN
Accounting & Finance 06371-47-5630 480-5630
Airport Information 069-69030511 -
American Consulate 069-75352100 -
American Red 06371-47-2171/5464 480-2171/5464
Cross/Ramstein/Sembach
Auto Inspection 06371-47-6287 480-6287
Base Exchange 06371-42404 480-7110
Car Rental Budget 06371-43978 -
Car Rental Hertz 06371-44202 -
Civilian Personnel 06371-47-2033 480-2033
Civilian Personnel Job Recording 06371-47-6000 480-6000
Command Post (86th Wing) 06371-47-2121 480-2121
Community Bank Northside 06371-6509 480-6509
Ramstein AB
Community Bank Sembach 06302-67-7406 496-7406
Community Bank South Side 06371-2390 480-2390
Ramstein AB
Customs Office 06371-47-5538 480-5538
Driver Testing/Licenses 06371-47-5534/2394 480-5534
Education Office 06371-47-2032 480-2032
Exceptional Family Member 06371-86-7299/7699 486-7299/7699
Program
Family Advocacy 06371-46-2370 479-2370
Family Support Center 06371-47-5100/5900 480-5100/5900
Firearms Office 06371-47-5429 480-5429
Furniture Management Office 0631-52489 489-6153/6157
German Information 00118
(International)
German Information (National) 01188
Housing Office 0631-536-6671 489-6671
KMC School Liaison Office 0631-536-6771/6772 489-6771/6772
Legal Office 86 AW/JA 06371-47-5912 480-5912
Military Personnel Flight 06371-47-5631 480-5631
(86MSS/DPM)
Passenger Terminal at Ramstein 06371-47-5364 480-5364
Passenger Terminal at Rhein 069-699-6567/6568 330-6567/6568
Main
Passport and Visas 0631-411-8892 483-8892
Post Office 06371-47-7857 480-7857
Ramstein Billeting Office 06371-47-2614 480-2614/2445/786
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Ramstein Clinic Information 06371-47-5701 480-5701
Sembach Billeting 06302-67-7588 496-7588
Services Federal Credit Union 06371-47-2425 480-2425
TRICARE Office 06371-46-2616 479-2616
Traffic Management Office 06371-47-5509 480-5509
Travel Office (SATO) 06371-98190
USO 06371-42623 480-6326
Vehicle In Processing 06371-98517 489-7750
Vehicle Registration Office 06371-47-2108/5568 480-2180/5568
Veterinary Services 06371-47-5343 480-5343
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Major Unit Listing
Unit Command Point of Commercial DSN Fax
Contact
1 Combat 480-9107 480-9834
Communication
s
24 Air 480-6627 480-6420
Operations
26 Intelligence 480-5598 480-3285
Group
26 Regional 480-9202 480-9885
Accounting/Fin
ance
3 Space 489-6420 489-7679
Communication
s
32 Air Ground 496-7505 496-6647
School
32 Air 480-7405 480-7353
Intelligence
32 Air 480-8087 480-7353
Operations
32 Air 480-8089 480-9986
Operations
Group
426 Intelligence 489-6234 489-6061
621 Air 480-5164 480-6343
Mobility
Support
623 Air 480-5307 480-2421
Mobility
Support
86 Logistics 480-2213 480-7315
Group 86
Logistics
Support
86 Logistics 480-5400 480-2183
Group
86 Logistics 480-5883 480-9756
Group 86
Supply
86 Logistics 480-5575 480-9723
Group 86
Maintenance
86 Logistics 496-6594 496-6496
Group 86
Materiel
Maintenance
86 Logistics 480-5417 480-2136
Group 86
Transportaion
86 Operations 361-5451 361-5028
Det 1
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Operations
86 Operations 480-8600 480-9841
Group
86 Operations 480-5087 480-9877
Group 37
Airlift
86 Operations 480-8031 480-8035
Group 75
Airlift
86 Operations 480-5941 480-5929
Group 76 Airlift
86 Operations 480-8063 480-9677
Group 86
Aeromedical
Evac
86 Operations 480-5805 480-2329
Group 86
Operations Supt
86 Support 480-5959 480-9921
Group
86 Support 480-7121 480-5835
Group 86
Mission Support
86 Support 480-5928 480-9916
Group 568
Security Forces
86 Support 489-6244 489-7251
Group 569th US
Forces Police
86 Support 480-2090 480-2429
Group 86
Security Forces
86 Support 480-6083 480-2939
Group 86
Services
86TH Civil 480-6153 480-7748
Engineer Group
786 CES
86TH 480-9211 480-5332
Communication
s Group 786 CS
86th Airlift 480-6148 480-9600
Wing Chaplains
86th Airlift 480-5253 480-9848
Wing Command
86th Airlift 480-2336 480-9980
Wing
Comptroller
86th Airlift 480-5908 480-9658
Wing Judge
Advocate
86th Airlift 480-2419 480-5507
Wing
Manpower and
Quality
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86th Airlift 480-2035
Wing
Operations
86th Airlift 480-9299 480-2192
Wing Plans and
Programs
86th Airlift 480-2458 480-9611
Wing Public
Affairs
86th Airlift 480-5383 480-2144
Wing Safety
86th CRG 480-3237 480-3693
86th CRG 786th 496-7722 496-7743
Security Forces
Squadron
86th CRG 86th 480-2726 480-9771
Air Mobility
Squardon
86th Civil 480-6228 480-2875
Engineer Group
86th Civil 480-6242 480-9992
Engineer Group
86 CES
86th 480-5321 480-2559
Communication
s Group
86th 480-5818 480-7070
Communication
s Group 86 CS
86th 489-7202 496-7553
Communication
s Group 886
CS Sembach
86th Medical 480-8164 x
Group 86
Aeromedical
86th Medical 486-7907 486-7789
Group 86 MDS
Landstuhl
86th Medical 479-2250 479-2406
Group 86 MDS
Sembach
AFOSI 480-2870 480-9825
HQ USAFE Air 480-6012 480-9996
Operations
HQ USAFE Air 480-9049 480-9727
Postal
HQ USAFE 496-6559 496-7819
Band
HQ USAFE 480-6962 480-6375
Chaplain
HQ USAFE 480-6331 480-7306
Civil Engineers
HQ USAFE 480-6252 480-6143
Command
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HQ USAFE 480-6143
Command
HQ USAFE 480-7516 480-7616
Command
Surgeon
HQ USAFE 480-6125 480-2705
Communication
s
HQ USAFE 480-6437 480-7582
Comptroller
HQ USAFE 480-2996 480-7567
Computer
Systems
HQ USAFE 489-7567 487-7694
Contracting
HQ USAFE 480-6574 480-6648
Inspector
General
HQ USAFE 480-7731 480-9752
Intelligence
HQ USAFE 480-7784 480-7270
Logistics
HQ USAFE 480-7705 480-9712
Operations
HQ USAFE 480-6424 480-7375
Personnel
HQ USAFE 480-6944 480-7765
Plans and
Programs
HQ USAFE 480-6357 480-2705
Public Affairs
HQ USAFE 480-6236 480-6662
Safety
HQ USAFE 480-7534 480-9745
Security Forces
HQ USAFE 496-7993 496-7902
Services
HQ USAFE 480-6826 480-7010
Staff Judge
Advocate
HQ USAFE 489-6213 489-6279
Warrior Prep
Center
Intelligence 480-6735 480-3285
Support
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHIPMENT
Transportation -Can cost $800 to approximately $1400.
-Check with your local Transportation Management
Transportation is difficult in the Kaiserslautern
Outbound Office or call DSN: 489-7750 or
Military Community. Most people have their own
Commercially: 011-49-631-98517.
vehicles. If your family requires 2 vehicles, check
-Cars are very expensive to purchase here, many take
with your TMO Office about commercial or Space A
a loss on resale.
shipment of a second vehicle.
-We have two "Lemon Lots" in the KMC and
vehicles are also advertised in the base paper.
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-Try to stagger the shipment to ensure you have Commissary and Exchange Operations
transportation before you leave and have the other car
COMMISSARIES
available once you arrive.
-Ramstein - M-Sat 0900-2100 Sun 0900-1800
-Car rental is expensive and vehicles are limited.
-Vogelweh - M-Sat 0900-2100 Sun 1100-1900
-Sembach - T&Th 1000-1900 Wed 1200-1800 Fri
SHUTTLE BUS TO RHEIN MAIN AND
1000-1800 Sat 1030-1600, Sun 1100-1600
FRANKFURT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
-All three commissaries have the standard
-There is a bus that runs between Rhein-Main,
commissary departments as well as a bakery and deli.
Frankfurt Airport, and Ramstein Air Base.
-Ramstein has an Italian Ice Cream Bar and a Pasta
-The bus operates seven days a week, except
Cafe that even teaches cooking classes.
Christmas and New Years.
-Vogelweh has a Pasta Cafe and a Coffee Shoppe.
-It leaves the Rhein-Main AMC terminal at 0715
hours.
THE EXCHANGES
-The bus leaves Frankfurt International Airport
-Ramstein - Open Mon-Sat 1000-2100, Sun
outside of the USO Lounge at 0745.
1100-1800
-The bus fare is $25 per adult passenger and $15 per
-Vogelweh - Open Mon-Sat 1000-2100, Sun
child. This expense can be claimed on your travel
1100-1900
voucher. The fare can be paid in dollars, DMs,
-Ramstein has a Book Mark and a Vesuvio Coffee
Master Card and Visa.
Shoppe
-Pets may ride the bus on a space available basis if
-Vogelweh has a Baby Zone, a Power Zone, and a
they are contained in their carrier.
Book Mark
Other AAFES Facilities: Furniture Mart, Food Court,
COMMERCIAL SHUTTLE SERVICE
Shoppettes, Theaters, Four Seasons, Military
Airport Express- 24 hour Door to Door Service
Clothing Sales, Beauty and Barber Shop, Flower
Phone: 011-49-631-316670 - reservations should be
Shop, Optical Shop, Car Sales, Used Car Sales,
made 1wk prior
Service Station, Car Rentals, Auto Parts and Repair
1 person/69DM, 2 people/98DM, 3 people/132DM, 4
Shop, Burger King, Popeye s, Taco Bell and Baskin
or more/156DM
Robbins.
Van Service- 24 hour Door to Door Service
Phone: 011-49-6337-6637 - reservations should be Local Community
made 1wk prior
1 person/74DM, 2people/98DM, 3 people/132DM, 4 Local Community Overview
or more/156
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BASEWIDE SHUTTLE BUSES Kaiserslautern American Newspaper
The base wide shuttle bus runs from 0615-1715 in 30 http://www.kaiserslautern-american.de
minute increments throughout the base Monday -
Friday. Saturday shuttle service is available but less KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY
frequently. (KMC)
Shuttle Service is available between Ramstein, -The KMC is located in the German federal state of
Landstuhl, Kapaun, and Vogelweh seven days a week Rheinland-Pfalz, which borders on Belgium,
on an hourly basis. Luxembourg, and France.
Three buses leave Monday-Friday from Ramstein -The state of Rheinland-Pfalz was formed in 1946
and travel to Sembach. and consists of land previously part of Bavaria,
Hessen, and Prussia. The Pfalz is bordered by
GERMAN BUS SYSTEM Luxembourg, France, and Belgium and contains
-The German Bus does run on base and to the two-thirds of the wine growing area of Germany.
outlying communities off base. Some locations will
be required to change buses to reach some -Kaiserslautern (or K-town as many Americans like
destinations. to call it) is an international city with more than
108,000 inhabitants, which includes members of 70
nations living within city boundaries.
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-More than 12,800 American service members, 4,600 town was completely destroyed during the Thirty
U.S. civilian employees and 19,500 family members Years' War in the early to mid-17th century.
live and work in the KMC. KMC organizations also
employ more than 7,000 German workers. -For more than a century, the village grew steadily.
During the Napoleonic Wars, it was occupied by the
-Kaiserslautern is a busy industrial and marketing French in 1792. When Napoleon was defeated, the
city, yet its rich historical past has been preserved. It kingdom of Bavaria annexed Ramstein and
is the home of iron, furniture, automobiles, and other neighboring villages in 1816.
industrial plants, as well as several breweries.
-Gradually the village regained its identity as
-There are many things to see and do within K-Town European monarchs began to lose power in the late
and the surrounding areas. The residents of 19th century. Ramstein became a station stop on the
Kaiserslautern take pride in their preservation of Landstuhl-Kusel Railroad in 1868.
landmarks for visitors, however, because of the many
wars it has endured, Kaiserslautern has very few old -In 1898, the village's first factory, a textile mill near
buildings. The Stiftskirche (church) in the center of the railroad station, was constructed, creating more
town is the oldest structure, dating from the 13th jobs and increasing the population to more than
century. 2,000.
-There are many cultural activities including a year -After World War II, Ramstein village entered a
round offering of operas, musicals, and plays. Two period of continuous and accelerating economic
museums house a rich collection of Palatinate growth, accented by the construction of Ramstein
history, folklore and art. AB.
The city soccer team is one of the best in Germany's
top professional league. -In 1969, the village incorporated neighboring
Miesenbach. Nine surrounding villages were
-You may find the various castle ruins in the area an consolidated in 1973 into the present "union
interesting outing. Most of the ruins throughout the community," which bears the name of
Pfalz area have grassy areas, benches, and tables for Ramstein-Miesenbach.
picnics.
-Ramstein received its city status in May 1991.
-People who want to explore Kaiserslautern can Today, this community has a combined population of
purchase a map from the city's tourist information more than 18,000. The relationship Americans
office or at one of the military community's enjoy with their German hosts continues to generate
bookstores. City maps indicate points of interest goodwill, friendship, and understanding between the
such as castle ruins, museums, parks, etc. base populace and city residents.
-Ramstein Air Base is located one and one-half miles -Landstuhl, located across Autobahn 6 from
east of the city of Ramstein, about two miles west of Ramstein AB, was built on the site of earlier Celtic
the city of Landstuhl, and seven and one-half miles and Germanic-Roman settlements.
west of the city of Kaiserslautern. Ramstein AB is
part of the Kaiserslautern Military Community--the -Landstuhl received its city status by 1323 and has
largest American community outside the United grown to a population of more than 10,000. The city
States. has several churches and buildings, which date back
hundreds of years. Among the historic structures in
-There are more than 7,600 military members and town are the "Alte Kapelle" (Old Chapel),
1,300 Department of Defense civilians assigned to constructed in 1300, and "Pfarrkirche St. Andreas"
the base, bringing with them more than 11,000 family which dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
members. Ramstein's population also is comprised
of Canadian, German, British, Belgian, Dutch, Czech -Overlooking the city is the Nanstein Castle built by
Republic, Polish, Danish, French, Norwegian, and Emperor Fredrick I in 1160. Knight Franz von
Hungarian forces. Sickingen received the castle when he was married in
1475. The castle was destroyed in 1518.
-Ramstein, host community for Ramstein AB, was Reconstruction didn't begin until 1543 and continued
first mentioned in historical documents in 1215. until 1600. The French destroyed the castle a final
Surviving several occupations through the years, the time in 1689.
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Time Zone Chart
Location Adjustment
for GMT
Pacific -8
Mountain -7
Central -6
Eastern -5
Greenwich (United Kingdom) 0
Central European (Germany) 1
( Ramstein AB )
East Asia (Japan) 9
SUMMER - JUN-AUG
Climate -Summers tend to be cooler and shorter than in most
U.S. cities. Summer days are long with sunrises as
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early as 4 a.m. and sunsets around 10 p.m. The
Local Weather Conditions
season is generally wet with frequent showers and
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occasional thunderstorms. Although there are
periods of hot, dry weather, cool and moist air from
WINTER - DEC-FEB
the North Atlantic Ocean normally dominates the
-A stormy, cool, wet, foggy and cloudy season.
area.
Periods of cold, clear and windy weather.
Temperatures are often at or near freezing. Snowfall
FALL - SEP-NOV
is normally limited, but ice can be a problem.
-Cool and cloudy conditions. Incidence of morning
Winter days are short with sunrises at 8 a.m. and
fog increases rapidly, reaching a peak in late October.
sunsets as early as 4 p.m.
Fall is the most likely time for extended periods of
afternoon showers.
SPRING - MAR-MAY
-Cloudiness diminishes, visibility improves, and
The entries in the following table are in inches and
temperatures rise. Flowers are out in full bloom.
degrees Fahrenheit:
Climate
Month High Low Humidity Precipitation
January 38 28 80 2.12
February 41 28 75 1.88
March 49 32 72 1.91
April 57 36 68 1.75
May 65 44 66 1.63
June 70 50 69 1.60
July 84 53 67 1.61
August 74 52 66 1.67
September 67 47 73 2.13
October 57 41 77 1.56
November 46 35 80 1.43
December 40 30 82 1.71
-OKTOBERFEST
Events Calendar Munich, GE
Approximately 4 hours away
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This is the world's largest beer party with more than
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700,000 kegs of beer served. Festival starts with
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opening day parade with Oktoberfest VIPs in mountain lodges which you can visit throughout the
horse-drawn brewer wagons. After the parade, visit year.
13 mammoth beer tents, one for each of Munich's
major breweries. Also includes rides and food. -Nanstein Castle: These castle ruins are located on a
Festival starts the last part of September and lasts for hill, which overlooks Landstuhl. The area provides
two weeks. a pleasant place to walk and an excellent view of the
surrounding area.
-FASCHING
Takes place all over Central Europe -Heidelberg: The largest castle ruins are located
here. Also has the oldest university in Germany.
This is central Europe's answer to the Mardi Gras of
Central and South America. Officially begins on -Idar-Oberstein: Home to the dramatic
November 11th and ends more than two months later Church-in-the-Rock as well as numerous gem shops
on Ash Wednesday. The climax comes on and a famous gem museum.
"Rosenmontag", the Monday before Ash Wednesday.
The biggest parades and parties take place in Mainz, -Trier: Germany's Oldest City. Trier served as the
Cologne, Munich and Dusseldorf, but most local capital of the Western Roman Empire for more than
communities have their own smaller versions. 100 years. Germany's oldest wine cellar is also
found here.
-HEIDELBERG CASTLE ILLUMINATION
Heidelberg, Germany Recreation Opportunities
Approximately 1 hour away
-Through the efforts of the 86th Services Squadron
(86 SVS) staff, Ramstein, Vogelweh, and Sembach
Heidelberg presents a castle illumination and
boast of one of the most active and comprehensive
fireworks display three times each summer. The
recreation programs in United States Air Forces in
atmosphere on the evenings of the illumination is
Europe (USAFE). No matter what your abilities or
festive, as thousands of people turn out with picnic
preferences, 86 SVS has something to offer.
baskets and coolers to watch the spectacle from the
Following are descriptions of the wide variety of
lawn across the river from the old town.
programs and facilities 86 SVS has to offer.
-BAD DURKHEIM WINE FEST
DONNELLY PARK
Bad Durkheim, Germany
-Located in the base housing area, Donnelly Park has
Approximately 1 hour away
a playground and playing fields for baseball, soccer,
football, and an outdoor basketball court and family
Although somewhere in the neighborhood of 500
pavilions.
annual wine festivals are celebrated in this country,
the Bad Durkheim wine fest (two weekends in
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
mid-September) ranks as the Granddaddy.
-Active intramural and base sports programs such as
basketball, flag football, volleyball, tennis,
-CHRISTKINDELMARKTS
horseshoes, golf, slow-pitch softball, skeet, squash,
Throughout Germany
cross-country, racquetball, badminton, bowling and
power lifting are conducted year-round. In
Nothing is better for getting into the Christmas spirit
base-level competition, Ramstein supports teams in
than hot, steaming cups of spicy gluhwein, the ginger
basketball, slow-pitch softball, soccer, bowling and
smell of Lebkuchen and the festive atmosphere at any
volleyball.
of Germany's traditional Christmas markets. The
largest and the oldest is in Nurnberg.
FITNESS CENTERS
-Sports enthusiasts have a choice between four fitness
Cultural Attractions and sports centers, two of which are located on
-Deutsche Weinstrasse (German Wine Road): This Ramstein.
runs through the Rheinland-Pfalz area and hosts a -Each center contains a basketball court, weight
different wine festival almost every weekend. lifting rooms equipped with Universal and Nautilus
machines, free weights, Aerobic and Jazzercise
-Palatinate Forest Nature Park: This park has many classes, personal fitness assessments, saunas, locker
beautiful walking and hiking paths winding past
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and shower facilities for men and women and -The course is approximately 6,000 yards long and
racquetball courts. offers a local golf professional to instruct novice and
-A full range of intramural and base-level programs beginning players.
are offered, along with numerous self-directed -The facility also has a driving range, chipping area
activities and instructional classes, such as aerobics and practice putting green, rental equipment, and a
and martial arts. pro shop carrying a complete line of brand name golf
accessories and equipment.
BOWLING
-The Ramstein, Vogelweh, and Sembach Bowling OUTDOOR RECREATION
Centers offer open bowling and a complete range of -Ramstein's Outdoor Recreation Center is the place to
sanctioned leagues. They feature special events such visit for your indoor and outdoor recreation needs.
as moonlight bowling and bumper bowling for -The center can supply camping, picnic and
children. backpacking equipment, downhill and cross country
-Each center has a snack bar and a pro shop. skis, auto carrying devices, and various winter items
throughout the year.
ACTIVITY CENTERS -You can also plan your next adventure trip through
-The Community Centers located on Ramstein and Outdoor Rec. Some of the trips offered are
Vogelweh are one of the most widely patronized canoeing, rock climbing and rappelling, caving,
facilities on each base. camping and ski trips.
-Classes such as belly dancing, dog obedience and
Lamaze are offered, as well as having overseas MOMS - MUSIC AND MOVIE STORES
telephone and fax service available. -There are four MOMS outlets located in the KMC
-The Ramstein Community Center also features the area. Each MOMS offers the latest music releases,
Pizza Gallerie, Cafe Jardin, which serves cappuccino, from country to classical, along with the newest
croissants, soup and dessert, and Heroes sports and movie releases for rent.
entertainment pub. -The Super Store features a complete line of
electronic equipment, photo and video equipment and
ROLLER RINK car stereos. The Super Store also offers an on-site
-The Skate Express located on Vogelweh offers open 2-hour photo finishing and all locations offer "next
skating for all ages. In addition, it has a snack bar, day" service for all 35mm film processing.
video games and equipment sales and rental.
-Skating instructions and private lessons are available INFORMATION, TOURS, AND TRAVEL (ITT)
upon request. The pro shop features all the latest -ITT Destinations Unlimited provides three locations;
skating equipment, skate apparel and skateboard one at Ramstein, Vogelweh, and Sembach. Each
equipment. office provides a full service travel operation to meet
-The hottest new addition to Skate Express is the your needs while in Germany.
Laser Tag area. -Bus tours, flight arrangements, hotel, train, ferry,
cruises and car rentals can be arranged at these
ROD AND GUN CLUB convenient locations.
-Set in a wooded area, the Rod and Gun Club offers -All locations can issue airline tickets and boarding
sportsmen and women a place to develop and enjoy passes to jet you away on a vacation back to the
their skills. The club is host to international shoots, states. Local bus tours are available from 1-day
local tournaments and organized monthly activities. express tours to Paris to 15-day excursions to several
-Sportsmen and women can purchase sporting goods countries.
in the club's store that has an inventory exceeding
$300,000. Hunting and fishing classes and license GEARUP SPORTS STORE
applications are also available. The club's restaurant -The KMC's finest sports apparel and equipment
and lounge also offer a relaxed atmosphere. store at Ramstein and Sembach features high tech ski
equipment, first class clothing lines, supplements, the
GOLF latest in athletic shoes and all the accessories you'll
-Ramstein's 18-hole, par 70 golf course is a real ever need to be active and fit while in Europe.
challenge to any golfer. Woodlawn Golf Course is
open to military members, retirees, family members Military Related and Civic Organizations
and authorized guests.
This list is only a sampling of the numerous
organizations in the area. For assistance with
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locating a specific organization, contact the -To determine how much an item priced in DM costs,
Information and Referral Program Manager at the divide the purchase price by the current exchange
Family Support Center at 480-5900. rate. For example: if an item costs 160 Deutsche
Marks (written DM 160,00) and the exchange rate is
AF Sergeants Association $1 equals 1,60 Marks, divide DM 160 by 1.60. The
Society of American Mil Engineers item will cost $100.00
Retired Officers Association
American Legion -Items purchased on the German economy are subject
Rotary Club to a 16 percent Value Added Tax or VAT. In
Toastmasters general, if an item exceeds DM 50, after the tax, U.S.
Medieval Renaissance Group Forces personnel may, if the merchant agrees, obtain
Roadrunners tax relief. The goods or services purchased must be
Soc for Creative Anachronism for personal use only.
Hearing Impaired Group
German American Friendship Assoc -VAT forms for purchases DM 5000 or less can be
Friends for Hope purchased ahead of time for a nominal fee and then
Rodeo Team can be used at the time of purchase. Check with any
Dog Training Club KMC VAT office for more information.
Airlifters
Flyers Association -UTILITY TAX AVOIDANCE PROGRAM (UTAP)
Macintosh Users Group provides for tax relief of Electricity 16%, Gas 16%,
Navigators and Water 7%. A $77.00 administrative fee is
Quilters Club charged upon registration. The sponsor must
Chamber Singers register or provide a power of attorney. Check with
Square Dance Club VAT office for more information, 86th Services,
Girl and Boy Scouts Bldg 2122, 480-5309.
Dedicated Adults in Dedicated Service
La Leche League CATALOG CORNER
Homeward Bound Homeschoolers -Although you can find a wide selection of items by
Playgroup shopping on the economy, there may still be some
First Time Parents Program specialty items that you desire. Mail order catalog
Alcoholics Anonymous shopping is an excellent way to meet your additional
Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) shopping needs.
American Red Cross -Ensure you stay on all your favorite catalog mailing
Cancer Support Group lists by updating your forwarding address.
Diabetic Support Group -You may also use the Catalog Corner , located in
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric (CAPS) the Ramstein Family Support Center, to supplement
Victims of Domestic Violence your choices.
Twins and Multiples Support Group
American Indian Club -Additional Shopping Areas:
Black American Club
Filipino-Americans -HOMBURG PEDESTRIAN ZONE
Korean-American Homburg, Germany
Mexican-Americans Approximately 30 minutes from Ramstein
Shopping The pedestrian zone hosts one large department store,
shoes, various boutiques, food stores, pet shops and
LOCAL CURRENCY
several restaurants. Good parking is available in
-The monetary unit in Germany is the Deutsche Mark
downtown parking garage. Homburg also offers a
or DM. Exchange rates between the dollar and the
large Flea Market on the first Saturday of each
Deutsche Mark change daily and are given over the
month. Many vendors with everything to offer.
Armed Forces Radio and Television Network
(AFRTS) and posted at community banking facilities
-KAISERSLAUTERN PEDESTRIAN ZONE
and most retail outlets that service Americans.
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Approximately 20 minutes from Ramstein
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Located in the Kaiserslautern downtown area, this Ramstein Assembly of God
zone is closed to automotive traffic. It has many Sembach Bible Church (Baptist)
shops and restaurants, and major stores such as Christ Gospel Church
Karstadt, C&A, Clausson s and Berties. Christian Church Landstuhl
Church of Christ KL
State and Community Social Service Church of Christ Ramstein
Agencies Church of God KMC
Maranatha Tabernacle Church of God
-These are only a few of the agencies in the KL Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
community that provide services to military families. Church of Jesus Christ of LDS
The Information & Referral (I&R) program at the Church of the Nazarene
FSC maintains a database listing community agencies Dutch Reformed Church
and programs. Call 480-5100 for more information. Full Assurance of Faith
Faith Baptist Church
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER Free Evangelist Maranatha
86 MSS/DPF Bldg 2120 New Full Gospel CLG
Telephone: 480-5100/5900 Korean Full Gospel Church
Fax: 480-9770 Rheinland Baptist Church
Islamic Services
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM Lutheran Church
86 MED/SGHMA Bldg 2121 Korean Methodist Church
Telephone: 480-5505 Pillar of Truth Missionary Baptist Church
Comments: Support Group meets monthly. Trinity Reformed Church
Ramstein's EFMP officer can provide counseling, Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
referrals, resource information and special assistance. Bethel United Pentecostal
Holy Temple of Deliverence
Non-Profit Social Service Agencies
-This listing represents a sampling of the numerous Community Transportation
agencies in the area. For assistance with locating For more information on this subject:
additional services or targeting a specific Deutsche Bahn
organization, contact the Information and Referral http://www.bahn.de/Home_e/f-engl.htm
Program Manager at the Family Support Center at
480-5100. -STADTWERKE KAISERSLAUTERN
WERKSBETRIEBE (City Bus Co)
AMERICAN RED CROSS Burgstrasse 11
Bldg 2140 Kaiserslautern, Germany
APO AE 09094 Telephone: 0631-7107-560
Telephone: 480-5464
-Local buses run through most of the cities
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY throughout the KMC. Booklets and maps may be
Bldg 2114 purchased at the main train/bus station in
APO AE 09094 Kaiserslautern.
Telephone: 480-2160
-DEUTSCHE BAHN (German Railroad)
Religious Activities Bahnhofstrasse 1
-In addition to the five Air Force chapels in the KMC Kaiserslautern, Germany
area, the U.S. Army also offers a variety of chapel Telephone: 0631-19419
services through their chapels at Pulaski Barracks,
Daenner Kaserne, Landstuhl, and Pirmasens. -The German Railroad is a very efficient and
economical way to travel throughout Germany. The
-OFF BASE CHURCHES main train station (Hauptbahnhof) is located in
downtown Kaiserslautern with many outlying
CHURCH NAME stations in villages throughout the KMC. Schedules
British Anglican Services St. Peter & St. David for the train are available at the Hauptbahnhof. The
Apostolic Doctrine of Jesus Christ USO offers several tours involving train travel.
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These tours are an excellent introduction to the pox, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus toxiods, and
German train system. Poliovirus.
-Students must have a birth certificate or up-to-date
Education passport, ID card of sponsor and a copy of travel
orders which reflect the names of the dependents
being enrolled.
Education Overview -Stepchildren must have a copy of the sponsor s
If you have children of school age, they will be marriage certificate provided as proof of the student s
attending one of the Department of Defense eligibility as a tuition-free/space-required student.
Dependent Schools in the KMC. -Kindergarten students must be five years of age on
-The KMC is the largest school district outside the or before 31 October of the current year to be
continental United States, with 11 schools, enrolled.
approximately 7000 students, and a teaching staff of
500. -Students whose sponsors are not associated with the
Department of Defense will be considered on a
-There is also a wide array of educational space-available basis.
opportunities provided in the KMC for adults. -Space-available students require prior approval of
-The Ramstein Education and Training Flight the District Superintendent s Office for enrollment.
operates the largest armed forces education program -Tuition for one school year can range from
in Europe. $5,648/6,032 (Kindergarten) to $12,482/13,332
-Education and training services include degree (grades 9-12).
programs, professional military education and
military and civilian training programs. -Students residing in a district outside the KMC must
attend school in that district.
Public and DODDS Schools -In special situations, the district superintendent may
grant an exception to the commuting area or walking
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DoDDS Kaiserslautern Germany
http://204.218.80.15/dso/index.shtml KMC SCHOOLS
-The schools located in the KMC are listed below:
OVERVIEW
-The DoDDS system is the primary educational Ramstein Elementary School (K-3)
resource established by DoD to provide a free, Ramstein Intermediate School (4-5)
appropriate public education to overseas, Ramstein Middle School (6-8)
command-sponsored DoD dependents. Ramstein High School (9-12)
-DoDDS schools are of equal quality and curriculum
to stateside schools. Vogelweh Elementary School (K-5)
-You will find a dedicated staff of professional Kaiserslautern Elementary School (K-5)
educators including enrichment teachers, speech Kaiserslautern Middle School (6-8)
therapists, reading specialists, counselors, host nation Kaiserslautern High School (9-12)
and English as a second language teachers, and
classes for students with special needs. Sembach Elementary School (Pre-K-3)
-All schools are located near government housing Sembach Middle School (4-8)
areas. The school your child(ren) attends will Landstuhl Elementary & Middle (K-8)
depend on where you live, not where you work.
-Students who live on base walk to school; all others -Kaiserslautern and Ramstein Middle Schools have a
ride the bus. comprehensive academic and exploratory
instructional program.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS -The core program is supplemented with study skills
-All students enrolling in grades K-12 must have a and exploratory opportunities consisting of physical
certificate of immunization, verified at the local education, reading improvement, computers,
medical facility, before they are allowed to attend industrial technology, art, home economics, band,
classes. keyboarding, and chorus.
-Current immunizations required are against measles,
mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (VAR), chicken -Kaiserslautern and Ramstein High Schools offer a
full range of academic, career, vocational and fine
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arts classes. They also provide extra-curricular -Home schooled students are authorized to attend
programs such as: DoDDS classes for any courses needed to support
their academic schedule.
National Honor Society, Football, Art Club, -There are numerous options available to meet each
Basketball, Student Council, Tennis, child s needs; parents need only ensure they get their
Foreign Language Club, Golf, S.A.D.D., Volleyball, child enrolled in the program best for them.
Junior R.O.T.C., Cross Country, Model United
Nations, Track and Field, Drama Club, Wrestling, Private Schools
Jazz Band, Gymnastics, F.B.L.A., Cheerleading, and
For more information on this subject:
Soccer
KMC Homeschooling Website
http://kmc.truepath.com
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
-All military and DoD civilian personnel who do not
-Twenty-two Carnegie Credits are required for
enroll their children in DoDDS should notify their
graduation:
commander of their intentions within 30 days of their
Language Arts 4.0
child's arrival to the KMC.
Mathematics 2.0/3.0
Science 2.0/3.0
HOMESCHOOLING
Social Science 1.5
-If you are interested in homeschooling, there is a
American History 1.0
support group which meets on the fourth Tuesday of
Career Ed 1.0
each month, 7:00 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church in
American Govt. .5
Einsiedlerhof (5 minutes from Ramstein AB).
Fine Arts 1.0
-It's estimated over 100 families educate their
Health .5
children at home in the Kaiserslautern Military
Computer .5
Community, and many are involved with the support
Physical Education 1.0
group.
Electives 6.0
-Homeschooling parents receive no special training
Foreign Language 2.0
or funds from DoDDS, and parents generally must
purchase curriculum materials by mail order from
-A total of 5 credits are required in Math and Science
stateside companies.
with a minimum of 2 credits in each.
-The group publishes a monthly newsletter to keep
you informed of field trips and other planned
TRANSPORTATION
activities.
-School bus transportation is provided by government
-If you would like more information please contact
contracted buses.
one of the support group planning council members:
-It is recommended that before you rent quarters on
the economy, you check with the housing office to
Ramstein/Landstuhl:
determine if the residence is along an established
0631-3506710, timbo@mail3.interquest.de, PSC 2
school bus route.
Box 6467, APO AE 09012 -OR- 06385-925145,
-Safe and courteous conduct of dependents riding the
artx3@bunt.com, PSC 1 Box 2936, APO AE 09009
school buses is the responsibility of the sponsor.
Sembach/Kaiserslautern:
OTHER
0631-3608744, blakeandsusan@surf1.de, PSC 2 Box
-All schools are equipped with or share a modern
6706, APO AE 09012 -OR-
cafeteria or lunchroom.
06301-793654, simkins@surf1.de, PSC 2 Box 11054,
-Lunch tickets are purchased at the cashier s cage at
APO AE 09012
the Base Exchange.
-Students may qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Program
-Private schools in the area include Little Friends
Learning Center and Faith Baptist Church, each
-Parents who elect to enroll their children in private
located approximately 15 minutes from Ramstein.
schools, host nation school or even home schools
-You may also choose to enroll your children in
may also enroll their children in DoDDS on a
German schools rather than American schools. To
part-time basis to permit them to complete graduation
do so, you must visit the school near your new
requirements or to obtain a course required for
location and register your child.
admission to a specific post-graduation program.
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https://wwwmil.usafe.af.mil/bases/ramstein/DPE/dpe
LITTLE FRIENDS LEARNING CENTER (1).html
Langenacker 1
Kottweiler-Schwanden, GE 66879 -Ramstein has the reputation of being the place to be
Phone: 06371-71295 in Europe for those interested in completing a college
or university program.
This is a learning preschool with before and after -Our Education Center operates the largest military
school day care and full-time Montessori. Little education program in Europe making degree
Friends Learning Center programs include: completion realistic during your tour in Germany.
Infant/Toddler Program (ages 5 months to 3 years), -Our services include college and university degree
Regular Preschool (ages 3 to 5 years), Full Time programs, college-level testing services, non-credit
Kindergarten (ages 5 to 6 years) and Preschool study courses, education and career counseling, Air
Montessori morning daycare program (ages 3 to 5 Force Tuition Assistance for service members, and
years). Spouse Tuition Assistance Program.
-There are four colleges and universities that offer
FAITH BAPTIST SCHOOL over 40 different undergraduate and graduate degree
Lichtenbrucher Str 17 programs in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.
Einsiedlerhof, Germany 67661 -Courses are offered days, evenings, and weekends.
Phone: 0631-52055 Methods of study include distance learning,
electronic mail, video cassette, and satellite, soon to
Private primary school servicing grades K-3. It be available.
offers a traditional school curriculum. Before and
after care is available for students who attend the EDUCATION CENTER - RAMSTEIN
school. The kindergarten program is a full school 86 MSS/DPE, Unit 3220, Box 370
day (0900-1500). Children bring their own lunches. APO, AE 09094
TELEPHONE: 480-2032
PINK TOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL COMMENTS:
24 Hauptstrasse Hours of Operation 0730-1630 Monday through
Landstuhl, Germany 66849 Friday (closed, Weds 1200-1630)
Phone: 06371-15651
A Montessori preschool and kindergarten that UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
provides a structured learning environment for 86 MSS/DPE, Unit 3220 Box 370
children ages 3 to 6. Before and after school day APO, AE 09094
care is offered for children attending the TELEPHONE: 480-5611/2290
preschool/kindergarten programs. Pink Tower TUITION: $110/Sem Hr (Voc/Tech), $128/Sem Hr
programs run from September to June annually. (Undergrad), $202/Sem Hr (Graduate--Public Admin
Children bring their own lunches. Snacks provided. and Info Systems Mgmt), $250/Sem Hr
(Graduate--Counseling) (Subject to Change)
C & K MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL COMMENTS:
Ziegelhutte #2 University of Maryland University College offers
Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany 66877 traditional as well as distance learning courses (upper
Phone: 06371-15127 level classes only) toward certificates, associates,
bachelor and master's degrees. Areas of study
A Montessori preschool serving children ages 2 years include automotive technology, emergency medical
9 months through kindergarten, providing a services, fire science, criminal justice, paralegal
developmentally appropriate instruction. A before studies, information systems technology, early
and after school day care program is available for childhood development, business and management,
students enrolled in the preschool. Children bring communication studies, computer studies, English,
their own lunches and snacks are provided. This is German, government & politics, history,
available to I.D. card holders only. management studies, philosophy, psychology, and
sociology, anthropology, art history, and economics.
Colleges and Universities
UMUC has a residential, coeducational, full-time
For more information on this subject:
campus in Mannheim for family members of U.S.
Ramstein Education Office
military and DoD personnel living in Europe. The
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Mannheim campus, not a community or junior Adult or Continuing Education
college, is an integral part of the major state
For more information on this subject:
university system offering the first two years of the
Adult Continuing Education
university's curriculum in liberal arts, sciences, and
http://www.itttravel.com/ace
business.
ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFICE
University System of Maryland (USM) offers the
86 SVS/SVRE
following graduate degrees: Master of Arts in
APO AE 09094
Administrative Management-Public Administration,
TELEPHONE: 480-6043
Master of Science in Management Information
COMMENTS:
systems, Master of Arts in Counseling and Personnel,
ACE offers non-credit courses for self improvement,
and Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel
enjoyment, and people seeking refresher courses for
Services.
college and GED preparation. ACE also offers
classes to help non-English speaking students
transition into their new language. Historically,
CITY COLLEGE OF CHICAGO
ACE has maintained the role of a educational
86 MSS/DPE Unit 3220 Box 370
"bridge" from high school experience to entry college
APO, AE 09094
level education. Classes are offered at Ramstein,
TELEPHONE: 480-5536
Sembach, and Vogelweh. They include
TUITION: Video Course $112/sem hr.
Conversational German, French, Spanish, Italian, and
COMMENTS:
Russian. Our special interests include typing, math,
Video courses with one to three test meetings.
Shakespeare and videography. Additionally,
Offers Associate in Arts and achievement certificates
complete self-awareness, sign language, and
in 30 different areas of emphasis. Free military
computer application classes are offered.
evaluation.
Special Education
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL -All DoDDS schools are required to provide a variety
UNIVERSITY of supplemental programs for exceptional children
86 MSS/DPE Unit 3220 Box 370 and to have routine medical diagnostic screening tests
APO, AE 09094 (e.g. hearing, vision, etc.) performed by school
TELEPHONE: 480-5755 nurses, community health nurses and other medical
TUITION: $141/sem hr (Undergraduate) personnel.
$238/sem hr (graduate) -If you have questions about any services available at
COMMENTS: your child's school, contact the principals office.
Offers Associate of Science degree in Professional
Aeronautics, Bachelor of Science degree in DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENT
Professional Aeronautics, and Master of Aeronautical SCHOOLS
Science. District Office Bldg 2786
Kapaun AS, Germany
Telephone: 489-7132/6848
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Hours: Monday - Friday 0800-1600
86 MSS/DPE Unit 3220 Box 370 -Acts as point of contact for children who are
APO, AE 09094 challenged physically, emotionally and mentally.
TELEPHONE: 480-6807
TUITION: $219/sem hr (Graduate Only) Employment
COMMENTS:
Offers Master of Business Administration; Master of
Education with majors in Adult and Higher Employment Overview
Education, Childhood Education, and in -Like many other overseas locations, Ramstein is a
Administration, Curriculum and Supervision; Master challenging environment for spouses who are seeking
of Human Relations with emphasis in Human employment outside the home. It is not uncommon
Development, and a Master of Science in for applicants to wait 6 months or longer to gain a job
Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in International commensurate with their education and/or
Relations. experience. The length of time spent unemployed
varies with the applicant's skills, determination, and
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timing. The job market is continually changing as The self-nomination process for actual vacancies or
people relocate into and out of the area. The for open continuous announcements should not be
Ramstein Family Support Center's Career Focus started until they are in country. Applicants should
Program is designed to assist job hunters with all download the Resumix Resume Job Kit from the
aspects of the search for employment. (See Army website listed above prior to submission of
Permanent Employment Resources) their resume. Any deviation from the procedures
outlined in the job kit may cause the resume to be
-Not every career field is represented in on-base rejected. Questions or concerns should be directed
employment. For example, there are few medical to resque@chrma.hqusareur.army.mil or the civilian
positions available here at Ramstein, but Landstuhl personnel center at their current location.
Regional Medical Center hires in that category
through the Army. The federal government is the -If you are currently employed by the federal
largest employer, but there are more applicants than government, you will need to bring a copy of your
there are federal positions. As the Department of most recent SF50 and any Leave Without Pay
Defense moves towards privatization, more and more paperwork from your losing agency. All potential
jobs will be available through contractors. applicants should bring an SF171 or OF612 with
them if they have them already. These can also be
-To get an idea of what types of positions are created at the FSC Resource Room.
generally available, check out the federal
employment websites listed in that category. Add -Locally, the federal government also includes
to that mix, retailing, banking, fast food, non-appropriated funds (both AF and Army),
administrative, and high tech. These jobs are AAFES, and DoDDS. Each of these agencies
available through AAFES, NAF, and contractors. maintains its own office, has its own application
processes, and offers military spouse preference in
-Many spouses choose to use an overseas assignment hiring. For teachers or other education
as a time to work on developing new skills, professionals, contact the DoDDS office in
knowledge, or abilities. Opportunities for growth Alexandria, VA prior to relocating.
include paid employment, volunteerism, and
education. Contact your local FSC Career Focus -If you are a non-US citizen, please be aware that you
Program prior to leaving for self-assessment work. are not eligible to apply for US civil service
positions. You may, however, apply as a local
-Items to bring with you (NOT in household goods): national candidate. This is true for all of the federal
current resumes or federal applications, copies of agencies including AAFES. This limits the federal
licenses and transcripts, letters of recommendation, opportunities for spouses without US passports since
clothes suitable for job-hunting/interviewing, social many of the local national jobs require the ability to
security card, past performance evaluations, and any speak, read, and write in German.
computer disks which you may have used for job
search correspondence in the past. -An additional source of information for spouses
moving overseas and seeking employment is Air
Federal Civilian Employment for Spouses Force pamphlet 36-508. This pamphlet focuses on
the processes and policies for federal employment.
For more information on this subject:
Ramstein Civilian Personnel Office
-Military spouse preference provides priority in the
https://wwwmil.usafe.af.mil/bases/ramstein/86mss/cp
employment selection process for military spouses
o/cpo.html
who are relocating as a result of their sponsor's PCS.
Be certain you understand the guidelines for this
-The Air Force and the Army both maintain job
preference PRIOR to applying with any federal
information centers locally in the KMC, and both
agency since this preference is given ONE time per
offer military spouse preference to eligible applicants
relocation.
who are seeking positions in civil service.
-For most positions, you will need to be currently Permanent Employment Resources
living here to apply. Each website describes -The FSC's Career Focus Program gives spouses and
application procedures. Family members wanting to family members assistance in identifying and finding
apply for Army jobs can submit their resume to employment opportunities. Services offered include:
USAREUR's database prior to arrival in country. a local job market orientation; classes and
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appointments on resume writing, interviewing skills, information on employment here in Europe prior to
and self-assessment; and a resource and computer leaving.
room.
-There are also limited numbers of contracts which
-Additionally, we offer a full range of programs on spouses can bid on to provide services to the federal
business ownership through the Becoming Your Own government. These include educational services as
Boss program. well as positions within the chapels.
-Contact the FSC on arrival, and check with your -Off-base employment is most readily gained through
local FSC prior to leaving your base for assistance companies which deal with Americans, i.e., insurance
before you come to Ramstein. companies, travel agencies, restaurants, financial
planners, and retail operations.
Temporary Employment Resources
-For more information on job hunting, the Career
-There are no temporary agencies here like there are
Focus Program at the Family Support Center should
in the States. Very few temporary positions exist
be your first stop!
here.
Non-Paid or Volunteer Opportunities Professional or Occupational Licensing
-If you have a professional or occupational license,
-There are numerous volunteer opportunities in the
be sure to get it updated prior to leaving your last
KMC. Volunteering is a unique way to improve
assignment.
your community, update your resume and learn new
-If your license (or college degree for that matter) is
skills. Volunteers give valuable time and expertise
from a foreign institution, you may be asked to have
to our community. They work in the clinic, post
it officially translated into an American equivalent if
office, loan locker, and schools, to name a few.
you are applying for a US civil service position.
Additionally, volunteering may open doors to paid
-Check with your local FSC or education center for
employment.
information on how to accomplish that prior to
relocating.
-Volunteers may have their child care expenses
-If you are a non-US citizen and are applying for a
subsidized through Air Force Aid sponsorship. For
local national position with the federal government,
more information about this or a referral to a
and your documents are from non-German or
volunteer position, contact the Volunteer Resource
non-European Union institutions, you may be asked
Program Manager at the Ramstein Family Support
to have them certified as equivalent to German
Center.
certifications or licenses. You can do that once you
arrive here.
Chambers of Commerce -Arranging for professional certification from the
-The American Chamber of Commerce is located in German government for a new skill is a
Frankfurt. time-consuming process, so it would be best to get
Telephone: 069-9291040 something from a US agency and have it translated.
Private Sector Employment Networking Opportunities
-On-base there are job opportunities offered through -Although there is no formal job hunters' network
DoD contractors, the colleges and universities, banks (like a job club), in the local area, there are many
and credit unions, travel agencies, car rental agencies, opportunities to network.
AAFES concessionaires, AAFES and commissary -Volunteer positions, social organizations, education
vendors, the American Red Cross, and the USO, programs, and the FSC's Community Connections
among others. program are all excellent ways to increase your
networking opportunities.
-These jobs range from blue collar jobs to high tech
positions. Many of them are never advertised, but Medical And Dental
rather they are handed down from friend to friend.
-Networking is an important part of job hunting here Medical and Dental Overview
in the KMC. Spouses who have contacts with -Ramstein maintains a clinic on the installation itself.
contractors stateside should be networking for
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-Although many specialties are available at Ramstein, Dermatology Optometry Internal
all in-patient care is provided at nearby Landstuhl Med
Regional Medical Center (15 min away). Neurology Opthalmology Orthopedic
Mental Health Mammography Family
-The Medical Group changed to a new DSN Advocacy
telephone exchange (479) Family Guidance
-To dial a 479 number from off base or from the -Although some specialties are available at Ramstein,
states, use 46 as an access code in lieu of the 47 used Most specialties and all inpatient care is at LRMC.
to dial 480 numbers. -Services available at Landstuhl Regional Medical
-Refer to COMMONLY REFERENCED NUMBERS Center
under the INSTALLATION section for additional Allergy Cardiology CT Scan
information on dialing military numbers. General Surgery Obstetrics MRI
ENT Urology Nuclear
-Military periodic exams (at ages 25, 30, 35, 40, 43, Medicine
46, and 49) are scheduled directly through Physical Orthopedics Neurology Speech
Examinations and Standards (PES)section. Pathology
-Service members who have missed their last exam Gynocology Endocrinology Diet
should contact the PES section and schedule a Counseling
physical. Gastroenterolgy Audiology Podiatry
-Not having a current exam in your record can cause -After hours on weekdays and all day on weekends
delays in processing security clearances, and holidays, technicians are on duty to provide
cross-training requests, and other administrative ambulance service when a patient's condition requires
actions. emergency treatment at LRMC.
-Pre-employment physicals for civilians are
scheduled through the Civilian Personnel Office.
ACCESSING SERVICES
-Air Crew members and special operations duty -The 86th Medical Group Clinic is managed and
persons (such as air traffic controllers and weapons operated within the family practice concept which
controllers) are required to hand carry their medical means you and your family members have your own
records to the Flight Surgeon's office, located in health care team.
Bldg. 2183, adjacent to the main clinic, when they -Each doctor works with a physician's assistant or a
in-process. nurse practitioner making up a family practice team.
-These team members should be your initial point of
contact for all medical problems.
FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM -Assignment of a family practice team is based upon
-Offers a wide variety of programs, classes, and the service member's organization.
services, aimed at promoting maintaining healthy -If you remain with your assigned medical team, you
family relationships. and your family will obtain the best of care.
-This program is discussed in more detail in the -If your family medical team is not available, you
Support Services section under Family Advocacy will receive an appointment with another team.
Program. -Treatment for conditions outside the team's realm of
expertise is available at Ramstein or LRMC.
Medical Services/Directory - on -Active Duty sick call is conducted on a walk-in basis
Installation Mon-Fri, 0645 - 0730, and Sat 0800-0900.
-Flight Medicine sick call is Mon-Fri 0645-0730,
MEDICAL SERVICES Mon-Wed & Fri 1300-1330 and Sat 0800-0900.
-Medical care for service members, authorized -All other medical care is by appointment only
Department of Defense civilians, and their family
members is provided by the 86th Medical Group CONTACTS
Clinic and nearby Landstuhl Regional Medical -Ramstein Central Appointments 479-CARE (2273)
Center (LRMC). -Emergency / Ambulance (Ramstein) 479-2600
-Ramstein's clinic is located in Bldg. 2114 and -Landstuhl Regional Medical Center 486-7707
provides a wide range of medical services between
0700 - 1600 weekdays.
-Services available at the Ramstein clinic
Family Practice Pediatrics OB/GYN
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Health Benefits Advisor, Wellness, and population. Family members should ensure that all
CHAMPUS/TRICARE Programs their dental needs are taken care of prior to their PCS.
- Preventive dental services such as cleanings,
TRICARE EUROPE sealants, and fluoride treatments are available by
- Basically the same as TRICARE in the states. appointment after the annual dental examination.
- Most people in Europe are enrolled in TRICARE Other routine dental care such as dental fillings,
Prime. periodontal maintenance care, and endodontics is
- Those enrolled in TRICARE Prime are not charged available on a limited scheduled basis.
for any services received. - Dental emergency care for trauma, treatment of
- Those enrolled in TRICARE Standard have a infection or alleviation of pain is available to all
deductible and a cost share. authorized beneficiaries. Sick call hours are
- Retired personnel overseas are not able to enroll in weekdays 0700 and 1300 for service members.
TRICARE at this time. Family member sick call is conducted at Sembach.
- TRICARE office located in Bldg 2114, Rm Family members are encouraged to attend sick call at
211,telephone 479-2616 0730 and 1300.
- The ability to initiate orthodontic treatments is very
CHAMPUS limited and selection is made based upon Air Force
- Shares majority of civilian hospital and doctor Regulation. Referral to the Orthodontic Department
expenses for non-TRICARE enrollees when care isn't is in accordance with the following criteria:
available through a military clinic or hospital. (1) Active duty personnel and family members who
- Primarily applies to retirees in the overseas area. transfer in with active orthodontic appliances in place
- A health benefits adviser is available in the main have first priority.
clinic (TRICARE office)to assist and advise you (2) To be eligible, the non active duty patient must
about CHAMPUS matters as well as other health have been fully banded prior to sponsor's notification
benefits. of assignment. Banding before assignment
notification is a firm criteria whether the DDP in
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER (HAWC) CONUS supported the orthodontic care or not.
- Programs offered: Cancer Awareness, Self Care, Depending on work load, some transfer cases may
Cholesterol Screening Substance Abuse, have to seek civilian orthodontic care.
Hypertension/Cardiac Awareness, Tobacco (3) Orthodontic care cannot be done for cosmetic
Cessation, Nutrition, Weight Management, Physical reasons only
Fitness, and Relaxation /Stress Management. (4) Due to the large active duty population, other
- Located in Bldg 2117 (Near the Southside Gym) elective dental specialty care (prosthodontics,
telephone 480-4292 periodontics, and oral surgery) for family members is
extremely limited and only those cases that are
Community Hospitals related to a medical condition or are necessary to
A Listing of local physicians and hospitals is maintain professional credentialing requirements can
available in the TRICARE office in the Ramstein be treated.
clinic and in the Patient Administration Office at
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
A listing of civilian dentists is available at the
Dental Services/Directory - on Installation Ramstein and Landstuhl dental clinics.
DENTAL SERVICES
- The 86th Dental Squadron located at Ramstein,
Family Member Dental Plan
Bldg. 301, and the Sembach clinic, Bldg. 151, For more information on this subject:
provide dental care for non-flying military members United Concordia's Overseas Dental Unit
and their families. http://www.ucci.com
- Annual examinations will be made for family
members during the birth month of the sponsor at the TRICARE FAMILY MEMBER
Sembach clinic. DENTAL PLAN- OVERSEAS EXTENSION
- Appointments for this exam may be scheduled by
calling the clinic during the month prior to the
sponsor's birth month. SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR FAMILY
- Dental care for family members is limited because MEMBERS
of space, facilities, and needs of the active duty
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- Ramstein dental service offers a full range of
dental care to the community - Since military orthodontic care is limited, those
- Goal of the dental clinic is to maintain oral health sponsors who are interested in pursuing orthodontic
of all family members who present to our clinic treatment for their children may benefit from the
- Time intensive, complex dentistry is not always Tricare Family Member Dental Plan-Overseas
available due to limitations in facility and manpower Extension (TFMDP-OE)
- Though all specialties are present at Ramstein, - Also those patients that need extensive
specialty services are limited to number of specialists prosthodontic care (crowns and bridges) may want to
- It is advisable that family members have their look into the insurance program
dental care, especially complex dentistry completed - Family members are encouraged to remain
before arriving overseas to ensure that they arrive enrolled in the stateside TFMDP until arriving
overseas in good dental health. overseas because they may need insurance coverage
- Family members are strongly encouraged to check enroute to their new duty station
with the dental clinic upon arrival - Upon arrival and dental examination, families can
- Much of your routine dental care may be provided then make an informed decision whether to remain
by Ramstein dental clinic enrolled in the dental insurance plan
- There may be no need for additional dental - Disenrollment must be accomplished within 60
insurance. days of arriving overseas or enrollment will
- We can best inform you of your specific dental automatically continue for a period of 24 months
care needs following an examination.
IF I DECIDE TO ENROLL, HOW DOES
IMPORTANT ORTHODONTIC INFORMATION TFMDP-OE WORK?
- Priority for orthodontic care is given first to those - Family members must first access care through a
who were banded prior to sponsor receiving military dental treatment facility
assignment notification rip - If care is required and available it will be provided
- If orthodontic care is initiated after sponsor by the military clinic regardless of insurance status
receives assignment notification rip the family - If treatment is not available, or access is excessive
member will be by regulation at the very lowest (appointment not available in 21 days or less), family
priority and rarely accepted for military orthodontic members can request a referral to a participating host
care at the gaining base. Further orthodontic care nation dentist
will have to be continued with civilian orthodontists - A non-availability form will be accomplished
at their own expense. outlining dental care needs
- Without this referral form, insurance will not be
TRICARE FAMILY DENTAL PLAN OVERSEAS paid.
EXTENSION----- SOME FACTS: - Referral to a host nation dentist does not constitute
a recommendation, nor guarantee an outcome
- TFMDP-OE is a voluntary dental insurance - Family members can only be referred for those
program for family members of active duty specific procedures that cannot be completed at the
- The contractor is United Concordia Companies military clinic
Inc. (UCCI) - The following items are not covered under the
- Under this plan, routine dental care is paid by the TFMDP-OE: implants, orthodontics after age 19,
insurance and government cost share with no charge veneers, IV sedation, treatment for esthetic reasons
to the sponsor, except monthly premiums only and replacing silver fillings with tooth colored
- Cost shares may differ from the stateside plan materials.
- Sponsors are responsible for 50% co-payment for - Enrollees are responsible for knowing the benefits
Orthodontics and Prosthodontics and limits of the insurance program
- There is an annual ceiling or cap for insurance
coverage and equals $1000/family member for dental SUMMARY
care exclusive of orthodontics
- Program billing cycle runs from 1 August to 31 - It is recommended that sponsors maintain good
July dental health for family members stateside, have any
- Lifetime cap for orthodontics is $1200 perfamily remaining family member dental needs determined
member once they arrive overseas, determine what treatment
is available at the military clinic, then decide about
SHOULD I ENROLL IN TFMDP-OE? TFMDP-OE
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Housing - TLA stops if the member refuses suitable economy
or government housing or if not aggressively seeking
housing.
Housing Overview
For more information on this subject: DORM RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
Housing Office Website - All single E4 and below are required to live in the
https://wwwmil.usafe.af.mil/bases/ramstein/86ceg/ho dorm.
usinghome.html - Key and essential personnel have to live in base
housing
HOUSING OFFICE LOCATION
- Building 1001 at Vogelweh BOQ's
- Customer Service Hours: M-T 0730-1500, F Unaccompanied officers note that there are no BOQs
0730-1400 on Ramstein and there is only one BOQ building at
- If you would like additional housing related Vogelweh (approx 15 minutes away).
information, please write to 86 CES/CEH, Unit 3180
Box 300, APO AE 09094 or call DSN Housing Allowances
489-6671/6672 For more information on this subject:
The DTIC Site to determine your entitlements:
HOUSING INTRO BRIEFING http://www.dtic.mil/perdiem/rateinfo.html
- Held in conjunction with Base Intro Program at
0800 each Thursday HOUSING ALLOWANCES AS THEY RELATE
TO RAMSTEIN
HOUSEHOLD SHIPPMENT -BAQ and OHA are usually sufficient to cover the
- The electrical current in Germany is 220 volts and rent and a portion of utility expenses.
50 cycles compared to 110 volts and 60 cycles in the -Lower ranking service members with a family size
states. requiring a 3-4 bedroom apartment will have a more
- DO NOT ship major appliances like: refrigerator, difficult time finding economy housing within their
range, washer, dryer, and microwave, they will not price range.
work with the different electrical current. -The average MIHA in Germany is approximately
- Germans do not have built in closets. $627.00
- The Furniture Management Office FMO will
provide major appliances, wardrobes, kitchen Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)
cabinets, and a transformer for the duration of the -Payable when a member/dependent(s) occupy
tour. temporary quarters in the CONUS due to a PCS
- You are authorized 2 wardrobes per sponsor and 1 move.
for each family member. -Must have had at least one other duty station in
- Loaner furniture items are available until your order to be entitled to TLE.
household goods arrive. -You can only receive up to five days TLE.
-If you stay in the local area with friends or relatives,
TLA you will need to sign a statement providing the period
- You must report to housing within 2 days of arrival claimed, address and name of your host.
to have a TLA briefing -If you stayed in billeting or a local commercial
- The number of days of Temporary Lodging facility, you need a copy of your receipt and two
Allowance (TLA) varies for each individual based on copies of your orders.
the availability of housing at the time of arrival. -A non-availability slip must be provided if you
- Due to the availability of government and economy stayed in commercial lodging.
quarters, TLA is only authorized until furniture can
be delivered. Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)
- Most members are housed within 20 days of arrival. -TLA is authorized to partially offset a member for
- TLA partially reimburses the expenses of meals and the more than normal expenses incurred during
billeting and or hotel. occupancy of temporary lodgings and expenses of
- TLA claims must be filed at the housing office meals and incidentals (this covers laundry,
every 10 days. transportation, and dry cleaning) outside the
- TLA is only payable if there is no housing continental United States.
available.
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-Temporary lodging is authorized until housing is
available. Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)
-The payments are paid in 10-day increments. -OHA is an allowance payable to members, stationed
-During this time, you have to show the Housing overseas, who are residing on the local economy and
Office that you have been aggressively seeking paying housing expenses.
permanent quarters, unless you are guaranteed -The rate payable is based on the members rank,
Government quarters by the Housing Office. accompanied status, rent, if utilities are included, as
well as exchange and housing rates determine by the
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Per Diem and Allowance Committee in Washington
BAH DEPENDENT RATE: DC.
-A member is entitled to BAH at the with dependent -The housing rate is determined based on the average
rate when adequate Government quarters aren't cost of housing members in the same area, rank, and
furnished for the member or the members accompanied status pay for housing.
dependents. -The exchange rate is used to convert foreign
-However, the member may draw this entitlement currency rent into US dollars for comparison with
even when they are geographically separated from other member's cost.
their dependent and assigned single type quarters as -It is important to understand that OHA is not a "flat
long as their dependents are not assigned family type rate" and may fluctuate from payday to payday,
quarters. depending on the rates established by the PDTATAC.
-In order to receive this entitlement, the member is -Contact the Housing Office for details.
required to provide adequate support for the
dependents, and have knowledge of their
whereabouts. Move-In-Housing Allowance (MIHA)
-MIHA is an entitlement which is designated to
-SINGLE RATE BAH: partially offset the costs associated with occupying
-A single member may be entitled to draw single rate economy quarters overseas.
BAH when not assigned single type quarters. -This is a one-time up front entitlement that you will
-For members E-5 and above may elect to not occupy receive when you sign a lease.
single quarters at their duty station and then become -This entitlement is payable to all individuals,
authorized to receive single BAH. regardless of expenses, who initially occupy
-Under no circumstances may an individual reside or economy quarters.
be assigned single quarters, and draw single rate -For Germany, this entitlement is currently $627 per
BAH. service member in the household.
PARTIAL RATE BAH: Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
-A member, without dependents who is assigned -COLA is payable to members stationed overseas in
single type quarters, and not entitled to receive either high cost areas to partially compensate for increased
single or with dependent rate BAH is entitled to expenses associated with living in a high cost area.
partial BAH. -The rate payable is determined through periodic
-Exception: Single members, without dependents, surveys of costs and exchange rates in overseas areas
are not entitled to partial rate BAH when assigned compared with similar costs in the CONUS.
family-type Government quarters or when assigned -As with OHA, COLA can fluctuate between
government single-type (including leased quarters) paydays, depending on the established rate.
that substantially exceed minimum standards of -COLA is payable to all personnel assigned to
single quarters for the members grade. Germany.
-The monthly amount you receive is based on your
-BAH "Differential-Rate" (BAH-DIFF): A member Rank, Time in Service, and number of
who is required to pay child support may be entitled command-sponsored dependents residing with you.
to BAH-DIFF (the difference between with -If you live in the dormitory, your allowance differs
dependent and without dependent rate BAH) based on whether you receive BAS or not.
depending on the amount the member pays for child
support. Family Separation Allowance (FSA)
-The requirement to pay child support must be -FSA is payable only to members with dependents
documented either by a court order, or by a statement who are separated due to government necessity.
signed by both the member and the custodian of the -There are two different types of FSA payable, FSA-I
child. is equal to the single rate BAH amount payable based
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on the members pay grade, and FSA-II $3.33 per day -Temporary social visits, or dependents relocating to
or $100.00 per month. the area of the member s duty or TDY station may
affect the members entitlement to FSA.
FSA-I: This allowance is payable to members -It is imperative members contact Customer Service
assigned to a permanent duty station outside the if their dependents visit the member for more than 30
United States who meet all the following conditions: days or relocate to the members PDS. FDP location.
1). Transportation of dependents to the permanent
duty station or to a place near the duty station is not Family Separation for Housing (FSH)
authorized at government expense; and -FSH-I: This type of FSH is payable to those who
2). Dependents do not live at or near the permanent have authorized dependents, serving an
duty station; and unaccompanied tour, and residing on the local
3). Adequate government quarters or housing economy.
facilities are not available for assignment to the -It is monetarily equal to the without dependent rate
member. of BAH and is authorized for payment by the housing
office.
FSA-II: FSA-II provides compensation for expenses
incurred because of forced family separation. Two -FSH-II: This type is authorized for those whose
sub-categories of FSA-II that are frequently approved dependents were not authorized to travel to Ramstein,
are FSA-II-R and FSA-II-T. usually for medical reasons.
-This type of FSH requires a FSH waiver to be
FSA-II-R: completed and is forwarded through HQ USAFE to
-This entitlement is normally paid to members who SAF/FM for final approval. The date of your arrival
are on a tour to a dependent restricted area (Remote on station is the start date for FSH.
tours in Korea). -This entitlement is $100 per month. If you perform
-It may also be payable for members whose a TDY longer than thirty days, and you have
dependents were not authorized to accompany the authorized dependents in the area, you are entitled to
member to the new duty station (i.e., Medical FSH-II.
reasons). -Simply, complete a DD-1561 at the same time you
-Personnel who may be authorized under this status submit your TDY voucher.
must contact Customer Service for information and
assistance on waiver submissions. Variable Housing Allowance (VHA)
-VHA is authorized for those who continue to have
FSA-II-T: Members, who are TDY continuously for authorized dependents in the CONUS.
more than 30 days may be entitled to FSA-II-T if -Provide written documentation to Customer Service
they have authorized dependents in the area of the outlining the monthly rental/mortgage payment.
members permanent duty station. -The member -As VHA is based on the actual location of your
must fill out DD-Form 1561 and turn it in with their dependents, the amount of housing cost paid, and
travel voucher. the members rank, be sure to let us know if they
move.
Housing Allowances
Housing allowance information is available from the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation
Allowance Committee's Web Site:
Rates and Allowances Home Page http://www.dtic.mil/perdiem/rateinfo.html
Basic Allowance for Housing http://www.dtic.mil/perdiem/bah.html
Overseas Housing Allowance http://www.dtic.mil/perdiem/allooha.html
-Submit a DD Form 1746 and a copy of your orders
Government Housing assigning you to Ramstein to your housing office and
they will forward it to the KMC Housing Office.
GOVERNMENT HOUSING
-Member will be given a housing effective date of the
ADVANCE HOUSING APPLICATION FOR
first day of the month proceeding your arrival month.
GOVERNMENT HOUSING
-If an ADVANCED application is NOT submitted or
-Can make application once you receive your orders.
received, you will be placed on the housing list
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effective the date you submit an application with all Junior NCO 2 2605
supporting documentation.
Officer Housing
HOUSING LOCATIONS Bedrooms Units
-Ramstein AB Gen Officer 4 17
-Sembach Annex, Landstuhl, and Vogelweh are all Colonel 4 51
within 10 to 25 minutes of Ramstein AB. Colonel 3 19
-The area in which you reside determines the school
your children will attend. Field Grade 5 3
-Members cannot request a specific type of quarters. Field Grade 4 56
They will be offered the next available housing unit Field Grade 3 72
they are entitled to in the area of their choice, unless
they are on TLA. Members on TLA are offered the Company Grade 5 3
next available housing unit regardless of area Company Grade 4 37
preferred. Company Grade 3 75
Company Grade 2 135
WAIT TIME as of FEB 2000
Three or Four Bedrooms: BOQ 34
Jr. NCO Sr. NCO CGO FGO
0-4 Mo 2-4 Mo 2-6 Mo 3-12 STYLES AND FLOORPLANS
Mo -There are far too many different styles of floor plans
to include them in SITES.
Two Bedrooms -Floor plans and amenities of the apartments are
0-2 Mo N/A 0-2 Mo N/A available at the housing office.
GOVERNMENT HOUSING SQUARE FOOTAGE
-Almost all of our government housing was built in 3 Story 4 Story 3 Story 4 Story
the 1950s as stairwell-type units. Balcony No Balcony Wet Cell Wet Cell
-Each building houses either 18 or 24 families.
-Over half of the inventory has never been renovated. 2 BdRm 890 SF 1081 SF NA NA
-Aggressive renovation started in FY 97 and is 3 BdRm 1081 SF 1309 SF NA 1355 SF
ongoing. 4 BdRm 1151 SF NA 1351 SF NA
-Bedroom size and the category of housing for which
you are eligible is based on grade, family size and * A Wet Cell is an extra Bathroom with a Laundry
family composition. Facility
-If you have two children that are the same sex and
both are under nine years old, the two children will TURN DOWN OPTION
be required to share a bedroom. -When an offer of government housing is made, you
-If you have two children that are opposite sex and have 24 hours to accept or decline the unit.
both are under five years old, the two children will be -The 24-hour accept/decline period must be adhered
required to share a bedroom. to, even if you are unable to view the specific
-One parking space for each unit is reserved, quarters offered.
additional spaces for a second car are limited. -You may exercise a turndown option once without
-Cable Television hook-ups and Lawn Mowers are being removed from the waiting list.
provided. -TLA stops the date furniture could be delivered to
earliest available quarters which would almost
AVAILABLE UNITS always be the first offer.
Enlisted Housing -If you decline your second offer; you will be
Bedrooms # Units removed from the waiting list and may re-apply in 90
Senior NCO 5 15 days.
Senior NCO 4 191 -In order to re-apply, you must complete another
Senior NCO 3 504 application.
Junior NCO 5 26 GOVERNMENT HOUSING RESTRICTIONS
Junior NCO 4 315 -Waterbeds are not allowed.
Junior NCO 3 1018 -There is also a 2 pet per household limit.
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-Occupants must remain in housing for a minimum of -A member must have PRIOR written approval from
one year. the housing manager in order to be reimbursed.
-If after that time, they wish to relocate to the
economy, they must request to do so in writing. AVERAGE RENT
Most requests are disapproved due to low occupancy Average Rent
rate. 1 bedroom apartment $441
-Approval will only be given if the housing 2 bedroom apartment $658
occupancy is at least 98%. 3 bedroom apartment $868
-Since Cable Television is provided, satellite dishes 4 bedroom apartment $1,048
are prohibited. 5 bedroom apartment $1,193
Community Housing Utilities
COMMUNITY HOUSING UTILITIES
-The average rental housing move in cost runs from -Heating fuel, water and electricity are more
$2000 to $3000. expensive in Germany than stateside.
-This includes rent and security/utility deposits. -Rent and utility transactions are paid in local
-Individual single-family homes are expensive; most currency, the Deutsche Mark (DM), which means
rentals are small, multi-family apartments. costs vary based on the US dollar to DM daily
-There is a shortage of four or five bedroom housing exchange rate.
units on the economy. -Each German community runs their own utility
-One- and two-bedroom apartments are easier to find. companies so you will have to contact your landlord
-Furnished apartments are also available. or the Housing Office to be directed to the
-Permanent rental quarters can usually be obtained appropriate office.
within 20 days of arrival if the sponsor aggressively -The average monthly rent and utility costs for an
seeks housing. economy apartment in the KMC are as follows:
-Be sure to report to the housing office within two Average Utility Costs
days of arrival for assistance. 1 bedroom apartment $218
2 bedroom apartment $261
HOUSING OFFICE'S ROLE 3 bedroom apartment $324
-Maintains an automated database of available 4 bedroom apartment $380
economy housing units and their amenities. 5 bedroom apartment $430
-Inspects homes to ensure adequacy and rental value.
-Provides assistance with contacting prospective UTILITY TAX AVOIDANCE PROGRAM (UTAP)
landlords and utility companies as well as mediating -Designed to help service members lessen utility
landlord/tenant complaints. costs.
-Provides tax relief for Electricity 16%, Gas 16%,
PLAN AHEAD and Water 7%.
-Apartments and houses on the economy are usually -A $77.00 administrative fee is charged upon
smaller than rentals in the United States and most do registration.
not have amenities, such as built-in closets, kitchen -The sponsor must register or provide a power of
cupboards or garages. attorney.
-The Furnishings Management Office will provide -If you move after you ve registered, you must update
closets (wardrobes), kitchen cupboards, microwaves, your account.
washers, dryers, refrigerators, and a transformer -Walk in service
when necessary. -Check with VAT office for more information, 86th
-Do not ship excess and oversized furniture. Services, Bldg 2122, 480-5309 or e-mail to
-It may be difficult to locate economy housing that 86SVS.SVFLV@ramstein.af.mil
will accept pets.
TELEPHONE
LOCAL REAL ESTATE AGENTS -The Telecom Office administers all local phone
-Should be used only as a last resort. service.
-Charge a Finders Fee of one month's rent to locate a -If you choose to keep the number already listed to
home. your new residence it will cost you 50DM to
-Reimbursement for a Realtor fee is RARELY establish service.
authorized.
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-If you choose to request a new phone number it will - Address (sample)
cost you 100DM. NAME
-Basic Service is 24.40DM per month. PSC 1 Box XXXX
-You can have your bill automatically allotted by the APO, AE 09009
Community Bank or Services Federal Credit Union if
you choose. - North Side Post Office
- Location: Building 426, DSN 480-6166 FAX
Relocation Services 480-6166
- Services: Complete Postal and Stamp sales
services
Relocation Services Overview - Address (sample)
The Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) provides Name
concrete aid to help minimize the impact of mobility PSC 2 Box XXXX
on the emotional and physical well being of the Air APO, AE 09012
Force Family. This section provides information on
the helping agencies on Ramstein AB and the - Kapaun Post Office
surrounding KMC to assist you in making your PCS - Location: Building 2012, DSN: 489-6744 FAX:
as "stress free" as possible. 489-6726
- SERVICES: Complete postal and stamp sales
Relocation Assistance service.
- Address (sample)
For more information on this subject: Name
USAREUR Drivers Manual PSC 3 Box XXXX
http://rmv.hqusareur.army.mil APO, AE 09021
SPONSORSHIP - Sembach Post Office
- A sponsor should be assigned by your gaining unit. - Location: Building 222, DSN: 496-7748 FAX:
- If you haven't heard from a sponsor within 60 days 496-6482
of your report date, contact your current Military - Services: Complete Postal and Stamp sales
Personnel Flight (MPF) service.
- If one is still not assigned, contact your FSC's - Address (sample)
Relocation Assistance Program Office for assistance. Name
- You should receive a Sponsor Package from your PSC 10 Box XXXX
unit. APO, AE 09142
- If you do not, most of the information can be found
in the Base Brochure, if your FSC still maintains
them. UPON ARRIVAL
- Your Sponsor Package should contain a copy of the - Report to your unit orderly room for in-processing
USAFE Driver's Manual. as soon as possible after arrival. You will also be told
- If one was not included, The Drivers Manual to handcarry your personnel records to the Military
(USAREUR/USAFE.Pam 190-34/12511) can be Personnel Flight (MPF).
obtained via the internet at the web address below:
(click on regulations then the manual). INTRO PROGRAM
- Your sponsor can request a PO Box for you 90 days - When you drop off your personnel records at the
prior to arrival. He or She will need you to mail or MPF, they will schedule all Air Force personnel for
FAX them a copy of your orders. the four-day consolidated newcomer's orientation
- Ramstein has two post offices, one on the North and program called INTRO.
one on the South side of the base. Usually the post - Spouses are highly encouraged to attend and may
office you will be assigned will be determined by accompany the member on any of the four days. For
which side of the base you will be working on. DOD civilian employees, Base INTRO is optional
Sembach and Kapaun have their own post offices. and can be scheduled through the Family Support
Center at 480-5100/5900.
- South Side Post Office - Day One of the INTRO Program will provide a
- Location: Building 2110, DSN 480-5465 FAX variety of information from various base agencies.
480-3014 The Legal Office, Traffic Management Office, Wing
- Services: Mail and Parcel Pickup only Safety and TRICARE are just a few of the agencies.
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You will also receive your mandatory Equal - The monetary unit in Germany is the Deutsche
Opportunity and Substance Abuse Briefings. Mark or DM.
-Day Two provides military members an opportunity - Exchange rates between the dollar and the Deutsche
to complete their travel and military pay Mark change daily and are given over the Armed
requirements. A briefing by AFO will be followed Forces Radio and Television Network (AFRTS) and
by a one-on-one review of your pay documents. posted at community banking facilities and most
You will also process through a Military Personnel retail outlets that service Americans.
"processing line". Once you are finished with the - Just as the dollar is divided into 100 cents, the
processing line, the rest of the day is yours to Deutsche Mark is divided into 100 pfennigs. To
complete personal items such as setting up bank determine how much an item actually costs, simply
accounts, visiting the housing office, etc. divide the purchase price by the current exchange
-Day Three starts with briefings from Housing, FSC, rate.
VAT Office and Security Forces. We then provide - Items purchased on the German economy are
cultural adaptation briefings that will help you adjust subject to a 16 percent value added tax (VAT). In
easier to your new surroundings. Some of the items general, if an item exceeds DM 100 after the tax,
covered are German Customs and Courtesies, Basic U.S. Forces personnel may, if the merchant agrees,
German Language, Recycling Issues and the basics obtain tax relief. The goods or services purchased
of hooking up telephones and televisions. must be for personal use only.
-Day Four is a walking tour of downtown
Kaiserslautern. Local historic sites will be visited
followed by lunch in a traditional German Gasthaus. ENTITLEMENTS
There will also be an opportunity to do some - Following are some entitlements you may be
shopping on the economy. authorized to receive and should be familiar with to
- Your next stop should be the Family Support help you with your financial planning before you
Center's Relocation Assistance Office. Services and arrive.
programs include the Loan Locker,
Sponsor/Welcome packages, German classes,
Catalog Corner, and if you will be living on the FAMILY SEPARATION ALLOWANCE (FSA) I
economy, an opportunity to join your local And II
Community Connections group. - FSA provides partial compensation for additional
expenses incurred during periods of government
Name: The Drivers Manual enforced, family separation. At Ramstein, married
WWW Link: http://rmv.hqusareur.army.mil/ service members are authorized two types of FSA.
Comments: - FSA-I is payable if you reside off base and are
The Drivers Manual (USAREUR/USAFE.Pam without your dependents due to the non-availability
190-34/12511) (click on regulations then the of government quarters. The amount payable is
manual). equal to "without dependent rate" BAQ for your
grade. The entitlement is normally paid through the
day prior to your dependents arrival or for a
In Transit Emergencies maximum of 60 days from the date of your housing
contract, whichever comes first. However, if you are
No matter how well you have planned, emergencies serving an unaccompanied tour, the entitlement
do happen. In case of emergency while you are continues throughout your tour.
traveling.
- FSS-II is paid when concurrent travel is denied and
- Have all your important papers with you, not you are serving on an accompanied tour or if the
packed with your household goods. government does not allow dependents to accompany
- Have the telephone numbers for your Commander, the member (i.e. for medical reasons). The rate
First Sergeant, and orderly room. payable is $2.50 per day for a maximum of 60 days
- Your unit should be listed under the major unit or through the day prior to dependents arrival; again,
listing. whichever event occurs first.
- The American Red Cross can be contacted for
assistance in an emergency. COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA)
- COLA is paid to all members, with or without
Financial Preparedness dependents, to offset the cost of certain goods and
LOCAL CURRENCY
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services in Germany as compared to the average cost - Do not stop or change your direct deposit until you
of the same goods and services in the United States. have established a new account.
- Rate payable depends on member s grade, years of - If you purchase savings bonds by payroll deduction,
service, and the number of command-sponsored you should change your address with the Military
dependent in the overseas area. COLA is paid on a Pay Section even if your bonds are held at
daily rate and is subject to change every two weeks. DFAS-DE.
- When the Deutsche Mark rate increases, your - Review your allotments. Do you need to start,
COLA decreases. stop, or change an allotment? If so, take care of it at
least 30 days prior to your departure or wait until
ADVANCED PAY after your arrival in Germany.
- You are authorized advance pay when going PCS - Your payment for travel will be made by electronic
(up to three months base pay minus deductions) 30 funds transfer, which is deposited into your direct
days prior to your departure or up to 60 days after deposit account or another account, if you prefer.
your arrival at your new duty station. - Keep a detailed record of your PCS travel--include
- An advance will not be authorized for expenses all stops (including leave) enroute, arrival, and
covered by advances of other pays and entitlements departure dates and times. - Keep receipts and/or
(OHA, DLA, BAQ, travel). records of ALL expenses associated with your move.
It is a requirement to turn in a copy of any MTAs
ADVANCE TRAVEL PAY and/or TRs with your travel settlement voucher;
- The PCS travel section can brief you on the amount therefore, be sure to keep all plane tickets.
payable for you and your dependents. - Pick up your military pay and travel pay records
before you leave your present duty station. Without
DISLOCATION ALLOWANCE (DLA) records, payment must be held pending confirmation
- If you are moving your dependents to Ramstein, a of advances. If you received advance travel pay, ask
designated stateside base, or to a follow-on base, you for a copy of the voucher to file with your PCS
are entitled to Dislocation Allowance (DLA). settlement claim.
- A member without dependents is also entitled to
DLA when transferred to a new permanent duty
station and government quarters are not assigned. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- Currently, DLA is equal to two months BAQ at the - Community Bank and Service Federal Credit
applicable "with/without dependent" rate and is to Union, are full-service financial institutions in the
partially reimburse a member for expenses incurred KMC. They offer checking and savings accounts,
in relocating his or her household. foreign currency exchanges, personal loans,
certificates of deposit, bill-paying services, and
Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Shipment travelers checks in dollars and most European
- The Transportation Management Office (TMO) will currency denominations.
brief you on reimbursable expenses associated with - Service Federal Credit Union offers the
the shipment of an authorized POV. convenience of a Visa card and a VIP line that allows
you toll-free access to your account 24 hours a day,
Please review the HOUSING ALLOWANCE stateside or overseas. Limited transactions can be
SECTION for information on housing related handled at area Army and Air Force Exchange
entitlements. Service stores and officer and enlisted clubs.
- Each of these financial institutions have 24-hour
automatic teller machines (ATMs), which operate
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE continually and afford customers ready access to their
- Ramstein's Finance Office, Bldg. 2108, can help accounts.
you get your pay entitlements in order while you - All ATMs allow customers to make withdrawals in
adjust to living in Germany. dollars or DM. Customers who make DM
- Customer service hours are 0800 to 1500, Monday withdrawals buy them at the day s going rate.
through Friday. - ATMs also accept government issued credit cards
- Direct deposit ensures your pay will continue for cash advances for travelers.
during your move, while on leave, or temporary duty - While visiting on temporary duty in the United
assignment. States, credit union members have toll free access to
- AFR 177-20 now makes it mandatory that you their accounts using the credit union's VIP line.
participate in the direct deposit program.
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FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER - You may need to purchase several transformers
- Located in Bldg. 2120, the FSC offers personal with enough watts to equal or exceed the watts
financial management counseling. The staff can required on your appliance.
help resolve numerous, budget-related issues and - The power rating on appliances dictates the size of
answer most questions. Counselors can help you the transformer you will need. These ratings are
map out your financial strategy while you adjust to indicated in "watts" for household requirements.
the higher cost of living in Germany. Contact the - On some appliances "ampere" or amps are used.
FSC for an appointment at 480-5100/5900. To determine the wattage in this case, multiply the
number of amps by the voltage of the appliance. For
Exceptional Family Member Program instance, an appliance marked three amps, 110 volts
(EFMP) has a power rating of 330 watts .
- You may be able to buy a second-hand transformer
- Identifies and assists Air Force (AF) families from personnel returning stateside or from local thrift
having exceptional medical, psychological, or shops.
educational needs. Transformers may also be purchased at the
- All family members of active duty Air Force Exchange.
members with an exceptional need are required to be
enrolled in the Air Force EFMP, even if medical care
is through the Army's EFMD at Landstuhl Hospital. NOTES
- Check with the EFMP office shortly after arriving at - Most base housing units are equipped with 110 and
any new base. 220 outlets.
- For detailed information on Programs and Services - Transformers continue to use electricity as long as
see the FAMILY ADVOCACY section of the they are plugged in. Unless they have an on/off
SUPPORT SERVICES. switch, remember to unplug them when not being
used.
Household Goods In-Bound Shipments
PRIOR TO SHIPMENT
- Take advantage of non-temporary storage (NTS) LARGE APPLIANCES
option. German houses/apartments are normally - Whether you live on or off base, you will be
smaller than stateside homes. Local storage provided a stove, refrigerator, and washer and dryer
facilities are limited and very expensive. (if hook-ups are available in your house or apartment
- When deciding which personal items to ship, off base).
contact your local Traffic Management Office after - We recommend that you place these items in
receiving your PCS orders. The TMO staff has a list non-temp storage.
of household goods weight allowances and what
items can and can t be shipped.
- When you arrive at Ramstein, call or visit TMO to SMALL APPLIANCES
let them know where you can be reached once your - You may want to consider the age and quality of the
goods arrive. TMO is located in Bldg. 2106 and the item.
telephone number is 480-5509. Be prepared to wait - Some of the newer products have built-in
35 to 50 days for your unaccompanied baggage and converters.
60 to 70 days for receipt of your household goods. - If an appliance is old and unreliable; or if you are
ready to replace it anyway, consider disposing of it
and buying a new one here.
Below are some items you will want to consider in - Many departing personnel have German
preparing for your new assignment to the KMC: specification items which they are eager to sell, so
used appliances are available.
- Toasters, irons, mixers, blenders, food processors,
ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS etc. can be run off transformers, though appliances
- The electrical current in Germany is 220volts 50 which create heat may not be as reliable.
cycles while the U.S. current is 110 volts 60 cycles. - Many people ultimately replace things like irons
- DO NOT PLUG 110 VOLT AMERICAN and toasters with 220 volt appliances or dual voltage
APPLIANCES INTO GERMAN WALL SOCKETS. items
It will burn them out in seconds. - Electric space heaters are not advisable to bring as
- Every electrical appliance has marked on it they are very expensive to use and sometimes unsafe.
somewhere its required voltage or wattage.
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- 110volt electrical clocks will not keep time properly Generally, you should be able to use all the furniture
at all. your weight allowance permits you to bring.
- This also applies to the timing function or devices
such as microwaves, VCRs, etc. Battery operated - German houses don t have closets or cabinets.
clocks run just fine. Furnishings management will loan you a kitchen
- Vacuum cleaners can operate off a transformer, but cabinet set and a wardrobe "schrank" for each
you' ll need a polarity tester to ensure you don t burn member of the family. For most people, this will not
out the motor. The same holds true for any be enough. Therefore, look around your current
appliance with a motor. You can purchase these house or apartment and see how much closet/cabinet
handy gadgets at the local exchange. space you use now--pantry, clothes closets, linen
closets, bathroom shelves, towel racks, tool shelves,
- Microwaves work fine off a transformer but they re etc. You will have none of these in a German
slower and the clock won t work correctly. Some residence, so creative planning is necessary. This is
older models don t work well at all. You need to not the time to dispose of that old chest of drawers,
consider the age and quality of your microwave metal shelving, or foot locker. If it holds something,
before bringing it with you. Furnishings bring it! Sometimes furnishings management cannot
Management will issue microwaves for your use. provide wardrobes right away. Purchasing a sturdy
Bread machines will operate off a transformer also, clothes rack for the essential hang-up clothing is a
but the timing mechanism may not work correctly. good advance investment--and they re very difficult
to find here. This would be a good time to screen
- 110 volt televisions, stereos, VCRs, etc. can be out all those towels, pots and pans you never use, and
used, but they also must be run off a transformer if clothing that no longer fits. You won t have the
they are not dual voltage or switchable. Your luxury of a lot of storage space.
turntable may need to be converted to 50 hertz to run
at the proper speed. Not all turntables can be - Drapes, curtains, and shades: Yes, you can bring
converted. However, you should check this out with them, but you re even less likely to find a place here
a local electrician before you leave the states. with the window size you need than you would
stateside. In general, you re better off storing these
- Where you live and the type of television you have items if you plan to keep them.
will affect whether you can receive the Armed Forces
Network (AFN) and/or the German stations without - Outdoor furniture and barbecue grills: Many
elaborate conversions. You will need a multi-system German houses and apartments do have yards, patios,
television to receive German channels. and/or balconies so you should be able to use your
outdoor furniture. These too are usually smaller
- Personal computers and word processors can be run than what we are accustomed to stateside. Germans
off a transformer, but check with the specific love to barbecue and do so all the time. Germans are
company to make sure. Do you need a surge used to living very close together and practice
protector? Opinions differ and it s really up to you meticulous courtesy to protect everyone s rights and
whether you wish to purchase one or not. They re privacy. Heavy barbecue smoke in your neighbors
available in the local exchange. yard can be considered a gross intrusion. So, before
you heat up the grill, consider how close you are to
- Lamps and light fixtures will work without a your neighbors and who your neighbors are.
transformer. All they need is an inexpensive plug Barbequeing on an apartment balcony is not
adapter and German style light bulbs (so don t bother permitted.
bringing light bulbs with you). Most German
unfurnished rentals are so completely unfurnished
that there are no overhead lighting fixtures in the FURNISHINGS MANAGEMENT OFFICE (FMO)
house or apartment. You might consider including a - FMO was established to provide authorized items of
lamp or two in your hold baggage. government-owned furnishings to eligible personnel
while your household goods are in transit.
- Furniture: Most German houses and apartments - Allows newcomers to move into their new house or
are smaller than what we are accustomed to stateside. apartment as soon as possible.
Therefore, extremely large or heavy furniture may be - Alleviates excessive Temporary Lodging
a problem fitting into your new home. Be prepared Allowance expenses, thereby helping to defray the
to look harder and possibly pay more to find a place costs of your move.
big enough to accommodate your furniture.
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- Furnishings Management is located at Einsiedlerhof Household Goods Out-Bound Shipments
Air Station, Bldg. 720, which is about 10 minutes
- When you PCS from Ramstein, it is a good idea to
from Ramstein.
keep linens you will need and mail them to yourself
- The number of items you re authorized is based on
when you leave. These items can be mailed to your
the number of command-sponsored dependents that
home and the cost reimbursed on your travel voucher.
are reflected on your permanent change of station
Linens may also be borrowed from the Loan Locker,
orders and amendments.
but availability varies based on the season.
- All members authorized support are entitled to the
- Prior to mailing, get the required forms from the
following items on a permanent basis:
TMO to take to the post office with you. The post
- Refrigerator, range (electric or gas), washer, dryer
office will record the weight and cost of shipping.
- Kitchen cabinets (one per private rental or
- Take a copy of your orders to attach to the parcel so
government/leased quarters if not built in)
there will be no custom charges on the other end.
- Wardrobe (two per sponsor, plus one per family
- For additional information on Out-Bound
member)
Household Goods shipments, contact the Personal
- Transformers (two per accompanied account and
Property Outbound Section at 480-2163.
one per unaccompanied account)
- Smoke Detectors (issued to members living off
base only) Household Goods Claims
- Microwave Oven (Issued on and off base) For more detailed information see the section titled
LEGAL ASSISTANCE under SUPPORT
A loaner kit consisting of basic essential furniture is SERVICES.
also available for all authorized personnel for up to
90 days after overseas arrival, pending receipt of Household Goods Weight Allowances
incoming household goods and for up to 90 days
All DoD civilians are authorized 18,000 lbs
before departure.
Household Goods
Household Goods Weight Allowances
Grade Allowance w/Dependents Allowance wo/Dependents
E1 5000 1500
E2 5000 1500
E3 5000 2000
E4 8000 7000
E5 9000 7000
E6 11000 8000
E7 12500 10500
E8 13500 11000
E9 14500 12000
W-1
W-2
W-3
W-4
O-1 12000 10000
O-2 13500 12500
O-3 14500 13000
O-4 17000 14000
O-5 17500 16000
O-6+ 18000 18000
- High speeds and winding roads demand that your
POV In-Bound Shipments automobile be in excellent mechanical condition for
your safety and the safety of others.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Owning an America-made vehicle overseas could
- All vehicles must pass an annual vehicle inspection
become expensive! AAFES automotive parts store
to determine mechanical condition, prior to being
is one of the few sources for parts and services.
registered for use.
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- Members shipping an oversized vehicle (exceeding card to indicate the car is no longer registered in the
20 measurement tons) will be charged an additional German system. You also need a double white
cost for moving vehicle from water port to vehicle insurance car, two AE Forms 190-1N, the $10
processing center at Kapaun Air Station. registration fee (check or money order), and a bill of
sale.
SHIPPING YOUR POV - If you are planning on driving in Germany, be
- Inspect your car for any leaks, loose or worn prepared--driving conditions differ from those in the
steering and suspension components, properly United States. Narrow roads, different driving habits,
working lights, gauges, horn, defroster, exhaust, and faster speeds on the autobahn make driving in
speedometer, windshield wipers, mismatched, worn, Germany a new experience, a potentially dangerous
or oversized tires, and missing body components one if you aren t careful.
(bumpers, grills, etc.) - Defensive driving is a must in Germany.
- Call a POV inspection station at your current Europeans are more aggressive and faster drivers, but
location prior to shipping your vehicle to determine if you observe the rules of the road, you ll find
requirements. Keep in mind that this will only be a driving is not difficult.
verbal description of your vehicle and may vary or
leave out important facts which may be found during DRIVER S LICENSE
a VISUAL inspection. (A good example: extra - U.S. military members, civilian employees, and
wide tires. If the tires extend past the fender well, family members are required to have a U.S. Army
your vehicle would fail.) The bottom line is, YOUR Europe (USAREUR) POV driver s license before
VEHICLE MUST PASS THIS INSPECTION TO operating any vehicle in Germany. Soldiers, airmen,
BE REGISTERED! family members, and civilian employees with an
- Auto insurance in Germany is expensive! Liability assignment to Germany are STRONGLY
alone can cost up to four times more than areas in the ENCOURAGED to arrive with a valid stateside
U.S. Drivers under 25 years of age pay as much as drivers license.
$1,200 or more per year for liability. BE - Without a valid stateside license, you may have to
PREPARED TO PAY MORE FOR complete a German driving course to obtain your
FULL-COVERAGE. Request a letter or statement USAREUR license. This could cost up to $1500.
from your insurance company stating your good - New arrivals must attend an orientation class about
driving record to possibly reduce your insurance cost. local traffic conditions before testing for their license.
The orientation class is conducted at 0730 Mondays,
REGISTERING YOUR POV Wednesdays and Fridays and at 1230 on Tuesdays in
- The KMC has two vehicle registration centers. Room 201 in Bldg. 2106, before the testing begins.
The Ramstein station is in Room 116 of Bldg. 2106 An appointment is required for the orientation and
and the Kapaun station is located Bldg 2806 at the testing. It can be made by calling 480-2394 or
vehicle processing center where you will pick up visiting Room 207 in Bldg. 2106.
your car in bldg 2806. Each station is open Monday - The items you ll need to take the test are:
through Friday. - attendance slip from the orientation class
- At Ramstein, space available walk-in service is - ID card
available 0700 to 1400 and appointment-only service - A valid stateside driver's license
is available from 0700 to 1430. Call 480-2108 for - An AE Form 190-1T
more information and appointments. - Check or money order for $10
- At Kapaun, walk-in service is available 0700 to - Friends or relatives may be authorized to operate
1430 and appointment-only service is available 0730 your POV if he/she has the following documents in
to 1430. You can call 489-7729 for more his/her possession:
information and appointments. a. HQ AE Form 127, Authority to Operate POV
- To avoid multiple trips, there are a few documents b. A valid passport
you will need to register a vehicle. If you purchase a c. Valid insurance coverage on the vehicle for
car from another American, both you and the seller operation of the vehicle outside Germany
must go to the registration office. Bring the white d. Valid driver's license with translation, or a valid
and blue copy of the registration, a double white international driver's license (issued outside the
insurance card, one AE Form 190-1AA stamped by country of intended use).
the inspection station and your $10 (check or money e. Valid registration for the vehicle
order) registration fee. f. Written permission from the vehicle owner
- If you purchase a vehicle from a German, you need authorizing the visitor to operate the vehicle. The
to have the German title book with a green or yellow
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latter permission should be made out also in the - The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobile Club
language(s) of the country(ies) to be visited. (ADAC) has trained auto mechanics who travel the
autobahns in bright yellow cars equipped with tools,
MOTORCYCLE LICENSE auto parts, and gasoline
-You must receive specific training provided by a - In an emergency, ADAC, as well as the police and
limited number of volunteers. Lengthy waiting list. ambulance service, can be notified quickly with a call
-Obtaining a stateside license before arrival is on one of the many autobahn emergency telephones.
required. - The telephones are located one kilometer apart on
the entire autobahn system. The direction of the
AUTO INSURANCE nearest phone is indicated by the little arrows atop
- Drivers under 25 years of age pay as much as small white poles spaced every 50 meters on the
$1,200 or more per year for liability. autobahn shoulder.
- BE PREPARED TO PAY MORE FOR
FULL-COVERAGE.
- Request a letter or statement from your insurance CONTACTS
company stating your good driving record to possibly -Traffic Management Office Bldg 2106 (Ramstein
reduce your insurance cost. AB) 480-6287
-Vehicle Insp/processing Bldg 2807 (Kapaun AS)
ACCIDENT REPORTING 489-6881
- Accident reports indicate that Americans are at fault -Vehicle Registration Bldg 2106 (Ramstein AB)
in many accidents. Failure to yield right of way, 480-5429
following too close, and failure to maintain control -Driver s Testing Bldg 2106 (Ramstein AB)
are the most common causes of accidents, especially 480-2394
on the autobahn.
- Due to faster driving speeds in Europe, if you are POV Claims
going to pass a car, pay attention, check your rear
Please contact the Legal Assistance Office, claims
view mirror for faster cars approaching from the rear,
sections, in Bldg 2137 for information and guidance
and, if clear, pass and get immediately back into the
on POV claims. They can be reached at 480-5911
right lane.
- If you cannot get into the left lane to pass without
impeding an oncoming, faster car, do not! Pet Boarding/Kennels
Misjudging the speed of a car coming up from behind - If you are bringing your pet, keep in mind that pets
or following the car ahead of you too closely while are not allowed in billeting.
you are waiting to pass is the cause of many - Ask your sponsor to make appropriate arrangements
accidents. for your pet while you are getting settled.
- If involved in an Accident - Many German hotels and "Gasthauses" will allow
- Place the warning triangle about 200 meters your pet to room with you for an additional fee.
behind the car (around 10DM per day)
- Render first aid to any injured individual, as
required by German law.
- Take steps to provide for traffic safety BOARDING KENNELS (Listing does not constitute
- Obtain the names of individuals involved, endorsement)
information on the vehicles involved, the name of the
other driver's insurance company, type of injuries, - Rainbow Farm Dog Boarding (Landstuhl)
and the name of the hospital where the injured were 06371-12980
taken - English Speaking
- Accidents occurring off military installations will - Depending on the size of the animal: 13DM -
be primarily investigated by civilian police, although 17DM per night
in the KMC, the U.S. Forces Police will respond to - If you bring your VAT form subtract 16% from
accidents involving U.S. personnel, when notified. above
In either case, it is the responsibility of the U.S. - Hours of Operation: 9-6 Weekdays 10-12 Sat
vehicle operator to report any accident involved to - Reservations recommended prior to arrival.
the U.S. Forces Police as soon as possible, generally
within 72 hours. - Tannenhof Pet Boarding (Landstuhl)
06371-14129
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY - Boarding and Grooming
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- Hours of Operation: 10-12 & 4-7 Mon-Fri 10-12 Pet Quarantines
Sat
There is no quarantine required in Germany for any
animal.
- Karin's Kennel (Near Ramstein)
06383-7275
Veterinary Services
- The Farm Kennel (Bruchmuhlbach-Miesau) - Appointments are required at military veterinary
06372-8070 services and emergency care is not available.
- Depending on the size of animal - It is advisable to obtain a German Veterinarian in
- Dog- 11.50DM - 17.5DM per/night case of after hours emergencies.
- Cat- 9.50DM per night - A listing of German vet clinics is available at all
- If you bring your VAT form subtract 16% from military facilities.
above
- Hours of Operation: 9-5 Weekdays 9-12 Sat CONTACT
- English Speaking - Vogelweh Animal Clinic Mon-Fri 0800-1530
- Reservations recommended prior to arrival. 489-7592
Pet Licensing - Ramstein Animal Clinic Mon-Wed & Fri
0900-1630 480-5343
- Upon arrival, pets must be registered with the
animal disease prevention and control facility at
- Sembach Animal Clinic
Ramstein, Bldg. 108, or at the nearby Vogelweh
496-6253
facility, Bldg. 2067. At that time you will be issued
a rabies certificate and tags for the pet.
- Both clinics provide quality care. Pet Transportation
- A listing of German vet clinics in the area is SHIPPING YOUR PET
available at both military facilities.
- Once settled, it is a good idea to find a German vet - Shipping your pet will be at your own expense
in case of after-hours emergencies. - Making arrangements is easier than ever.
- German law requires that the identification tag be - In many cases, your pet can travel with you on your
worn on the animal at all times. flight, if you book it in advance.
- When not confined, a dog must be on a leash. - Pets can also be shipped on Air Mobility Command
- Rabies certification must be kept current. German Category B flights from certain U.S. ports or
law also requires stray animals be destroyed. commercially.
- Finding housing with a pet is no more difficult than - Arrange pet shipment well in advance by contacting
in the States--some landlords will accept them, some your current traffic management office or airline.
will not. An additional security deposit may be
required. HEALTH CERTIFICATE
- Germans love animals and a properly behaved dog
on a leash can bring a smile to most. Note the words - You will need a veterinary certificate which states
"properly behaved" and "leash"--again, courtesy and the animal is in good health and free from rabies or
self-discipline are prominent aspects of the society. suspicion of rabies.
- Animals are not allowed to run loose in Germany. - The health certificate must be issued no earlier than
Rabies is a problem in Germany, so if you plan to ten days before arrival to Germany.
bring your pet, plan for it to live in the house or a - A German translation must accompany the
fenced yard and only stay outside in a carrier or on a certificate. One can be obtained from your local
leash. Base Veterinary Clinic.
- Pet owners are liable for any damage their pet may - There is no quarantine required in Germany.
do--anything from digging up your landlord s flower
bed to causing a car to hit a telephone pole while PICKING YOUR PET UP
veering to miss the animal. Most insurance
companies offer pet liability insurance at a nominal - If your pet flew with you, you will pick it up at the
fee. baggage claim area.
- If you choose to ship your pet, ship it to Frankfurt
or Rhein-Main AB, Germany, which is
approximately 90 miles northeast of Ramstein. At
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Frankfurt International Airport, you should pick up Gasthaus (restaurant) and an opportunity to do some
your pet at the civilian air freight terminal. shopping.
- If your pet flew into Rhein-Main it will be picked - Spouses are strongly encouraged to attend the
up at the designated pickup point at the passenger INTRO program.
terminal. - OPR for this program is the Family Support Center
s Relocation Office, 480-5907
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Billeting
GENERAL
- If you have a pet shipped to Germany
- The Ramstein Inn operates six billeting facilities
unaccompanied and plan to pick it up after you
and two Temporary Lodging Facilities (TLF) on four
arrive, you MUST have an import permit to pickup
different installations (Ramstein, Vogelweh,
the pet at the airport. This permit may be obtained
Sembach, and Landstuhl).
from the Hessisches Sozialministerium in
- Another TLF will be opening on Ramstein in the
Wiesbaden, Germany at the cost of 50.50 DM
near future.
(deutsche Marks). The telepone number for the
Hessisches Sozialministerium is 0611-81737223 and
TEMPORARY LODGING ALLOWANCE
their FAX number is 0611-8908454. The e-mail
- Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) varies for
address: veteinfuhr@hsm.hessen.de . You will have
each individual based on the availability of housing
to contact them to find out what information they
at the time of your arrival.
require. Once all of the information has been
- TLA may be authorized for up to 60 days while
recieved, they can send the permit C.O.D. to your
aggressively seeking housing.
German address which will take aproximately two
- If you decline to accept government quarters when
days. If you are not at home at the time of delivery,
offered, you may have your TLA stopped.
you will be left a note telling you to pick it up at your
- Check with housing office within two days of
local post office. If this happens you will be abel to
arrival to be briefed on eligibility and procedures.
pay at the post office. Remember, you will not be
able to pick you pet up at the airport without the
UNACCOMPANIED
permit.
- IMPORTANT: Single or unaccompanied military
members in grades E-1 through E-4 ARE NOT
PCS Reporting Procedures AUTHORIZED TEMPORARY LODGING
- Upon arrival you should report to your ALLOWANCE.
Commander's Support Staff (Orderly Room) for - When the sponsor meets the unaccompanied
initial processing. member at the airport, the first stop on base should be
- After unit processing you will be instructed to the Dormitory Reception Center to be assigned a
report to the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) to drop room.
off your personnel records. At this time, you will be - If individual arrives on a weekend, holiday or down
scheduled to attend the next Newcomer s Orientation day, sponsor can stop by DRC one day prior to get
Program (INTRO). keys to a hospitality room until the member is able to
- INTRO is a mandatory four-day program for contact DRC.
newcomers.
- Day One consists of briefings primarily of interest
to the military member and concludes with a - 86 CES/Housing Office
mandatory Equal Opportunity and Substance Abuse - Bldg 1001 Vogelweh 489-6672/6671/7311
Briefing.
- Day Two will provide an opportunity to file your - Dormitory Reception Center (DRC)
travel voucher and process through a Military - Dorm 2413 Room 175 480-3676
Personnel Flight "processing line".
- Day Three provides additional briefings geared - Central Reservations 489-4920
more toward cultural awareness and adapting to life
in Germany. There is also a brief exposure to the - Billeting
German language. - Ramstein Inn North, Bldg 305, 480-6652
- Day Four consists of a train station orientation, tour - Ramstein Inn South, Bldg 2408, 480-5529
of downtown Kaiserslautern, lunch in a German - Ramstein Inn Prime Knight, Bldg 541, 480-6080
- Ramstein Inn Landstuhl, Bldg 3752, 486-8342
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- Ramstein Inn Vogelweh, Bldg 1002, 489-7641 -Compiles a wide variety of catalogs and expands
- Ramstein Inn Sembach, Bldg 489-7641 your shopping opportunities through mail order.
-New catalogs are added weekly.
Additional housing information can be found under FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION (FLE)
the HOUSING Category in this booklet. -Assists and teaches individuals skills to better
communicate, parent, manage stress, and in general
Support Services manage conflict and day to day challenges.
-Teach problem solving and to assess the level of
assistance needed.
Support Services Overview -The FLE area provides the following classes or
Ramstein Air Base and Sembach Annex have a seminars:
variety of support programs and services for KMC Yours Mine and Ours Parenting Class - For blended
personnel and their families. If you have any or step-families
questions about services please call us at DSN Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends
480-5100/5900. Stress Management
Stress Management for Parents with Young Children
Family Centers Couples' Communication
Self-esteem
The KMC has two Family Support Center's,
Ramstein DSN 480-5100/5900 and Sembach DSN FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM
496-6195, and an Army Community Service Center -Designed to enhance family readiness and keep
(Pulaski Barracks) DSN 489-6476. All personnel family lines of communication open during
are encouraged to take advantage of programs and deployments or TDY s.
services offered at all the centers. -Assists members in developing a Family Care Plan.
-Hearts Apart Support Group provides family
RELOCATION PROGRAMS members of deployed personnel with an avenue to
Loan Locker express and solve issues that arise concerning
-Stocks household items and small appliances deployments. The Hearts Apart program is a forum
-Items are available for you to borrow for up to 60 to address as well as resolve issues and share
days. information with other spouses.
-Dish Kits are available for 2, 4, 6, or 8 person units. -Morale calls are authorized at designated telephones.
The kit includes all the items you would need to -Use of the ViaTv Video Teleconference System to
create a meal, everything from table settings, to pots enhance the Morale Call Program.
and pans, to a beverage pitcher, all in an easy to carry -Referral to the programs mentioned in the Financial
case. Assistance section.
-Other available items are: vacuums, toasters, coffee
pots, alarm clocks, irons and ironing boards, car TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
seats, booster seats, high chairs, cribs, futons, -Designed to meet the needs of the transitioning
pillows, blankets, and sheets. service member and their families.
-Assist members and their families as they leave the
Child Care for PCSers military bound for the civilian world.
-Air Force E-5's and below can receive a voucher for -Services include a wide range of job, relocation and
up to 20 hours of free child care to be used within 30 financial counseling assistance.
days of PCSing into or out of a base. -In the 4-Day Transition Assistance Class, departing
-Care is provided in a certified Family Child Care service members become familiar with conducting an
home. effective job search in the civilian sector.
-Subjects include: Resume writing, Interviewing
The Trading Post skills, Where and How to look for positions and VA
-Connects those PCSing who are trying to sell second benefits briefing.
hand items or appliances to incoming personnel who -Transitioning service members are encouraged to
could use them. If you're looking for a 220v fan or attend this course as early as possible in the process
coffee pot there might be an ad on the board. of their transition.
-Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.
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-Also offers classes on Family Member transition and A discussion on marketing your consulting business,
the issues faced by them and Job Fair Preparation assessing client fees, how to deal with ethical
workshops. situations, and networking for success.
-Individual appointments are available to provide
continued assistance for the job seeker. Services VOLUNTEER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
available include: resume review, practice PROGRAM
interviewing, guidance on researching industries and -Volunteering can help you learn new skills,
companies, and a Career Resource Center. investigate career options, become part of the
community, network for salaried jobs, keep skills
CAREER FOCUS PROGRAM sharp, meet new friends, and make your world a
-Designed for spouses or family members looking for better place to live.
employment. -We will assist you in volunteer placement by
-Assists in job searching, career changes, goal providing information and referral to individuals who
identification, sources of employment information, are looking for a place to volunteer.
and learning to become "interview ready". -We will match you to agencies that are looking for
-Offer monthly classes on the local job market as qualified, compatible volunteers.
well as long distance job searching and regularly -Training opportunities are available for both the
scheduled classes on self-assessment, resume writing, individual volunteers and the staff who employ them.
interviewing skills, and time management. -Because of a generous grant from the Air Force Aid
-Private sessions for individualized service are Society and donations from our spouses
available. associations, we can reimburse up to 15 hours of
-Resume review services are also available. childcare per week for volunteers, not to exceed $300
per month.
BECOMING YOUR OWN BOSS PROGRAM -Volunteers also receive free training in computer
-Will guide you through the entire process of software and customer service skills.
developing your own successful business.
-Sign up for one of the seminars, browse through the Please view the Information and Referral section for
Small Business Library, use our Developing a more ways to access information.
Business Plan software, or meet with the Becoming
Your Own Boss Program Coordinator to discuss Please view the Financial Assistance Section for
questions specific to your business idea. information on the Personal Financial Management
Program and Air Force Aid Society Programs.
-Becoming Your Own Boss- Introductory Seminar
Offered monthly, the BYOB Introductory Seminar Please view Emergency assistance for Air Force Aid
covers the basics of starting your own business. Emergency assistance.
Information includes opening a business in Germany,
as well as in the U.S. Information and Referral
INFORMATION & REFERRAL PROGRAM
-Marketing Segment Seminar
-Located at the Family Support Center (FSC) "Your
An in-depth view of market research, target market
First Source For Information."
definition, pricing, and advertising.
-The purpose of the I&R program is to increase
delivery of human services to military members, their
-Financial Forecasting Segment Seminar
families, retirees, DoD civilians by linkages to
Learn how to estimate costs, forecast financial
resources on and off base.
statements, and apply for a business loan.
-I&R has developed a community database full of
resources available in the Kaiserslautern American
-Tax Segment Seminar
Community, both on and off military installations.
An overview of the tax obligations for U.S. citizens
-The database is continuously updated with new
operating a small business in Germany.
resources.
-If a particular resource is not available, I&R will
-Human Resources Segment Seminar
research the information and get back to you.
Learn the laws and regulations that apply to
-I&R also manages all the marketing and publicity
entrepreneurs as they become employers.
for the FSC.
-Programs and class information are advertised
-Consulting Segment Seminar
through flyers, the Kaiserslautern American
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Newspaper, Base Bulletin, AFN radio and TV along how to control it within a personal budget or
with our very own monthly calendar the spending plan.
"PIPELINE."
Checkbook Management Seminar Provides basic
Financial Assistance Programs information on how to choose a financial institution,
understand how checking account works, how to
Please contact the Family Support Center for
write a check correctly, how to maintain a checkbook
information on all the programs in this section at
register, how to balance a check book, etc.
DSN 480-5100/5900.
Six-Part Money Management Series
PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
-Money Management Designed to teach
PROGRAM (PFMP)
individuals about the power pay concept (a computer
-Helps personnel strengthen, understand, and
generated budget program) and how to eliminate
evaluate personal financial needs and to assist with
credit more efficiently. Tips on shopping and how
long-term financial goals through education,
to save money are included.
information, and counseling.
-Counseling is conducted to assist personnel in taking
Out Of Hock
action to alleviate current problems and to prevent
-A program designed to focus on debt reduction.
their occurrence; also, to establish and accomplish
Provide a guide to individuals that will teach them
short-term, intermediate, and long-term goals to
how to arrange their financial affairs and meet debt
produce secure financial development.
obligations effectively.
-The PFMP sponsors these programs to educate
consumers.
Basic Investing
This seminar prepares the beginning investor by
German Bills Made E-Z
concentrating on basic investment terms and the six
-Class interaction program designed to show billings
fundamental investment principles.
from different utilities, how each billing system
works, how to set up direct bank payments, and how
Mutual Funds: The Basics
to set up Value Added Tax (VAT) for each utility.
Designed to teach the participant fundamentals of
mutual funds: what they are, how they operate, and
Making Your Money Matter
how to start investing in one.
-This program is designed to teach all incoming E-4
and below, and first duty station personnel, on basic
Mutual Funds: Picking The Right Fund For You
money management issues.
Designed to teach the participant how to narrow
-Participants will learn how to read a leave and
down the sea of mutual funds to a choice that is tailor
earnings statement and checkbook and credit
made for them through various resources.
management.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Seminar
Financial Management for Service Members in
This seminar describes the types of IRAs, how to
Transition (TAP)
open one, who is qualified, and other aspects of
-Provide information about important financial areas
investing for our retirement.
that will affect service members transitioning out of
the military.
"GIVE PARENTS A BREAK" PROGRAM
-To relieve stresses due to the nature of military life
Three-part Financial Management Outreach Series
deployments, remote tours of duty, extended working
-Classes are being taught in individual squadrons,
hours, high operation tempo, etc.
spouses groups, high school, non-profit
-The Air Force Aid Society will pay the cost of
organizations, etc.
having the base Child Development Center open two
times a month for families referred to the program.
Budget Management Seminar Provide members
the information and skills to project, monitor, and
"VOLUNTEER CHILDCARE PROGRAM"
control income and spending.
-Provides funding for childcare expenses in licensed
Family Day Care Homes for volunteers who are
Credit Management Seminar Provide information
engaged in supporting programs which benefit the
on types of consumer credit, how to acquire it and
Air Force Community.
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-Fifteen hours of free childcare are available for Family Advocacy
volunteers in such areas as the Family Support
For more information on this subject:
Center, Base Clinic, Family Advocacy and D0D
The Family Advocacy Site
school system.
http://usafsg.satx.disa.mil/~moasgof/index.htm
"CAR CARE BECAUSE WE CARE"
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM
-To keep the primary family vehicle of active duty
(EFMP)
Air Force members in top running condition by
-Identifies and assists Air Force families having
providing preventive vehicle maintenance.
exceptional medical, psychological, or educational
-This maintenance includes oil/filter change,
needs.
lubrication, and vehicle safety checks on a grant basis
-Provides counseling, referral, resource information,
maximum $50.00.
assistance with special assignment considerations,
-Eligible participants: Spouses of active duty Air
and serves as liaison with on and off base agencies.
Force members deployed for more than 30 days.
-All family members of active duty Air Force
Spouses of active duty Air Force members assigned
members with an exceptional need are required to be
to a remote tour. First term airmen assigned to their
enrolled in the Air Force EFMP, even if medical care
1st duty station as a one-time assistance.
is through the Army's EFMD at Landstuhl Hospital.
-Check with the EFMP office shortly after arriving.
"BUNDLES FOR BABY" PROGRAM
-The EFMP office is located in Bldg. 2112, adjacent
-A four-hour class on baby nutrition, healthcare,
to the main clinic.
impact baby has on the budget, education expenses
for baby and much more.
FAMILY MALTREATMENT PROGRAM
-The last hour of the class focuses on single-parent
-Helps prevent, identify, assess, and treat families
families and spouses of members who deploy/TDY
with maltreatment issues.
often.
-All Air Force members are mandated to report
suspected cases of child or spouse abuse.
EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
-Phone the Family Advocacy Office to make a
-Spouse Tuition Assistance Program is offered to
referral.
spouses of active duty airmen and officers attending
-If a treatment program recommended, qualified
accredited college courses.
therapists offer counseling services or refer families
-The emphasis is on the completion of a
to other helping agencies
degree/certificate program that reasonably enhances
occupational opportunities.
NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
-Helps new parents adjust to having a newborn.
Emergency Assistance -Professional nurses provide home visits, telephone
For more information on this subject: consultations, and office visits to give you support,
The Air Force Aid Society Site parenting education, infant developmental
http://www.afas.org assessments and referral services to assist you in your
baby's first year.
AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY -Also offered is the PARENT INFANT
-Assistance is provided for families in need of CONNECTION, a support group for parents with
emergency financial assistance. children 0-12 months, Preparation for Parenting
-Categories include funeral expenses, car repairs, Classes, Preparation for Birth Classes, and a class
travel expenses, miscellaneous living expenses (rent, entitled Breast feeding: Tips and Techniques.
food, utilities), medical and dental expenses, and a
variety of other categories. H.O.M.E.S - (Home-based Opportunities Make
or call us at DSN 480-5100/5900 Everyone Successful)
-Team consists of a social worker, nurse specialist
AMERICAN RED CROSS and program assistant.
-Is open 24 hours to assist with emergencies. -Services provided through scheduled home visits.
-Receive Worldwide Emergency Notification -Guides parents toward healthy family functioning
Messages and promotes learned skills.
-For more information call DSN 480-2171/5464 -Offers education in infant and childcare, relationship
issues, parenting issues, and referral to other
resources.
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-Participation is voluntary and at no cost to the
individual. Adoption Support Group Gamblers
-If you are a blended family, single parent, family of Anonymous
multiples, have a complicated pregnancy, history of Adult Children of Alcoholics Hearts Apart
mental health problems, child behavior problems, AA Alcoholics Anonymous Hearing Impaired
premature baby, recent death in the family, unsure of and Deaf Group
parenting skills, marital issues, deployed family or AA for Women's Homeward Bound
have reunification issues. Home School
ALONON HUGS Help Us
OUTREACH PROGRAM Grow
-Goal is PREVENTION of family maltreatment American's In German Schools La Leche League
through education. ASACS Men's Issues
-Some available programs are Big Brother/ Big Sister Support Group
Program, Hearts Apart Program, and Home Alone Asthma Support Group MOPS Mothers Of
Programs. Preschoolers
-Adult classes available are Anger Management Autism/PDD Support Group Overeaters
Classes, Common Sense Parenting Classes, Couple's Anonymous
Communication Classes, Parent University, Positive Breaved Support Group Parent Infant
Guidance Classes, and Stress Management Connection
-Teen and children's classes include Healthy CAPS Child & Adolescent Psyc Perinatel
Relationships, Personal Safety, and Teenage Bereavement Support
Pregnancy Prevention. Maltreatment Awareness, Cancer Support Group Single Parents
Prevention, and Reporting trainings are ongoing. Support Group
- Located on the second floor of Bldg 2121, CHADD Children & Adults w/ADD Stuttering
telephone DSN 479-2370, Comm: 06371-46-2370. Support Group
Crisis Support Team Substance Abuse
Single Member Services Recovery Program
Diabetic Support Group TOPS Take Off
The staff at the Family Support Center at Ramstein
Pounds Sensibly
continues to meet great challenges and take pride in
First Time Parents Program Victim and Witness
knowing we are helping you with your needs. We
Assistance
realize sometime our name "Family Support Center"
Women's Issues
causes single individuals to think the FSC services
Support Group
are only for people with families or those that are
married. This is simply not so.
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
Centers such as ours were created to provide support RECREATION
to all members.
We provide the following services that will assist AUTO CENTERS
you: Financial Counseling, Budget Keeping, -Offers tools, facilities, and assistance in all types of
Checkbook Maintenance, Financial Investments, minor and some major auto repair work.
emergency or crisis assistance, Transition Assistance, -Shops are located at Ramstein, Bldg. 2477; Kapaun,
Relocation Assistance, Stress Management or Crisis Bldg. 2806; and at Sembach, Bldg. 171.
Intervention counseling, and deployment support. -Services available: 15 repair stalls, three vehicle
lifts, a front-end alignment machine, brake room, tire
Single Member Programs: changing and spin balancing machine, computerized
-Please view section in the Local Community Area, car washes and a night-time welding service, engine
Military Related and Civic Organizations as well as and overnight auto storage area, spare parts store for
the Chapel programs in this section. foreign vehicles, and a resale department, plus a tool
issue room which features tools for vehicles of all
Support Groups specifications.
-Oil changes, tune-ups, undercoatings, and brake
Below is a listing of the types of Support Groups that
work can be done for a nominal fee.
are active in the KMC. Please call the Information
-Classes in many aspects of automotive mechanics
and Referral Specialist at the Family Support Center
and maintenance are offered regularly.
for more information. 06371-5100/5900 or DSN
-An automotive reference library also is available.
480-5100.
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-A junk yard outside the east gate of the base to -A full range of intramural and base-level programs
search for those hard-to-find parts. are offered, along with numerous self-directed
activities and instructional classes, such as aerobics.
BOWLING -The centers also host occasional fun runs and
-Located at Ramstein, Vogelweh, and Sembach. fit-a-thon competitions.
-Open bowling and a complete range of sanctioned -Bodyworks, which is in the Ramstein Sports Center,
leagues are available, from organizational through has special hours for men s and women s workouts.
mixed doubles.
-Special events such as moonlight bowling and -The Ramstein Health and Wellness Center is the
bumper bowling for youngsters are also offered. only center of its kind in USAFE.
-Each center has a snack bar. Ramstein and -Some of its exemplary programs include Microfit
Sembach facilities have pro shops. Fitness Evaluations, massage therapy and
reflexology, aerobics certification workshops and
CLUBS family fitness events.
-Ramstein Enlisted Club, Bldg. 2411, is open to all
community enlisted people and affords customers a GOLF
variety of entertainment and leisure-time activities. -Ramstein s 18-hole, par 70 golf course is more than
-Breakfast and lunch are served in the club s snack 6,000 yards long and is open to military members,
bar. retirees, family members, and authorized guests.
-For evening dining, the main dining room offers a -Avid golfers can join the Woodlawn Men s or
varied menu every night and a Super Sunday Brunch. Women s Golf Association and the course has
-On-stage entertainment five nights a week. full-time golf professionals who give lessons to
-Members can cash personal checks, purchase adults and children.
Deutsche Marks at the current exchange rate, -The facility features a driving range, chipping area,
socialize in one of the casual lounges and visit the and practice putting green.
gift shops. -The rental equipment includes clubs, electric carts,
-The club s Cactus Cafe specializes in Mexican food and pull carts.
and the Winter Garden Restaurant features fine food -The pro shop has brand name golf accessories and
in an elegant dining atmosphere. equipment.
-A snack bar and The Woodlawn Steakhouse is open
-The Officers Club at Ramstein, Bldg. 302, offers for evening dining.
similar services.
-Social hour at the O Club is offered Fridays. ITT
-Club members can also enjoy daily dinner specials -Destinations Unlimited has three locations that
and Sunday champagne brunch. provide full service operation to meet your travel
-All ranks can dine downstairs at Ristorante Vesuvio needs while in Germany.
for good Italian food at a reasonable price. -The Ramstein office is in Bldg. 315, the Vogelweh
office is in Bldg. 2059, and the Sembach office is in
-Fred s Lounge, Bldg. 2113, located across the street Bldg. 201.
from the main enlisted club, serves fast food while -Arranges bus tours, flight arrangements, hotel, train,
providing nightly musical entertainment. ferry, cruise, and car rentals, offer theater tickets to
many European performances, including London
-The Sembach All Ranks Club, located at Sembach in musicals.
Bldg. 220, features the Cafe Americana, which serves
specialty sandwiches, unique appetizer, and dinner LIBRARY
entree; and the Keller Sports Bar, which serves drinks -The Ramstein Library, Bldg. 409, is the largest
and snacks. American library in Europe and serves as the
command library and reference and inter-library loan
FITNESS center for USAFE.
-Four sports and fitness centers; two at Ramstein, one -Numerous periodicals, journals, microforms, CD
at Vogelweh, and one at Sembach. ROM, CDs, audio and video cassettes and newspaper
-Each center has a basketball court, racquetball indexes are available.
courts, weight lifting rooms equipped with Universal -The Vogelweh Library, Bldg. 2059, and the
and Nautilus machines, free weights, saunas, lockers, Sembach Library, Bldg. 109, also house a large
and shower facilities for both men and women. collection of books, periodicals, CD ROM, audio and
video cassettes, and CDs.
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Chapel Services and Programs
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER
The following services are offered at KMC Chapel
-Ramstein s Community Activities Center, Bldg. 412,
Installations. If you are in search of other services
-Features a television room, billiards, table tennis,
please refer to the section Local Community -
and darts.
Religious Activities.
-Classes such as Jazzercise, dog obedience, dancing,
martial arts, and Lamaze are also offered.
Adventist (Seventh Day) Apostolic
-The center also features the Pizza Gallerie and Cafe
Catholic Catholic
Jardin, which serves cappuccino, soups, and desserts;
Spanish Mass
and the Heroes Sports and Entertainment Pub
Christian (Non-Denominational) Church of
featuring specialty programs such as trivia and
God
karaoke.
Episcopal Rite Full Gospel
-Every Monday is Family Night with entertainment
Baptist
for the kids.
Gospel (Protestant) Islamic
Jewish Korean Full
ROLLER RINK
Gospel
-Skate Express offers open skating for all ages.
Korean Methodist Lutheran
-It has a snack bar, video games, and equipment sales
Lutheran Rite National
and rental.
Baptist
-Skating instructions and private lessons are available
Orthodox Protestant
upon request.
Protestant (Sunday Morning Alive) Protestant
-The pro shop features all the latest skating and
(Evangelical)
skateboard equipment plus skate apparel.
STUDENT MINISTRIES
ROD AND GUN CLUB
-MIDDLE SCHOOL: VISION
-The club is host to international shoots, local
-HIGH SCHOOL: DESTINY
tournaments and organized monthly activities.
-A.W.A.N.A. (APPROVED WORKMEN ARE NOT
-Sporting goods can be purchases in the club s store
ASHAMED) (Ages 3-8th grade)
that has an inventory exceeding $300,000.
-Hunting and fishing classes and license applications
SUNDAY SCHOOLS - Ages 3 through Adult
are also available.
Beginning Sept. 20th-May 30th
-The club s restaurant and lounge also offer a relaxed
-General Protestant
atmosphere and some unique entree.
-Lutheran
-Military Singles
OUTDOOR RECREATION
-Ramstein s Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 2117
OTHER ACTIVITES
-Supply camping, picnic and backpacking equipment,
-Family Night
downhill and cross country skis, auto carrying
-Free Soup Supper
devices, and various winter items throughout the
-Challenger (High School Discipleship)
year.
-Growing Kids God's Way
-Garden plots at Ramstein are also available.
-Foundations in Faith (Adult class for a strong
-Annual events include the Rec Trek Fest, a
foundation)
sanctioned Volksmarch, water sports, skiing,
-Stepping Out (Adult class on Lordship)
bicycling, hang gliding and wind surfing programs
are also available.
-The center provides a ski service for waxing and Drug and Alcohol
edging, binding and mounting, as well as mountain Please view the Support Group Area in this section.
and road bicycle repairs and adjustments.
Legal Assistance
HIKING (VOLKSMARCH)
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
-The Association of German Alpine Hiking and
-The Ramstein legal office staff provides free legal
Walking Clubs have around 650,000 members.
assistance to servicemembers, Department of
- Non-members are also welcome to participate in
Defense civilian employees, and family members.
hikes and walks for the public which are organized
by the clubs.
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-Located in Bldg. 2137, the staff is comprised of Center's Relocation Assistance Program, Bldg 2120,
lawyers qualified to provide advice and assistance on Room 101.
matters within the general scope of the law.
- Attorneys provide assistance on matters which -Ramstein, Vogelweh, and Sembach's Youth
range from marriage and divorce, to claims and Activities Programs are the largest in USAFE and
contracts, and personal financial problems and wills. provide a home-away-from-home for children 5 to
19.
SERVICE -All three centers provide before-and-after-school
-Walk-in legal assistance is available from 0800 to programs, summer camps, field trips, dances and
0930 weekdays. carnivals.
-Notary service and powers of attorney service are -In addition, there are daily scheduled programs and
provided on a walk-in basis, 0800 to 1500, Monday events.
to Friday.
-Claims are handled on both a walk-in and -Members can participate in classes such as ballet,
appointment basis, 0800 to 1600, Monday and piano, gymnastics, modeling, art, swimming and
Wednesday,. martial arts.
-Those who have claims for 10 or more items can -Organized sports programs such as flag football,
make an appointment by calling 480-2245. spring and fall soccer, T-ball, baseball, softball,
basketball, wrestling and cheerleading are also
Child And Teen Services available.
-Special programs have been developed exclusively
for teens.
Child and Teen Services Overview -The Teaching Responsible Adolescents in
PROGRAM OFFERED YES/NO Leadership (T.R.A.I.L.) program, co-sponsored by
Full Day YES outdoor recreation, introduces teens to challenging
Part Day - Preschool YES outdoor activities and helps to increase their sense of
Part Day - School Age YES personal confidence while promoting fitness.
Hourly Care When Space is Available
Special Needs Care YES New Parent Program
PARENT INFANT CONNECTION
CARE TYPE YES/NO -Support group for new parents with babies under
Infant YES one year of age.
Toddler YES -Meets twice each month to discuss issues relevant to
Pre-School YES new parents and provides an opportunity to meet
School-Age YES other new parents with similar needs and interests.
-Publishes a monthly newsletter with helpful
-The Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) is information on child-rearing
the largest overseas military community in the world
and offers a wide variety of child and youth FIRST TIME PARENTS PROGRAM
programs. -Helps first time parents adjust to having a newborn.
-All children enrolled must have current -Professional nurses provide home visits, telephone
immunization and emergency contact cards on file at consultations, and office visits to give you support,
the appropriate center. parenting education, infant developmental
-Healthy snacks and meals are provided at each assessments and referral services that will assist you
facility. in your baby's first year.
-Air Force members in the rank of E-5 and below are BABY 101
eligible to participate in the Child Care for PCS'ers -This Air Force Aid Society sponsored class is
program. targeted towards expectant parents.
-The Air Force Aid Society will pay for 20 hours of -Topics covered will include nutrition and exercise,
child care which must be used within 30 days of your health issues, what to expect, and parenting skills.
arrival to or 30 days prior to your departure from -Segment on budgeting issues, savings and
Ramstein Air Base. All care is provided through the investments for baby.
Family Child Care Program. -Last hour focuses on specific stressors related to
-Eligible Air Force personnel can pick up a single parenting.
Relocation Child Care Voucher at the Family Support
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Child Care Programs - on Installation Phone: 06371-71295
-A learning preschool with before and after school
Child care rates are based on the following tiers:
day care and full-time Montessori.
Annual Income is determined by:
Sponsor's Base Pay + BAS + BAH + Spouse's
PINK TOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Income
24 Hauptstrasse
Landstuhl, GE 66849
$0-$23k Category 1 $49 per child per week
06371-15651
$23-$34 Category 2 $59
-A Montessori preschool and kindergarten that
$34-$44 Category 3 $70
provides a structured learning environment for
$44-$55 Category 4 $80
children ages 3 to 6. Before and after school day
$55-UP Category 5 $92
care is offered for children attending the
preschool/kindergarten programs.
-Drop in care, when available, is $2.50 per hour.
C & K MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
Child Development Center - Ramstein
Ziegelhutte #2
Bldg 862 480-9276/9277
Ramstein-Miesenbach, GE 66877
Hours: Monday - Friday 0630 to 1800
06371-15127
-A Montessori Preschool serving children ages 2
Child Development Center - Vogelweh
years 9 months through kindergarten. A before and
Bldg 1029 489-7632/6362
after school day care program is available for
Hours: Monday - Friday 0630 to 1800
students enrolled in the preschool.
Child Development Center - Sembach Annex
Bldg 83 496-7002 Things To Do - Clubs and Social
Hours: Monday - Friday 0630 to 1800 -The 86th Services Squadron offers a range of
activities for youth and teens. They publish a
School Age Care Program - Sembach Annex monthly publication called "Spotlights" that
Bldg 84 496-7610 highlights the current programs for that month.
Hours: Monday - Friday 0630 to 1800 -Examples of activities planned are shopping trips,
Ages: Kindergarten - Grade 6 several trips to amusement parks and water parks,
lock-in, movie nights, etc.
School Age Care Program - Ramstein -In addition to Services activities, you will also find
Bldg 428 480-7139 clubs such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of
Hours: Monday - Friday 0630 to 1800 America. You may also want to join one of the
many volksmarching clubs.
Enrichment Program - Ramstein
Bldg 862 480-9276 Things To Do - Recreation and Sports
Hours: Monday - Friday 0800 to 1030, 1100 to
-The 86th Services Squadron offers many different
1330 and 1400 to 1630
recreation and sports activities through their centers
located on Ramstein, Vogelweh and Sembach.
School Age Care Program - Vogelweh
-The Youth Programs offer sports such as basketball,
Bldg 2785 489-6028
softball, baseball, soccer and volleyball. You may
Hours: Monday - Friday 0630 to 0800 and 1400 to
also participate in martial arts and bowling leagues.
1800
-Classes are also offered in ballet, dance, gymnastics,
tap, piano, roller skating and tennis.
Family Home Day Care
-Contact the local Youth Center for monthly
Bldg 408 Ramstein 480-5761
programs.
The Family Home Day Care Office provides training
and certification to home day care providers. They
also maintain current listings of certified providers. Schools
For more information on this subject:
Child Care Programs - Community DoDDS Kaiserslautern Germany
http://204.218.80.15/dso/index.shtml
LITTLE FRIENDS LEARNING CENTER
1 Langenacker
-Reference the Education Section
Kottweiler-Schwanden, GE 66879
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School Age Care Telephone: 480-6195
-Reference Child Care Programs - On Installation and
-Currently the waiting list for baggers is 12 to 18
Community
months. Students work 1600-1830, Monday to
Friday, 0900 to 1500 on Saturday and Sunday.
Religious Programs Baggers are age 14 and over.
-Reference Religious Activities -Cart Shaggers, age 12 to 15, waiting list is 3 years,
same hours as baggers and they are paid $5.00 per
Special Events hour by the baggers.
-There are a variety of activities that are offered
monthly on the installation. Youth Centers
-The Community Centers offer Family Nights, -Consult 86th Services Spotlight publication for
Beanie Babies Bingo, and special events monthly, current information on what activities the area youth
such as Dalmatian Celebration, Dinosaur Daze and centers are conducting.
holiday parties. -The Spotlight is provided in your sponsor package
-You will also find many events off base during the and at various locations around the base and is sent to
local festivals, Christmas markets and parades. all officer and NCO club members.
Sponsorship and Support Ramstein Youth Center
Bldg 428 Ramstein AB, GE 09094
Kids in Touch With Kids
Telephone: 480-6444
Youth Sponsorship Program
-Open recreation: 1500-1700 Monday thru Friday
86 SVS/SVYY
-Other activities include Ballet, Gymnastics, Jazz,
Unit 3240, Box 535
Tap, and Karate.
APO AE 09094
Telephone: 480-6007/6444
Ramstein Teen Center
Applications for this program are included in your
Bldg 315 Ramstein AB, GE 09094
sponsor package.
Telephone: 480-2572
-Hours: Wed-Thurs 1730-2030, Fri 1730-2300
Youth Employment and Sat 1500-2300
-If your teenager wants to work, they will find many
opportunities with NAF (age 16 and older), AAFES Sembach Youth Center
(some 15 year olds in food service), and the Air Bldg 66 Sembach AB, GE
Force summer hire program. Telephone: 496-7687
Non-Appropriated Funds Employment Vogelweh Youth Center
Human Resource Office Bldg 1057 Vogelweh, GE
Bldg 2118, Room 112 Telephone: 489-6397
Ramstein AB, GE -Open recreation and teen programs offered. Ballet,
Telephone: 480-2672 dance, gymnastics, jazz, tap, Tae Kwon Do and Piano
classes are available.
Non-Appropriated Funds Positions
Sembach Human Resource Office For Teens Only
Bldg 201
-Moving to Germany will give you a chance to learn
Sembach Annex
and experience things that most American teens don't
Telephone: 496-7186
have an opportunity to enjoy. You will be exposed
to new countries, cultures and people.
AAFES
-Take advantage of all the unique travel opportunities
Human Resource Office
that Europe has to offer.
Vogelweh Food Mall, 2nd Floor
-Ski the Alps, visit an outdoor caf in Paris, or tour
Telephone: 0631-58008
the many castles in Germany.
Commissary Bagger Positions
-The Teen Centers throughout the KMC offer many
Ramstein Commissary
special events just for teens. You might want to take
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part in one of the many tournaments offered, such as (SOFA), if you arrive without a valid stateside
the 8-Ball Pool Tournament or Spades Tournament. license you may be required to attend German
-If tournaments aren't for you, you might be driver's training at your own expense. This could
interested in the Thursday Movie Nights or the cost as much as $1500.
Saturday House Party Nights. Whatever your - You should receive a copy of the drivers manual in
interest, the Teen Centers have a variety of programs your sponsor package. Study prior to your arrival so
developed especially for teens. you will be ready to take your driver's test.
-Contact the local Youth Center for further
information. - With a stateside license a road test is not required,
however, you will have to attend a local orientation
Survival Tips For First Termers class and take a written test.
- Your sponsor can make your testing appointment in
advance.
Survival Tips for First Termers Overview
Moving to an overseas location can be stressful and FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
very intimidating. Remember that this is only a - Contact the Family Support Center (FSC) at your
temporary transition and within a few months you current base. They will have a Base Brochure on
will be settled in and looking forward to the Ramstein, SITES information, and possibly a base
challenges of your new assignment. Stay calm, ask video.
questions, and take full advantage of all of the - Take advantage of any pre-departure briefings or
programs and services available to you at both your classes they may offer.
old and new locations. - Many bases provide workshops to help you plan
your move and get your finances in order. Some
IMPORTANT also provide cultural adaptation information on your
- If you get married before you PCS, or in route, you new location.
MUST inform your losing unit commander and - If your spouse plans to seek employment - The
follow the procedures you are given EXACTLY. Career Focus Manager at your local FSC will help
- The military WILL NOT PAY for travel and you update your resume and/or SF 171, Application
housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper for Federal Employment. The Career Focus Manager
procedures. may also conduct classes in job search procedures
and interviewing skills.
SPONSORSHIP - Review your budget, moving to an overseas
- Take full advantage of the services of a sponsor. location and getting settled can be expensive. Be
This is very important, especially during an overseas prepared before you arrive to be faced with
move. unexpected expenses. Your Family Support Center's
- Have your sponsor meet you at the Airport when Personal Financial Manager can assist you with
you arrive. developing a budget.
- If you are within 60 days of departing and have not
been assigned a sponsor, contact your local Military After You Arrive
Personnel Flight (MPF) and request they send a - Report to your unit Commander s Support Staff
message to the gaining MPF or unit. (CSS)as soon as possible.
- If this fails contact your new unit's First Sergeant - CSS personnel will instruct you to handcarry your
directly and ask that you be given a sponsor. personnel records to the Military Personnel Flight
- If you are within 30 days of departing and still do (MPF) where you will be scheduled to attend the next
not have a sponsor, contact your Relocation Base Newcomer's Orientation (INTRO). Spouses are
Assistance Manager at your local Family Support encouraged to attend.
Center for assistance. - Check with TMO on the expected delivery date for
- REMEMBER: A good sponsor can save you a great your HHG and POV.
deal of heartache and is worth his/her weight in gold. - If necessary, make appointment for drivers testing.
- Visit the Ramstein Family Support Center's
Before You Move Relocation Assistance Office. Services include: loan
THINGS TO DO locker, maps, information booklets, German language
- If you plan to drive in Germany, make sure you classes, Community Connection Program, and
arrive with a valid Stateside Driver's License. Under individual newcomer orientation counseling (as
recent changes to the Status of Forces Agreement required)
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- Family members seeking employment should also - Ramstein Lodging Central Reservations
visit the FSC s Career Focus Program to obtain 480-4920
information on classes in self-assessment, resume
writing, interviewing skills, as well as local job Vehicle Ownership
market orientations.
- RECOMMENDATION: Don't ship a junker. It
- The FSC also has a resource center with computers
will be expensive to replace parts and it probably
and a library of materials for customers.
won't pass inspection.
- Spouses can make appointments to meet one-on-one
- For detailed information on shipping your vehicle
with our staff for personal assistance related to job
and driving in Germany, refer to POV IN-BOUND
hunting.
SHIPMENTS in the RELOCATION SERVICES
- The FSC is in Bldg 2120 and can be Contacted at
section.
480-5100/5900.
Reporting Procedures Housing and Billeting
- Single or unaccompanied military members in
For information on reporting procedures please refer
grades E-1 through E-4 ARE NOT AUTHORIZED
to PCS REPORTING PROCEDURES in the
TEMPORARY LODGING ALLOWANCE.
RELOCATION SERVICES section.
- When the sponsor meets the unaccompanied
member at the airport, the first stop on base should be
Travel Planning the Dormitory Reception Center to be assigned a
- It is strongly recommended that your sponsor meet room.
you at the airport. - If individual arrives on weekend, holiday or down
- Concurrent travel to Ramstein Germany is day, sponsor can stop by DRC one day prior to get
authorized. That means family members are allowed keys to a hospitality room until the member is able to
to travel with the member. contact DRC.
- Make sure that if you get married just before you
depart, you contact your loosing commander to - Telephone Numbers:
ensure your family will be able to travel at
government expense. - 86 CES/Housing Office
- Make billeting arrangements as soon as you know - Bldg 1001 Vogelweh 489-6672/6671/7311
when you will be arriving. Your sponsor can make
the reservations or you may contact billeting - Dormitory Reception Center (DRC)
yourself. - Dorm 2413 Room 175 480-3676
- Remember that billeting does not accept pets.
Many German hotels allow well behaved pets in - Central Reservations 489-4920
your room. But in order to be reimbursed for
staying in a hotel you must obtain non-availability - Billeting
from billeting. - Ramstein Inn North, Bldg 305, 480-6652
- If necessary, your sponsor may have to make - Ramstein Inn South, Bldg 2408, 480-5529
arrangements for your pet(s) at one of the off base - Ramstein Inn Prime Knight, Bldg 541,
kennels. Names and addresses of several local 480-6080
kennels appear in the Relocation Services Section - Ramstein Inn Landstuhl, Bldg 3752, 486-8342
under PET BOARDING/KENNELS. - Ramstein Inn Vogelweh, Bldg 1002, 489-7641
- Getting around the base and the local area is not - Ramstein Inn Sembach, Bldg 489-7641
easy without transportation. There is a base shuttle
bus and schedules are readily available.
- If you are shipping a vehicle ship it as early as - Additional housing information can be found under
possible. If you are planning to purchase one on the HOUSING Category in this booklet.
arrival, ask your sponsor to keep an eye out for a - Information on billeting can be found under
good buy. Getting your license and some BILLETING in the Relocation Services Section.
transportation should be one of your first priorities.
- Keep all of your receipts while in transit. You may Money Matters
need them to substantiate a claim or use as a
Moving is always more expensive than we anticipate.
deduction.
In addition to the new allowances that you may be
receiving while here, you may also incur some new
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expenses. The better prepared you are prior to the - Start getting your finances in order prior to
move, the less of an impact the move will have on departing your current duty location.
you and your finances. Here are a few things to - If you need assistance contact the Personal
consider: Financial Management Program (PFMP) at your
current Family Support/Service Center.
- Having to initially stock, or re-stock, a household - The Ramstein Personal Financial Manager located
with food and cleaning supplies can cost quite a bit. in the Family Support Center, Bldg 2120.
- Because of the difference in current, purchasing 480-5100/5900
220v household items, or purchasing transformers to
use with existing 110v items, can also be expensive.
- Although you won t have to replace your lamps, For additional information on finances, review the
you will have to purchase 220v bulbs and plug Financial Preparedness section of this booklet under
adapters. Relocation Services and Must Know Items under
- Maintaining a vehicle can also be costly if you are Installation.
not able to work on it yourself. Labor and parts on
the German economy can be expensive.
At A Glance
Facility/Services Summary
--Officer and Enlisted Population--
Active Duty Officer 0 Active Duty Warrant Officer 0
Guard Reserve Officer 0 Guard Reserve Warrant Officer 0
Retired (Officer and Enlisted) 0 Foreign Service Officers 0
Active Duty Enlisted 0 Guard Reserve Enlisted 0
Foreign Service Enlisted 0
--Civilians--
Civil Service 0 Wage Grade 0
Non-Appropriated Funds 0 Family Members -on and off Installation- 0
--Family Services--
Family Centers 3 Teen Centers 0
Child Day Care 0 Family Child Care Certified Homes 80
Total Child Capacity 0 Total Child Capacity 0
Average Waiting List Time -Months- 0
--Other Services--
Commissary 3 Exchanges 3
Shoppettes 8 Gas Stations 4
Movie Theaters 5 Banks and Credit Unions 7
McDonalds/Burger King 2 Other i.e. Exchange concessionaires 10
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Housing Summary
--Officer Housing--
Senior Officer Waiting 6 Senior Officer 3 Bed Room 91
Senior Officer 4 Bed Room 124 Senior Officer Other 3
Company Grade Officer Waiting 6 Company Grade Officer 2 Bed Room 135
Company Grade Officer 3 Bed Room 75 Company Grade Officer 4 Bed Room 37
Company Grade Officer Other 3 BOQ 268
--Enlisted Housing--
Senior Enlisted Waiting 4 Senior Enlisted 3 Bed Room 617
Senior Enlisted 4 Bed Room 205 Senior Enlisted Other 16
Enlisted Waiting 3 Enlisted 2 Bed Room 2640
Enlisted 3 Bed Room 977 Enlisted Other 0
BEQ 0 Transient Lodging Facilities 2
Education Summary
Name Numbers
Elementary School 6
Jr High/Middle School 4
High School 2
Local Community Summary
Type of Housing Avg. Low High
Apartment Rent 1000 800 2000
House Rent 1500 1000 2800
House Price - Single Family
Townhouse/Condominium Price
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Medical and Dental Summary
--Medical Facilities--
Medical Treatment Facilities Y Number of Beds 0 Medical Clinic 1
Alcohol Y Allergy Y Audiology Y
Cardiology Y Coronary care Y Dermatology Y
Dietary Y Emergency Y Endocrinology Y
room
Family Practice Y General surgery Y Gynecology Y
HIV Unit Y Hematology Y Immunization Y
Infect Disease Y Intensive Care Y Laboratory Y
Mental Health Y Neonatal Y Nuclear Medicine Y
Intensive Care
Unit
Nephrology Y Neurology Y Neurosurgery Y
Obstetrics Y Oncology Y Opthamology Y
Optometry Y Orthopedics Y Otolarygnology Y
Pathology Y Pediatrics Y Physical Therapy Y
Podiatry Y Primary Care Y Radiology Y
Rheumatology Y Urology Y
--Dental Facilities--
Dental Clinics 2 Adolescent Y Endodontics Y
General Dentistry Y Oral Surgery Y Orthodontics Y
Pedodontist Y Periodontics Y
Relocation and Support Services Summary
--Military Clubs--
Officers Club 1 Non-Commissioned Officers Club 0
Enlisted Club 1
--Recreation--
Arts and Crafts 2 Automobile Hobby Centers 4
Bowling Centers 3 Recreational Centers 4
Libraries 3 Music and Theater Locations 5
--Physical Fitness/Sports--
9 Hole Golf Courses 0 18 Hole Golf Courses 4
Gyms/Physical Fitness Centers 2 Jogging Paths 3
Tennis Clubs/Courts 16 Tennis Courts - Lighted 2
Swimming Pools - Public 0
--Nature/Outdoor Activities--
Outdoor Recreation Centers 2 Campgrounds 1
Fishing Areas 0 Horse Stables 0
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APPENDIX
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Presentation of direct or indirect links to products, services or vendors does not constitute endorsement by the
Department of Defense. We have provided links to these sites because they have information that may be of
interest to our users. These links are presented for informational purposes only. You are encouraged to thoroughly
investigate and evaluate items of interest prior to entering into contractual obligations.
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