USAG Ansbach

United States Army Garrison Ansbach integrates and delivers superior infrastructure and services for our community and readiness for our forces to support United States Army Europe-Africa.

Vision

USAG Ansbach - a garrison that capitalizes on the cohesiveness of our community to steward our resources and multiply our impact for 2030 and beyond.

Installation Overview

The entire garrison is composed of several different installations including Bismarck Kaserne, Barton Barracks, Bleidorn Kaserne, Franken Kaserne, Katterbach Kaserne, Oberdachstetten Training Area, Shipton Kaserne, Storck Barracks and Urlas Kaserne.

International dialing from the United States is 011 followed by the country code 49 then the area code minus the first zero. For example, the Army Community Service phone number dialing from Germany is 0611-143-587-2121. Dialing from the United States is 011-49-611-143-587-2121.

All personnel assigned to Germany must have in their possession a valid stateside license to be eligible for United States Army Europe licensing and must have a USAREUR license to operate vehicles.

The electrical current in Europe is 220 volts, 50 cycles compared to 110 volts, 60 cycles in the United States. A transformer is a device that converts 110v electrical currents into 220v electrical currents. These devices allow one to use American appliances. You must use caution when using 110 volts, 60 cycles appliances here in Germany. For example, clocks operate at 5/6 the normal speed. This means they lose 10 minutes every hour. In other words, they don't work. Most appliances with heating elements like toaster and irons operate satisfactorily with a transformer. American microwaves, when operated by transformer, will eventually burn out. You may find it easier to use appliances that will not require a large transformer, such as a coffee maker or hair dryer, and purchase 220 volt appliances in Europe. These items may be sold at the military exchange or the thrift shop for a fraction of their original cost.

Active-duty service members do not need a tourist passport to travel to Germany, however, you will need a tourist passport to travel to other countries. Once you are here, you may get the opportunity to travel to other countries and will wish you had one. If you are a United States citizen, you can obtain a passport while here, but it is easier to obtain one while you are still in CONUS.

Exceptional Family Member Program screening must be completed before you undergo a permanent change of station move to Germany.

If your dependents are not command sponsored, you cannot be assigned quarters until you are command sponsored.

All child car seats must meet European standards ECE-44/03 or ECE 44/04. Children need a booster or car seat ​​​​​​​until 12 years of age. If your child is under 12 and shorter than 150 centimeters (about 59 inches), they must be in a car seat or booster seat. If they are under 12 and 150 centimeters or taller, they must use a seat belt just like all adults. No booster seats are allowed. If they are 12 or older, regardless of height, they must use a seat belt (no boosters). Children under 12 years old may sit in front only if the back seats are occupied by children.