How do I go about applying for sponsorship in Germany?

2017-01-28T21:55:56-05:00

I have orders to Kaiserslautern, Germany, prepping for it so far has been going good except for getting a sponsor! I already know what unit im going too. I have about 3 months til I report there. I already completed the DA form 5434 on ACT, and finished all required fIelds EXCEPT for section 3 which is supposed to be for the gaining unit to fill. Is there anything else I should do??

Response by SFC Richard Logue made Jan 28 at 2017 11:13 PM

2017-01-28T23:13:21-05:00

Well heres my experience. First time no sponsor. Got off the plane in Frankfurt. Told to catch a train and get off at Nuremberg. First time oversea, fresh from Kansas, had no idea where the ### it was. Luckly an older German, told me where to get off. 2nd tour, had a sponsor, but was worthless. So if todays Army is any better, which it doesnt sound like it don't worry about a sponsor and enjoy yourself. Oh, I went to Germany in 1980.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2017 2:16 AM

2017-01-29T02:16:02-05:00

Don't worry about the sponsor part too much your gaining unit should have assigned you one but if not you'll be on a flight to exactly where you need to go. One thing I do recommend is get a calling card and call the Rammstein inns and set up a reservation, they can do reservations up to 30 day at a time and you can reserve early to make sure you have lodging to save you off post cost. If you have animals make sure they are ready to fly with microchip, & rabies vaccine, kennels, and the cost per animal (varies off size & weight). If you take care of some of the leg work prior to your trip you'll save yourself some heartache when you arrive. Also look in to the yard sale websites, they can be a good spot to buy secondhand vehicles and goods for a lower price out here.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2017 10:32 AM

2017-01-29T10:32:30-05:00

Hello I am in Germany right now nearing my final months here but as for US ARMY EUROPE, your sponsor is supposed to contact you immediately or if not so, when u get to ramstein, they are of good help in that they have all contacts to units that fly in soldiers to ramstein so they can help you get in touch with someone at the unit once u arrive but again also if u have family, unless your sponsor has set up your hotel reservation but if not u can contact ramstein inn and set up ur hotel reservations. For any questions, u can download WhatsApp on your phone and contact me in this number coz I know some people in Kaiserslautern who can help us get u situated + [login to see] 44 I am in baumholder which is like 30 mins away from ktown

Response by SSG Jeremy Sharp made Jan 30 at 2017 10:36 PM

2017-01-30T22:36:19-05:00

You may try contact with the unit 1SG requesting assignment of a sponsor to make the transition smoother.

Response by Kyazze Hassan made May 8 at 2018 8:42 AM

2018-05-08T08:42:37-04:00

how do i get asponsor