- It is absolutely necessary that all family members have a current passport with an A-3 Korean Visa. Upon arrival in Korea, a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) stamp should be placed in all DoD civilians and all family member passports. Call Army Community Service (ACS) for additional information 738-4617.

- It is beneficial to PCS overseas with a driver_s license that will not expire soon. Those entitled to have a ROK driver_s license will need a current state driver_s license before testing for the ROK license.

- You should make sure that creditors, membership affiliations, magazine publications, and of course family and friends have your new address. All addresses at Yongsan have an _APO AP_ in the last line of the address. Make sure that the _APO_ is used as the city and the _AP_ as the state. It will assist computerized printed addresses in accepting this type of address.

- Make sure you have all your finances in order. The Consumer Affairs and Financial Assistance Program at your local family service center can help you prepare a budget and resolve credit problems.

- Make sure that you and your accompanying family members have current and up to date shot records. Children needing day care should register as soon as possible due to limited openings.

- You have several options in making overseas phone calls. The major telephone companies, i.e. AT&T, MCI, and SPRINT, have dial-direct service to the US. You can apply for a phone card prior to PCSing to Korea or after you arrive. A second option is to use a Korean pay phone, or thirdly to make collect calls. YOU CAN NOT RECEIVE COLLECT PHONE CALLS ON ON-POST PHONES.

- If you have pets, be aware of pet restrictions. Hannam Village residents (enlisted, junior officers, and Warrant Officers) can not have pets other than caged ones, i.e. birds, fish, turtles in their quarters. Residents of Yongsan housing areas can have no more than two pets.