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® Where we are

Fort Wainwright Black Rapids Training Site

Northern Warfare Training Center

1st BCT

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

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 families reside on-post • 1,842 homes on 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 • 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