Pre-Arrival Checklist

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Pre-Arrival Checklist

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▢ Provide Sponsor with the Sponsorship Needs Assessment

▢ Visit Stuttgart Relocation Website

▢ Create personalized Moving Plan

▢ Organize property for storage/ shipment

▢ Organize or apply Passport(s)

▢ Arrange Lodging

▢ Ship your POV

▢ Get a CMR Address (Sponsor)

▢ Review Housing Information

▢ Pre-Register children for School

▢ Provide Flight information and transit contact information to sponsor

Be sure your PCS Orders authorize and
you book a direct flight into Stuttgart (STR)

When you Arrive:

Sponsor will assist you:

Register family with Installation Access Control (IACS).
Check in at the SOCAFRICA J1, Kelley Barracks, Bldg 3304, Rm 118.
Central In processing Facility.
Civilians must visit CPAC.
Marines must check in with MARFOREUR.
Offer options and recommendations for Cell Phone plan or SIM Card(s).
Discuss options and recommendations for local bank account.