USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Kaiserslautern Military Community

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz serves, supports, and secures the total force community enabling power projection for the European Theater.

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.