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Welcome to Your Army new commissary, a new already is, and I assure you Home—US Army Garrison post exchange and other that this is one of the best Ansbach! recreational facilities at assignments a Soldier can I think you’ll find Urlas, and a new $25 ask for. You just can’t beat Ansbach a wonderful area million fitness center on the warm, friendly atmo- to live, train, work and play. Katterbach. sphere, the tremendous Throughout the garrison You’ll find that we have history of this area and, and the surrounding com- wonderful schools here in with our being right in the munities, you’ll find the Ansbach with teachers and middle of the country, there people are friendly and staff that truly go above are many opportunities to always willing to lend a and beyond in making sure travel throughout Europe. helping hand—and local children receive a top- I ask you to get involved officials and agencies notch education. With the with our great team that we stand at the ready to help small size of our schools, have here—volunteerism is make life wonderful for combined with the caring alive and well at Ansbach, our Soldiers, Civilians and natures of those who work and the entire garrison Family members. in them, children also and community benefits This garrison is on the receive personalized help from people helping rise to becoming the gar- in dealing with issues such people. We also work to COL Christopher Hickey rison of choice throughout as the challenges of living be good neighbors in the (source: Courtesy Photo) the Army in Europe. After overseas and the deploy- local German communi- being named as one of the ment of parents. ties through our people U.S. military’s enduring I urge you to explore the volunteering throughout installations in Europe, wealth of resources avail- the area, supplementing we’re moving forward able to you and your Family local emergency services, with renovations, building from our Army Community adhering to all host nation new facilities and making Service and other organiza- governmental laws and plans for a large townhome tions who stand ready to regulations, and shopping, neighborhood with an make your assignment here living and having fun adjoining shopping center an incredible one. among our hosts. at the former Urlas Training From our People Get out and enjoy your Center. Encouraging People tour here, make full use of In the past couple of newcomer’s program, to all of the support the gar- years, we’ve put more than financial advisers, to em- rison provides and please $41 million into renovat- ployment help, to personal let us know if there is ing Family housing and counselors, to deployment something we can do better barracks, and almost $2 readiness assistants and to make this an assignment million into upgrading our so much more, this com- you will cherish the rest of fitness centers, and we’re munity is well-stocked with your career. working to improve the people who care and will barracks at our Katterbach do everything within their COL Christopher Hickey Kaserne and Storck power to help you. USAG Ansbach Commander Barracks. All of this is going to And in the long range make Ansbach an even plan, we’re looking at a better assignment than it www.total-lokal.de

Table of Contents Community Guide

Welcome by Ansbach 1 Welcome! 32 Oberbürgermeister Carda Seidel

US Army Garrison Ansbach: 3 Kasernes 36 Dos and Don’ts in Germany

SORT it!—Separate and Recycle 4 Yellow Pages 41 Trash

Assignment opens door to an 7 Housing 43 European adventure

Welcome by Illesheim 11 DoDDS School Information 50 Bürgermeister Heinrich Forster

Welcome to Child, Youth and 14 School Services 55 Fuel ration cards in Germany

Provider network ensures 15 medical care 56 Riding the rails in Germany

Community pets 22 are taken care of 59 Parking in Germany

Community Tax Centers ease Getting ready to hit the Road: 23 pain of filing taxes 60 Driving in Germany

24 Community Guide Info 62 German Survival Phrases

Army Community Service 28 Welcomes You! 65 Metric Measurements

Moving doesn’t mean leaving 29 favorite shows 69 Map of Surrounding Posts

12th Combat Aviation 30 Brigade“Wings of Victory” www.total-lokal.de

US Army Garrison Ansbach: Kasernes

The US Army Garrison from Katterbach Kaserne, Ansbach has five different only separated by German Kasernes in its footprint. Federal Highway 14. Barton Barracks is the Shipton Kaserne was headquarters Kaserne of built in the late 1980s US Army Garrison Ansbach. and is adjacent to Soldier’s On Barton Barracks you Lake, a recreational site will find key services such with picnic and fishing as Vehicle Registration, facilities. The 412th ASB Vehicle Inspection calls this installation home. and the Military Police Storck Barrack is located Customs Office, and the just outside the small farm- Headquarters offices of the ing village of Illesheim US Army Garrison Ansbach and the spa town of Bad command group. Windsheim. It is home to Bleidorn Housing Area 2-159 AVN, 3-159 is located just across AVN, D Co 412th the street from Barton ASB and the Aviation Barracks. This housing area Operations Detachment. includes a library and the It has a Commissary, Post Terrace Playhouse. Exchange, Gas Station, Katterbach Kaserne is and Shoppette. It also has located just across the an elementary school and street from Bismarck family housing. Kaserne. Katterbach Kaserne is home to the 12th Combat AVN Bde, V Corps. It also has family top: USAG Ansbach color guard housing, two schools, the (source: Ron Toland) Ansbach Elementary School bottom: Headquarters building, and the Ansbach Middle USAG Ansbach on Barton Bar- High School, two banking racks (source: Ron Toland) facilities, AAFES facilities, the commissary and other essential services such as SATO travel and Army Community Services. Bismarck Kaserne has several key services as well: the AAFES Post Exchange, Car Care Center and gas station. It also has family housing and guest housing. Bismarck Kaserne is in reality just across the street www.total-lokal.de

Yellow Pages

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Accessories �� 53 Accident surgery �� 17 Accident repairs �� 5 Anesthesiology �� 21 Audi, VW �� 4 Bridal fashions �� 39 Bosch service �� 5 Cable television �� 5 Car dealership �� 39 Car glazing �� 5 Car paint workshop �� 5 Carpet cleaning �� 54 Car rentals �� 37, 60 Car repairs �� 39 Car sales �� 4, 25, 50, U4 Cars �� 39 Children and youth support services �� 53 Christmas jewelry �� 54 Christmas Museum �� 54 Christmas Village �� 54 City Marketing Ansbach �� 34, 35 Clinic �� 19 Clinic Ansbach �� 16 Coach tours �� 44, 46 www.total-lokal.de

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This guide is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, or the Department of the Army. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the USAG Ansbach PAO and MWR. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorse- ment of the advertised products or services by the U.S. Army. Everything advertised in this publication will be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron.

Community Neuendettelsau �� 48 Jewelry �� 11, 39 Telephone �� 5 Contact lenses �� 4 Laundry �� 54 Telecommunications �� 5 Criminal Museum �� 54 Leisure baths �� 25, 48 Textiles dry �� 54 Dental office �� 20 Markt Lichtenau �� 47 Tourist Association “Lakes of DIY store �� bound insert Massage �� 20, 53 Franconia” �� 51, 52 Evening dresses �� 39 Medical care center �� 17, 21 Town of Ansbach �� 32, 33 Flooring �� 47 Motor Park �� C2 Town of Wolframs-Eschenbach �� 46 Flowers �� 47 Museum �� 54 Travel agencies �� 44, 46 Ford partner �� 50 Neurosurgery �� 17 Travel �� 46 Ford service �� 25 Ophthalmologist �� 4 Used cars �� 37 Ford vehicles �� 5 Ophthalmology �� 4 Vehicle and tire service �� 47 Fruit juices �� 37 Optics �� 11, 39 Vehicle engineering �� 39 Furniture store �� 6 Orthopedics �� 17 Vehicle repairs �� 5 General medicine �� 21 Pharmacies �� 20, 21, 53 Veterinary physician �� 22 Gynecology �� 21 Physiotherapy �� 20, 53 Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Hair stylist �� 47 Restaurants �� 37 military sales �� I2 Health resort �� 54 Real estate �� 7 Watches �� 11, 39 Hire cars �� 37 Rent a car �� 60 Wedding rings �� 39 Hospitals �� 19, 49 Restaurants �� 5, 37, 47 Wines �� 37 Hotels �� 5, 9, 53, 54 Spectacles �� 11, 39 Internet �� 5 Spirits �� 37

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Housing

The housing division and totaling over 1,261 housing the Directorate of Public units for all military grades. works Staff are ready to Housing areas are within assist you in obtaining your a 5 to 30 minutes drive of new home. You may contact the installations. Waiting the housing division at lists are established for DSN 467.3415 or DPW each bedroom and grade work orders at DSN category. There are no spe- 467.2133 and DPW admin cific location waiting lists. Barracks Many community events take place right next to community at DSN 467.1560. To A person cannot request Barracks are located on housing areas reach the housing division housing for a particular several Kasernes: (source: Ron Toland) from the states, dial housing area. Katterbach, Bismarck, 011.49.9802.83.3415. To be eligible for Shipton, Storck, and Barton Reach DPW at family housing, a service Barracks. Be advised, units 011.49.9802.83.2133 member must be granted no longer issue linens (work orders), 1560 (ad- command sponsorship. to soldiers assigned to min). The USAG Ansbach Family members may Web site has a great deal of receive concurrent travel or information at: deferred travel. Dependent http://www.ansbach.army.mil. travel authorization must It contains an extensive be requested and approved section on the housing divi- before the family members sion including floorplans arrive in Germany. Failure of some of our quarters, to meet these requirements the Resident’s Guide may result in denial of gov- and Frequently Asked ernment housing for your Questions. Housing and family. During in-process- post information are also ing, the housing counselor posted at: will take your application. http://www.housing.army.mil/ah/ Based on the information There are five housing in your orders, you will be areas in USAG Ansbach placed on the appropriate including leased housing, waiting list. www.total-lokal.de

Housing

the barracks. Therefore, civilian on orders, you’re Europe, ICW HQDA has soldiers must provide their authorized a 90-day loaner revised the housing policy own linen. Dining facilities set of government furniture. for personnel residing in are located on all kasernes Temporary furniture may be Government-controlled AFH except Barton Barracks. obtained from FMO when in Europe. The inventory available, while you wait for will be allocated to provide Electricity your household goods to ar- 100 percent housing for You will not have an rive. To be eligible for FMO Soldiers in the grades electric bill if you live in support you must reside of private through staff government controlled in government quarters, sergeant. The remaining quarters. It is, however, government controlled inventory will be allocated your responsibility to con- leased or economy quarters to provide 10 percent of serve resources as much with the lease approved by the housing requirement as possible. If you live in the housing office. The type for accompanied personnel private rental housing, you of furniture issued includes in the rank of sergeant first are required to connect beds, wardrobes, dining class and above (includ- and pay for electricity. Your tables and chairs, coffee ing officers). Basically, electric bill will be averaged tables, davenports, easy this means if you are throughout the year based chairs, etc. accompanied in the grade on the prior occupant’s av- of E-6 and below your will erage usage. Once a year, a Government housing be assigned quarters in final bill will be established and government leased government leased housing and the usage average will housing off-post or in on-post be adjusted. The housing There are multiple quarters. Few quarters are office will assist in setting housing areas in Ansbach allocated in government up utilities. including leased housing, leased or on-post quarters for all military grades. for E-7s and above (includ- Furniture Waiting lists are estab- ing officers). Regardless of Support from the furnish- lished for each bedroom rank, in Europe, if family ing management Office and grade category. You are housing is available for is authorized for military placed on the waiting list your rank and bedroom and civilian personnel with according to your eligibility size, you are subject to the orders stationing them date (date cleared last duty mandatory housing policy in the Ansbach Military station) and the number as set aside in Supplement (source: Ron Toland) Community. If you’re travel- of command sponsored “1 to AR 420-1”. Key ing on full JTR or you’re a dependents. The Army in and essential personnel for housing, colonel and lieutenant colonel commander positions and the positions of the associated command sergeants major, will be assigned housing in government controlled quarters. If you were on a restricted tour, your eligibility date is the date you cleared your last CONUS duty station or a maximum of 14 months previous from when your restricted tour ended. www.total-lokal.de

Housing

Personnel must provide space for large quantities no separate charge for use supporting documentation of oversized furniture. Most of washers and dryers; it’s with promotion sequence apartments have a living included with your govern- number or orders verifying room/diningroom combina- ment housing. promotable status for hous- tion, with smaller than Government leased ing based on promotable average bedrooms. housing is made up of status. Kitchens are generally apartments, row houses, small and will not accom- quad and duplex housing. All quarters meet the modate a separate kitchen All leased quarters are adequacy standards estab- table. Our housing assets equipped with a stove lished by regulation. The do not allow personnel and refrigerator. Laundry number of bedrooms and extra bedrooms due to facilities are located in the minimum square footage excess furniture. quarters. Leased housing is required by regulation are: The standard voltage in currently located in various . 2 bedroom quar- Europe is 220V. Newly reno- areas. ters—750 sq. ft. vated buildings and some Due to the lack of excess . 3 bedroom quar- of our older government government quarters, civil- Storck Barracks new super ters—960 sq. ft. housing units have both ians who are not designated playground . 4 or more bedroom 110V and 220V outlets. as key and essential must (source: Ron Toland) quarters Most small appliances will seek off-post private rental – 1190 sq. ft. work with a transformer or housing. by itself if it is dual voltage. For additional information The majority of the Housing units are on housing in our commu- housing in the Ansbach equipped with a stove and nity, see the army Web site: Community are multiplex refrigerator. Newly renovated https://www.housing.army.mil/ah apartment buildings, con- buildings have dishwashers, sisting of two or three stair- and washers and dryers in Housing allowances wells. Normally, six families them. Some of our buildings The Overseas Housing share a three to four floor have common laundry facili- Allowance rate is based on stairwell entrance. ties located in the basement many factors: rental costs Apartments have limited of each building. There is by location, pay grade and www.total-lokal.de

10 Housing

Housing Rentals adequate liability insurance Do not seek a private to protect you and your company for immobillien property in case of an un- or realty/house hunting fortunate incident with your services without first going animal. You may obtain to the housing services liability insurance from the office to obtain written same carriers who protect authorization. Off-post your property while you are realty specialists regularly renting, (Government con- charge the Soldiers one to trolled, leased and private three months rental amount rental). A military clause as a finder’s fee. You must must be in the contract and have signed authorization is strictly enforced. from the housing division The pet policy for in order to be reimbursed USAREUR allows govern- by the government. The ment housing residents housing services office is to have no more than two conveniently located on pets, either two dogs or both Katterbach Kaserne two cats or one dog and and Storck Barracks for one cat. Exotic and farm assistance in obtaining animals are not allowed; housing. Single houses are snakes, lizards, pigs, etc. hard to find; apartments Your dog or cat is required are the standard type to be registered with the of housing in our area. post veterinarian and HSO has a standard lease must wear rabies tags at agreement for use with all times. Kennel style economy housing, and will operations or the breeding (source: Ron Toland) whether or not you have be happy to negotiate your of pets is not allowed dependents. The intent of lease with you and your in government quarters. this allowance is to provide landlord. Unfortunately the German law assigns abso- service members housing HSO does not hand out lute liability to the owner compensation based on blank leases; it is best if of a pet. Pet insurance is comparable civilian cost you work with the HSO if available in Germany. Pets of housing in the overseas you need assistance. Most must be on leashes at all area. landlords require one to two times when outside of the For housing allowance, month’s rent in advance quarters. Additionally, the per diem, travel and as a security deposit. This law in Germany is very transportation allowances, is in addition to the first strict concerning pet feces see www.dtic.mil/perdiem. month’s rent. Utilities are with fines up to 100 Euros more expensive than in the for violations. If you have questions or U.S. Apartments are much need further assistance call smaller than American Sewage and Water these finance offices: apartments and most do Sewage and water con- Customer services not have built-in closets nection billing only applies CIV 09802.83.3318/3319 or kitchens. Americans to private rental housing. DSN 467.3318/3319 living in economy housing The housing services office Processing should purchase household will provide the connec- CIV goods/renter’s insurance. tion information based 09802.83.3288/3291/3290 If you plan to own a pet in upon your contractual DSN 467.3288/3291/3290 Germany, assure you have requirements. www.total-lokal.de

DoDDS School Information 11

DoDDS School Information

USAG Ansbach is home Ansbach Elementary Illesheim Elementary to three elementary schools: School School Ansbach Elementary Ansbach Elementary Illesheim Elementary School, Illesheim School is located on School is located on Storck Elementary School, and Katterbach Kaserne. The Barracks. The school ac- Rainbow Elementary School, school accommodates K-6 commodates K-6 children and one middle and high children residing in the residing on Storck Barracks school. Where one lives Katterbach Housing Area and several nearby German determines which elemen- and several nearby German communities. For more tary school one attends. All communities. For more information on the school, children in grades 7–12 will information on the school go to http://www.ille-ems. attend the Ansbach Middle/ go to http://www.ansb-es.eu.dodea. eu.dodea.edu/. High School on Katterbach edu/ Kaserne. www.total-lokal.de

12 DoDDS School Information

The Ansbach Middle/ the year they are enrolled High School in kindergarten for DoD The Ansbach Middle/High schools overseas. Proof of School accommodates all your child’s age must be children in grades 7–12 provided through docu- of the USAG Ansbach mentation such as a birth community. For more infor- certificate or passport. mation on the school, go to Sure Start is a pre-school http://www.ansb-hs.eu.dodea.edu/. program for children turning four by October 31 General school of the year they apply for information the program. DoDEA’s Sure Total number of students Start Program provides the is approximately 1,200. highest quality preschool There are various clubs education for eligible and organizations students children of families living Rainbow Elementary can participate in during at military installations School the school year (e.g. overseas. Rainbow Elementary Future Business Leaders of Graduation requirements: School is located on Barton America, Future Educators students will need a mini- Barracks in Ansbach. The of America, Drama Club, mum of 26 units of credit school accommodates K-6 Fitness Club, etc.) and a minimum cumulative children residing in several Age cut-off: The policy of grade point average of 2.0 nearby German communi- the Department of Defense to graduate from a DoDEA ties. For more information Education Activity is that high school. Students at Rainbow on the school go to http:// children must be five DoDDS-Europe provides Elementary School (source: Ron Toland) www.ansb-ems.eu.dodea.edu/. years old by October 31 of daily busing from and to www.total-lokal.de

school. More school bus above: Ansbach Cougars celebrate winning the 2007 information is available at Div. II championship (source: http://www.bav-dso.eu.dodea.edu/ Jim Hughes) below: Members of the Ans- Web sites bach High School cheerleader team perform during the . Department of Defense Department of Defense Education Activity Dependent Schools Cheerlead- ing Championships. (source: http://dodea.edu/home/index.cfm Jim Hughes) . Department of Defense Dependents Schools Europe http://www.eu.dodea.edu/home/

School sports Fall: football, girls volleyball, cheerleading, cross-country, tennis Winter: boys and girls basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, rifle team Spring: boys and girls soccer, track and field www.total-lokal.de

14 Welcome to Child, Youth and School Services

Welcome to Child, Youth and School Services

Our mission is to to voice your concerns, list until the Parent Central enhance readiness and suggestions and provide Services is notified of your well-being of families by feedback. Parents are also arrival. Contact the Parent providing predictable, welcome to attend CYS Central Services for further affordable and quality training as well. The CYSS information and waiting list programs and services for appreciates questions, applications. children and youth four comments and sugges- The following information above: Katterbach CDC weeks to 18 years of age. tions at any time. Patrons will be required to register Show and Tell Parent participation can also earn discounts on with CYS to participate in (source: Ron Toland) is encouraged in all child care through partici- programs and services: below: Katterbach CDC programs. The Parent pation and volunteering. . Current telephone Month of the Military Child Advisory Committee is numbers, CMR address, parade (source: Ron Toland) a great avenue for you Outreach & Parent completed Special Needs Central Services Assessment Form for Parent Central Services each child. serves as a “one-stop . Current immunization shop” for Child and Youth records for ALL children, Services. It is usually the birth through 5th grade. first place families come . Health assessment for to ask questions about each child (due 30 days child care and the place from registration date) to register for all CYS *not required for teen programs and services. center and SKIES Whatever your childcare enrollment needs may be Parent . Family Care Plan for Central Services is the single and dual military place to begin. Along with . Most current Leave and registering patrons for Earnings Statements activities and programs Parent Central Services Registration is valid for also maintains the child one year and is transferable care waiting lists and from one installation to the provides ongoing resource next. and referral information to Outreach Services & patrons. Parent Central Services Waiting list: Families do Katterbach not have to be registered CIV 09802.83.2533 to place their child or DSN 468.2533 children on the waiting list. Storck Waiting list applications CIV 09841.83.4880 can be mailed, faxed or DSN 467.4880 e-mailed even before you E-Mail: ansbachcyss@eur. arrive on the installation! army.mil Your child will be placed http://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/ on a projected need waiting webtrac/ansbachcyms.htm www.total-lokal.de

Provider network ensures medical care 15

Provider network ensures medical care

A permanent change hospitalization services to only translation services, of station often brings the Landstuhl Regional but support administrative concerns about available Medical Center or the questions and concerns health care services at the nearest host nation facility. that might arise when the new duty station, but USAG However, the first step for U.S. and German health Ansbach has it all covered. most health issues is to systems meet. They assist The Katterbach and schedule an appointment at in making appointments, Illesheim health and dental the clinics. The clinics stay visit hospitalized patients clinics, in coordination with in close contact with host and give advice on how to their host nation partners, nation health care providers prepare for a hospital stays. ensure that full-service to ensure that referred In addition they provide health and dental care patients are in good hands. information concerning needs are met. Different countries bring referrals, after-hours different procedures and emergency room visits, Many minor health issues customs. Therefore, the hospital locations, billing can be handled at the clinics employ patient liai- policies and insurance Katterbach and Illesheim son officers trained to help coverage. When medical Pvt. 2 Brittney Burkhardd, X-ray technician, at the Katterbach health clinics and do not people use German medical conditions permit, the Dental Clinic, prepares Spc. require a visit to a host facilities. Patient liaisons Bavaria MEDDAC should be Breana Cooper to have her teeth X-rayed. The dental clinic nation facility. are available 24 hours, called at (0800) 350-3104 provides routine and emergen- Both clinics provide seven days a week. Fluent prior to going to a host cy dental care for active duty routine, primary outpatient in English and German, the nation hospital to ensure service members, their sponsored family members and retirees care. Offered are x-ray, patient liaisons provide not that the military healthcare (source: Ron Toland) laboratory and pharmacy services, but also specially scheduled clinics such as: . Physical exams . Well baby . Immunizations . Physical therapy . Optometry . Wart clinic . Hearing conservation

Educational classes like parental counseling, smoking cessation and preventive health promotion enhance the clinics’ services. When it comes to treatments other than routine care, the clinics refer patients requiring specialty consultations or www.total-lokal.de

Ansbach Hospital High Level Health Care For You

• General hospital – care is available 24/7 • certified cancer treatment facility, spe- cializing in colon and breast cancer as well as cancer of the female reproductive Angels.inBlue system • we strive for pain free treatment and re- covery • American patients are welcome at our hospital – we speak English!

Our volunteers „Angels in blue“ help and The ER is open 24/7 and guide patients around the hospital – most offers help with all medi- of them speak English. cal emergencies

Pain doesn‘t have to be! Our certified pain management offers quick relief in case of pain related to surgery. The patient is the focus of our attention.

The OB-Department • high risk pregnancy and premature delivery care • neonatal care available • Epidural and C-sections available upon request • delivery room tours available in English At our childrens‘ ward your children are taken care of by specialized doctors around the clock. Dr. Nilofar Huzurudin, OB-Department

See cute pictures of our newborn The OB-Department provides prenatal babies: www.klinikum-ansbach.de / care including high level ultrasound High tech medical equipment for advanced diagnostics babygalerie diagnostics.

Klinikum Ansbach • Escherichstrasse 1 • 91522 Ansbach phone: 0981/484-0 • fax: 0981/484-2321 • e-mail: [email protected] www.klinikum-ansbach.de www.total-lokal.de

Provider network ensures medical care 17 system is involved from the recommended to see the psychological evaluations, start and a patient liaison health benefits adviser and social work for school will visit after admittance prior to receiving care in aged children is offered to a hospital. If medical the host nation medical by Educational and advice is required, the toll system. Mental health Developmental Intervention free Nurse Advice Line services which include, Services. (00.800.475-92330) is but are not limited to, The clinics also provide the place to call where psychiatric assessment, information on the social registered nurses are medication management, works services and clinical available 24-hours a day. In and psychological testing, behavioral health service addition, the line provides are additional services capabilities. access to an audio health provided to the Ansbach library of common medical and Illesheim community. For more information on conditions. Questions con- Developmental screening the Katterbach or Storck cerning use and coverage of for children under the age clinic, operating hours or TRICARE can be answered of three, evaluation and appointment scheduling, go by a health benefits adviser treatment for qualified to http://ermc.amedd.army.mil/ who also assists patients children to include referral katterbach/index.dfm or http://ermc. in completing and filing for physical therapy, amedd.army.mil/illesheim/index.dfm claim forms. It is highly occupational therapy, www.total-lokal.de

The dental clinics provide treatment. As the dental TRICARE routine and emergency clinics mission is to ensure Referrals: CIV 09802.83.2619, DSN 467.2619 dental care for active duty the oral health and dental Enrollment: CIV 09802.83.2353 DSN 467.2353 service members, their readiness of Soldiers, sponsored family members appointments for family Social Work Services and retirees. members and retirees are CIV 09802.83.2850 DSN 467.2850 The services include limited to space available dental exams, hygiene and care. Mental Health sealants treatment and CIV 09811.83.7853/7811 DSN 468.7853/7811 basic restorative. For more information on Limited capabilities are the Katterbach and Storck Educational and Developmental Intervention Services available when it comes to dental clinics, operating CIV 09811.83.7644 DSN 468.7644 . crowns and bridges hours and appointment Nurse Advice Line . full and partial dentures scheduling, go to http://www. Phone toll free: 00.800.475.92330 . endodontic and orthodon- ansbach.army.mil/sites/services/ tic treatments dental.asp. Katterbach . oral surgery Health Clinic For additional information CIV 09841.83.4512 DSN 467.4512 Referrals to host nation on dental treatment and Ambulance dental care providers are referrals, go to http://www. CIV 09841.83.4116 DSN 116 required for every other tricaredentalprogram.com. Inpatient Liaison CIV 09802.83.2169 DSN 467.2169 On call: 0162.296.8049 (He will call back.) Outpatient Liaison CIV 09802.83.3006 DSN 467.3006 On call: 0162.296.8049 (He will call back.)

Storck Health Clinic CIV 09802.83.3398 DSN 467.3398 Pharmacy CIV 09802.83.2665 DSN 467.2665 Ambulance CIV 09802.83.116 DSN 116 Patient Liaison CIV 09841.83.4349 DSN 467.4349 After duty hours contact the MP station: CIV 09841.82.4565/4581 or DSN 467.4565.4581

Dental Clinic Katterbach CIV 09802.83.2806/2723 DSN 467.2806/2723 Storck CIV 09841.83.4500/4757 DSN 467.4500/4757 www.total-lokal.de rothenburg VERBUNDKLINIKUM LANDKREISANSBACH

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The hospital Rothenburg is, together with the hospitals of General and visceral surgery Dinkelsbühl and Feuchtwangen, part of the clinical center Endoscopic surgey network of the district of Ansbach. Our hospital is a house Chief physician PD Dr. Jörn Maroske, tel. 09861 / 707- 442 for primary health care with 180 beds. We have an interdis- Thyroid gland surgery, cholecystectomy, hernia surgery ciplinary intensive care unit with 8 beds, a monitoring ward (open and laparoscopic), surgical treatment of benign and with 8 places and a stroke unit with 4 places. malign diseases of stomach as well as small and large intestine, antireﬂux surgery, thoracoscopy and partial The hospital Rothenburg offers an extensive diagnostic and lobectomy, treatment of hemorrhoidal complaints, obesity therapeutic range in a friendly, patient-orientated atmos- surgery, surgical treatment of varicosity complaints, vascular- phere. We are very well equipped with appliances. In the ra- surgical operations. diology department (chief physician Dr. Max Piehler) CT and angiography are available apart from the conventional X-ray Accident and reconstructive surgery equipment. In endoscopy we are equipped with modern, Chief physican Dr. Peter Skorepa, tel. 09861 / 707- 442 digital video endoscopes. For non-invasive diagnostics, Joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), all skeletal fractu- modern sonographic appliances – including contrast agent res, fractures in children, tendon and other sports injuries, enhancement – for heart, vessels and internal organs are arthroscopic operations on the knee as well as the shoulder available. and the ankle joint, arthroscopic cruciate ligament operations, foot and hand surgery. What our main departments offer: Internal medicine Gynecology and obstetrics Chief physicians Dr. Maria van Aerssen and Chief physician Günter Reu, tel. 09861 / 707- 451 PD Dr. Christian Wacker, tel. 09861 / 707- 591 About 500 childbirths per year (including water births and Whole range of heart and vascular diseases: intracardiac birthing stool), family room available, EDA possible at all catheter examinations, stretching of coronary blood vessels times, hysterectomies (also laparoskopic), illnesses during and stent implantation with doctors on 24 hour standby pregnancy, incontinence surgery, surgery of benign and duty, cardiac pacemaker and deﬁbrillator implantation and malignant tumors, abrasio, sterilisation, all common gyne- post-operative treatment, cardiac arrhythmia check-up cological and obstetric operations, neonatal circumcisions. including external event recorder, ultrasound examination of the heart in resting and in stress, duplex sonography Anesthetics and intensive care and angiography including balloon dilatation of peripheral Chief physician Dr. Mathias Kilian, tel. 09861 / 707- 0 vessels. Whole range of diseases of gastro-intestinal tract, General and regional anesthesia, ultrasound guided regio- endoscopic treatment of esophagus, stomach, intestines, nal blocks, post-operative pain management, resuscitation lungs, bile ducts and pancreas. team, interdisciplinary intensive care unit for critically ill pati- Treatment of dietary and metabolic diseases, especially ents, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, long obesity and diabetes, with nutrition consultation and group term ventilation and weaning, renal replacement therapy, training, diagnostics and therapy of pulmonary diseases advanced hemodynamic monitoring. with lung function testing and bronchoscopy, stroke treat-

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22 Community pets are taken care of

Community pets are taken care of

for increasing physical Illegal dogs activity, and monthly weigh- ins to track pets’ progress. The following The military veterinarians’ listed dogs are illegal in first responsibility is to Germany: inspect food, but the clinic . American staff makes every possible Staffordshire Bull effort to see emergency Terrier cases during business . Staffordshire Bull hours. However, the staff Terrier asks pet owners to call . Bandog in advance to ensure a . Pitbull veterinarian is available. . Tosa-Inu Appointments for local . Dogs mixed with any pets are offered between of the above breeds 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. week- The Ansbach Veterinary type of pets, they all need days, except Fridays when Dogs requiring a Clinic is designed to a health certificate from a the facility is closed. The temperament test in provide the best care veterinarian that is no older clinic hours may change or Germany: to community pets. In than 10 days at the time reduce further as mission . Alano addition to sick call ap- of travel and a valid rabies readiness has to take prior- . American Bulldog pointments, services such certificate. Hawaii, Japan, ity over the clinical duties. . Bull Mastiff as pet registration, dental and the United Kingdom . Bull Terrier cleaning, and surgeries, to require bloodwork more For more, call the clinic at . Canario (Dogo include spay and neuters, than six months prior to DSN 467.3179 or Canario) are offered for local pets. travel or restrict the pet’s CIV 09802.83.3179. . Cane Corso Routine vaccinations and entry. . Douge de Bordeaux health certificates, espe- The clinic staff offers . Fila Brasilerio cially needed for travelling additional information . Mastiff with pets, are also part of on requirements when . Mastin Espanol what the clinics offer. Pet traveling with pets, like . Mastino Napoletano owners need to plan ahead temperatures pets can . Perro de Presa when it comes to traveling handle during the shipping . Perro de Presa with pets. Important to process, and maintains lists Mallorquin remember is that vaccine on host nation veterinar- . Rottweiler must be at least 30 days ians, groomers, and vet old but no older than a year boarding. at the time the pet travels. For those who wish to above: Ansbach veterinary clinic staff performs surgery More “exotic” animals adopt a pet, the vet clinic on a local family pet at the may require import permits maintains a list of pets veterinary Clinic on Katterbach Kaserne. The veterinary staff or may not be allowed entry looking for a new home. offers a range of services to into certain countries and Also, part of what the local pets. (source: Courtesy photo) any types of birds require clinics offer is a pet well- special consideration. ness program that includes However, no matter what nutritional guidance, ideas www.total-lokal.de

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Community Tax Centers ease pain of filing taxes

During tax season turned away, but deploy- For more information: Ansbach’s Judge Advocate ing Soldiers will always Katterbach Tax General offices provides be given priority. Filers Assistance Center free electronic tax filing using long forms, ad- Open Feb-Sept assistance in tax centers in ditional schedules, or more CIV 09802.83.2324 Katterbach and Illesheim. complicated tax issues are DSN 467.2324 One benefit of the tax encouraged to make an Illesheim Tax assistance program is appointment. Assistance Center free electronic filing. CIV 09841.83.4511 This free service allows DSN 467.4511 Soldiers and their families to electronically file their returns with the Internal Revenue Service, promoting faster and more accurate return processing and A tax preparation assistant direct deposit of refunds helps a community member file their taxes. Those asking the into bank accounts. Both center to file their taxes need tax centers are equipped to to bring in all tax related forms and information, such as W-2s, handle various tax issues, interest statements, ID cards, including foreign and social security cards for the entire family and Direct Deposit real estate taxes. The tax information. During tax season centers will also prepare Ansbach’s Judge Advocate Gen- state tax returns. To help eral offices operates tax centers in Katterbach and Illesheim. speed the process, all filers (source: Courtesy photo) should bring in all tax related forms and information, such as W-2s, 1099s, interest statements, retire- ment statements, ID cards, social security cards for the entire family and direct deposit information. The Katterbach Tax Assistance Center is located in the Army Community Service Bldg. 5817 on Katterbach Kaserne and the Illesheim Tax Assistance Center is located on Storck Barracks in the legal office, Bldg. 6546. Taxes are prepared on a walk-in and appointment basis. No one will be www.total-lokal.de

24 Community Guide Info

Community Guide Info

FMWR provides a wide ARMY COMMUNITY Arts & Crafts range of quality leisure SERVICE Bldg. 5262, Barton activities, programs for Bldg. 5817A, Katterbach Barracks 468.7627 or children and youth through Kaserne 467.2883 or 0981.183.7627 Child and Youth Services 09802.83.2883 Facebook: Ansbach and enrichment programs Bldg. 6510, Storck Arts and Crafts Center through Army Community Barracks 467.4555 or Craft instruction, craft Services to meet all of your 09841.83.4555 supplies, pottery studio, needs. Keeping our Army Financial Readiness frame shop, woodshop and ready to fight takes more Assistance, Relocation photo studio. than hard work and train- Readiness Assistance, ing. Soldiers and families Family Advocacy, Automotive Skills Center need a balance between New Parent Support Bldg. 5262, Barton work and play. Leisure time Program, Mobilization & Barracks 468.7662 or offers opportunities for Deployment, Employment, 0981.183.7662 relaxation, rejuvenation and Installation Volunteer Bldg. 6541, Storck above: New equipment at the fitness center recreation. Providing this Coordinator, AFTB, AFAP, Barracks 467.4608 or (source: Ron Toland) and more is the mission of EFMP, the Army Volunteer 09841.83.4608 Family and Morale, Welfare Corps and the Yellow Bay workshop, car main- below: Bike Race 2009 (source: Ron Toland) and Recreation. Ribbon Room tenance classes and on-site staff prepared to answer Army Lodging— your questions. Franconian Inn Bldg. 5908, Bismarck Automotive Strip Lot Kaserne 468.1700 or Bldg. 5839, Katterbach 09802.83.2812 Kaserne 467.2753 or E-Mail: ansbach.lodging@ 09802.83.2753 eur.army.mil Provides a good selection The front desk is able to of used cars to pick parts take reservations Monday– from with qualified staff Friday 07:00–22:00 members to guide you Saturday, Sunday and through the process. Towing holidays 09:00–17:00. service also available. Reservations are taken by priority. Please contact the Better Opportunities for hotel for more information. Single Soldiers Hotel services include: Bldg. 5845, Bismarck continental breakfast, Kaserne 467.2929 or in-room high speed internet 09802.83.2929 connection, laundry facilities, E-Mail: ansbachboss@eur. guest storage and a DVD loan army.mil service. A limited amount of Facebook: Ansbach BOSS pet rooms are available. All BOSS combines com- rooms have a full kitchen munity activities, recreation with all kitchenware stocked. and quality of life programs www.total-lokal.de

In Ansbach you feel comfortable.

AQUELLA – Come and dive into Fun! Aquella recreational water park provides all you need for fun holidays just around the corner. Relax and exciting attractions, sport and leisure, ﬁtness and wellness all in one place. Swimming pools, ﬂumes, wave pools, whirl-water lane and much more for sport enthusiasts and everybody looking for an entertaining day-out! The open-air pools offer a refreshing summer time while the Aquella Sauna Centre provides a unique wellness experience.

Freizeitbad Aquella, Am Stadion 2, 91522 Ansbach Phone: 0981/8904-500, Telefax: 0981/8904-525 www.myaquella.de www.total-lokal.de

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Physical Fitness Centers Katterbach Fitness Center, Bldg. 5805, Katterbach Kaserne 467.2771 or 09802.83.2771 Bunch Fitness Center, Bldg. 6504, Storck Barracks 467.4582 or 09841.83.4582 Facebook: Ansbach Physical Fitness Centers Community team sports, fitness classes, personal training, massage therapy, top-of-the-line fitness equip- The library on Storck Barracks to provide soldiers with an sional care starting at six ment, fitness assessments (source: Ron Toland) enjoyable tour in Germany. weeks. Part-day preschool and health and wellness is also available. information are available. Bowling Centers Katterbach Bowling Center Community Libraries Family Child Care and Strike Zone Bldg. 5083, Bleidorn Bldg. 5817A, Katterbach Bldg. 5509, Katterbach Housing Area 468.1740 or Kaserne 467.2536 or Kaserne 467.2638 or 0981.183.1740 09802.83.2536 09802.83.2638 Bldg. 6503, Storck Family child care is in- Storck Barracks Bowling Barracks 467.4675 or home certified care that is Center and Primo’s Express 09841.83.4675 provided by a family mem- Bldg. 6508, Storck Large collection of adult ber in government quarters Barracks 467.4530 or and children’s books, and a great alternative 09841.83.4530 magazines, VHS, CDs, to the child development Offering bowling leagues and DVDs are available for centers. for men, women, children, check out. Story time for extreme bowling and birthday young children offered on a Outdoor Recreation parties. The Strike Zone is weekly basis. Free Internet Bldg. 5807, Von located inside the Katterbach access is available. Steuben Community Bowling Center, and Primo’s Center on Katterbach Express is located inside Edge! Program Kaserne 467.3225 or the Storck Barracks Bowling Parent Central Services 09802.83.3225 Center. Wireless Internet is Katterbach: 467.2533 or Facebook: Ansbach Outdoor available. 09802.83.2533 Recreation Parent Central Services Offering guided adventure Child Development Storck: 467.4880 or trips, equipment checkout, Centers 09841.83.4880 shopping trips, paintball Bldg. 5984 and Facebook: Ansbach Edge and more. 5510, Katterbach The Edge! Program offers Kaserne 467.2828 or unique and growth-inspiring Private Organizations 09802.83.2828 opportunities for 6–18 year Von Steuben Community Bldg. 6686 and 6504, old children and youth. The Activity Center on Storck Barracks 467.4505 program inspires kids to Bldg. 5845, Bismarck or 09841.83.4505 Experience, Develop, Grow Kaserne 467.2930 or CDCs provide a broad and Excel by trying out 09802.83.2930 range of quality, profes- “cutting-edge” activities. www.total-lokal.de

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School Age Service knowledge, inspires them, Kaserne 467.2553 or Bldg. 5515, Katterbach and allows them to explore 09802.83.2553 Kaserne 467-2632 or and acquire new skills. Bldg. 6503, Storck 09802.83.2632 Courses such as gymnastics, Barracks 467.4397 or Bldg. 6642, Storck dance, martial arts, piano 09841.83.4397 Barracks 467.4733 or and much more are offered. Offering free computer 09841.83.4733 access, webcams, Vidi Talk School age services is Soldiers Lake and a variety of classes and a community partnership Bldg. 5675, Urlas Training activities for children and dedicated to supporting Area, 467.3225 or adults. families by providing age- 09802.83.3225 appropriate, educational, Facebook: Ansbach Youth Center safe, and supervised out- HFSS Club Bldg. 5911, Katterbach of-school options for our Offering hunting and Kaserne 467.2395 or youth. fishing classes. 09802.83.2395 Bldg. 6503, Storck School Liaison Officer Tax Relief Office Barracks 467.4066 or Bldg. 5817H, Katterbach Bldg. 5845, Von Steuben 09841.83.4066 Kaserne 467.2098 or Community Activity The middle school/teen 09802.83.2098 Center on Bismarck services incorporates many The school liaison of- Kaserne, 468.1780 or exciting programs through ficer provides the following 09802.83.1780 affiliation with the Boys services: addressing issues Bldg. 6516, Storck and Girls Clubs of America with youth registration in Barracks 467.4553 or and 4-H Clubs for grades Story and crafts at Bleidorn the local school system, 09841.83.4553 6-12. library (source: Ron Toland) coordinating education tran- Allows you to purchase sition related resources and VAT forms for tax-free pur- points of contacts within chases on local economy. school and community, collaborating with parents to Terrace Playhouse ensure academic success, Annex educating parents on the Bldg. 5284, Barton local school system policies, Barracks 468.7636 or procedures, programs and 0981.183.7636 schedules, supporting Facebook: Ansbach Terrace home-schooled families and Playhouse supplying resource materials Theater program offers on primary, secondary and award-winning productions, post-secondary education. theatre instruction, and pre-school creative drama SKIESUnlimited time. Parent Central Services Katterbach 467.2533 Von Steuben Community or 09802.83.2533, Activity Center & Parent Central Services Concierge Storck 467.4880 or Bldg. 5845, Bismarck 09841.83.4880 Kaserne 467.2930 or Facebook: Ansbach 09802.83.2930 SkiesUnlimited SkiesUnlimited allows Yellow Ribbon Room youths to expand their Bldg. 5817A, Katterbach www.total-lokal.de

28 Army Community Service Welcomes You!

Army Community Service Welcomes You!

Herzlich willkommen . Relocation Counseling and . City of Ansbach Web site: and congratulations on planning for inbound and www.ansbach.de your assignment to the outbound transferees. USAG Ansbach! Your . Pre-move destination . Military One Source: Army Community Service information and the Smooth www.militaryonesource.com team is eager to assist you Move Class in any way we can. The . Sponsorship Training for . usareur home page: cities of Ansbach and Bad individuals and units http://www.hqusareur.army.mil Windsheim are filled with upon request. lots of history and charm to . Employment Information: make your stay memorable. Have your spouse sign www.cpol.army.mil The travel and shopping up for the Newcomer opportunities abound from Orientation Program for . Army Knowledge Online this central location! Spouses and Civilians. (AKO): https://www.us.army.mil The ACS Relocation This Newcomer Readiness Program Orientation Program is . German telephone book: offers the following ser- a fun 3-day orientation http://www.telefonbuch.de vices to assist you with your program for spouses transition: and civilians who want . Military Homefront: http:// . Welcome Packets chock to learn more about our www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil left: Family Room at the Yellow full of handy information military and local com- Ribbon Room at Storck Barracks. about your new duty munity. Together with us, Once again, welcome (source: Ron Toland) station and the local your spouse will learn to Germany! If you need right: Children’s play area at the community. everything you learned in further assistance or Yellow Ribbon Room at Storck Barracks, in Illesheim. Both . Loan Closet provides basic Headstart. (Childcare can information, feel free to Katterbach Kaserne and Storck household items for tem- be reimbursed). contact ACS. We are here Barracks feature a YRR including computers with internet and porary loan for incoming Listed below are several to help. web cam access, a family room and outgoing families. Web sites that may prove with a couch and television, a large classroom for Family Read- . Conversational German useful in giving you the iness Groups and other trainings language Classes most current information and briefs, a kitchen and a . English as a Second available about the military children’s play area. (source: Ron Toland) Language Classes and local community. www.total-lokal.de

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Moving doesn’t mean leaving favorite shows

Most residents in on or at no additional charge. off-post government-leased Residents in private (non- housing have satellite ser- government) rentals must vice available in their build- already have or purchase ing, home, or apartment. a small satellite dish and According to AFN Bavaria American Forces Radio and broadcast technician Albert Television Service decoder Wiesent, residents can in order to receive the AFN connect their television to channels. an outlet and run the televi- “In many of the off-post sion set-up to tune into private rentals, the satellite AFN’s 10 free American dishes are already present. channels. A decoder can be pur- “And if they hook up chased (or leased) from an their radio to a central AAFES store (for less than antennae system, they will $300) and you can set it also have the ability to tune up yourself,” said Wiesent. into 10 radio services,” Dishes can also be said Wiesent. purchased from personnel PCSing from Germany. AFN Channels: The Bavarian News’ and . AFN Prime Pacific Stars & Stripes’ free classi- . AFN Prime Atlantic fied ads list used decoders get answers to technical (source: Creative collection Verlag GmbH) . AFN Xtra and satellites at lower questions or help with their . AFN News prices. AFN decoders by calling an . AFN Sports Wiesent said many people AFN Europe technologist, . AFN Spectrum are able to set up the dish on duty 24/7 at the AFNE . Pentagon Channel without professional help. Network Operations Center . AFN Family With directions, a compass, in Mannheim, Germany . AFN Movie and a little bit of technical at DSN 389-4444 savvy, he said residents can (49-621-46085-444). Customers can visit www. link their dish to AFN’s Hot From Germany, dial 0621- afneurope.net for a complete Bird satellite. 46085-444 or E-Mail: program schedule. He said the dish set-up [email protected]. You will Residents in government should be exact so that the need to provide your de- leased housing receive adverse weather conditions coder TID and UA number, the AFN channels free of do not disrupt the signal. which can be found on the charge. Instructions come with the back panel of the decoder. Wiesent said if viewers equipment. If residents decide to in- would like more channels, For additional guidance stall a satellite on a private they can purchase cable on satellite and decoder rental, Wiesent suggested through a contractor, which set-up, visit www.afneurope. obtaining the landlord’s can provide some pay-per- net and click on the FAQs permission first. view channels for a fee, link on the left hand and some German channels side. Residents can also AFN Bavaria www.total-lokal.de

30 12th Combat Aviation Brigade “Wings of Victory”

12th Combat Aviation Brigade “Wings of Victory”

The 12th Combat Aviation In August of 1965 the 1995 to enforce the peace Brigade is based in the unit deployed to Vietnam during Operations Joint Ansbach Community, resid- as a command element for Endeavor and Joint Guard. ing at both Katterbach and non-organic Army aviation In April 1999, the brigade Illesheim Army Airfields. units, and by November deployed to Tirana, Albania The brigade consists 1965, the group consisted as part of Task Force of Headquarters and of 11,000 personnel and Hawk in support of NATO Headquarters Company, 34 aviation units. Operation Allied Force. In Col. Timothy J. Edens and 12th CAB; 2-159th The brigade deployed support of the Global War Command Sgt. Maj. Hector G. th Marin unfurl the colors of the Attack Reconnaissance to Southwest Asia for on Terror, the 12 Aviation 12th Combat Aviation Brigade Battalion; 3-159th Attack Operations Desert Shield Brigade conducted full during an activation ceremony Aug. 7 on Katterbach Kaserne Reconnaissance Battalion; and Desert Storm. Since spectrum combat opera- as Maj. Gen. Fred Robinson, 3-158th Assault Helicopter the end of the Cold War, tions during its year-long st commander of 1 Armored Battalion; 5-158th General the brigade has played a deployment to Operation Division, watches. (source: Ron Toland) Support Aviation Battalion major role in America’s Iraqi Freedom. The brigade and 412th Aviation Support peacekeeping operations. flew thousands of hours, Battalion. From 1991 until 1996, moved over 25,000 person- Attached to the brigade 12th Brigade ensured the nel, and controlled over are 1-214th General safety of Kurdish citizens 230,000 air movements. Support Aviation Battalion during Operation Provide In February 2005 the and 3-58th Aviation Comfort. The brigade oper- 12th Aviation Brigade Operations Battalion. ated the Beirut Air Bridge deployed to Afghanistan, in First organized as the from 1997 until 1998, pro- support Operation Enduring 12th Aviation Group at viding a logistical lifeline to Freedom and to Pakistan Fort Benning, Georgia, the U.S. Embassy in Beirut in support of International on 18 June 1965, the from Cyprus. The brigade Earthquake Humanitarian 12th CAB has a proud and also deployed soldiers to Relief Operations. While distinguished history. Hungary and Bosnia in in support of Operation www.total-lokal.de

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A 12th Combat Aviation Brigade UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flies over a rural area west of Baghdad on its way to Camp Taji May 14, 2008. On order, the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade deploys to designated contingency areas and conducts aviation combat operations as part of a designated force headquarters. (source: 12th CAB)

Enduring Freedom Task Division. On 20 March, under Multi-National Force Griffin flew in excess 2007 the 12th CAB became Division-Baghdad. of 52,000 hours, trans- a separate brigade under Since its organization ported 105,000 personnel, the V United States Corps. in 1965, the 12th Combat and moved over 25 million Most recently, the 12th Aviation Brigade has pounds of cargo. CAB deployed to Iraq in the served as a key member On 7 August, 2006, the summer of 2007; organized of the combined arms units of 4th Brigade, as Task Force XII in team, dedicated to the The 12th Combat Aviation st 1 Infantry Division support of Operation Iraqi preservation of peace. The Brigade teams up the AH-64 combined with units of Freedom. TF XII served in brigade’s motto, “Wings Apache, CH-47 Chinook and th UH-60 Blackhawk platforms both the 12 Aviation Balad, Iraq as the Corps of Victory,” continues to along with aviation support Brigade and the former 11th Aviation Brigade under exemplify the standard elements. The Apaches operate out of Aviation Regiment were Multi-National Corps-Iraq by which the Brigade Storck Barracks in Illesheim re-designated as the 12th over a four month period conducts its missions while the other two airframes Combat Aviation Brigade, before relocating to Taji in support of the United operate out of Katterbach Kaserne. attached to the 1st Armored as the Aviation Brigade States of America. (source: 12th CAB) www.total-lokal.de www.total-lokal.de www.total-lokal.de

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36 Dos and Don’ts in Germany

Dos and Don’ts in Germany

Dos and Don’ts, or a “Lord’s Day” in various meeting someone as well guide on customs and areas, common housework as when departing. Also, traditions, is generally like cleaning windows or at social or business meet- something of great value washing cars is considered ings, participants shake when coming to a different inappropriate. everyone’s hands upon country. Bavaria has a law arrival and departure. History—as the shifting pertaining to Sundays Addressing someone of country borders and mi- and public holidays. It correctly is rather important gration take their tolls – has prohibits all publicly no- in Germany. Germans have influenced customs, tradi- ticeable work that might a formal (Sie) and informal tions and even ways of life disturb the holiday and (Du) form of address. The in Germany. Every region Sunday peace. However, appropriate use of Sie and and city has its own unique farmers, the German Du is rather complex but ways, thus it is hard to postal service and public there are a few guidelines find something “typically” transportation as well as to go by. German. any work that needs to be The formal form of ad- However, there is a performed to keep public dress, Sie, is always used universally applicable transportation available in conjunction with the last etiquette and some generic are excluded. name. Strangers, including dos and don’ts to keep in store clerks and waiters, mind when in Germany. Meeting your German will always be addressed neighbors with Sie. Quiet time When it comes to Giving full or last name The difference in customs etiquette, shaking hands only is the appropriate form and way of life in Germany and the form of addressing of introducing yourself is obvious when it comes to people is an important part in Germany. The use of the quiet time. of German culture. Shaking academic and noble titles Especially in smaller hands is customary when is also important and towns and villages, people take their quiet time—time- frame where everything that might cause loud noise is restricted—seriously. Generally two hours any time between 11:30 and 15:00 in the evening from 18:00 or 20:00 and all day Sunday is dedicated as quiet time. Times vary from village to village or even from street to street, so it’s easiest to check with neighbors on the time that applies to a particular (source: Creative collection Verlag GmbH) area. As Sunday is the www.total-lokal.de

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are. Usually they will bring the food and disappear until signaled as it is generally considered more polite to not disturb guests while eating. Water is not complimentary in German restaurants and when ordering water (Wasser), carbonated water is served. If non-carbonated water is desired, “Stilles Wasser” should be ordered. Beverages are often served without ice unless specifically asked for and free refills are an unknown service in Germany. When diners place their (source: Creative collection should be included when Dining out forks and knives together Verlag GmbH) addressing someone. Settings and customs dif- on the plate—facing in Stating the first name fer much between Germany from the right—it signals only implicates the desire and the U.S. when it comes the waiter to take the plate. to be addressed by Du to going out to eat. Placing forks and knives and may be inappropriate Most of the time, guests separately across the plate pending on the situation. are expected to choose in opposite directions indi- Addressing someone by their own table in a restau- cates that the plate should first name and Du without rant-being seated is rather still remain on the table. being invited to do so is rare. In less expensive When it comes to tipping, considered bad manners. eateries, it is common that it is customary to round Generally, the older person free seats at an occupied up the bill by about 10 or person of higher rank is table will be taken by a percent. the one offering a switch different party unless free Not all restaurants accept from the formal Sie to the tables are available. A credit cards, as it is still informal Du. person approaching a table common to pay in cash in Du is used in conjunction of others will ask “Ist hier Germany. with first name, among noch frei?” (Is the seat younger people, friends and available?) and take a seat Shopping on the when addressing children. unless the answer is no. economy An easy way to get it However, sitting at There are a few things right is to use the form of someone’s table doesn’t that are good to know when address the perspective necessarily include a getting ready to shop in conversation partner is conversation. Exchanging Germany. Larger depart- using. However, Germans a “Guten Appetit” (Enjoy ment stores and hotels are aware that the use of your meal.) and an “Auf often accept credit cards, Sie and Du is particular to Wiedersehen” (Goodbye.) but smaller stores generally Germany and don’t take upon departure might be all don’t. the rules too seriously when that is said. Sales taxes are always it comes to interacting Waiters will not introduce included on the price with people from different themselves and don’t tag. However, often stores countries. regularly ask how things accept VAT forms that are www.total-lokal.de

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available at the Tax Relief Standard brand bottles Sunday’s are considered Office on Bismarck Kaserne like Coke or Pepsi can be family days, so other than and exclude U.S. forces returned at any store that cultural institutions and members from paying sales sells the product. restaurants, everything is taxes. Most stores open up closed that day. In most grocery stores, between 09:00 and 10:00 Also different from the customers have to purchase and close between 18:00 United States is the han- bags for their groceries, so or 20:00—on Saturdays dling of alcohol. Drinking many shoppers bring their they often close earlier. In in public is legal as well own or a shopping basket. small towns and villages, as drinking beer and wine Grocery stores don’t have stores often close for lunch. from the age of 16. The baggers and it is expected With the exception of some legal drinking age for hard that customers bag their stores in bigger cities like liquor is 18. Alcohol is own goods. Munich or Berlin, all stores available in grocery stores On many glasses and are closed on Sundays and and sold to everyone who plastic bottles is the German Holidays. However does not look underage. “Pfand”, a deposit of some bakeries open up Only when uncertain of 0.15 to 0.25 Euro that a few hours on Sundays the age of a customer will be refunded when the to sell bread rolls for the might a cashier request an bottles are returned to the traditional German break- identification card before supermarket. Some stores fast and cake for “Sunday selling liquor. sell their own brands of coffee”. The same rules apply to products, so their bottles Gas stations generally bars, restaurants and clubs. and glasses need to be include convenience stores returned to a store of the that are open Monday same chain. through Sunday—some for USAG Ansbach Public (source: Creative collection Verlag GmbH) 24 hours. Affairs Office www.total-lokal.de

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SORT it!—Separate and Recycle Trash

Recycling is not only the Students at Rainbow Elemen- tary School take part in the right thing to do, it is law in Sort Your Trash in the Right Germany. Container game while staff of The garrison’s envi- the Garrison’s Environmental Management office clarifies a ronmental management rule of the game. provides the SORT Guide to (source: Ron Toland) help understand the proper way of recycling. According to Jutta Seefried, environmental assistant and SORT program manager, the recycling requirement is based on the German law, Army regulations and policies, which demand separation and special disposal of recyclable materials and hazardous waste. “The policies apply to all military units, civilian and family members, Defense Commissaries personnel, Army and Air Force Exchange Services and is prohibited and can be Recycling Center Katterbach, contractors working on the fined up to 50,000 Euro. Bldg. 9024: installation”. Moreover, recycling Opening Hours: “Community members saves the environment and Mon–Fri 08:00–12:00 must adhere to the law, resources. 13:00–17:00 SORT office, and household “Recycling protects Saturday 11:00–15:00 trash policies according public health and the en- Phone number: to these regulations”, said vironment by reducing the DSN 467.2194 or Seefried. These policies volume of solid waste that CIV 09802.83.2194 not only apply to on-post would normally be burned Closed on Sundays and residents, but to off-post in an incinerator. Trash German holidays. residents as well. disposal costs are very Through the application expensive. By recycling, we Recycling Center Shipton, of the European Union can save valuable garrison Bldg. 8031: Law in 2006, Germany funds that can otherwise be Opening Hours: is obliged to dispose of used to improve the quality by appointment only electronic waste, and haz- of life in our community; Phone number: ardous contents like lead, for example, in Katterbach, DSN 467.2158 mercury, etc, separately. one ton of residual trash CIV 0980.283.2158 Unauthorized disposal of costs around 200 dollars,” Closed on Sundays and electronics in residual trash said Seefried. German holidays. www.total-lokal.de

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Recycling Center Storck Hazmat Point Storck Sort Your Trash in the Barracks, south of Motor Barracks, Illesheim, Right Container: Pool, Building 6633: Bldg. 6689: . Black containers are Mon–Fri ��08:00–12:00 Wed ��09:00–12:00 used for residual waste ��and 13:00–17:00 (By appointment or take to . Green contain- Sat ��11:00–15:00 Recycling Center for house- ers are used for DSN 467.4627 hold hazardous waste) paper/cardboard CIV 09841.83.4627 DSN 467.4627 . Brown containers are Closed on Sundays and CIV 09841.83.4627 used for biodegrad- German holidays. able; not used by all Self-Help Disposal of German communities Useable Hazardous Waste . Gray or white contain- Hazardous Waste site Katterbach, Bldg 5516: ers are used for metal On-post: Hazmat Point Mon–Fri ��07:30–13:15 cans; containers are Katterbach, Bldg. 5518: ��13:45–16:00 set up on various Tuesday ��08:30–12:00 DSN 467.2149 streets throughout the DSN 467.2194 CIV 09802.83.2149 German community. CIV 09802.83.2194 Closed on American . Yellow containers (By appointment or take to holidays. are used household Recycling Center for house- batteries; containers hold hazardous waste) Self-Help Disposal of are set up on various Useable Hazardous Waste streets throughout the Storck, Bldg 6523: German community. Mon–Fri ��07:30–13:30 . Recycle containers Environmental Division: ��14:00–16:00 for glass, batteries, DSN 467.2158 DSN 467.4666 and metals are set CIV 09802.83.2158 CIV 09841.83.4666 up at various street Mon–Fri ��07:30–12:00 Closed on American and corners throughout ��12:30–16:00 German holidays. German towns and cities, as well as on the Kasernes.

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Assignment opens door to a European adventure 43

Assignment opens door to an European adventure

An assignment to accessible from Bavaria. “I try to get information Germany opens up the And shopping opportunities about the countries, opportunity to explore an like pottery shopping in specific places and certain entire continent. Poland, Crystal shopping in areas where people have Europe, the world’s sec- Czech, porcelain shopping given us feedback,” Nall ond smallest continent in in Italy and antique shop- said. “Soldiers and Family terms of area, but the third ping in Belgium can also members come here to get most populated, with 48 be a part of your European information about different different countries, eight adventure. travel destinations, sights, mountain ranges, bordered Army Community hotels, and more often by the Arctic Ocean, Services centers are a good come back to us with Atlantic Ocean and the place to start planning your feedback on those places. Black Sea, offers cultural trip. I just got some feedback diversity and many different “We try to provide from a Normandy trip and I landscapes. information of things that include that in our informa- Sights from ancient times can be done in the local tion folders.” to the modern world can be area as well as in different And if the ACS staff found all over the continent. European countries—get does not have what you Ancient Rome’s Coliseum, people to come by, get are looking for, they will the Leaning Tower of Pisa, information and get ideas,” research it for you, added Westminster Abbey, Big said Dagmar Nall, informa- Diana O’Brien, Relocation Ben, Notre Dame, the tion and referral specialist Manager at the Ansbach Eiffel Tower, The Berlin at the USAG Ansbach ACS. ACS. Wall, Neuschwanstein, and Ansbach ACS is updat- Web sites like Travel battlefields from World ing its travel section to Europe (http://www.travelswise. War I and II are some of better meet the needs of com/) or http://goeurope.about. thousands of sights easily customers. com/ are also a good source for travel destinations. Official city and town Web sites provide information on local sights, tours and hotel accommodations. Local SATO travel agencies also have specialists to assist people with planning and making reservations—and they have access to government rates. Due to its size, many travel destinations in Europe are easily accessible by car. The use of Germany’s highway Castle Neuschwanstein, Germany (source: Creative system—Autobahn—is free, collection Verlag GmbH) www.total-lokal.de

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but many other European other European countries children or even up to five countries require a pass to have more then one adults is available. Other use their highways. Signs railroad company with railroad specials can be close to these countries’ each covering a certain found at the Bundesbahn borders indicate the need part of the country. For a webpage. to purchase a pass prior to train schedule or tickets For those who enjoy leaving the country. in Germany, go to http://www. group trips, bus tours might Route planners like http:// db.de/site/bahn/en/start.html. be the way to go. Different www.mapquest.com are good For train tickets to differ- agencies like Enjoy Tours tools for driving directions. ent countries the internet (http://www.enjoytours.com) or Another option is picking service is often not able to SATO offer bus trips to up a country map offered in give out price information. popular travel destinations stores and gas stations on The information and tickets in Europe. Local outdoor the economy. are available at all train recreation centers also offer But ACS can help there, stations’ service counters. bus trips throughout the too. “I get a lot of requests Bundesbahn offers year. to print maps and we do various special fares and In the last few years, that,” Nall said. trips. A Tageskarte is a Europe experienced a boom A train trip might be one-day special, and when in bargain airlines. These a more relaxed way of traveling inside of Bavaria airlines usually fly from and traveling. The German a Bayernkarte is available to smaller airports located Eiffel Tower, Paris, France Bundesbahn has a railroad for groups of either up to further away from main (source: Creative collection Verlag GmbH) monopoly in Germany, but two adults and up to three cities. Often additional fees www.total-lokal.de

Assignment opens door to a European adventure 45 are charged for luggage, drinks and snacks. No matter if you’re traveling by car, bus, train or plane, hotel accommodations should be reserved in advance. When traveling to popular tourism areas and during popular seasons, accommodations might be hard to find or might only be available at high prices. The different standards in Europe’s hotel ratings don’t make it easy to pick out the desired accommodations. A five-star hotel in Germany doesn’t necessarily offer the same comfort as one does in Turkey. Pensions—family-owned guest houses—are often a cheaper alternative to hotels. However, in Spain or Italy, pensions are usually cheap hostels where as in Germany, Switzerland or Austria, they are often cozy houses decorated in local traditional style that offer the region’s specialties for breakfast and dinner. In Germany and some of its neighboring countries, the so-called Gasthauses are often all that is available for overnight accommodations in smaller towns. customs. Europe has nude breakfast differently than above: Berliner Dom, Berlin, Germany Usually family owned, they beaches and most saunas the Italians, Germans or offer hotel rooms, bars, request their customers to British do—and none of below: Brandenburger Tor, Berlin, Germany restaurants and banquet be undressed. them come close to an facilities. Lunch and dinner At grocery stores in American-style one. (source: Creative collection Verlag GmbH) are often served to the Germany, you have to So, wherever you go, be public whereas breakfast buy plastic bags to take prepared to experience and is typically reserved for the goods home in. And try something new. You overnight guests. when you shop for jewelry might be surprised and get Wherever you go in or carpets in Turkey, the hooked to on some of the Europe, you’ll often find proprietor will offer you European ways. that even in the same Turkish tea or coffee and country different regions it is considered rude not USAG Ansbach Public have different food and to accept it. The French Affairs www.total-lokal.de

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50 Welcome by Illesheim Bürgermeister

Welcome by Illesheim Bürgermeister Heinrich Forster

our community. My first from our county commis- Illesheim itself is small in contact with our U.S. sioner Walter Schneider of size and therefore not able neighbors was during my the county Neustadt a. d. to offer this variety. adolescence when Soldiers Aisch-Bad Windsheim. Nevertheless, I’m looking drove their tanks through We invite you to enjoy the forward to an opportunity our village passing chewing “cozy part of Franconia” to personally welcome new gum, candy, and chocolate and to explore all the area neighbors of Storck to the children. A memory has to offer. I’m convinced Barracks. I hope you will I keep in my heart. that you will gather beauti- feel at home here and Since then much has ful memories during your make new friends through changed in our towns and stay at Illesheim. personal contacts. Dear Neighbors and at the Kaserne. Our town Our neighboring I wish you a pleasant Friends of Storck Barracks grew, helicopters replaced cities Bad Windsheim, experience in our town. in Illesheim, tanks, units moved in – but Uffenheim, Neustadt a. Sincerely, A hearty welcome from the deep German/American d. Aisch, Rothenburg, Heinrich Förster the Illesheim community to friendship remains the Ansbach, and Nuremberg Erster Bürgermeister all of you! It is a pleasure same. I would also like to are offering various cultural for me to welcome you to extend a cordial welcome events throughout the year.

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Fuel ration cards in Germany 55

Fuel ration cards in Germany

Installation Command- AAFES gas stations are the Europe—The AAFES only authorized sites that automated fuel ration card use the card—the card is system is a special card not honored at ARAL gas that works automatically to stations like the coupon control rationed retail tax system formerly was. and duty-free purchases of Customers must show motor fuel. their vehicle registration The program is in effect to ESSO/AAFES store for all military communities clerks to complete a fuel and U.S. Forces personnel transaction. stationed across Germany Registration certificates who have registered may include up to five vehicles—including fuel for eligible drivers per vehicle, all privately-owned vehicles provided each driver ID and U.S. Government non- number is unique. tactical vehicles. All Soldiers, Sailors, the IMCOM-E Web site at: (source: Creative collection Verlag GmbH) The main purpose of Airmen, Marines, and http://www.shopmyexchange/ the card is ration control. U.S. forces civilians are germanyfuelcard Anyone who uses the fuel responsible for using their ration card incorrectly will fuel ration cards properly Privately Owned Vehicle risk having to pay more after they’ve received and (POV) Fuel card than expected for fuel. activated them. The image shows the Correctly using the card will All drivers who own and front of a POV (Privately help people avoid paying drive registered vehicles are Owned Vehicle) fuel ration higher German gas prices requested to fully review card: in Europe. all published information Drivers must first be in on the fuel ration card’s possession of a USAREUR system to become familiar driver license. with the “who, what, New registrants will take where, when, why, and their vehicle registration hows” relating to the fuel documents to the nearest ration card. This includes AAFES card issue site and all U.S. forces personnel The image shows the will receive a temporary who are either permanently back of a POV fuel ration activated fuel ration card stationed or on temporary card. The back contains the good for 30 days—the duty in Germany and their names of two authorized permanent card is issued to family members with driv- drivers as well as the registrants later in the mail. ers licenses. license plate number: The card matches the Useful information, a vehicle’s plate and cannot two-page printable tri-fold be transferred between with helpful information vehicles. and advice for using your Germany-wide ESSO fuel ration card in Germany, gas stations and on-post and FAQs can be found on www.total-lokal.de

56 Riding the rails in Germany

Riding the rails in Germany

GermanRail system. distance train. Provides Provides high-speed connections on some of connections between the the lesser traveled routes principal metropolitan or times. areas. Trains run every hour or more frequently. Regional Trains . CIS (Cisalpino): A train . IRE (InterRegioExpress): very similar to the ICE, An express train con- but runs on conventional necting regional cities at tracks rather than the regular intervals. special tracks used by the . RE (RegionalExpress): An ICE. express train connecting . Thalys: Express medium and larger-sized train connecting towns to main rail hubs. Cologne, Dusseldorf, . RB (RegionalBahn): Paris, Brussels, and Similar to RE, but slower Amsterdam. since it stops in virtually . IC/EC (InterCity/ every town along the way. EuroCity): Express trains . SE (StadtExpress): connecting the larger A local train that connects (source: Creative collection Germany has one of the domestic destinations outlying towns with Verlag GmbH) world’s best passenger every hour. Some of these medium and large cities. rail systems. There aren’t trains travel into adjacent . S-Bahn (Schnellbahn): many places that you can’t countries as part of the Commuter rail service get to with it, and the EC (EuroCity) system. in and around major trip will be comfortable, . ICN, EN, CNL, NZ metropolitan areas. economical, and punctual. (InterCityNight, Other than the automobile, EuroNight, CityNightLine, Onboard services: As rail is by far the most Nachtzug): Various you might imagine, the common means of intercity night trains providing level of service onboard transport. Generally, long- long-distance sleeping increases with each of the distance trains are around accommodations. service levels above. All 90% punctual, and local . IR (InterRegio): Express trains at minimum have WC trains are almost always service connecting do- facilities. Some lower level nearly 100% on-time. mestic and international trains will have a small There are several types of medium-sized towns and snack cart that passes service offered, identified major rail centers. Trains through the cars. IR trains by an alphabet soup of generally run every two will usually have a bistro letters. Here are most hours or more often. (This car. The IC and ICE trains of the train types and service is in the process have bars, lounges, bistros, designations: being phased-out and and restaurants serving consolidatedwith other German and international Long-Distance Trains services.) foods, beers, and wines. . ICE (InterCity Express): . D (Durchgangszug): Classes: Trains are The flagship of the A fairly rapid longer divided into two classes www.total-lokal.de

Riding the rails in Germany 57 first and second. The cars of time. That way, you’ll the train number, departure have a large “1” or “2” know if you are getting the time, and destination. Then on the outside near the correct fare when you pur- go to the ticket counter doors indicating which chase. It’s also been recom- (in larger stations, look for class they carry. With a mended to “shop around” “Reisezentrum” signs) and few exceptions, all services at the station. Get a quote give this information to the available on the train are from one agent, then get a ticket agent. Many ticket provided for both first and quote from a second agent. agents speak English, but second-class passengers. If they match, OK. If one’s if they don’t, and you The benefit of first class cheaper than the other, don’t speak German, write is that the rates for first make sure you’re getting the train number and class are higher and, thus, the right ticket, and if so, destination on a slip of first class tends to be then go for the cheaper paper and hand it to the less crowded than second one. agent. Be prepared to wait (source: Creative collection class.The ICE is the most in line a while as the ticket Verlag GmbH) luxurious of German Rail Individual point-to-point trains. These trains feature tickets and surcharges adjustable cushioned Except for the ICE, seats, individual reading tickets for individual trips lights, piped music from longer than 100 km are armrest jacks (bring your based on a standard per- own headset), conference kilometer fare structure. In rooms, public telephones, addition to this base fare, and fax machines. First the IC has a surcharge. class passengers also have These surcharges do not video players at their seats. apply to holders of German Rail passes or most Eurail Tickets or Europass passes. You Like any major trans- should also purchase a portation service, the DB seat reservation for a flat offers a myriad of tickets, rate (good for one seat on fare schedules, and special up to two trains.) This will deals. Even railway officials guarantee you a specific sometimes have problems seat for the duration of your navigating the complex journey. You can reserve a structure of the DB’s ticket- seat anytime between three ing options. Fortunately, months to just minutes most tourists shouldn’t before the train leaves. If need to deal with this you already have a ticket hassle as rail passes, which or have a pass, you can tend to be a better deal, purchase a seat reservation and point-to-point tickets by itself. Sleeper and can be purchased outside couchette services also of Germany. However, if you carry an additional charge. decide to purchase your How to purchase tickets: train tickets in Germany, The best way to purchase you should be prepared for your ticket is to go to the a possible adventure. I sug- station, locate the depar- gest that you use the DB’s ture timetable (large yellow Web site to determine the schedules), and find the approximate fares ahead train that you need. Note www.total-lokal.de

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Signs counters at most stations newsstands and bookstores, board these trains. Periodic are not as well staffed as shops, grocery stores, res- spot checks are made Signs in all stations use standard international sym- they could/should be. Also, taurants, bistros, lounges, and hefty fines are levied bols. Here are some of the make sure that the line post offices, banks, florists, against those without valid more important ones: you are in will get you the pharmacies, barber and tickets. service you need- there are beauty shops, and even Stops are announced special lines for express movie theaters. Information shortly before arrival. If service (just tickets- no res- and ticket counters, lug- you miss the announce- Tickets ervations or information), gage offices, and lockers ment (or just don’t and domestic (Inland) and are also provided at most understand it!), signs on international (Ausland) stations. the platforms will tell tickets. These are, however, Timetables are promi- you where you’re at. If being phased-out in many nently posted throughout your train has them, the Seat stations. For trips of less the station. You will find electronic displays at the Reservations than 100 km, you usually two schedules: Arrivals ends of the coaches will can (and should) purchase (Ankunft) and Departures show the name of the your tickets from a vending (Abfahrt). Departures are upcoming stop as you machine (look for machines listed on yellow charts, approach it. Also, you will Sleeper/ marked “Fahrkarten”, arrivals on white. All usually find an itinerary couchette “Fahrausweis”, or trains arriving or departing flyer near your seat listing reservations “Fahrschein”). To use that station are listed the scheduled stops and these, you find your chronologically starting services for that train. destination on a chart on at midnight. Times are Note the abbreviation Hbf or near the machine, then listed using the 24-hour stands for Hauptbahnhof. dial the indicated code on clock (i.e. 13:00 = 1:00 Make sure you are ready Information the keypad on the machine. pm). Symbols indicate the to jump off when the train The one-way, single fare services onboard as well as arrives at your destination. will be shown. Press the which days that train oper- At some stops, the train appropriate button for a ates. Fast trains are listed only stops for a minute or round-trip ticket, first-class in red. The train number two, so if you’re not ready, fare, or other add-on if and the arrival or departure you may end up taking an Currency exchange needed. Then pay the price platform (Gleis) number are unscheduled diversion to shown and your ticket will also listed. the next stop! drop into the bin. Prices Once the train has been Once you get off the for these trips are calcu- underway for a little while, train, follow the “Ausgang” lated on a different tariff the conductor will come signs to leave the station. schedule than are trips over through and ask for tickets. Most stations have multiple

Lockers 100 km. If you just boarded, present exits, so double-check to your ticket (and passport make sure you’re headed in At the Station if proof of age or residency the right direction. If you The German word for is required as part of your are making connections, train station is “Bahnhof”. pass). The conductor will, check the yellow departure

Luggage If you’re in a large city, you in good German form, schedules to find out which carts will most likely want the punch or stamp your ticket track your connecting train Hauptbahnhof, or Central and return it to you. You leaves from, then follow Station. The stations are will not need to show it the signs directing you to usually located in the heart again for the duration of that platform. Connection of the city. Once you get your trip unless there is a information is also usually there, you will find that change of conductors. You announced on-board the Lost & Found most large stations are self- must purchase all tickets trains as they approach contained cities. There are and reservations before you major stations. www.total-lokal.de

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Parking in Germany

Parking available Parking from left of this point is allowed, but may be restricted according to any additional signs on the post (like those pictured below).

With stipulations Only with parking slip, Monday-Friday 09:00–19:00 and Saturday 09:00–16:00.

With permit Parking for inhabitants with parking permit for zone west (here they don’t need an hourly parking slip, just a town permit).

Parking forbidden Parking is forbidden to the right of this point. This sign with a single diagonal line means parking is restricted to three minutes. In general, avoid parking in areas with these signs if you are unsure if they apply to you our not.

(source: Creative collection Verlag GmbH) www.total-lokal.de

60 Getting ready to hit the Road: Driving in Germany

Getting ready to hit the Road: Driving in Germany

U.S. Army-Europe’s Web erything you need to know . Tires: All tires must have site http://www.hqusareur.army. about getting licensed to at least 1.6mm tread over mil/rmv/ is the best place drive over here. the complete tire surface. to get information on how It’s a good idea to check No re-grooved tires are to get driving during your out the driver’s handbook allowed; snow tires (if on assignment in Germany. at http://www.hqusareur.army. vehicle) must be on the Locally, talk to the staff mil/rmv/drivers_handbook.htm too. drive wheels; and there at the USAG Ansbach Officials emphasize can be no mixing of radial Vehicle Registration Office that fuel coupons are no and conventional tires. in Bldg. 5257 on Barton longer issued in Germany. Tires must not protrude Barracks to find out about Fuel cards are issued and beyond the fender wells. getting a vehicle registered. picked up at the AAFES . Exhaust system: No And the folks at the main exchange for new rusted out or leaking ex- drivers testing office in registrants-vehicle registra- haust system components Bldg. 5818 on Katterbach tion officials will provide allowed. Exhaust systems (source: Creative collection Verlag GmbH) Kaserne can tell you ev- all necessary information with cut outs, fiberglass about fuel cards when you packed or straight register your vehicle. More through exhaust pipes on fuel cards can be found are not allowed. Noise Contact us: Sixt Ansbach in an article in this guide. level of exhaust systems Bandelstraße 17 91522 Ansbach For more on vehicle regis- for vehicles and motor Tel. 0981- 953 8991 tration, call DSN 468.7892 cycles must not exceed or CIV 0981.183.7892. 95 decibels. . Brakes: A mismatch Privately-owned of 20 percent or more vehicles between wheels, as U.S. Customs requires measured on the brake personnel to have a copy wheel drag machine is of the title to their vehicle prohibited. A parking when shipping it overseas. brake that is inop- The title must include erative on one side when the vehicle identification measured on a brake number or, if the vehicle wheel drag machine is does not have a VIN, the prohibited. An emergency product identification brake that fails to stop number. If there’s a lien on the vehicle during a road We are where the vehicle, there must be test is prohibited. written approval from the . Exterior Condition: lien holder. Be sure to read Missing fenders, broken you are! the POV Shipping pamphlet windows, extensive body (Use the Sixt beneﬁts for US-Military in Ansbach) with detailed information damage, deterioration, on shipping POVs here. broken springs or oil Below are recent addi- leaks are not allowed. tions to the regulations for Foreign manufactured POV shipping: vehicle frames are www.total-lokal.de

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usually an integral part car to Germany. Labor and it is recommended that of the body; therefore, parts are very expensive you study for the driver’s Vehicle registration rust damage is critical and parts may take time to license exam. You can find officials offer these and will necessitate arrive in Germany. Check the driver’s handbook and quick tips: costly reconstruction vehicles for rust, chips, manual online at http://www. to pass the inspection. cracks in the windshield and hqusareur.army.mil/g6/images/ . Insurance cards must Spoilers attached to oil leaks. Inoperative lights, AEPI90_34_1000411.pdf The be updated and vehicles must meet the horn, speedometer and other laws and street signs are actual manufacturer’s instal- items can prevent your car different than in the U.S. . Registrations must be lation specifications. from passing inspection. and can be confusing. If updated and current Homemade spoilers you do not have a valid . If you are shipping a or spoilers that do not Car Insurance license you will be consid- car or have a new car, meet the manufacturer’s Germany has a high cost ered a “novice” and must you will need to have specifications are proof living. Prices for auto go through German licens- all the documents in hibited by German law. insurance are especially ing procedures to obtain order and on hand Spinning rims attached expensive. Variables in- a license. The process is prior to arriving at the to vehicles are prohib- clude your age, the car’s very lengthy and expensive. vehicle registration ited by German law. age, engine size, make, A German driver’s license office. . Modifications: Any model and weight. German costs approximately 2,000 These include, but modifications chang- liability insurance, which Euros. are not limited to: ing the vehicle body is mandatory, ranges from style (as to engine not 400 to 1,000 Euros per Child safety seats . Shipping documents being covered), altered year. Shop around when Car seat requirements are . Purchase order or bill- bumpers, which are purchasing insurance. different in Germany than of-sale with make, not to manufacturer’s in the U.S. All children un- model, year and specifications, missing Driver’s licenses der 12 years of age who are chassis [VIN] number or damaged running The minimum age for smaller than 4’11” or weigh on it boards are not allowed. driving in Germany is 17. less than 50 pounds must . Proof of insurance/in- Any after-market Soldiers and U.S. civilian use an approved child seat surance confirmation material (transparent employees must have a or booster seat. Children up card or tinted) attached to stateside license or a coun- to 36 months or up to 40 . Application for Motor the windshield or front try license to obtain a U.S. pounds must use a car seat. Vehicle Registration side windows directly to Army Europe certificate of Children ages 3 to 11 or 33 and Allied the left and right of the license. Prior to departing to 80 pounds must use a Transactions (AE driver and the passenger the U.S., ensure your booster seat. Failure to use Form 190-1AA) is prohibited by German stateside driver’s license is these devices may result in . ID card, U.S. Forces law. current and not near expira- a fine and/or loss of your Certificate of License Vehicles are shipped to tion. Possession of a valid driving privilege. (USAREUR drivers the Schweinfurt Vehicle stateside license expedites license) Processing Center, a little licensing in USAREUR. . Check or money over an hour drive from Personnel must hold a order made payable Ansbach. It’s important USAREUR POV Certificate to “USAREUR that personnel notify the of License in order to oper- Registration Fund” transportation office upon ate a private auto off-post. (cost for registration arrival. Individuals are no longer is $30.) Your car must pass permitted to use a military an inspection for safety, license in lieu of a valid condition and reliability. state or country license to It’s recommended that any obtain a U.S. Forces POV needed repairs be com- Certificate of License for pleted prior to shipping your any class. Prior to arriving, www.total-lokal.de

62 German Survival Phrases

German Survival Phrases

Germans will be the first to admit that Times of Day their language is not the easiest to learn! A proper German course is highly recom- morgen Tomorrow mended to enable you to really understand Nachmittag Afternoon the culture and peoples of Germany. Vormittag Morning Several options are available to you to morgen früh Tomorrow morning accomplish this: The Headstart program Mittag Midday through the Education Centers, a college Mittagspause Midday closure/pause level course offered by one of several universities (inquire at the Ed Center) Stunde Hour or a Volkshochschule course (German viertel Stunde ¼ hour Adult Education). ACS also offers free Viertel nach ¼ after Conversational German classes. Viertel vor ¼ before Meanwhile, a few handy phrases and halbe Stunde Half hour words might make your initiation into the German society and culture a bit easier. The following list is by no means exhaus- On the Go tive – add your own words as you learn them! Ausfahrt Exit The most important phrase and one you Einfahrt Entrance need to learn first of all is: Gute Fahrt Have a good trip ”Sprechen Sie Englisch?” Which means Einsteigen Enter/get on “Do you speak English?” Aussteigen Exit/get off Halt Stop (source: Creative collection To greet someone Verlag GmbH) Bahnhof Train station Guten Tag literally: Haltestelle Transportation stop Good Day (Hello) Bus Bus Guten Morgen Good Morning Straßenbahn Trolley/Tram Guten Abend Good Evening eine Karte bitte One ticket please Wie geht es Ihnen? How are you? Hin und zurück Round trip Wie geht’s? familiar: Reserviert Reserved How are you? Parkplatz Parking place Tiefgarage Underground garage Platz Place Saying goodbye Sitz Seat

Auf Wiedersehen Good-bye Garten Garden Auf Wiederhören Good-bye Spielplatz Playground (from phone) Markt Market, Farmers Bis morgen See you tomorrow Market Tschüss So long! Stadtmitte City center (slang) Zentrum City center www.total-lokal.de

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Surviving in the Bathroom Ruhe Silence Stadtmitte City Center WC Water Closet Sprengstoff Explosives Damen Ladies Tollwutgefahr Wild animals Herren Men (Rabies danger) in area Seife Soap Ziehen Pull (door) Handtuch Hand towel Wo ist die Toilette? Where is the toilet? Useful Restaurant Phrases Gibt es ein Klo Is there a lavatory hier? here? Frühstück Breakfast Mittagessen Lunch Reading German Signs Abendessen Dinner Direction signs are good and practi- die Gabel Fork cal—as long as you can understand them. der Löffel Spoon Here are a few translations of German das Messer Knife signs that you may find useful to know: die Serviette Napkin Achtung! Attention! der Teller Plate Ausfahrt Exit (for cars) die Tasse cup Ausfahrt freihalten Don’t block the Ist hier noch frei? Is this seat driveway available? Ausgang Exit Ist hier besetzt? Is this seat Auskunft Information occuppied? Bissiger Hund Beware of dog Was möchten Sie What would you (Dog bites) trinken (essen)? like to drink (eat)? Ich möchte bitte I would like the Bitte klingeln Please ring (source: Creative collection Bitte nicht berühren Do not touch die Speisekarte. menu, please. Verlag GmbH) Drücken Push (door) Ich möchte bitte I would like to Einbahnstraße One-way street bestellen. order, please. Einfahrt Entrance (for cars) Ich möchte bitte … I would like … Eingang Entrance please. Fahrstuhl Lift, elevator Ich möchte bitte I would like Flughafen Airport noch ein … another … please. Geöffnet Open Hat es Was your meal Geschlossen Closed geschmeckt? good? Hochspannung High Tension Es hat gut The meal was geschmeckt. good. Kasse Cashier Sehr gut, danke! Very good, Keine Haftung We take no respon- thank you! sibility, for objects deposited, etc. Zahlen, bitte. The bill, please. Kein Zutritt No Entry Die Quittung The receipt Lebensgefahr! Danger to Life! Alles zusammen Pay for everything Nichtraucher or No smoking together Rauchen verboten Getrennt separate Notausgang Emergency Exit Mitnehmen/ To take out/to go Polizeiruf Police Call Einpacken Reserviert Reserved Stimmt so Keep the change www.total-lokal.de

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Bäckerei/Bakery "SPICE" up your German

Brot bread Basilikum Basil Weißbrot white bread Lorbeerblatt Bay Leaf Zwiebelbrot onion bread Ingwer Ginger Roggenbrot rye bread Kümmel Caraway Seed Weizenbrot wheat bread Kardamon Cardamon Vollkornbrot whole wheat bread Zitronenschale Lemon Peel Holzofenbrot brick oven bread Muskatblüte Mace Dreikornbrot 3 grain bread Selleriesalz Celery Salt Sonnenblumenbrot sunflower seed Minze Mint bread Pfefferminze Peppermint Weizenmehl wheat flour Senf Mustard Leinsamenbrot bread with wheat Schnittlauch Chives germ Muskatnuss Nutmeg Weizen wheat Zimt Cinnamon Roggen rye Zwiebel Onion Hafer oats Gewürznelke Cloves Gerste barley Apfelsinenschale Orange Peel Kuchen cake Koriander Coriander Plätzchen cookies Oregano Oregano Apfelkuchen apple cake Paprika Paprika Käsekuchen cheese cake Petersilie Parsley Erdbeerkuchen strawberry cake Pfeffer Pepper Rosmarin Rosemary Metzgerei/Butcher Salbei Sage Fleisch meat Sesam Sesame Seed Kalbfleisch veal Estragon Tarragon Schweinefleisch pork Thymian Thyme Rindfleisch beef Vanille Vanilla Hackfleisch ground beef Essig Vinegar Gulasch beef for stew Kotelett pork chop Schnitzel cutlet Rippchen spare ribs Pute/Truthahn turkey Hähnchen chicken Leber liver Nieren kidneys Wienerchen/Saiten hot dogs Würstchen/Wurst sausage, cold cuts Aufschnitt asst. cold cuts Schinken cooked ham roher Schinken raw ham geräucherter smoked ham Schinken Salami pepperoni (source: Creative collection Leberpastete liver pate Verlag GmbH) www.total-lokal.de

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Metric Measurements

Mileage Volume

Kilometers Miles When you Multiply by To Find 1 0.62 know 10 6.21 teaspoons 5.00 milliliters 20 12.42 milliliters 0.20 teaspoons 30 18.64 tablespoons 15.00 milliliters 40 24.85 milliliters 0.70 tablespoons 50 31.07 fluidounces 30.00 milliliters 60 37.28 milliliters 0.03 fluidounces 80 49.71 cups 0.24 liters 100 62.14 liters 4.00 cups 200 124.18 pints 0.47 liters liters 2.10 pints General quarts 0.95 liters liters 1.06 quarts German/Metric U.S. Equivalent gallons 3.80 liters 1 Gramm 0.035 ounce liters 0.26 gallons 1 Pfund 1.1 pounds (500 Gramm or ein halbes Kilo) Mass 1 Kilogramm 2.2 pounds 1 Zentimeter 0.3937 inch When you Multiply by To Find 2.54 Zentimeter 1 inch know 1 Meter 3.28 feet ounces 28.000 grams 609.3 Meter 1 mile grams 0.035 ounces 1 Liter 1.056 quarts pounds 0.450 kilograms 1 Liter 2.113 pints kilograms 2.200 pounds 3.785 Liters 1 gallon (source: Creative collection Verlag GmbH)

Temperature

Celsius Fahrenheit 38 100.4 27 77 10 50 0 32 -15 5 www.total-lokal.de

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Length Area

When you Multiply by To Find When you Multiply To Find know know by inches 2.5 centimeters square inches 6.50 square cm centimeters 0.4 inches square cm 0.16 square inches feet 30.0 centimeters square feet 0.09 square meters meters 3.3 feet square yards 0.80 square meters yards 0.9 meters square meters 1.20 square yards meters 1.1 yards square miles 2.60 square km miles 1.6 kilometers square km 0.40 square miles

(source: Creative collection Verlag GmbH) Clothing

Men Suits, Overcoats, Sweaters U.S. 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 European 44 46 48 49.5 51 52.5 54 55.5 57 Shirts U.S. 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 European 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 Socks U.S. 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 European 38/39 39/40 40/41 41/42 42/43 Shoes U.S. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 European 39.5 41 42 43 44.5 46 47

Women Dresses, Coats, Suits U.S. 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 European 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 Blouses, Sweaters U.S. 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 European 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 Stockings U.S. 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 11 European 0 1 2 3 4 6 Shoes U.S. 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 European 35 35.5 36 36.5 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 www.total-lokal.de

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