Check-in Procedures

REPORTING PROCEDURES

Willkommen to Spangdahlem AB, Home of the Sabers! We are excited to have you as a member of our community!

All newly arrived members will report to their respective Squadron Command Support Staff (CSS) on their first day. Your CSS will provide you with a base and unit in-processing checklist and additional forms you might need.

2 – DAY NEWCOMERS’ ORIENTATION:

As part of your in-processing, you will be attending the 2-Day Newcomers’ Orientation, hosted by the Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC), as soon as possible to receive mandatory briefs from agencies on your in-processing checklist. To sign up for this orientation, visit the Newcomers’ Orientation Page.

To prepare for your PCS, visit the Spangdahlem AB Newcomers' website to view the Pre-Arrival Video Series, where you can watch virtual presentation from such as the M&FRC, the passport office, Child and Youth Programs, the School Liaison Program, and much more.

Additionally, within 30 days of arrival, members are required to attend a Cultural Immersion workshop (offered by the M&FRC) to help you and your families with adapting to the area and the German lifestyle, such as:

1. A train trip and walking tour of areas such as Trier and Cochem.
2. Our German cooking classes and German Grocery Shopping 101, which teaches you about purchasing at the local markets and introduces you to the local cuisine and dining etiquette.

TRAVEL PLANNING

Ensure that you have a room reserved prior to departing your current location and confirm your arrival date and time with your sponsor. Rooms can be booked well in advance and don't require orders at the time of reservation. Please have a copy of your PCS orders when you check in, as they may need to be verified by the Guest Services Representative at that time. Report to the Lodging Office upon arrival to check into your room. If you still need to secure lodging, please visit the Eifel Arms Inn. A major credit card is required for booking. When making a reservation, also include any special requests such as pet accommodations.

If you are bringing you pet with you to Germany, visit the Spangdahlem AB Newcomers’ Page and view the Veterinary Clinic video for any requirements.

Upon arrival, all Active Duty Service Members and civilian employees should immediately contact their unit assigned CSS, who will provide you with a unit in-processing checklist.

All Active Duty Service Members must in-process with the Finance Office within 5 duty days of arrival.

First Term Airmen who are required to live in the dorms should coordinate with their sponsors to move directly into their assigned dormitory upon arrival.

All Service Members not living in the dorms must contact the Housing Office within 2 duty days of arrival. The Housing Office contact information is: DSN 314-452-7133 or Comm: +49 06565-61-7133.

The reservation department at lodging will gladly work with individual or group bookings for active duty, DOD civilian, guard/reserve groups, PCSing members/families, TDY travel, and space available reservations. To start your reservation please call DSN 314-452-0500 or 06565-94-89989 commercial within Germany or 011-49-6565-94-89989 from the United States. You can also contact them by email at 52fss.fsvllodgingreservations@us.af.mil.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET MARRIED EN ROUTE?

If you are planning on getting married en route, CONGRATULATIONS! Let your sponsor and First Sergeant know, so that you can receive logistical support & command sponsorship information. Also, make sure to visit the MPF to update DEERS.

Additionally, visit the Military & Family Readiness Center (Bldg. 307) for information and resources for you and your spouse as you navigate married life, life as a military spouse, and life at Spangdahlem. The M&FRC offers workshops - such as Saber Spouse Connection - that are intended for military spouses to learn about resources on Spangdahlem AB.