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A guide for new sponsors and families arriving to the Osan Air Force Base Complex and for those new to Korea.
PCS Guide
PCS Guide
DoDEA Allowance Processing System (DAPS)
The DoDEA Allowance Processing System (DAPS) Online allows DoDEA employees to create allowance requests, track the status of requests as they are processed as well as view completed requests.
Additional Forms
(for use as needed):
TQSA_LQA OVERLAP REQUEST
REQUEST FOR Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA)/Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) OVERLAP
LQA Reconciliation's Form
Use this form for LQA reconciliations
Resource Management Service Desk
Complete a voucher using the Global Service Desk upon arrival after PCSing to South Korea.
Arrival in Korea
Arrival in Korea
Welcome to
Osan Air Base
Visit the Base Support Website:
51st Force Support Squadron
Airman, Guardians,
Families and Civilians
Newcomers Orientation & Information Fair
Lots of information on the site, as well as downloads and important documents.
Map of Osan AB
Map of Osan AB
How to get around:
On Base: Waze
Off Base: Naver Maps
* switch language to English
Turumi Lodge
Turumi Lodge
Located on base within walking distance from most amenities and easy access to taxis, most newcomers stay at Turumi with their families and pets until they find housing.
Booking.com is one of many great ways to find a hotel if Turumi becomes unavailable. There are several hotels within walking distance of the main gate, including one or two pet-friendly hotels.
Flying Pets Korea
Free Advice for traveling with your pets
USDA Regulations for pet travel from both the US to Korea and from traveling from Korea to the US.
Osan Air Base Veterinary Treatment Facility
Register your pets with the on-base vet clinic within 10 days of arrival.
On-base pet boarding and grooming.
Onboarding & More
Onboarding & More
Complete the Onboarding Process Outlined in the "All Staff Onboarding" section of this site.
Once you have your Letter of Employment and Official Passport (the red one) in hand* proceed to the Osan AB Airport Passenger Terminal to apply for your SOFA stamp to be placed in your passport. This acts as your Visa for working in-country for two years, until your CAC expires (also called your "DEROS" date) See more about the SOFA agreement and your responsibilities here.
Ration Control Card (RCC), Commissary & Base Exchange (BX) Privileges, & Alcohol Limits
Your CAC is your RCC and will be scanned prior to
purchases in the Commissary & the BX
Benefits Enrollment and Management
Benefits Enrollment and Management
ARMY Benefits Center – Civilian
The Army Benefits Center – Civilian (ABC-C) administers automated benefits support through GRB Platform formerly Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS) and trained benefits Specialists. Here you can obtain information on benefits statements, life and health insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and retirement issues.
Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS), MyBiz, and My Workplace
DCPDS is an automated site that maintains a complete history of personnel actions, awards, and benefits selections. It interfaces with self-service applications, such as MyBiz and My Workplace, which allow users to update personal information, print SF50s, and provide input for a performance appraisal.
Implemented by Congress in the Federal Employee's Retirement System Act of 1986, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a tax deferred retirement savings and investment plan for Federal employees covered by the Civilian Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and members of the Uniformed Services.
Fighting for DoD Educators
Through collective bargaining, legal support, advocacy, professional development and more, FEA fights to ensure you can achieve your mission to educate and support children in federal schools around the world.
OES Representatives:
Bill Elliot, Kim Grant, Deneshia Gray, Cornell Jones
Federal Employees Dental / Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
Dental and vision benefits first became available only to eligible Federal and Postal employees, retirees, and their eligible family members on an enrollee-pay-all basis through the program called the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
Federal Employees Programs
Federal Employees Programs
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance to help pay for costs of care when enrollees need help with activities they perform every day, or you have a severe cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease.
Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSA)
Employees who work for an Executive branch agency or an agency that has adopted the Federal Flexible Benefits Plan ("FedFlex") can elect to participate in the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS).
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)
The FEHB Program can help you and your family meet your health care needs. Federal employees, retirees and their survivors enjoy the widest selection of health plans in the country.
Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)
The Federal Government established the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program on August 29, 1954. It is the largest group life insurance program in the world, covering over 4 million Federal employees and retirees, as well as many of their family members.
Medical Care in Korea
Medical Care in Korea
Hanaro Clinic Naver Directions
Walk-in clinic 5 minute walk from Osan Main Gate. Does not accept insurance, but fees are low-cost.
Seoul Jeil Hospital
Naver Directions
Orthopedic Hospital 5 minute drive from Osan Main Gate. Accepts and files insurance.
Tricare / Aetna Providers in Korea
See the link for contact, location, and shuttle information
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Navigating Korean Hospitals Handbook (2018)
Please note: This document outlines important key information Americans should note when using Korean healthcare systems.
Civilians can be seen on base for Emergencies
View your on-base immunizations and medical records.
Driving in Korea
Driving in Korea
Summer Travel with RAT (Renewal Agreement Travel)
Summer Travel with RAT (Renewal Agreement Travel)
Travel Order Processing System (TOPS)
All employees have TOPS Online access through the employee section as long as their information is contained in the Employee Personnel Database (EPD). To access your information, click on the Login link, then on the Employee link, click on the Login Using CAC.
DD Form 1616
This form is used for your Transportation Agreement when you take RAT.
You will also need to submit your certificate from your Counter-Terrorism Training, which you completed within the first 30 days of your employment / this school year.
DD 1351-2 Travel Voucher page 1
DD 1351-2 Travel Reimbursement Voucher for TAD / TDY
DD 1351-2 Travel Voucher (Continuation Sheet)
DD-1351-2 Continuation Voucher for TAD/TDY
EFT Fund Transfer Form
Electronic funds transfer (EFT) for travel claim form
Resource Management
Service Desk
Complete a travel voucher immediately upon return from all RAT Travel (whether tickets were government funded or self-procured).
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