USAG Italy | Base Overview & Info (2024)

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Telephone Access

• To call Caserma Ederle in Italy from the United States, you would dial 011 39 0444 71 XXXX.
• To call Caserma Ederle in Italy from the United States using DSN (Defense Switched Network), you would dial 314-646-XXXX.
• To call Caserma Ederle in Italy from off post in the city of Vicenza or other Italian towns, you would dial 0444 71 XXXX.
• To call the city of Vicenza (off post) from the United States, you would dial 011 39 0444 XXXXXX.

Passport and Visa Requirements

• Each family member and civilians must have an Italian visa attached to their official passport before coming to Italy.
• The 'Missione' visa is issued by Italian Consulates outside of Italy only and will not be issued in Italy.
• Without the Italian visa, family members may not legally remain in Italy for more than 90 days and will have to return to their home of record at their own expense.

POV Insurance

• It is recommended to request an insurance estimate before shipping your car to Italy, as insurance in Italy can be up to 20% more expensive than the same coverage in the United States.
• GEICO (800-248-4998) and USAA (800-531-8111) provide free estimates and are available in Italy.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

• USAG Italy does not have a hospital or emergency care, but care is provided on post at a health clinic for Active Duty Soldiers and their Family members. All others may be seen on a space-available basis. Emergency care must be obtained at San Bortolo hospital in Vicenza.
• Each family member's medical history undergoes a medical review during the EFMP screening and command sponsorship process.
• For more information, you can consult your installation EFM Program or contact the Vicenza EFMP Manager at +39 0444 71 5845 or DSN 314-646-5845.

Weapons

• It is forbidden to bring firearms, explosives, or ammunition into Italy.

Child and Youth Services Waiting Lists

• Waiting lists for CYS (Child and Youth Services) programs are frequently in effect. It is recommended that persons requiring full-time childcare, especially for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, create an account on the DOD's MilitaryChildCare Website and place their children on the waitlists for care as soon as possible. Unborn infants can also be placed on a waitlist. Registration appointments can be made by contacting the Parent Central Services office once on station.

Cost Of Living

• Living costs in Italy are comparable to those in major metropolitan areas in the United States.
• Additional moving fees may be incurred when leasing privately.
• Army Emergency Relief provides financial assistance to eligible Soldiers and dependents in case of a bona fide, unforeseen emergency.
• The Women, Infants, and Children Overseas Program, providing supplemental food and nutrition education, is available for eligible personnel.

Electrical Current

• American major appliances should not be shipped to Italy, as they do not work correctly with Italian 220 Volt current. 110 Volt items would require transformers.
• The Housing Division provides major appliances for use during the tour. Either 220 Volt or automatic dual voltage 110/240 Volt appliances/electronics work best.

Pets

• Certain aggressive dog breeds and exotic pets are prohibited from entering Italy or may require a special permit. It is recommended to contact your installation Veterinary Clinic or Italian Embassy in your area for guidance.
• Service alert animals and pets are welcome on the local train from Vicenza to Venice, in Venice on gondolas, in the ruins of Pompey, and in the grand Teatro Olimpico theater in Naples (as long as you carry them in your arms). However, service animals and pets are NOT allowed in the three major enclosed sites in Rome, including the Coliseum.

Religious Services

• The US Army Garrison Italy Chapel's mission is to provide quality Religious Ministry Support to Military Service Members, Department of Defense personnel, and their family members living in the community. The Chaplains of Caserma Ederle offer ministry opportunities in religious education, counseling, and special programs for men, women, couples, and families of all faiths.

Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions

• The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number, and the numbers vary by worldwide location.
• To place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers.
• When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. However, when dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included.

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