Command Sponsorship

In order to get command sponsorship you need to apply for it.  Don't wait on this because it can take a while. This link is for the 8th Army Command Sponsorship Page.  It has all the information you need to get started with the process.  Here is the 2ID Link for Command Sponsorship as well.

Make sure you keep duplicate copies of this information.  By the time all of it gets compiled with your EFMP paperwork, etc. it can be a very large document.  I recommend if you are faxing it do it in a couple of sessions due to the size.
Follow through on this is extremely important.  Always be kind when you are dealing with others but do follow up. We called on our package weekly.  Make sure your package includes the memo saying you understand there are limited facilities and no family housing here in Area 1.  Once Korea has all the correct information they usually get out your approval in less than 14 days.  The key is making sure they have all they need. 
The next thing you want to do is go apply for your no-fee Government Passport and Korean Visa at your local Post. They will take the pictures of you for these passport there.  You won't be able to get the passports until you actually have your tickets for travel.  
If you want to travel around to other countries while you are here then make sure you get duplicate official copies of your documents and apply for your Tourist Passports at your local Government Office.  Please note that if you already have your tourist passport you DO NOT have to surrender it in order to get your Government No-Fee Passport.
Once you are command sponsored you will recieve an official Memo.  Next, depending on if you are traveling with your sponosor or not. 
1. If you are traveling concurrently which I have seen more of lately, then you will be on his amended orders and you need to start getting tickets set up and movers arranged. 
2. If you are NOT traveling concurrent and your sponsor is in Korea, or going ahead of you. Then once they have secured an off post rental, the paperwork will be sent to Yongsan and orders will be cut for you to travel here.

Make sure you have your General Power of Attorney to take with you to set up travel, and moving.  Also take along all the copies of the orders, including ammended ones.

When you are traveling here you usually have one night at Dragon Hill lodge then you move on to either Casey Lodge or CRC.  If your sponsor already has a house then you can just go right to your apartment.  The only down side to the Dragon Hill Lodge is it Does NOT accept pets.  They will keep the pets for you on your first night but they will be out on the loading docks.  I wasn't to happy about that either.  To get around that I sent our pets to my husband before we got here.  Especially since we had an apartment already. That worked out good for us. 

I hope this helps a little. If you have any questions let me know.  Remember don't give up or get discouraged. It is wonderful to be with your family.  The apartments are really nice.  Just look around and make sure you find the ones that fit your family style.