Soldiers and Civilian employees: request a sponsor by logging into Army Career Tracker and filling out DA Form 5434
Family members: Relocation Readiness Program and Spouse Sponsorship
U.S. Army Europe sponsor coordinators, visit the Total Army Sponsorship portal (CAC enabled)
Sponsorship and Newcomers Frequently Asked Questions
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DoD requires all personnel (Soldiers, family members, Civilians and Contractors) to conduct a 14-day restriction of movement and COVID-19 testing prior to official travel from the U.S. All DoD personnel will Read Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 12) for more details.
All DoD personnel must use the Patriot Express for Permanent Change of Station travel between the United States and Germany and Italy. Read Army in Europe Command Memorandum 2020-21 for more information
All DoD personnel in Europe must register in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
If your children attend DoDEA schools, you must enroll them as soon as possible. Visit DoDEA 2020-21 Return to School for more information
Questions & Answers to PCSing to Europe in a COVID-19 Environment
Civilian Employee Onboarding Guide
Driving in Germany - Register your vehicle and drivers testing
Driving in Italy - Register your vehicle and drivers testing
Driving in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg - Drivers testing and vehicle inspections
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The best place to find information about moving, schools, drivers licenses and housing is your garrison's newcomers webpage:
You can also access their Community Resource Guides
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