Start your move to the KMC.
Start with the questions that matter for the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC). App setup currently offers KMC; additional destination access and local guides are being verified — see where each one stands.
Before you arrive
Understand your status and plan for travel expenses.
- SOFA status: know your documents and limits
Last recorded review: 2026-07-28 · 1 min read
- PCS reimbursement: prepare your claim and follow up
Last recorded review: 2026-08-12 · 1 min read
Find your home
Understand rental terms and everyday expectations.
- Before signing a German rental lease
Last recorded review: 2026-08-12 · 1 min read
- Quiet hours: check your lease and local rules
Last recorded review: 2026-08-12 · 1 min read
Get on the road
Start with licensing and your car decision.
- Driving after arrival: arrange your U.S. Forces license
Last recorded review: 2026-07-27 · 1 min read
- Shipping or buying a car for your move to Germany
Last recorded review: 2026-07-27 · 1 min read
Settle into daily life
Find your way around and understand local routines.
- Deutschland-Ticket: plan a trip and avoid an extra month
Last recorded review: 2026-08-12 · 1 min read
- Recycling in the KMC: find the right local service
Last recorded review: 2026-08-12 · 1 min read
Review dates describe the last recorded check; requirements can change. Use the linked sources and responsible office to confirm your next action.
Quick answers for the KMC
- Do US military families need to register (Anmeldung) in Germany?
- TLA vs TQSA: what's the difference for a PCS to Germany?
- What do military families get in Germany? Active duty vs GS civilian vs contractor vs NAF
- OHA vs LQA: what's the difference for a PCS to Germany?
- Can I drive in Germany on my US license or an IDP?
- Do US military families need to Abmelden (deregister) when leaving Germany?
- How do I stop paying German tax on my utilities at Ramstein or in the KMC?
- Kaltmiete vs Warmmiete: what's the difference on a German lease?
Turn your next steps into a plan.
Use the free KMC checklist in Boris to organize your move. No account required; personal plan details stay on your device.
