For Newcomers

CPF is your In/Out Processing “Hub”

E-mail:usarmy.stuttgart.id-europe.mbx.cpf-in-processing@army.mil

DSN:(314) 596-2599
CIV: +49 (0)9641 70-596-2599

Panzer Kaserne, Building 2913 1st Floor

Hours: 8:00-11:50am and 12:50-4:30pm

USAG Stuttgart offers a robust sponsorship program. Click here to learn more.

Download the app for garrison information and to make appointments for in-processing requirements.

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Click on the “PCS” button, then “Visit Central Processing” to complete your “Joint In-Processing Needs Assessment” and email to CPF.

CPF will then email you a customized In-Processing Checklist so you can schedule your In-Processing appointments and watch briefings from a variety of agencies

Click on the “PCS” button for all things PCS

Click on the “COVID-19” button for the latest local guidelines

Links to the Stuttgart Citizen online news & information

Garrison and CommunityInformation

https://www.stuttgartcitizen.com/

• Digital and print versions
• Daily announcements and news recap email subscription available

• Military One Source Plan My Move
• Create Installation Booklet

• Passports & Sofa
• Identification (ID) Cards

Check with your current carrier to see if your phone meets the requirements to be unlocked from the network. Requirements vary by carrier.

• “Unlocked” devices are free to use othernetworks worldwide and allows customers to swap out compatible SIM cards. Customers can buy a local data plan on or offpost.
• A “locked” cellphone will only work on your currentcarriers network. “Locked” phones can“roam” onto international networks; however, international roaming fees tend tobe hefty.

Germany uses the Euro. Although cash is more widely used in Germany than in the US, most stores, shops, and restaurants accept VISA and Mastercard. However, ATM's are not as numerous.

The use of Euro Cheque/Electronic Cash (EC) which is the European version of a debit card is becoming more acceptable. These cards are available with a host nation bank account, as well as Service Credit Union on post.

• Driving in Europe
• Vehicle Registration

• Germany uses 220 volt electrical system with Schuko or Type F power sockets/outlets.
• Some small appliances from the US may still be used in Germany with a transformer. Many appliances will not work properly even with a transformer. Community members may need to get loaners or be prepared to make investment in 220 volt or dual voltage appliances.
• Check your wireless devices to ensure they are legal to use in Germany. Many US brands of baby monitors, cordless phones, and remote control toys use a frequency that is strictly reserved for emergency services in Germany. Check your device to ensure it has an FCC label and a C.E. marking to ensure it can be used in Germany.

• MWR Facilities
• Panzer Kaserne Exchange Facilities
• Patch Barracks Exchange Facilities
• Kelley Barracks Exchange Facilities
• EUCOM Furniture Mart-Panzer Kaserne

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. We have developed this program to assist you in finding information and resources to make you more resilient and agile as you navigate your next move.

The German tax for goods and services is called the "Value Added Tax"

Personnel who fall under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) are eligible to participate in the VAT program, which exempts personnel from paying the German tax.

Visit the Stuttgart MWR VAT webpage for details.

VAT Forms MUST be purchased in advance.

o If you are just arriving in country and intend to stay in a German hotel or to rent a vehicle, you can take advantage of tax savings by signing up for the VAT program. You can save on taxes if the hotel and rental agency accepts VAT. Individuals have 7 calendar days to purchase a VAT form retroactively. The “7-day Window” to sign-up for the VAT program and purchase of your VAT forms to be eligible for Tax relief “retroactively” applies from first day of arrival in country. After the 7-day Window”, VAT forms can only be used with future dates.

• U.S. Family & MWR Stuttgart
• Army Community Service
• Religious Support Office

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. We have developed this program to assist you in finding information and resources to make you more resilient and agile as you navigate your next move.

The USAG Stuttgart ACS Lending Closet features kits of kitchen items to suit your family size, as well as small kitchen appliances for 60–90-day loans for permanent party personnel and Reservists on full-time orders. Sponsors may pick up lending closet kitchen kits prior to their incoming personnel’s arrival. Sponsors will need a copy of the newcomer’s orders and the newcomer’s DoD ID.

• Stuttgart Parks, Museums, and Palaces (from the Stuttgart Citizen)
• Leisure Travel
• MWR Tours
• Cultural Events Calendar
• MWR Calendar
• MWR Facilities
• Religious Support
• USO Stuttgart
• City of Stuttgart Tourism

Army Community Service (ACS) also offers German language classes for free year-round for USAG Stuttgart personnel and their family members. Contact ACS for the next class start date.

ACS also offers English as a Second Language classes on Panzer Kaserne every Tuesday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. for adult dependents of DoD cardholders. Contact ACS to register for the course.