The Administrative Services Division works to provide equitable, accurate, timely and efficient customer service to the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux community. ASD includes document services, records management and postal services.
ALERT! is a mass-warning notification system sends registered users emergency warnings and other critical information, such as hazardous road conditions, reporting delays, and base closures due to severe weather. The notifications are mostly local but may also be theater-wide.
This is a listing of AAFES locations in U.S. Army Garrison Benelux.
Army Community Service (ACS) provides the following programs and resources for service members their families, retirees and DoD Civilians: Army Emergency Relief, Army Family Action Plan, Army Family Team Building, Army Volunteer Corps, Exceptional Family Member Program, Family Advocacy Program, Financial Readiness Program, Information, Referral & Follow-up, Military Family Life Counselor, New Parent Support Program, Relocation & Employment Readiness Program and Survivor Outreach Services.
The Army Continuing Education System (ACES) mission is "To vigorously promote lifelong learning opportunities to sharpen the competitive edge of the Army by providing and managing quality self-development programs and services."
The Benelux area offers scenic views for motorcycle riders to enjoy especially during beautiful weather. However, before one jumps on their bike and goes for a ride, they must follow the proper procedures to legally ride in the Benelux. Each host nation in U.S. Army Garrison Benelux has different rules for U.S. personnel to get motorcycle endorsements on driver's licenses and required safety training. When in doubt, people should always contact the Driver's Testing Station personnel at their location.
Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a private, non-profit organization established to assist Soldiers and their Family members in emergency financial situations due to no fault of their own. Financial assistance is given in the form of an interest-free loan, grant, or combination of the two. Loans are repaid by an allotment.
Army Substance Abuse Program strengthens the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army's workforce, to conserve manpower and to enhance the combat readiness of service members.
The Casualty Assistance Office provides assistance to next-of-kin of critically injured, ill or deceased service members, retirees, and veterans to include benefits counseling; military funeral honors; and Casualty Assistance / Notification Officer training.
Child and Youth Services (CYS) provides programs and services for children of eligible military and civilian families.
The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) is made up of a team of human resources professionals dedicated to supporting and empowering service members, civilian employees, families and veterans worldwide in an era of persistent conflict. CPAC recruits, retains and sustains a high quality volunteer force through innovative and effective enterprise solutions and ensures human resources readiness of the Total Army across the full spectrum of operations.
Commissaries sell grocery items at significant savings while enhancing quality of life and readiness.
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The DEERS/Identification Card Section provides equitable, accurate, timely and efficient customer service to the community while establishing and maintaining strong relationships with our stakeholders to enhance the well-being of the Benelux military family.
Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) provides military police, security guard, physical security, and fire inspection/training services throughout the Benelux area of responsibility. DES provides the commander with professional and technical advice concerning law enforcement, protective services, security guards and physical security objectives and policy.
The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for design, construction, maintenance and repair of all facilities, operation of utility systems, management of all environmental and disposal, natural and cultural resources programs as well as providing Army Family and Unaccompanied Personnel Housing services.
DPTMS provides coordination and management of day-to-day operations for the garrison to include current operations/events, anti-terrorism/protection, management of crisis and emergency situations, and security clearances and access. The directorate also provides long-term planning, analysis and integration of garrison resources in addition to information assurance such as cyber security.
Before arriving to the country of assignment, U.S. personnel must have a valid stateside driver's license. The driving age is 18 and above in most European countries. People under age 18, even if they have a U.S. driver's license, are not allowed to drive in the country.
The IMCOM-Europe Family Advocacy Program is in search of caring individuals who are willing to open their hearts and homes to at-risk military children. These children require a little extra love and attention because their natural parents/guardians are temporarily unable to care for them. The program is designed to provide short-term care for children of families in crisis. It is immensely rewarding to make a difference in a child’s life by offering unconditional love and support during a difficult period of their life.
Employment is one of the most significant issues for military families. There are resources available in the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux community for people to find jobs. Volunteer opportunities are also available for those who want to give back to the community.
The Environmental Division's role is to ensure the community complies with all necessary environmental requirements. The division employees answer environmental questions or concerns and provide guidance and support to military and civilian personnel. The division offers also assistance and liaison services to U.S. family members and those who live, work and train on the installation and are committed to protect the environment to maintain a safe place for the community.
U.S. Army Garrison Benelux has equal employment opportunity services for U.S. and host nation employees. Military personnel can seek support through Equal Opportunity (EO).
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) advises commanders and management officials on any issues involving EEO, provide EEO training, manage all stages of complaint process to include counseling, investigation and adjudication process for host nation employees working for the U.S. Armed Forces in Belgium. This program, as it is dictated by Belgian Laws, does not apply to host nation employees in The Netherlands and Germany. Read the sections below for more information on equal employment opportunity process in German and Dutch employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity advises commanders and management officials on any issues involving EEO, provide EEO training, manage all stages of complaint process to include counseling, investigation and adjudication process for U.S. employees.
The Equal Opportunity (EO) program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential to ensure fair treatment for military personnel, family members, and civilians without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior.
Military families with a special needs family member, also known as an Exceptional Family Member (EFM), often require additional help in meeting the EFM’s needs. The Army designed the EFMP to be a comprehensive, coordinated, multi-agency program that provides community support, housing, medical, educational, and personnel services to military Families with an EFM.
The Family Advocacy Program in Europe (FAP-E) outreach and prevention program is designed to strengthen and improve the quality of life for our military Families by increasing self-sufficiency, resiliency and community cohesion for active duty, Family members, civilians and retirees.
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is a network of support and leisure services designed to serve the needs, interests and responsibilities of each individual in the Army community, as well as enhance the quality of their lives. From family, child and youth programs to recreation, sports, entertainment, travel and leisure activities -- Family and MWR employees worldwide strive to deliver the highest quality programs and services at each installation. Family and MWR helps ensure Army readiness by caring for the people who serve and stand ready to defend the nation.
The Financial Readiness Program is your resource for information on money matters.
Army Medicine provides sustained health services and research in support of the Total Force to enable readiness and conserve the fighting strength while caring for our Soldiers for Life and Families.
The Housing Services Office is composed of three divisions, the Housing Services Office (HSO), Unaccompanied Housing and Army Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) Division.
Prior to their arrival, incoming personnel are assigned a sponsor that will assist them and their family members before and during the in-processing period. Sponsors should schedule an appointment at the in-processing facility at their location.
The Information Management Office (IMO) is responsible for promoting cyber security education, training and awareness. IMO provides local support for office equipment issues.
Internal Review exists to provide the community unbiased, independent, and professional examination services. We will do our utmost to exceed management's expectations by making available a dedicated staff, committed to providing quality, timely and adaptable audit services.
The legal office provides legal services to service members and their families to include claims, legal assistance, tax preparation, magistrate issues (including tickets), military justice, and administrative, civil, or labor law (including investigating officer appointments).
The Military Personnel Division works to provide equitable, accurate, timely and efficient customer service to the USAG Benelux community through the U.S. Community Services Center, Personnel Services Branch, Passport and SOFA services, ID Cards, Retiree Services and Casualty Assistance while establishing and maintaining strong relationships with our stakeholders to enhance the well-being of the Benelux military family.
The Benelux area offers scenic views for motorcycle riders to enjoy especially during beautiful weather. However, before one jumps on their bike and goes for a ride, they must follow the proper procedures to legally ride in the Benelux. Each host nation in U.S. Army Garrison Benelux has different rules for U.S. personnel to get motorcycle endorsements on driver's licenses and required safety training. When in doubt, people should always contact the Driver's Testing Station personnel at their location.
The Office of the Inspector General is the eyes, ears, voice, and conscience of the Army across the spectrum of operations. It conducts thorough, objective, and impartial inspections, assessments, and investigations. It provides assistance and training. The Office of the Inspector General advises and assists Army leaders to maintain Army values, readiness, and effectiveness in the promotion of well-being, good order, and discipline.
Passport support provided by the United States Department of Defense (DOD) by assisting DOD Service Members, Civilians and Family Members in obtaining the official travel documents necessary to facilitate official government travel.
Plans, Analysis and Integration Office (PAIO) is a garrison management office and executes short- and long-range planning programs, business improvement initiatives and oversees and executes performance measurement programs.
The U.S. Post Office provides services such as mailing letters, parcels and post cards at the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux. The post offices provide money orders, stamps, boxes and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and Priority Express to ship your mail.
The Public Affairs Office supports the garrison by communicating on behalf of the installation and its leadership – providing clear, accurate, timely information to internal and external audiences. We employ a variety of communication strategies including internal news and information products, media engagement and public outreach.
Moving is a part of life for Soldiers, Government Civilians and their Families. The Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program provides assistance to the Total Army Family. We are dedicated to ensuring our clients are capable of surviving and thriving through the PCS and ETS processes.
The Resource Management Office (RMO) provides professional and reliable resource management products that assist the garrison in providing equitable, efficient and effective management of its base operations resources to support mission and readiness.
The Retirement Services Office prepares Soldiers and their families for retirement, assist survivors of Soldiers who die on active duty, and serve retired Soldiers, surviving spouses, and their families until death in order to comply with federal laws.
This is the update about current highway construction projects and road closures in the Benelux.
This is a listing of elementary, middle and high schools for children of U.S. personnel in U.S. Army Garrison Benelux.
The Security Office provides security support to all garrison and non-mission government, military, and contractor personnel in U.S. Army Garrison Benelux.
The Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, known as SHARP, exists so the Army can prevent sexual harassment and sexual assaults before they occur. Our goal is to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual harassment by creating a climate that respects the dignity of every member of the Army family.
Survivor Outreach Services is a “one” Army program. Regardless of your loved one’s Army component, duty status, location, or manner of death, Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinators and Financial Counselors are here to provide dedicated outreach and support when, and for as long as you desire.
Training Support Activity Europe, 7th Army Training Command, provides home-station, expeditionary, rotational and contingency training support across the Europe and Africa Command areas of responsibility in order to build readiness and increase interoperability of all U.S. assigned, attached, regionally aligned forces, Multi-National Partners, and Allies. On behalf of U.S. Army Europe, TSAE manages the Training Support System management process and the theater Visual Information program.
In Brussels and Chièvres, Directorate of Public Works (DPW) service orders are initiated by calling or visiting the DPW Work Reception located at Chièvres Air Base Bldg. 20006, Room 218. In Brunssum, service orders are initiated by calling or visiting the DPW Work Reception located at Brunssum, Bldg. 6, Room 117.
Department of the Army civilians at U.S. Army Garrison Benelux have a variety of training and leadership development programs available to them through the Directorate of Human Resource's local workforce development program and through Army-wide resources.
