DAO
Enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces For U.S. Citizens
This information is intended for those making inquiries from Germany.
Military recruitment does not fall within the scope of the Defense Attaché Office. However, the following general information is provided for your reference: All applicants for enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces (as well as the U.S. Civil Service and law enforcement agencies) must be either
a U.S. citizen
OR
a registered alien who is
a) legally and permanently resident in the U.S., and
b) in possession of a U.S. Immigration (“Green”) Card (INS 1-151 or INS 1-551) and Social Security number.
If you meet the above criteria you should request further information from the following relevant offices:
U.S. Air Force Recruiter (Headquarters)
469 ABG/DPVRS
Building 347, Room 122
Rhein-Main Air Base
Frankfurt 60505
GERMANY
Tel: (00 49) 696 997978
U.S. Army Recruiter
415th BSB, Building 2915 Pulaski Barracks
Kaiserslautern
GERMANY
Tel: (00 49) 631 536 7072
U.S. Navy Recruiter
United States Navy Recruiting Europe
Kleber Kaserne building 3245 room 316
Kaiserslautern Germany
0049 0631 411 8492
DSN 483-8492
U.S. Marine Corps Recruiter
Recruiting Station New York
Attn: Admin
Garden City, New York 11530-4761
USA
Please be aware that, as many of the above offices are manned only part-time, you are likely to reach an answerphone if you call. Therefore, it is suggested that you write-in, ensuring that your name, address and contact telephone number are clearly stated.
updated: Oct 2008.