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I Wish I Would Have Known… Alaska I Wish I Would Have Known… Alaska ® Where we are Fort Wainwright Black Rapids Training Site Northern Warfare Training Center 1st Stryker BCT Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Fort Greely 4/25 IBCT (Airborne) Plan Ahead Reservations Off-post limitations 907-370-0951 Note: Red arrow denotes inprocessing Bldg Reservations Hot line 1-877-711-8326 IHG Lodging Rates Lodging Costs IHG rates as of 1/16/2019 $154/night Summer $75/night Winter Up Front Cost: $154 x 10 days = $1,540 $154 x 7 days = $1,078 (waiting for reimbursement) $75 x 10 days = $750 $75 x 7 days = $525 (waiting for reimbursement) North Haven vs Off Post Housing • North Haven (on post) • Off Post Housing • Rent: • Rent: – Prorated rent, 1st month’s st – Prorated rent, 1 rent, Security Deposit, Pet month’s rent, Pet Deposit or Pet Rent Deposit – As of 1/16/2018 – As of 1/16/2018 • BAH E4 and Below $1602 • BAH E4 and Below • Initial Rent $1617 $1602 • Security Deposit off • Pet Deposit $250 post $1617 • Total to move in • Pet Deposit $500 up to $1000 $1852 • Total to move in $4,204 • Note: Last month rent may be required if rent is over $2,000 Housing Deals Apartments: lower utility costs 1 Bedroom = $1,000 rent per month 2 Bedroom = $1,200 rent per month Usually have heat, water, sewer, trash included – just pay electric. May have an electric water heater = $125 per month per person. Not a Deal: Dry Cabins (True Alaskan Experience) No water or sewer (outhouse for a toilet) May or may not have electric May heat with stove, wood or pellets Different lifestyle choice Housing Deals Did you know • ~70% of military families reside on-post • 1,842 homes on Fort Wainwright Plan Ahead Check with your VPC as soon as you receive your orders Approximate Transient times: West coast to Alaska: 30 days East coast to Alaska: 33 days Hawaii to Alaska: 54 days Germany to Alaska: 84 days Fairbanks VPC : 907-891-8499 1-844-459-5590 5250 Airport Industrial, Rd Fairbanks, AK 99701 WWW.PCSMyPOV.com What is Winter like • Welcome to Winter orientation • Harsh arctic temperatures Prepping your vehicle It is recommended if you travel to Alaska between November and April, you have a mechanic installed: 1.Engine block heater 6. Antifreeze rated to -60 degrees 2.Oil pan heater 7. 3-way or 4-way plug 3.Battery blanket 8. Snow/studded tires or optional 4.Transmission heater 5. Change engine oil to 5W-30 or a Synthetic List will vary depending on the year make and model POV Winterization FWA Auto Skills Front Wheel Drive 300.00 and up Rear Wheel Drive 325.00 and up Four Wheel Drive 350.00 and up North Haven Pet Policy Fairbanks International Airport Check airline if traveling with pets Check in with Kiosk/USO FWA Replacement Detachment shuttle 353-4311 Note: (a taxi will cost $30.00) Modes of Travel Commercial Air Ferry Ship one- Drive one Modes of Travel Ferry Ship one- Drive one Ferry Entitlements Room Vehicle up to 21” in length (reservations through SATO) Trailers and pets are not covered by government Traveling on the Ferry with Pets 30 Day health certificate $25 fee per animal Animals must remain in car deck in kennel Ferry Locations Depart from Bellingham, WA Arrives in Haines, Alaska Arrives in Whittier, Alaska Haines to Fairbanks (Ferry) (Approximately 641 miles) Whittier to Fairbanks (Ferry) (is approximately 417 miles) Ready for an Adventure? Don’t leave home without it What is APACS? Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System How can APACS assist me? Ease your travel through the border by registering your Family 30 days prior to travel Ease your travel through Canada Prepare and submit your clearance request for Canada at https://apacs.dtic.mil Driving through Canada CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS/IDENTIFICTION Divorced parents who share custody of their children should carry copies of the legal custody documents. Adults who are not parents or guardians should have written permission from the parents or guardians to supervise the children. When traveling with a group of vehicles, parents or guardians should travel in the same vehicle as the children when arriving at the border. Customs officers are looking for missing children and may ask questions about the children who are traveling with you. Bellingham to Fairbanks (approximately 2130 miles) Great Falls MT to Fairbanks (approximately 2331 miles) San Antonio to Fairbanks (approximately 4062 miles) Add up the cost Alaska is the only OCONUS installation you can drive to • Tricare 1-877-988-9378 • Red Cross 1-877-272-7337 • Cell Phone (contact cell provider) • Vehicle Insurance • Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Form http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html 1-800-731-4000(ATT) • Are you Command Sponsored Lodging Expenses Difference in Lodging cost IHG Differences Max Lodging Rate IHG Fort Wainwright $154.00 IHG San Antonio $82.50 A daily difference of $71.50 Traveling through Canada DUI’s and Felonies Soldiers– Military ID, Orders, proof of US citizenship Birth certificate Passport Family members over 15 – passports required Family members under 15- birth certificates http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca Firearms Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Form CAFC 909 . Non-restricted firearms (ordinary rifle or shotgun) . Restricted firearms . Prohibited firearms . Short term “Authorization To Transport” ATT .Declaration forms are provided at the border http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html 1-800-731-4000(ATT) EFMP EFMP Enrollment Hand Carry • Medical records • Current prescriptions • Travel with extra meds to last beyond your PCS vacation • Bassett Army Community Hospital EFMP • POC: Mrs. Havens 907-361-5825 Sponsorship • Primary: Request a sponsor by completing a DA5434 through your S-1 • Alternate: Request a sponsor through www.militaryonesource.mil IN TRANSIT EMERGENCIES If you have an emergency while traveling in Canada enroute to Fort Wainwright contact the American Red Cross at 1-877- 272-7337, which is manned 24 hours a day. If the emergency occurs between 0730-1630, Monday-Friday, Alaska Time call Army Emergency Relief 907-353-7453. If your emergency occurs before 0730 Alaska Time or after 1630 Alaska time Monday-Friday or on federal holidays or on the weekend please call 25th Replacement Detachment at 907 353-4311. Fort Wainwright Facts FWA Official Website http://www.wainwright.army.mil/sites/local/ Questions .
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