USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Kaiserslautern Military Community | Base Overview & Info (2024)

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz activated with its headquarters in Kaiserslautern Germany, on Oct. 1, 2013. The Garrison is made up of 29 sites and installations that encompass a geographic footprint to include Kaiserslautern, Baumholder, Landstuhl, Sembach, Mannheim, Miesau, Gruenstadt and Germersheim.

The Garrison logo represents the unit's establishment as a brigade-level garrison with a large geographic area. Each element of the crest was carefully selected to illustrate this new beginning and the partnership between the American and German communities in the state of Rheinland-Pfalz. The Army star is centered at the top of the crest. The German and American flags are situated on one level representing two nations standing side by side in mutual support. The state crest of Rheinland-Pfalz is at the bottom representing the garrison's geographic area of responsibility and surround by a laurel wreath symbolizing peace and unity. At the center of the crest is the Installation Management Command patch, bringing everyone together and anchoring our community into one unified whole.

If you have questions or desire information on grave sites and memorials within Europe, visit the American Battle Monuments Commission. For general information on U.S. Army Europe visit the Headquarters U.S. Army Europe's website.

Most Soldiers and Families arriving in Germany on Permanent Change of Station orders will fly into the Ramstein Army Reception Center via Air Mobility Command's Military chartered airlift "The Patriot Express". Flights depart from the Baltimore/Washington International Airport AMC Terminal and arrive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The RARC staff will be available to guide all newly arrived personnel and accompanying Family Members through the reception process.

Upon arrival, Soldiers with orders to the Kaiserslautern Military Community will be picked up by their Sponsors or a unit representative. Most Soldiers and their Family Members with orders to other communities will take the a designated bus to their final destination. KMC Soldiers authorized to live off base and Soldiers with Family Members are then taken to TLA lodging. Unaccompanied enlisted Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SSG are brought to the barracks, or to ‘transient’ quarters.

If you arescheduled to fly into Frankfurt International Airport instead of Ramstein Air Base, contact your travel office immediately to change your flight to a Patriot Express flight, unless an Exception to Policy has been authorized. Not only is it a United States Army Europe policy that Soldiers do not fly into FRA during a permanent change of station move, but there is no support nor oversight at FRA to track your arrival. If you are have an ETP and must fly into FRA, please ensure your sponsor is notified of your itinerary and pickup is arranged. Personnel arriving through an FRA flight or by motor vehicle must report to the appropriate Military Personnel Division on the next business day to obtain in-processing instructions.

***From Frankfurt International Airport to Vogelweh Lodging***

When departing Frankfurt International Airport, follow signs for A5 toward Basel or Darmstadt. Exit the airport and head towards Autobahn A3 direction Weisbaden/Mainz.

Follow the A3 to Autobahn A67, direction Darmstadt/Russelshein/Mainz. Exit the A60 and enter Autobahn A63 direction Alzey/Ludwigshafen/Kaiserslautern. Continue on the A63 for approximately 44 miles at which time the A63 will merge into Autobahn A6.

Follow the A6 for approximately 4 miles and get off at the Kaiserslautern West exit (B270-Exit 15). Follow B270 over a bridge; merge to the right lane once you are over the bridge. Take the second exit, which has a “Stadtmitte” sign. This road will go under B270, eastbound, in the direction of Kaiserslautern.

Proceed east on this road for approximately 1/4mile and take the right exit off this road, which is Arizona Blvd. Proceed on Arizona Blvd for approximately ½ mile to security checkpoint.

Note: Proper Military identification is required for entrance. Be sure to have your PCS orders and Military ID card with you.

Proceed throughthe gate to Third Ave. Turn right on Third Avenue for approximately 1/2mile then right on Florida Loop. Proceed straight on Florida Loop until you reach Georgia Circle. Take a right on Georgia Circle which will become First Ave. Building 1002, the reception desk will be approximately 1/4 mile on the left.

***From Frankfurt International Airport to Landstuhl Lodging***

Landstuhl is approximately 18 miles west of the city of Kaiserslautern. From Autobahn A6, take exit 12, which changes into Autobahn A62, in the direction of Pirmasens/Landstuhl West.

Proceed on A62 and take the first exit which is marked Landstuhl/Hauptstuhl. Proceed on the “T” intersection and proceed for approximately 2 miles; the access road to gate 3 will be on the left, just past numerous satellite dishes. Enter gate 3.

Note:Proper Military identification is required for entrance. Be sure to have your PCS orders and Military ID card with you.

From Gate 3 continue straight to the stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign which is Munson Circle. Follow Munson Circle past the helipad. Take the priority left and continue straight.

Follow Munson Circle to the left again and you will see Lodging on the left. The reception desk is located in Building 3756.

***From Frankfort International Airport to Ramstein Air Base***

When departing Frankfurt airport, follow signs for A5 towards Basel or Darmstadt.

After a few minutes (perhaps 15 or so), you will see signs for A67 -get in the center/left lane, and follow A67 (Left Split).

When you pass the town of Lorsch, you will see an exit on the far right for A6 Mannheim, Kaiserslautern, and .

Once on A6, Kaiserslautern is only about 45 minutes away. You'll cross the Rhein River, and pass Autobahnkreuz Frankenthal. Continue on A6; you'll pass an exit for Bad Durkheim, Leiningen, Hochspeyer, and will enter the city of Kaiserslautern.

Go past the KL-Ost and KL-West exits to the KL-Einsiedlerhof exit (Fruit of the Loom factory will be on your right). Follow the road through the circle and to the base. Once through the gate, go under the overpass, and Ramstein Lodging will be on your right before the light.

Note: Proper Military identification is required for entrance. Be sure to have your PCS orders and Military ID card with you.

The Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) has several shuttle bus routes

Army Shuttle Bus Schedule:

The 405th Army Field Support Brigade runs a shuttle bus Monday through Friday from that travels between Sembach, Daenner, Kleber and Panzer Kasernes. This shuttle is not available on Federal, Host Nation or Training Holidays. Active Duty member have priority on this shuttle and dependents may ride the shuttle bus on a space available basis. You must be an ID card holder to use the shuttle. For more information contact TMP at DSN: 528-2441 or 528-2443/2437

Air Force Shuttle Bus Schedule:

The Ramstein Air Base On-Base Shuttle runs shuttle buses Monday-Friday (except U.S. holidays). The shuttle bus system is designed to support Military and Department of Defense Civilian Employees conducting official Government business. All other people ride on a space-available basis only and are subject to disembark at any location due to an increase in duty passengers. For further information, call the Air Force Motor pool at 011-49-6371-47-5961 or DSN 314-480-5961.

Kaiserslautern Municipal Bus System

Anyone unfamiliar with the Kaiserslautern Municipal Bus System and may at first glance think it confusing. Therefore, the following is provided as a quick "how to" guide for the bus system.

• How to get on the buses --- If you pay cash, enter through the front door and stay to the right. If you have a valid ticket, also enter through the front door, but stay to the left. With a stroller, enter through the center or rear door.
• How to pay the fare -- Cash paying passengers may obtain their tickets from the driver. If you buy a strip ticket or another time-period specific ticket you will be better off, but you have to purchase them in advance.
• How to validate the ticket -- Use the validating machine in the front of the bus to validate the required number of stripes of your strip ticket, as explained later, or the ticket you purchased from the driver.
• How to get off the buses -- Press the red button on the support poles to notify the driver when you approach your desired bus stop. Exit bus by using center or rear door(s).
• Where to buy tickets -- Strip tickets may be obtained from vending machines placed at most bus stops or from one of the authorized dealers listed on the back.