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The current cost of living in the USAG Rhineland Pfalz area is higher than the average cost of living in the United States. Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program provides free financial planning services, education, support and coaching with Accredited Financial Counselors.
ACS Financial Readiness Program has two locations to serve the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz military community. Our Hub/Main location is located on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg 3210, in Kaiserslautern and can be reached at DSN: 314-541-9000, or Commercial: 0611-143-541-9000. Our Satellite/Spoke location is located on Smith Barracks, Bldg 8666, in Baumholder and can be reached at DSN: 314-531-2850, or Commercial: 0611-143-531-2850.
For all Military traveling to OCONUS and within Europe: Please ensure to travel in civilian attire.
International dialing from the U.S. is 011 followed by the country code 49 and then the area code (minus the first zero). For example: The Kleber Army Community Service at 0611-143-541-9000 would be 011-49-611-143-541-9000.
There are several dogs that come under the dangerous dogs law, and they are not permitted to be brought into the country. To find information on the laws regarding dangerous dog breeds please visit this website. See the Household Goods, Shipping Pets, topic for a detailed discussion of allowable pets.
Child care availability in USAG Rheinland-Pfalz varies from one installation to the next. USAG RP communities have significant child care waiting lists. Soldiers and DoD Civilian Employees who are on orders to USAG RP may sign up for the waiting list of centers in the area by visiting Military Childcare.
If there are exceptional circumstances that require you to travel into Frankfurt International Airport, you must travel in civilian clothing and refrain from using your military issue duffels, rucksack, or anything that would single you out as an American Service Member. There is no shuttle service, support or oversight for those arriving into Frankfurt International Airport. You must communicate your itinerary and transportation needs with your sponsor. So plan accordingly, gather all of your contacts prior to arriving to the country. Make sure you have their local phone number, WhatsApp number, Messenger and more. Make sure to preregister on your transportation or reservation/shuttle prior to your arrival. Do your research and plan ahead.
Adverse weather: When adverse weather conditions warrant base closure or delays, Military Personnel, DOD Civilian Employees and tenant units personnel can receive up-to-date information by tuning in to Armed Forces Network 105.1 FM for the latest updates; checking the USAG RP webpage, USAG RP Facebook page or IMCOM-Europe Road Conditions webpage. NOTE: The IMCOM-Europe Weather Conditions webpage reflects on-post status only and not individual villages and towns.
Child Care: Availability of child care at USAG Rheinland-Pfalz varies depending on the program location within the Kaiserslautern area and the children’s age. All child care placements are managed through MilitaryChildCare.com. Soldiers and DOD Civilian Employees can add their children to the installation programs’ waitlists at any time before relocating to USAG Rheinland-Pfalz by visiting MilitaryChildCare.com. For assistance with setting up an MCC account, you can email FamilySupport@MilitaryChildCare.com.
The DoD is committed to ensuring quality child care is available and affordable for DoD and military families worldwide.
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz provides full-time care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years at child development centers and before and after school care for children in kindergarten through 5th grade at school age centers.
These programs are designed to meet the unique needs of military members and DOD Civilians, with operating hours that accommodate their schedules.
If there are exceptional circumstances that require you to travel into Frankfurt International Airport: You must travel in civilian clothing and refrain from using your military issue duffels, rucksack, or anything that would single you out as an American Service Member. There is no shuttle service, support or oversight for those arriving into Frankfurt International Airport. Make sure you communicate with your sponsor in regards to itinerary and how many vehicles will be needed to assist you, luggage and your family.
Adverse weather: When adverse weather conditions warrant base closure or delays, military personnel, DOD civilian employees and tenant units personnel can receive up-to-date information by tuning in to Armed Forces Network 105.1 FM for the latest updates; checking the USAG RP webpage, USAG RP Facebook page or IMCOM-Europe Road Conditions webpage.
NOTE: The IMCOM-Europe Weather Conditions webpage reflects on-post status only and not individual villages and towns.
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz serves, supports, and secures the total force community enabling power projection for the European Theater.
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz activated with its headquarters in Kaiserslautern Germany, on Oct. 1, 2013. The Garrison is made up of 29 sites and installations that encompass a geographic footprint to include Kaiserslautern, Baumholder, Landstuhl, Sembach, Mannheim, Miesau, Gruenstadt and Germersheim.
The Garrison logo represents the unit's establishment as a brigade-level garrison with a large geographic area. Each element of the crest was carefully selected to illustrate this new beginning and the partnership between the American and German communities in the state of Rheinland-Pfalz. The Army star is centered at the top of the crest. The German and American flags are situated on one level representing two nations standing side by side in mutual support. The state crest of Rheinland-Pfalz is at the bottom representing the garrison's geographic area of responsibility and surround by a laurel wreath symbolizing peace and unity. At the center of the crest is the Installation Management Command patch, bringing everyone together and anchoring our community into one unified whole.
If you have questions or desire information on grave sites and memorials within Europe, visit the American Battle Monuments Commission. For general information on U.S. Army Europe visit the Headquarters U.S. Army Europe's website.
40,000+ Military Members, Family Members, Department of Defense Civilians and Contractors
Approximately 50,000+
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz directly supports 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Regional Health Command Europe, Defense Logistics Agency Europe, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 7th Mission Support Command, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, Landstuhl Regional Medical Command, 16th Sustainment Brigade, 5th Battalion/7th Air Defense Artillery and Army and Air Force Exchange Service Europe and many other tenant organizations.
United States Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz includes 31 sites across Germany’s Rheinland-Pfalz region, which includes Baumholder Military Community, Miesau Army Depot, Wilson Barracks (Landstuhl), Germersheim Army Depot, Grünstadt Depot, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Pulaski Barracks, Kaiserslautern Army Depot, Sembach Kaserne, Panzer Kaserne, Daenner Kaserne, Kleber Kaserne and Coleman Work Site, along with sites in Bulgaria and Romania. The Garrison Headquarters is located on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern, which is 80 miles southwest of Frankfurt, Germany. The base operator's phone number is +49 (0) 611-413-592-1140 or DSN 314-592-1140.
Most Soldiers and Families arriving in Germany on Permanent Change of Station orders will fly into the Ramstein Army Reception Center via Air Mobility Command's Military chartered airlift "The Patriot Express". Flights depart from the Baltimore/Washington International Airport AMC Terminal and arrive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The RARC staff will be available to guide all newly arrived personnel and accompanying Family Members through the reception process.
Upon arrival, Soldiers with orders to the Kaiserslautern Military Community will be picked up by their Sponsors or a unit representative. Most Soldiers and their Family Members with orders to other communities will take the a designated bus to their final destination. KMC Soldiers authorized to live off base and Soldiers with Family Members are then taken to TLA lodging. Unaccompanied enlisted Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SSG are brought to the barracks, or to ‘transient’ quarters.
If you are scheduled to fly into Frankfurt International Airport instead of Ramstein Air Base, contact your travel office immediately to change your flight to a Patriot Express flight, unless an Exception to Policy has been authorized. Not only is it a United States Army Europe policy that Soldiers do not fly into FRA during a permanent change of station move, but there is no support nor oversight at FRA to track your arrival. If you are have an ETP and must fly into FRA, please ensure your sponsor is notified of your itinerary and pickup is arranged. Personnel arriving through an FRA flight or by motor vehicle must report to the appropriate Military Personnel Division on the next business day to obtain in-processing instructions.
***From Frankfurt International Airport to Vogelweh Lodging***
When departing Frankfurt International Airport, follow signs for A5 toward Basel or Darmstadt. Exit the airport and head towards Autobahn A3 direction Weisbaden/Mainz.
Follow the A3 to Autobahn A67, direction Darmstadt/Russelshein/Mainz. Exit the A60 and enter Autobahn A63 direction Alzey/Ludwigshafen/Kaiserslautern. Continue on the A63 for approximately 44 miles at which time the A63 will merge into Autobahn A6.
Follow the A6 for approximately 4 miles and get off at the Kaiserslautern West exit (B270-Exit 15). Follow B270 over a bridge; merge to the right lane once you are over the bridge. Take the second exit, which has a “Stadtmitte” sign. This road will go under B270, eastbound, in the direction of Kaiserslautern.
Proceed east on this road for approximately 1/4 mile and take the right exit off this road, which is Arizona Blvd. Proceed on Arizona Blvd for approximately ½ mile to security checkpoint.
Note: Proper Military identification is required for entrance. Be sure to have your PCS orders and Military ID card with you.
Proceed through the gate to Third Ave. Turn right on Third Avenue for approximately 1/2 mile then right on Florida Loop. Proceed straight on Florida Loop until you reach Georgia Circle. Take a right on Georgia Circle which will become First Ave. Building 1002, the reception desk will be approximately 1/4 mile on the left.
***From Frankfurt International Airport to Landstuhl Lodging***
Landstuhl is approximately 18 miles west of the city of Kaiserslautern. From Autobahn A6, take exit 12, which changes into Autobahn A62, in the direction of Pirmasens/Landstuhl West.
Proceed on A62 and take the first exit which is marked Landstuhl/Hauptstuhl. Proceed on the “T” intersection and proceed for approximately 2 miles; the access road to gate 3 will be on the left, just past numerous satellite dishes. Enter gate 3.
From Gate 3 continue straight to the stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign which is Munson Circle. Follow Munson Circle past the helipad. Take the priority left and continue straight.
Follow Munson Circle to the left again and you will see Lodging on the left. The reception desk is located in Building 3756.
***From Frankfort International Airport to Ramstein Air Base***
When departing Frankfurt airport, follow signs for A5 towards Basel or Darmstadt.
After a few minutes (perhaps 15 or so), you will see signs for A67 - get in the center/left lane, and follow A67 (Left Split).
When you pass the town of Lorsch, you will see an exit on the far right for A6 Mannheim, Kaiserslautern, and .
Once on A6, Kaiserslautern is only about 45 minutes away. You'll cross the Rhein River, and pass Autobahnkreuz Frankenthal. Continue on A6; you'll pass an exit for Bad Durkheim, Leiningen, Hochspeyer, and will enter the city of Kaiserslautern.
Go past the KL-Ost and KL-West exits to the KL-Einsiedlerhof exit (Fruit of the Loom factory will be on your right). Follow the road through the circle and to the base. Once through the gate, go under the overpass, and Ramstein Lodging will be on your right before the light.
The Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) has several shuttle bus routes
Army Shuttle Bus Schedule:
The 405th Army Field Support Brigade runs two schedules of Kaiserslautern (KL) Community Shuttle Buses service Monday through Friday including Training Holidays except Federal/Host Nation Holidays and weekends that travels between Sembach, Daenner, Kleber, and Panzer Kasernes, ROB, LRMC, Pulaski/ Vogelweh/Kapaun, and Ramstein KMCC PAX Terminal. The Baumholder (BHR) Community Shuttle Bus service also runs two schedules Monday through Friday, on Training Holidays, except Federal/Host Nation Holidays with one of the shuttles operating on Host Nation Holidays. Those shuttles travel between Smith Barracks, BHR Clinic, Wetzel Kaserne, LRMC, and Ramstein KMCC PAX Terminal. Active-Duty members have priority on these shuttles although, while civilian and dependent ridership is on a space available basis. You must be an ID card holder to use the shuttle. For more information contact TMP KL at DSN: 528-2441 or 528-2443/2437
Air Force Shuttle Bus Schedule:
The Ramstein Air Base On-Base Shuttle runs shuttle buses Monday-Friday (except U.S. holidays). The shuttle bus system is designed to support Military and Department of Defense Civilian Employees conducting official Government business. All other people ride on a space-available basis only and are subject to disembark at any location due to an increase in duty passengers. For further information, call the Air Force Motor pool at 011-49-6371-47-5961 or DSN 314-480-5961.
Kaiserslautern Municipal Bus System
Anyone unfamiliar with the Kaiserslautern Municipal Bus System and may at first glance think it confusing. Therefore, the following is provided as a quick "how to" guide for the bus system.
How to get on the buses --- If you pay cash, enter through the front door and stay to the right. If you have a valid ticket, also enter through the front door, but stay to the left. With a stroller, enter through the center or rear door.
How to pay the fare -- Cash paying passengers may obtain their tickets from the driver. If you buy a strip ticket or another time-period specific ticket you will be better off, but you have to purchase them in advance.
How to validate the ticket -- Use the validating machine in the front of the bus to validate the required number of stripes of your strip ticket, as explained later, or the ticket you purchased from the driver.
How to get off the buses -- Press the red button on the support poles to notify the driver when you approach your desired bus stop. Exit bus by using center or rear door(s).
Where to buy tickets -- Strip tickets may be obtained from vending machines placed at most bus stops or from one of the authorized dealers listed on the back.
To contact the base operator in the Kaiserslautern area, please call DSN 314-592-1140, CIV:01149611143-592-1140.