If a Soldier is stationed in the US but currently in Iraq for OIF, and they take their R&R leave in Germany, are they allowed to get a fuel ration card for a vehicle they rent?
• Yes, per Army Europe Regulation 600-17, Appendix C, Paragraph C2a, US Forces personnel on R&R leave in Germany from deployment to OEF or OIF are authorized tax-free and duty-free motor fuel. The timing of an R&R visit to Germany will determine whether a Soldier gets a fuel ration card or fuel coupons for their rental vehicle. Thru 26 May of this year, AAFES would sell coupons for the rental vehicle. On 27 May 08 and afterwards, AAFES will issue a short term fuel ration card for the rental vehicle. Please note that Soldiers on R&R leave in Germany should plan on stopping at an IMCOM Europe Garrison MP Station or US Forces Customs Office (at Ramstein or Spangdahlem Air Terminals) with their R&R leave orders and their vehicle rental contract to get a vehicle eligibility certificate before proceeding to AAFES to get a short-term fuel ration card for the rental vehicle.
Yes, per Army Europe Regulation 600-17, Appendix C, Paragraph C2a, US Forces personnel on R&R leave in Germany from deployment to OEF or OIF are authorized tax-free and duty-free motor fuel. Personnel in R&R leave status should take their ID card and copies of R&R orders along with their vehicle rental contract or registration document to the nearest MP station or US Forces customs office as shown on the Eligibility page. Take AE Form 550-175L to the nearest AAFES card issue and activation site. The amount of fuel ration authorized is dependent upon how many days remain authorized on the R&R orders and the rental contract. Short-term fuel ration increments are 100 liters for 1-7 days, 200 liters for 8-14 days, 300 liters for 15-21 days, and 400 liters for 22-30 days.
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