In-Processing and Out-Processing

Soldiers arriving at Ramstein Air Base will receive their in-processing appointment schedule from the sponsorship liaison.

All others need to report to Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3245, Room 207 the following working day after arriving in the community.

For details about inbound flight requirements and check-in, CLICK HERE.

Read more about check-in procedures on Military One Source.

Email: usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.id-europe.mbx.kmc-mpd-in-out-process@army.mil

Soldiers and family members arriving at Ramstein Air Base will be provided a bus transfer to Baumholder Military Personnel Division, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8660. Upon arrival, Soldiers will be introduced to a unit representative (sponsor). Prior to departure with the sponsor, Soldiers will receive detailed instructions on further in-processing.

For details about inbound flight requirements and check-in, CLICK HERE.

Read more about check-in procedures on Military One Source.

Email: usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.id-europe.mbx.bmc-mpd-in-out-process@mail.mil

• For Soldiers: In-Processing Training Center (ITC) Flyer
• For Civilians: Civilian In-Processing Checklist

• Kaiserslautern: Just Got Orders? Outbound PCS Instructions
• Baumholder: Just Got Orders? Outbound PCS Instructions

Important: As soon as you get your orders, contact these agencies:

• Transportation: To arrange shipping for your household goods (HHG), Unaccompanied Baggage (UB), and Personally Owned Vehicle (POV).
• SATO Travel: To book your flights.
• Housing: To begin the process of ending your current housing arrangement.
  • Housing Office Kaiserslautern
  • Housing Office Baumholder
• Utility Tax Avoidance Program (UTAP - if applicable)
• Vehicle Registration/Shipment: To handle vehicle paperwork and shipping.
  • Vehicle Registration Office - Kapaun & Ramstein
  • Vehicle Registration Office - Sembach
  • Vehicle Registration Office - Baumholder
• Email the following documents to: usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.id-europe.mbx.kmc-mpd-in-out-process@army.mil
  • The “Pre-Clearance Questionnaire”(Obtain at your unit S1 or in-/out-processing office) 
  • PCS/ETS/Retirement Orders 
  • Flight Itinerary (If Applicable) 
  • IPPS-A Absence Request

Timeline based on your flight or leave date

ALL Soldiers with dependents on PCS assignment to another OCONUS location, MUST check the Foreign Clearance Guide for dependent special visa requirements. Visit the Passport Office for further information, as some visa applications require 6-12 weeks’ processing times and may delay dependent travel.

• 30 Workdays Before:
  • Visit the In/Out-processing office to begin pre-clearance.
  • Bring: Orders, Flight Itinerary, and PCS/TERM Absence Request.
  • Wear Uniform (see AER 612-1, Chapter 13, paragraph K).

• 12 Workdays Before: 

  • Stop by the In-/Out-Processing office to pick up clearing papers.

    If you DID NOT pre-clear you MUST provide your Orders, Flight Itinerary, and approved PCS/TERM Absence Request.

  • Bring: Orders, Flight Itinerary, and PCS/TERM Absence Request.
  • Wear Uniform (see AER 612-1, Chapter 13, paragraph K).
  • FOR BMC SOLDIERS ONLY: You need to obtain a Personnel Action Center (PAC) Slip from your S-1.

• 2 Workdays Before: 
  • Stop by In-/Out-Processing office to turn in unit and installation clearing papers to "Final Out."
  • Wear Uniform (see AER 612-1, Chapter 13, paragraph K).

In- and Out-Processing Office Kaiserslautern: Kleber Kaserne, Bldg 3245, DSN 541-1026/1027, CIV +49(0) 611-541-1026/1027, usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.id-europe.mbx.kmc-mpd-in-out-process@army.mil

• Soldier Out-processing Briefing
• Reassignment Briefing: Required for ALL PCSing Soldiers prior to receiving PCS orders