31st Fighter Wing & PCS & Welcome Guide Military & Family Edition & & DPCS Guide 2017/2018 Current Edition Italy PCS Guide Last Updated: 30 Jan 2018 This guide is intended to help prepare you for the 3 phases of your PCS move to Aviano, Italy, which include: before arrival, Contributors: This effort could not have come to fruition upon arrival and settling in. without the insightful feedback and collaboration of the many individuals representing each agency at Aviano Air Base The information in this guide was obtained directly from and our spouse volunteers. They are immeasurable and Aviano Military Community agencies, organizations and greatly appreciated. dependent community members, to give you the most relevant, expert and up-to-date PCS guidance. Quick Legend The Italy PCS Guide is a project of the 31st Community Action DoD Member = Active Duty Member and Civilian Dependent = Sponsored Spouse/Child/Guardian Board and is maintained by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Note 1: Aviano Air Base, Italy has multiple areas that are geographically separated. Area F [Flightline/Main Base] is where you will find the majority of in/out-processing services Disclaimer and Area 1 is where the Aviano High School-Middle School, The resources provided in this document are for informational Medical Group, and other organizations are to aid in your purposes only. The name, address or contact information for any transition. All 8 separate Areas are within a 5-10 minute business, non-profit or other non-federal entity appearing in this driving distance from each other. publication does not constitute an expression or implied endorsement. Note 2: When walking in buildings, the First Floor is If you have content suggestions or if you are aware of a resource considered the second floor, not the ground floor. that is relevant to in-processing personnel and their families, please send the information to the email below for possible inclusion in an updated publication. Please email: [email protected] Main Menu Before Arrival ..................................... 2 Upon Arrival ....................................... 2 After Arrival ........................................ 2 Command Sponsorship ....................................... 2 Transportation From The Airport ........................ 2 Work, Volunteer, Learn ....................................... 2 Efmp Screening Process ...................................... 2 Newcomer’s Orientation & In-Processing ........... 2 Status Of Forces Agreement ................................ 2 Passport And Visa ................................................ 2 Travel Allowance ................................................. 2 31 FW Force Support Services ............................. 2 Book Lodging ....................................................... 2 Codice Fiscale & Soggiorno .................................. 2 Airman And Family Readiness Center ................. 2 LODGING WITH PETS ............................................ 2 Child & Youth Programs Registration .................. 2 Sexual Assault Response Coordinator ................. 2 Book Travel .......................................................... 2 Preschool – Homeschool – Italian Schools .......... 2 Chapel .................................................................. 2 TRAVELING WITH PETS ......................................... 2 Pet Registration ................................................... 2 Trains, Planes, Buses & Shuttles .......................... 2 Shipping Household Goods ................................. 2 Driving In Italy ...................................................... 2 Language And Culture ......................................... 2 Shipping Vehicle .................................................. 2 BUYING AND RENTING A CAR................................. 2 Eating Out ............................................................ 2 VEHICLE REGISTRATION ......................................... 2 Set Up Overseas P.O. Box .................................... 2 Grocery & Shopping Tips ..................................... 2 FUEL, COUPONS, RATIONS CARD ............................ 2 Child Care & Youth Programs Prep ...................... 2 Community Stores ............................................... 2 Medical ................................................................ 2 School Registration Prep ..................................... 2 Activities & Day Trips ........................................... 2 EMERGENCY CARE ................................................ 2 Legal Services ...................................................... 2 PREGNANCY OVERSEAS ......................................... 2 Family Trips .......................................................... 2 DENTAL .............................................................. 2 Cell Phones & Keeping Touch .............................. 2 Make It Better Clubs ............................................ 2 OPTOMETRY ....................................................... 2 Credit Cards ......................................................... 2 MENTAL HEALTH ................................................. 2 FAMILY ADVOCACY ............................................... 2 HEALTH PROMOTIONS .......................................... 2 Housing ................................................................ 2 Overseas Electricity ............................................. 2 Bills, Banking & Exchange Rates .......................... 2 Areas Of Base ...................................................... 2 31st FW Welcomes You! Return to Main Menu Welcome and congratulations on your assignment to the #1 5 Things to Get Started Right Away & Keep Fighter Wing in the Air Force! Here at Aviano Air Base, Italy, you’ll have the opportunity to see all that Northern Italy has in Mind in store for you. 1. Passports & Visas. Dependents must obtain an official Tee off at the beautifully landscaped Alpine Golf Course on passport prior to arrival. All Dependents must obtain a base with a 7,000-foot-tall mountain in front of you. In the visa prior to arriving at Aviano AB. winter time, ski and snowboard at Piancavallo just a 30 2. Hotel Reservations. On-base lodging is in short supply. minute drive up the windy mountain road. Reservations can be made in advance and your sponsor can assist in securing lodging. In the local areas, you can enjoy the many wineries, open-air 3. Shipping House Hold Goods (HHG). Learn to split your markets and events that happen year-round. household goods (HHG) into various shipments to get settled in sooner. An hour drive or train ride will land you in the heart of 4. Cell Phones & Staying in Touch. Learn about cell Venice, where you can sip Prosecco, eat pizza and watch phones & staying in touch while overseas. gondolas row down ancient canals. January and February is 5. How to Videos. Your Aviano Public Affairs team has Carnival of Venice season, so be ready to purchase your put together a series of “How to” videos to assist with outfits and mask when you get here. Four hours from base your PCS. lies the beautiful city of Florence, the epicenter of the Italian Renaissance. Walk through the bustling streets as you visit several art and history museums or shop at famous fashion boutique stores. At first it may feel overwhelming, however soon you will be settled in and learn all the ins-and-outs of living in Europe and how to experience the Italian culture. Your sponsor will help you settle in and you’ll be part of Team Aviano’s family. 5 Need an Aviano Phone Number? Search the Phone Directory 31st FW Welcomes You! Return to Main Menu Before Arrival 6 Need an Aviano Phone Number? Search the Phone Directory Command Sponsorship Return to Main Menu What is Command Sponsorship? What benefits does it provide? Only Command Sponsored dependents are authorized: Command Sponsorship applications are done at the losing duty station and are not initiated in Italy. Without No-Fee Passport & Italian Visa Command Sponsorship, dependents (except EU citizens) Travel: DoD member receives travel allowances and are considered tourists who are limited to 90 days in reimbursements for Command Sponsored family country with little support authorized from the U.S. Air Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): DoD member will receive Force. this special allowance at a higher “with dependent” rate Being granted Command Sponsorship means that your Household Goods Shipment: DoD member receives a family members are approved to accompany a DoD higher “with dependent” weight allowance for household member “Outside the Continental U.S.” (OCONUS) for the goods length of his or her tour. Command Sponsorship of Attendance at DoDEA schools dependents is not guaranteed. DoD members must apply Access to on-base services and facilities such as U.S. Post for Command Sponsorship, which includes an Exceptional Offices, Commissary and BX Family Member Program (EFMP) Screening of each family Employment: Dependents must be Command Sponsored member, and then obtain approval from members to apply for employment gaining command in Europe before traveling overseas with family. Command Sponsorship 7 Need an Aviano Phone Number? Search the Phone Directory EFMP Screening Return to Main Menu What is Exceptional Family Member Program Need help navigating the process? (EFMP) Screening? Contact your local military health clinic’s EFMP office to help The objective of Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is you with enrollment, disenrollment, updates and overseas