This Newcomers' & Serving Staffareais designed to assist personnel and their family members during the relocation process to the United States and throughout their tour of duty. These collection of pages and links contain a wealth of information related to Legal Assistance and Personal Transition, Military Personnel and Civilian Personnel check-in requirements and Staff Training requirements.

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The primary mission of the Legal Assistance Section, Office of the Legal Advisor, is to provide individualized legal support and personal transition information to HQ personnel and their dependents.

The Legal Assistance Section can assist with topics to include but not limited to immigration, visas, eligibility for healthcare, finding a home in the local area, United States Customs issues associated with importing household goods, vehicles and personal articles, opening bank accounts and associated forms, purchasing and registering vehicles, obtaining Virginia drivers licenses, personal property tax exemptions, local vehicle registration requirements and exemptions, social security numbers, dependent employment authorization eligibility, traffic laws both on and off the military installations/bases, and similar issues.

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Legal and Personal Transition Information Orientation for Newcomers: Conducted several times per month. Spouses and partners are welcome!

For further information contact +1 757 747 3228/3640.

We have walk-in legal assistance hours from 0900 to 1130 daily (no appointment or advance notification necessary) other times are available by appointment.

We can be reached at +1 757 747 3228/3640.

The Military Personnel Section mission is to focus business practices that support military personnel and their Families by delivering effective and sustainable human resources services and support.

Military Personnel Section Staff:

WELCOME ABOARD

Military Personnel Section would like to extend to you an extremely warm welcome to Allied Command on behalf of the Staff of the Supreme Allied Command Transformation.

You are assigned to one of two strategic commands of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and for sure you will find the tour of duty to be very rewarding. You will have the opportunity to work with professionals from 28 NATO nations, 22 Partnership for Peace nations, all branches of the Armed Forces, and NATO civilians/contractors that comprise the staff of the Supreme Allied Command Transformation. The Alliance nations and their Partners have assembled a rich mix of talented and experienced staff to take on complex and demanding tasks, both here at Norfolk and at our subordinate organizations in Europe.

MILITARY PERSONNEL CHECK IN

Upon arrival at the Headquarters, all military personnel must visit the Military Personnel Office to begin the check-in process. During this visit you will receive your "check-in sheet", which is a step-by-step in-processing document. You will also be provided with important information and documentation so you can begin obtaining your U.S. issued Common Access Card (CAC) and Headquarters' identification cards.

Service Member: Valid Passport; Valid Visa; NATO Orders; Security Clearance; Original Marriage Certificate (if married) with English Translation Dependent (Spouse): Valid Passport; Valid Visa Dependent (Child under 21 years of age): Valid Passport; Valid Visa; Original Birth Certificate with English Translation Dependent (Child 21-23 years of age): Valid Passport, Valid Visa; Original Birth Certificate with English Translation; Proof of certification from the schools registrars office stating they are enrolled in full-time post-secondary education with anticipated graduation date, and provide proof that the education institution they are attending is accredited in accordance with U.S. requirements.

U.S. CAC CARD PROCEDURES

FOR INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL ONLY: The Military Personnel Office is responsible for obtaining all personal information of the staff member and his/her eligible dependents, and certify that information to U.S. authorities. By providing this information a representative of the MILPERS Office will prepare DD Form 1172-2 for you to establish identity in RAPIDS (biometric, photo) and receive a Foreign Identification Number (FIN). Multiple visits to ID Card Lab are required. Once you have received your FIN from the ID card lab, provide MILPERS personnel with FIN to initiate the application process in TASS. (If you already have a FIN, you can avoid this step and provide it to MILPERS personnel and are only required to go to the ID Card Lab once). You will have to login in to TASS within seven days of receiving login/password to complete/submit the application within 30 days. Once the application has been approved, MILPERS will provide you with a final DD Form 1172-2 for you and your dependents to receive a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Identification (ID) cards. The DoD ID cards will grant access to local military installations/bases and facilities including the Commissary, Navy Exchange, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) facilities and military treatment facilities for healthcare.

Office Locations for International Military Personnel to obtain the DoD ID card

These are the only approved ID Card locations that can be used.

It is suggested that you make an appointment for issuance of the DoD ID card for each family member by visiting https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil and following the on-screen instructions to make an appointment. Although you can visit without an appointment, you are encouraged to make an appointment for each family member to receive the DoD ID card. Otherwise the waiting times can be two or more hours.

Dependent family members who are receiving an identification card must accompany you. Dependent children age 10 and up to the age of 21 years will receive a dependent ID card, and must also attend the appointment. Dependent children 21 years of age, and less than 23 years of age, are eligible for an ID card, provided they are enrolled in full-time post-secondary education, and provide proof in accordance with U.S. requirements. Children under the age of 10 years are not required to attend the appointment as they are not ordinarily issued an identification card, but must be listed by the Military Personnel office on Form DD-1172-2 to be properly registered for benefits, including healthcare.

Documentation Requirements for ID lab: For International Military Personnel ONLY, provide the following:

Original birth certificates for all family members applying (with English translation, see NLR/PNLR office for requirements); Original marriage certificate if married (with English translation, see NLR/PNLR office for requirements); Valid passports and visas.

The mission of the HQ Staff Training Section is to provide internal training to staff personnel, ensuring that they are fully trained and educated to work effectively within HQ SACT.

Our Section will help you to familiarize quickly with NATO and HQ SACT and to better understand the HQs output, structure and working processes. Your training will always begin with orientation and, after being settled, continue with more "in depth" cross functional training and training necessary for individual posts and evolving professional development.

We can be reached at: +1 757 747 3334/4034/4327/4410, don't hesitate to contact us even before your arrival in Norfolk!

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