BRIEFS: Need to know

By USAG Italy BriefsJune 14, 2025

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Central Processing Facility

VICENZA, Italy -- All Central Processing Facility services are relocated at Building 309. Relocated services include in- and out-processing, identification cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, Total Army Sponsorship Program, military pay in- and out-processing, housing, transportation, driver testing, and the photo booth.

Housing Survey Seeks Soldier Feedback

VICENZA, Italy – Soldiers are encouraged to share their experiences with government-provided housing by participating in the Fiscal Year 2025 Housing Tenant Satisfaction Survey. The online survey is confidential and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Access the survey at [shortened link].

Antiterrorism Course Offered

VICENZA, Italy – U.S. Army Garrison Italy will host an Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course (Level 2) from July 14-18. The course is open to government service employees grade GS-05 and above, U.S. contractors, and military personnel E-6 and above. Units wishing to enroll personnel should submit a signed Department of the Army Form 1487 and student training packet, or service equivalent, to the garrison training manager at jose.g.vasquez.civ@army.mil by June 14.

ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED

VICENZA, Italy – All units are required to have trained Army Emergency Relief unit representatives. The rank requirement for training is E-5 and above. Use this email usarmy.usag-italy.id-europe.mbx.fmwr-acs-efmp@army.mil for scheduling and information.

GARRISON OUTLOOK

VICENZA, Italy – For updated Garrison information, visit The Garrison Outlook at www.army.mil/Italy.

CASUALTY NOTIFICATION AND CASUALTY ASSISTANCE OFFICER TRAINING 2025: 24 – 26 June, 23 – 25 September. All classes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Bldg. 359 on Caserma Ederle. Must be (E-7) & above, (WO-2) & above and (O-3) & above. To enroll, send Soldier’s name, rank, unit and email to: ariel.g.rivera2.civ@army.mil

GERMANY BORDER CONTROLS: Germany has instituted controls at all German borders. When traveling, ensure you have your passport, Soggiorno, SOFA card, ID card, and, if applicable, either TDY orders or absence/leave form. Take an international driver’s license if you are driving across borders. The SETAF license is valid ONLY in NATO countries (not including Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria).

PLACE MAIL ON HOLD DURING TDY/LEAVE: Before going on TDY or Leave, personnel should stop by the post office and place their mail on hold. Visit the postal services site to find information on how to forward or place your mail on hold.

REGISTERING FOR ALERTS: ALERT! is the primary DOD emergency mass warning system. Self-registration is available to Soldiers, Family Members, DAC Civilians, and LN employees on a CAC-enabled computer. Be sure to update your profile when you PCS.

Follow The Garrison Outlook for up to date info as well as alerts and closures. www.army.mil/italy