• USAREUR-AF units will continue to support incoming personnel and families with pre-arrival Onboarding Sponsor.
• Soldiers must update IPPS-A Self Service profile with preferred email address to enable quick contact from unit. The portal will send an email to your preferred email address.
• DA Civilians, contact your hiring official or send a request for assistance to USAREUR-AF Onboarding Team email: usarmy.wiesbaden.usareur.mbx.usareur-tasp@army.mil
• Family members:
  • Spouses of both military and DA Civilian personnel may be interested in connecting with a trained Spouse Sponsor to learn about the new community and living overseas. Visit Relocation Readiness Program and Spouse Sponsorship.
  • School-aged children (ages 10+) may request a trained Youth Sponsor to ease transition stress and connect with new friends. Visit School Liaison Program page and enter your gaining location to connect with the School Liaison Officer (SLO) for assistance.  
• Read the Sponsorship and Newcomers FAQs for lots of helpful information on many topics to consider prior to arrival ​

​ Need assistance contacting unit or Sponsor? Send us an email

 Are you an U.S. Army Europe and Africa sponsorship coordinator? Visit the USAREUR-AF Sponsorship channel in MS Teams for resources.

•  Review the Foreign Clearance Guide for requirements entering your country of assignment. DoW Civilians and Eligible Family Members (U.S. Citizens, U.S. green card holders, and citizens from other nations) on official travel may require a Special Issuance Passport, visa, or other documentation BEFORE starting travel.
• All DoD personnel in Europe must register in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• Review the information and requirements of the European Entry/Exit System
  • Visit the EES page for more info
  • EUCOM EES FAQs
  • EES Passport Card printable
• New resource to prepare Household Good (HHG) and Vehicle (POV) shipments is https://www.ppa.mil/
• Military One Source - General information on PCS moves, entitlements, claims, and more
• Questions & Answers from our PCS Virtual Town Hall
• Civilian Employee Onboarding Guide
• PCS with Family:
  • Spouse or family member looking for a job? Check EURCivJobs
  • EFMP support, see information in My Army Post App (MAPA) and search services
  • Sign up for Military Child Care online for your gaining location to be ready to support your childcare needs.
  • Enroll your children in DoDEA schools as soon as possible and contact your School Liaison Officer (SLO) for assistance.
• Driving in Europe:
  • ​Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg - Drivers testing and vehicle inspections​​
  • Germany - Register your vehicle and drivers testing
  • Italy - Register your vehicle and drivers testing
  • Poland – Stateside driving license must be valid during entire assignment in Poland. International Driving Permit is required for trips outside Poland borders. (see USAG Poland Newcomers page)
• PCS with Pets:
  • Watch the PCS Pet Preparedness video
  • Contact your local Army Emergency Relief office for information about no-interest loans to help with the increasing costs for pet travel.  www.aerhq.org/news/petassistance​
  • In depth pet information is available to travelers on the AMC website
• More good information on our Employee Resources page
• Access to SharePoint? Have a CAC but are not stationed in Europe yet, submit a request

Pro Tip: Download the "My Army Post" app: Google Play Store or Apple App Store

The best place to find information about moving, schools, drivers licenses and housing is your garrison's newcomers webpage:

• USAG Ansbach
• USAG Bavaria
• USAG Black Sea
• USAG Benelux
• USAG Italy
• USAG Poland
• USAG Rheinland-Pfalz
• USAG Stuttgart
• USAG Wiesbaden