It is etched in history as one of the main locations for aircraft used during the Berlin Airlift, A Preeminent Command and Control Platform for Joint Commanders in a professional and caring hometown where people want to live. At the height of the Cold War over 45, Americans were stationed across over 40 installations in and around the city.
Today about 10, Americans are stationed on 4 installations representing all branches of service, unlike the mostly Army presence of the Occupation and Cold War.
Further downsizing by the U. Army's Stuttgart garrison. These units of soldiers retrained in patrol and policing provided the law and order in the American zone of occupied Germany until the civilian German police forces could be re-established. In the Headquarters for all Constabulary forces was moved to Stuttgart. The US Constabulary headquarters was disbanded in and most of the force was merged into the newly organized 7th Army.
The withdrawal of VII Corps caused a large reduction in the US military presence in the city and region and led to the closure of the majority of US installations in and around Stuttgart which resulted in the layoff of many local civilians who had been career employees of the US Army.
Due to these 2 major headquarters, Stuttgart has been identified as one of the few "enduring communities" where the United States forces will continue to operate in Germany. The remaining U. Children must be registered upon arrival before childcare can be provided regardless if reservations were made in advance.
Your sponsor can also provide you with the registration materials and required documents prior to your arrival. Sponsors may also submit, on your behalf, faxed copies of your child's shot records in order to help pre-enroll, but parents still need to have original copies upon initial enrollment. If advance reservations are not made, reservations can be made upon arrival, however availability may be limited.
If a Soldier does get routed to Ramstein Air Base, they will automatically be put up overnight and arrive by shuttle service to Stuttgart Central Processing Facility around noon on the next day.
All incoming personnel; Service Members, Department of Defense Civilians, Department of Defense Educational Activity employees, contractors and service members including Reserve Forces will report for initial in-processing to the Central Processing Facility on Panzer Kaserne, Building no later than on their second duty day in Stuttgart DSN: ; Service members must report in duty uniform. It is expected that the sponsor will escort the service member to the Central Processing Facility.
If you get married before you Permanent Change of Station, you must inform your commander and follow the procedures exactly as you are given for command sponsorship. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures.
Note: Often Reserve Forces come from multiple agencies, on short notice orders, and you may need to take the initiative to coordinate your own support to ensure you are prepared for your new assignment. Sponsorship duties will vary based on the length of your assignment and personal needs.
Visit the U. Army Stuttgart Garrison website for additional information on the local area and available services. The Central Processing Facility is designed to be a one-stop in-processing center.
Within two business days of arrival to Stuttgart, newcomers must begin their in-processing period by attending an initial Community Briefing at the in-processing center on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday beginning at Service members must be in uniform. This briefing covers their two week schedule, in-processing checklist, ID cards, VAT forms for off-post lodging, options available for Drivers Training and Testing, and other basic information.
The Housing Office Briefing is required to obtain quarters both on and off post for military personnel and civilians, with the exception of those civilian personnel not drawing Living Quarters Allowance. Contractors are not authorized to use housing services.
Army personnel will remain at the in-processing center to settle any travel and Permanent Change of Station vouchers with finance. It is recommended to have Euros to cover any immediate needs that might arise. Example: food, phone calls, taxis. You can exchange Dollars into Euro in the Stuttgart airport however it is usually at a higher exchange rate.
You can also use your U. Be sure to check with your bank to see if you will be charged a foreign currency fee. If not assigned to the Command, obtain an AF Form 77 through the directorate for submission to home unit. Obtain paid receipts for lodging, rental car, taxis, etc. Submit your travel claim to Dobbins travel or home unit within 5 working days upon your return to your home of address. Orders greater than 30 days accrue leave. Orders will not be extended to allow Reserve personnel the opportunity to take accrued leave.
Ensure you have used your leave prior to coming off active duty or you will have option to sell back at the amount of your base pay only. The J1 can assist you with submitting your evaluation. If you are on station for more than 90 days, you will need to schedule an appointment with the Transition Center on Panzer Kaserne, Building , to get your DD completed 30 business days prior to your departure date.
Make sure that you keep all paid receipts for lodging, rental car, taxis, etc. Travel vouchers will be submitted to Defense Finance and Accounting Services by the individual following successful completion of duty. It is highly recommended that you process your initial pay through the local finance office to ensure you are receiving the correct entitlements.
You also need to file a travel voucher and can do this either on a monthly basis or one time at the completion of your tour. Any request to amend orders while on assignment must be forwarded to the J-1 or Reserve Affairs office, through your chain of command, via a memorandum, providing the justification and requested change.
Your pay will post within business days after your departure. Submit your travel claim to your NOSC within 3 working days following your release from active duty. The information is provided as a courtesy to the Stuttgart military community, focusing on the most relevant aspects to our community, and is not authoritative.
For full, official details in German, see the Corona Ordinance page on the state government website. The Army Health Clinic-Stuttgart is not authorized to provide pre-travel testing for anyone not traveling on official orders e. All official and leisure travel is subject to DoD and Host Nation guidance and based upon unit travel and leave policies. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the U.
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