RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford

RAF Croughton is home to the 422^nd Air Base Group (ABG).The 422nd Air Base Group, headquarters at RAF Croughton, develops combat-ready professional Airmen, delivers worldwide communications, enables global strike operations, and supports mission partners. The group is composed of seven squadrons: the 422nd Force Support Squadron, 422nd Civil Engineer Squadron, 422nd Communications Squadron, 422nd Medical Squadron and 422nd Security Forces Squadron, all based at RAF Croughton, the 420th Munitions Squadron operating at RAF Welford, and the 420th Air Base Squadron based at RAF Fairford. The 422ABG develops combat-ready professional Airmen, delivers worldwide communications, enables global strike operations, and supports mission partners, as well as base-level functions and services.

All members PCSing to the United Kingdom are required to travel in civilian attire.

Ensure that you do not bring American cordless devices to the UK (i.e cordless landline phones, baby monitors) US wireless devices that do not meet EU specifications are illegal in the UK as there is a good chance the frequency will interfere with the local emergency response system. OFCOM (UK FCC) has the authority to confiscate items and fines of 5,000 pounds can be issued to all offenders. One way to check is to look on the device itself for a "CE'' label (Conformité Européenne).

In-processing requirements: Active Duty members must report to the Unit Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Building 201 in military uniform on the first duty day after arrival to officially in-process. Military member must also bring their final out documents from the losing MPS. You will receive in-processing checklists and ration cards. Members must report to the RAF Croughton Housing Office within two duty days of arrival (Bldg 62).

The currency used in the UK is pound sterling. The pound is divided into 100 pence. Money can be exchanged from dollars to pounds at the Community Bank, DSN 314-236-8397 or 011-44-1280-70-8397. For currency conversion information please visit http://www.dodcommunitybank.com.

Be aware that, upon arrival at the airport, it can take an hour or more to get your luggage and clear customs. If desired, your sponsor can arrange transportation from the airport to RAF Croughton - please discuss all the details with your sponsor.

If any emergencies arise, please contact the Military Police on RAF Croughton at 01280-708-607 or DSN 314-236-8607.

RAF Welford is approximately 46 miles south of RAF Croughton and is home to the 420^th Munitions squadron (420MUNS). The 420th Munitions Squadron provides rapid war reserve materiel munitions movement capability and performs routine munitions stockpile maintenance at USAFE’s 2nd largest munitions storage facility. Any personnel assigned to this base will use RAF Croughton for all of their available services. If you have any questions or needs, please contact the RAF Croughton Military & Family Readiness at DSN 314-236-8158 or 011-44-1280-70-8158 or 422abs.dpf@us.af.mil.

RAF Fairford, is approximately 47 miles southwest from RAF Croughton and home to the 501^st Combat Support Wing (501^st CSW) and 420^th Air Base Squadron (420ABS).The 420th Air Base Squadron provides unparalleled mission support to receive, bed down and sustain deployed forces to enable US and NATO warfighters to conduct a full spectrum of flying operations from RAF Fairford, USAFE's only bomber Forward Operating Location. RAF Fairford has been used by the U.S. Air Force nearly continuously since it was first built for D-Day operations in 1944. Any personnel assigned to this base will use RAF Croughton for their services. If you have any questions or needs, please contact the RAF Croughton Military & Family Readiness at DSN 314-236-8158 or 011-44-1280-70-8158 or 422abs.dpf@us.af.mil.