Recommend you wear a mask any time you are outside of your vehicle in a public setting. See the flyer HERE. Click on the link more information: https://go.usa.gov/xwjnE All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties. • Tower Barracks: DSN 569-0699 / CIV 0964192240, State of Bavaria Update (Oct. 17, 2020)  https://go.usa.gov/xvHBQ The U.S. Army Europe Registry of Motor Vehicles in Sembach is closed due to the COVID-19 situation. These new restrictions will roll out over the month, as indicated below. ======= Some businesses leaders, however, may choose to close. Serving the Rugged Professional", Survivor Outreach Services | Total Army Sponsorship | Safety, Human Resources | Civilian Expeditionary Workforce, U.S. Army Environmental Command | Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment, Online orders are now available. • USAG Personnel must abide by General Order 1A. • No travel by commercial air or overnight ferry. Thank you for your cooperation. USAG Bavaria Community Advisory (Aug. 5, 2020) • Halloween: Trick or Treating is off-limits for all members of the garrison. Additionally, until the domestic travel restrictions prescribed above are lifted, DoD Components may only onboard civilian employees within the local commuting area, and military members are only authorized local leave in accordance with Service policies. Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs. • The Federal Minister of Interior urges citizens not to travel, unless it is absolutely essential. The health and well-being of all Soldiers, civilians and family members is our top priority and critical to our readiness. German. vilseckcto@cwtsato.com. • For information regarding garrison services and FAQs: https://go.usa.gov/xvHBQ Be prepared to go through this procedure for every identification card for any other people in the vehicle. Widespread, sustained spread of a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported in countries in this region. Americans returning from all restricted countries will now be required to travel through the following 13 airports: State of emergency in Bavaria tightens protection measures against coronavirus (March 16, 2020) However, there are a few exceptions to include birth, medical reasons, death and other serious reasons. The garrison’s Army Community Service program’s mission supports families in times like these, and took the opportunity to alter the service delivery model during the period of concern. Earlier protective measures remain in place with a few notable exceptions. The closure of the borders does not apply to permanent residents, EU citizens, diplomats, doctors, nurses, researchers and experts. Installation Management Command-Europe. • DoDEA will depend on parents to health screen their kids daily to ensure they are symptom-free. ANNOUNCEMENT: GENERAL ORDER #1E EFFECTIVE JULY 21 General Order #1D has been rescinded and replaced by General Order #1E, effective July 21. However, Units will be doing individual “Trunk or Treat” events that have been approved by the garrison with proper mitigation plans. There is no reason for false hope or discussion about any exit strategies. Weiden Klinikum underground parking garages are temporarily closed. The classroom will reopen on Monday, Dec. 7. More... Change in passport services operations (March 25, 2020) Gen. Christopher Norrie of 7th Army Training Command. • Under "additional information or instructions" list the following: Email: • Soldiers can use swimming pools. Service member guidance here. TRICARE copayments waived for COVID-19 tests on or after March 18 (April 16, 2020) You may be expecting your first baby or busy with a toddler. For more info, click here ⚠. Additionally, all expiring registrations, to include temporary and non-operational, have been extended until further notice. U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs. USAG Bavaria Exchange inventory closures and early closing - Bavarian News, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Between Jan. 21 to Jan. 30, 2021, consolidated Exchanges are scheduled to conduct annual inventories across the USAG Bavaria footprint. Orders transported by ship to Europe average 14 days. Weiden City Update (Oct. 15, 2020)  Medical support. Click your community's service tracker for updates at, Air Mobility Command temporarily suspends most Space-A travel due to COVID-19 (March 23, 2020). While the extension is automatic, new permanent registration forms will not be provided to the customers until normal operations resume. MEDICAL More... European Union closes its borders (March 18, 2020)                 DER Spiegel. wine/beer shops, liquor stores or delis), Retail shops selling hunting supplies (ammunition). - Secondary screening and temperature checks will eventually become random for transactional workers. The CSM Lawrence T. Hickey Dining Facility has reopened! Additional restrictions also apply as follows: Bavaria additionally announced it would require FFP2 masks to be worn beginning Jan. 18 in all retail outlets, medical facilities and while using public transportation, off the installation. Boar outdoor rec centers are hosting ski and snowboard trips this winter seasons, go to your respective MWR website for more information. • One Community, between Gate 2 (Rose Barracks) and Gate 4 (Tanzfleck) will be closed from 17 August to 18 September for necessary emergency repairs. - Soldiers are still restricted to 50km. A breach of this general order may be punished as an administrative offence of the Infection Protection Act. More to follow. • The 4th of July planning has started. This rule applies everywhere, in public or private settings and is deliberately designed to severely restrict group sizes for a 28 day period (2 incubation cycles) in order to flatten the second wave of infection. Wear a mouth-nose covering. 244  (March 27, 2020), U.S. Army Europe vehicle registration extended (March 26, 2020), The U.S. Army Europe Registry of Motor Vehicles in Sembach is closed due to the COVID-19 situation. • Transportation is working on getting SATO to be more responsive. • Rose Barracks Dining Facility (DFAC): Open to Soldiers only (take-out) =======SERVICE======= For those living off-post, we've compiled a list of off-post food options in the USAG Bavaria footprint. Air travel and cruise travel is not authorized. As usual, continue to monitor for any symptoms and seek medical aid at an Acute Respiratory Clinic if you feel ill. • CDCs should be open by the end of the month. Every Tuesday in October, the Family Advocacy Program will be hosting a scavenger hunt. Most transactions can easily be handled this way. U.S. Army Europe is working closely with U.S. military and host nation officials to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and keep our personnel informed. Service reduced at Army clinics in Bavaria (March 22, 2020), U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria (MEDDAC-Bavaria). USAG Bavaria Public Affairs. 1B is punitive for Soldiers. For tips, tools and resources in resiliency and readiness through the COVID 19 response, learn more at the ACS Facebook page, DoDEA: Digital learning to begin March 19 (March 16, 2020). DeCA created a coronavirus FAQ page at https://commissaries.com/coronavirus. USAG Bavaria Public Affairs. Accounts will be setup with a 90- day expiration date. Army News Service, The Army is taking the necessary steps to combat the spread of COVID-19, all while simultaneously implementing measures to treat personnel impacted by the disease, the Army's top medical officer said Thursday. • Rose Barracks Food Court: Closed HIGHLIGHTS from June 29 Town Hall As guests living in Bavaria, we are subject to the same regulations as host nation citizens. We will announce when this becomes available. • If your child goes to a German daycare and they reopen services, your child can go back to daycare. Community Bank Notice (Oct. 30, 2020) • DoDEA: There will be no school on Friday, Oct. 23 as DoDEA is having a teacher training holiday. Student at DoDEA-Europe schools should enter the Europe East Digital Learning Sites website by today, March 19. During this time, ISOFAC feeding support will be supported by another facility. - Reusable bags in the commissary are authorized. This includes the early return of dependents, PCS and any other government-funded travel. - Do not wear a face shield. There is still plenty of availability and the need for more. As per guidance from the Garriosn Commander, the PX mall (and all faciities located inside) will shut down today for 24 hours. • Off-post automatic car washes are authorized for people who need it due to POV shipment. Every member with an auto insurance policy in effect as of March 31, 2020, will receive a 20% credit on two months of premiums in the coming weeks, according to USAA. In two weeks, USAG Bavaria will determine if it is possible to expand the capacity for childcare for more families. There is no km restriction to civilians and dependents. Out of an abundance of caution, 7th Army Training Command and USAG Bavaria are implementing precautionary measures to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. • 4th of July fireworks will be on Rose Barracks, Hohenfels and Edelweiss. Gatherings are limited to one person from outside your household. The parents of the children assigned to the affected classroom have been contacted by the CDC staff. ); The accompaniment of persons requiring assistance and minors; The assistance of persons and minors in need of assistance; The escort of dying persons as well as burials in the immediate family; Sports and outdoor activity in the fresh are, but only alone or with immediate family members and without being in a group; Police are required to enforce the adherence to these limitations, and persons are required to provide a valid reason to the police when checked. This means that you still require an ETP to PCS. For tips, tools and resources in resiliency and readiness through the COVID 19 response, learn more at the ACS Facebook page facebook.com/USAGbavariaACS. Our at-risk population has priority. Because of increased demand and to ensure that everyone has equal access to essential items, quantity limits on select items has been implemented at all USAG Bavaria Commissaries. Personnel and housing services by appointment only at Tower Barracks Bldg. • Entire families can now meet in-person, even if you are not living in the same household. Fines apply. Thank you for your cooperation. When outside with a permissible reason, always carry a DOD identification card. USAG Bavaria Public Affairs. MORE... DOD continues global military operations even as it battles COVID-19 (April 14, 2020) Allowed indoors include: golf, track and field, sailing, rowing and equestrianism. One of the most common questions we’ve heard since we, and frankly most of the world, have started implementing social distancing and self-isolation measures has been, why am I still training or performing my military duties? Key points include: Army guidance for filing PCS and TDY travel claims (April 3, 2020) We will announce when this becomes available. These include bars, clubs, movie theaters, museum, zoos, entertainment parks, swimming pools, saunas, spas, fitness clubs, playgrounds, public facilities such as auditoriums and public adult education schools. Vilseck, Germany — USAG Bavaria, Directorate of Emergency Services awarded Polizeikauptkommissar Gerhard Männer, a German police officer, the Order of the Marechaussee, steel category, for his support to the garrison and the United States Army Military Police Corps, during a ceremony on Feb. 23, 2021, at Rose Barracks. The most current and accurate information about these and any future measures can be found here at our USAG Bavaria coronavirus webpage. Tricare Nurse Advice Line (NAL), Germany: 0800-071-3516  • If you are not a Tri-Care beneficiary, you will have to go through your private insurance/host nation. All host nation medical facilities have resumed normal services as of May 18, 2020. COVID-19 remains present, and it is imperative that all continue to exercise good judgment and strictly adhere to both U.S. Army and Bavarian rules to protect the health and welfare of … From midnight March 14, 2020, a basic entry ban applies to all persons who want to enter the Czech Republic. A staff member of the Rose Barracks Child Development Center has tested positive for COVID-19. As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, we are providing information on the status of care available in this community. AAFES Exchange offers curbside assistance at Tower and Rose Barracks (April 17, 2020). SHARP support is available 24/7 across the entire USAG Bavaria/7th ATC footprint. • Tower Barracks Food Court: Closed issued General Order #1G to closely align our community with our Bavarian hosts, who also issued a new Ordinance. On May 11, Service Credit Union will move away from its temporary appointment-only system, which was instituted in March to help maintain social distancing guidelines, to full service at the following branches: KMCC, Kleber, Baumholder, Ansbach, Grafenwoehr, Vilseck and Hohenfels. Civilians serving with, employed by, or accompanying the Armed Forces of the United States in the USCENTCOM AOR may face criminal prosecution or adverse administrative action for violation of this General Order. • In accordance with the 7ATC FRAGORD, service members AND family members within the USAG Bavaria footprint are currently restricted to travel within the State of Bavaria. - Bavaria is opening gyms on June 8th, with significant restrictions. A message from SATO regarding Reservations (June 22, 2020) These programs continue to evolve and differ slightly for each community and school, but the goal is the same: provide “Excellence in Education for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere”. We’ve reduced and modified our training wherever we can, explains Brig. • There are quarantine requirements for Soldiers and Family members upon arriving to Germany. During the period of library closures, our garrison customers without library accounts are welcome to apply for an account by sending an email to usarmy.sembach.erlsc-staff@mail.mil. The CDC has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Alert for Italy, recommending travelers avoid all non-essential travel: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-italy, Coronavirus update for Europe (Feb. 28, 2020). For more information and health mitigation guidelines please visit: https://bit.ly/30kyG5y. • We have a completely revamped Newcomers page. UPDATE: Hickey DFAC Reopens (Nov. 30, 2020)  Civilians are encouraged to use the CDC guidelines for constructing a cloth face covering. USAG Bavaria Public Affairs. This also includes post shuttles. • The ID office has temporarily increased the age of when children are authorized to receive an ID card from 10 to 14 years old. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the Bavarian government's regulations regarding social distancing and movement, cities are reviewing their local market activities. • PCS Q&A Live Town Hall, hosted by USEUR, is at 6 p.m. tonight, May 5. Please contact your chain of command if you have further questions. If, within the last 14 days, you had close contact with a suspected or confirmed case of the Coronavirus OR traveled to China, AND This applies to international air and sea transport for travel connections that originate outside the European Union. Due to public health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, effective March 20, 2020, we are only able to offer service for customers with a qualified life-or-death emergency and who need a passport for immediate international travel within 72 hours. • Hand wash stations are shifting to hand sanitizing stations. =========== Service members residing at USAG Ansbach and USAG Bavaria are reminded that they remain subject to the GENERAL ORDER issued by the senior responsible officer, Brig. While USAG Bavaria will adhere to the March 20 and March 23 training holiday schedule, Soldiers will continue screening efforts at installation gates. The garrison is implementing all appropriate control measures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Army & Air Force Exchange Service. For more information, go HERE. - Auto Skills Centers are open. SERVICES Germany will close/restrict it's borders with Austria, France, Denmark and Switzerland, several German media sources are reporting Sunday late afternoon. Click here. 3. Regional Health Command Europe medical and dental facilities include clinics at USAG Bavaria. Please finish the remainder of your 14-day quarantine within your assigned lodging or quarters. This means new riders must wait until training is available through the ATSTP or they can attend a civilian course if available in their area. 5. These do not apply off the installation where everyone is subject to Host Nation law. ... Any individual or Family Member on assignment orders to USAG Wiesbaden or one of our tenant units can speak to the On-Call Duty Chaplain at 0162-274-7337. Child Development Centers remain closed at this time. Army Publishing Directorate, Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and stop movement travel restrictions, Soldiers and family members may experience delays and travel hardships. Regional Health Command Europe. • DoD announced the stop move will extend to June 30. Help available for Soldiers locked into lease agreements (April 10, 2020) The stoplight chart previously used has been replaced by these rules. From a German phone, dial 001-888-276-9472. All DoD military personnel will stop movement while this memorandum is in effect. The Tower Barracks Burger King has reopened. Read the complete MEMO. MEDICAL On Monday, March 16, Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Soeder announced a state of emergency in Bavaria, which immediately closed or set off-limits public leisure and entertainment facilities like pools, fitness clubs and playgrounds. • Next Friday, Oct. 23, will be a training holiday. Under General Military Authority, any NCO or Officer can conduct an on the spot correction. NOTE: If applicable, please write "Emergency leave / Short • WIC items, as well as hygiene items, will still be rationed at the PX and Commissaries. Forces installation policies regarding social distancing measures related to coronavirus (COVID-19). Germany extended current COVID restrictions to March 28, as well as announced a phased plan to ease restrictions starting March 8; Bavaria announced similar statewide restrictions. For the duration of this ordinance group sizes are restricted to only 2 households AND 10 people. U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria installations at Grafenwoehr, Vilseck, Hohenfels and Garmisch continue to implement protective measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Today, March 13, the DOD provided answers to common questions to those restrictions. • Nothing in General Order 1B restricts Soldiers from outdoor seating at a Biergärten. Army Emergency Relief, please contact: 09662-83-2650 or DSN 476-2650 (after hours, please contact American Red Cross:  1-877-272-7337), Netzaberg Elementary School: 011-49 152-2447-3647 or 011-49-152-2983-0745, Netzaberg Elementary School: 011-49-152-2983-0485 or 011-49-152-2983-0515, Vilseck Elementary School: 011-49-152-2985-3944, USAG Bavaria's Army Community Service provides family advocacy, volunteer, relocation, deployment, employment and financial support services to soldiers, Department of the Army civilians and families. Off-post food options (April 2, 2020) • CDCs are open to 1B and 1C personnel (Single soldier parents, dual-military parents) and some mission-critical individuals. In-Patient: Visitor policy allows 1 visitor per patient, for a maximum of 45 minutes. Czech nationals and foreigners with a residence permit in the Czech Republic are exempt, but must expect health examinations with temperature measurements. • Central Issue Facility (CIF): Open X-Ray (remains open in support of acute care appointments and medication refills only). USAG Bavaria Public Affairs Sign-up for meals can be done daily, or for a week at a time. Medical Please feel free to contact us: usarmy.bavaria.id-europe.mbx.pao@mail.mil, Highlights from 8 June Garrison Town Hall (June 8, 2020) General Order 1C Second, check out your local garrison resources: - Confined to quarters or isolation facility, - Must maintain as much distance as possible from others in same quarters. Army Public Health Center, The Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6200.03 “Public Health Emergency Management Within the DoD,” and supplements, provides military commanders with policy applicable to the COVID-19 outbreak. • Ongoing restrictions - You still need a credible reason to go from one place to another (to drive to work or shopping are good reasons). • Not stopping while at the cyclist protective stripes (fined up to 100 euros and 1 point). ====== It also includes work areas such as shared offices and hallways. There is no change to Annex A at this time, but an update to Tab 1 and the translation of the Ordinance is available at the 7ATC COVID-19 WEBPAGE. Travel using commercial air requires an exception to policy. These include: • Social Distancing: limit contact between people through greetings or large public gatherings, to include meetings at work. - You can make an appointment for Vehicle registration and driver licensing. USAA members with an auto insurance policy will receive a 20% credit on two months of premiums in the coming weeks. Dependents are encouraged to do the same. Weiden Community Notice (Nov. 12, 2020)  FAX phone number for USAG Bavaria New Parent Support Program +011-49-966-283-2234. The military community in Bavaria will comply with the host nation and local policies for wearing face masks off the installation, like the FFP-2 in medical facilities, stores and public transport. - PX concessionaires will reopen soon. Col. Jason Condrey, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart commander, provided details on the status of General Order 1A (in effect since March 27) on the virtual town hall of May 7. USAG Bavaria work orders streamlined with ArMA. In areas below 50/100,000, some shops will be allowed to open but have limitations on volume of customers. For more details on what Phase 2 will look like, visit your clinic's Facebook page. “It was incredible!”, Local students discuss their experiences with digital learning during COVID-19 (May 15, 2020) Masks are required in high-population areas. A list of fines is listed here. SERVICES U.S. Department of State. • Maintain personal responsibility. Soldiers are reminded that—in accordance with 7th ATC Commander's. Alternatively use the Nurse Advice Line Beneficiary Portal: https://mhsnurseadviceline.com/home. This includes activities such as ski or non-essential shopping trips. - For questions regarding orders and MPD, email usarmy.bavaria.imcom-europe.mbx.pao@mail.mil  with your name, rank, unit, and question. General Order 1B Home-Based Businesses subject to Bavarian restrictions amid COVID-19 (March 24, 2020), Home Based Businesses (HBBs) are NOT exempt from the restrictions in the Bavaria General Decree. At this time, the change is in effect through a̲t̲ l̲e̲a̲s̲t̲ Oct. 20. Be vigilant. All other days are not impacted. (May 8, 2020) This is highly disappointing to all and will be heart-breaking for student-athletes. The Ordinance is a major change from previous rules on gatherings, because the rule must be applied in order. The U.S. Secretary of Defense restricted travel for all DoD uniformed personnel, civilian personnel and family travelling to, from, or through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Level 3 designated locations for 60 days, effective March 13, 2020. • General Order 1C is now in effect. ========== The policy for Wear of Face Coverings and Masks is listed under Face Mask Guidance banner on this page and addresses the wear of cloth face coverings when in a shared space and public settings on the installation. • Dependents and civilians CAN travel back to the states, meaning that they – themselves – purchase the tickets, BUT they are at the mercy of the airlines and may have their flights canceled. Visit CDC Proof of Negative Test Result page to learn more. "It has not yet been determined how long the border controls will remain in effect. Publication Number: AE FORM 95-1D Publication Date: 7/10/2020 Title: Notification of an Accident or Incident in Operation of a Foreign Military Aircraft (Vers. All personnel are still limited to staying within 20 km from the base or an off-post residence. • If you are showing signs of COVID-19, self-isolate and call your primary health care provider. Commissaries set limits on select items (April 2, 2020) Again, Stay inside your home for 14 days. • If you are returning from a country that is not on General Order 1E country list, you will be required to quarantine for 14 days. More information HERE. HIGHLIGHTS from July 20 Town Hall • Weiden central bus station (ZOB) • Both teachers and students will be required to wear face-coverings when 6 feet physical distance cannot be maintained. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center released a memorandum titled "Army Traffic Safety Training Program (ATSTP) and Motorcycle Safety Foundation Cards Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic." Ensure that the nose and mouth are covered. USAG Bavaria Public Affairs. Read the complete, The USAG Bavaria postmaster is extending all Retiree Box R receptacle applications (AE Form, USAG Bavaria's Military Personnel Division releases guidance for Soldiers (March 27, 2020), USAG Bavaria's Military Personnel Division (MPD) released information on alternate place of duty, pay, allowances, benefits, basic allowance for subsistence (BAS), housing allwoances, family separation housing allowance (FSH), family separation allowance (FSA), isolation allowance, hardship duty pay, restriction of movement, leave, per diem, PCS travel interruptions, TDY travel interruptions, temporary living expense and temporary lodging allowance (TLA). Food delivery service opens to on-post delivery only. ====== REMINDER: DoDEA and AAFES offer free and reduced meal program during school closure (April 16, 2020) • In regards to COVID-19 testing and results, please refer to the Acute Respiratory Clinic, not the American Red Cross! Students will need to have their school meal card available to receive the meal. Contact your health care provider and chain of command. USAG Bavaria Public Affairs. Army News Service. not wearing a mask inside the PX or not using the hand washing / sanitizing stations). No impacts on the rest of the household.*. 8, 2021) Effective Friday (June 12), Gate 1 will be open for outbound and foot traffic 24/7. "Travellers without a valid reason can't enter the country", Seehofer said in Berlin. This memorandum applies to all DoD military and civilian personnel and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities, and surrounding areas in the United States and its territories. If you do NOT meet ALL THREE of the above criteria, but you have symptoms of upper respiratory infection, call your primary care provider for advice.