What do I need to PCS to Germany?
When you get orders to PCS to Germany, the first thing you need to do is get your passport! But you don’t just need a tourist passport. You also need a no fee passport, and you may need an official military passport as well. It can seem really complicated at first, and it’s really important that you get it all right!
Is Germany a good place to be stationed?
Germany is a popular overseas duty station for the military. Don’t fret if you ever get PCS orders to Germany, there’s a lot to do! When you have your PCS Binder all ready to go, get excited for Germany! Getting stationed OCONUS, especially in Europe, means plenty of opportunity for travel, culture, and memories.
Can you live off post in Germany army?
Your first choice will be whether to live on or off post. If you choose to live off post or the wait is too long for on-post housing, you’ll need to visit the. Army installations still require those E-5 and junior to live on post. If you are on an Air Force installation, that rule does not apply.
Can you PCS to Germany with guns?
U.S. personnel who come to Germany are not permitted to bring privately owned firearms with them until they are properly registered with the U.S. forces and German authorities. Unfortunately, this cannot be done prior to arrival.
What is Ramstein COLA?
The Overseas Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is a non-taxable allowance designed to offset the higher overseas prices of non-housing goods and services.
How many days do I get to PCS to Germany?
The incoming USAREUR Soldier and Family has updated orders that have pin-pointed a 14- day arrival window for their move to Germany. They have been in constant contact with their gaining unit and their assigned sponsor.
Do you have to stay in the army barracks?
During basic training and initial job training, all enlisted service members are required to live in the barracks. When service members move to their permanent duty station, only single members are required to live in unaccompanied housing, or barracks.
Can I own an ar15 in Germany?
In Germany, it is illegal to possess or use any war weapons. These include all fully automatic rifles, machine guns (unless antiques from World War II or earlier), or barrels or breeches for such weapons.
Can you own a sword in Germany?
In Germany, any sword with a sharp edge or an edge which can be sharpened—a real sword—is considered a Military Edged Weapon, and therefore illegal to own—without a special permit—the last of which I own.
Is COLA paid monthly?
When is the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) paid? If a COLA is payable, we make the change in December of each year. You’ll receive the adjusted payment in January, the following month.