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TOUR NORMALIZATION: USAG-Yongsan Commander Col. Dave Hall reads stories to children June 13 to celebrate the Army birthday at the
Yongsan Child Development Center. The number of command sponsored family members in Korea is expected to grow over the coming years. In
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accompanied tours at Uijeongbu and Dongducheon. Existing infrastructure will allow an increase to 4,350 command sponsored positions. A phased
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Commander: BG John Uberti
Command Sgt Major: CSM Kevin Witt
Deputy: James M. Joyner
schools is the Korea District Superintendent’s the college bound student including advanced
Office at DSN 738-5922. placement courses, a Professional Technical Studies
program, CISCO Academy I and II, Computer
Seoul School Bus Transportation Service and Support, and an Army Junior Reserve
Off-post residents should register for Officer Training Corps program.
school bus transportation at the same time There are new courses in reading, algebra
you register for school. School bus registration is support, and Chinese. Seoul American
located in Building 4106, with the school registrar. High School will begin classes at 7:55 a.m., and
For information, call DSN 738-5032. conclude at 2:40 p.m. Lunch is from 12:30 – 1:10
p.m. Principal: Robert Sennett, DSN 738-5265/5261.
Seoul American Elementary School For info, visit www.seoul-hs.pac.dodea.edu.
With classes in grades preschool to fifth grade,
a staff of 113 and 1,200 students, Seoul American Humphreys American School
Elementary School is one of the largest elementary Humphreys American School is located on
schools in the Pacific Region. USAG-Humphreys in nearby Pyongtaek City. The
Known for its extensive curriculum program, school opened in 2002 for grades K to 6. HAS
SAES also offers programs for special needs began accepting middle school students, grades
students, counseling, enrichment, English as a 7and 8, in 2008.
Second Language, Korean Immersion, Host There are approximately 400 students in this fast
Nation Culture, computer, media, art, music growing community. Students will also receive art,
and physical education programs. music, physical education, computer technology, and
SAES offers a Sure Start program for host nation instruction.
four-year old children identified as “at risk” There is special education, English as a Second
for educational success. Language and Enrichment Program for those
This program is similar to the Head Start students who qualify. A counselor and nurse will
program implemented in many of the school be on the staff.
districts in the United States. Registration takes place in the school’s office
Graduation
throughout the year. Bus registration also is
completed in the school office. Principal: Dr. Joan
Islas (753-6313). Contact: 753-6313. For information,
visit www.humphrey-es.pac.dodea.edu.
Korea District
& Beyond
Superintendent’s Office
U.S. Eighth Army Garrison, Yongsan
Email: KoreaSUPT_DSO@pac.dodea.edu
Phone: (DSN) 738-6826 Department of Defense
From the U.S.: 011-82-2-7918-5922
Web Site: http://www.korea.pac.dodea.edu Dependent Schools
CT Joy Elementary School
A
Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae
Email: principal_*joyes2@pac.dodea.edu
Phone: (DSN) 762-5466/5477 ll new families are encouraged to Seoul American Elementary School will start Osan American Elementary School
From the U.S.: 011-82-55-540-5466 register as soon as they arrive in Seoul at 8 a.m. and will dismiss at 2:15 p.m. Students in Osan American Elementary School is located
Web Site: http://www.ctjoy-es.pac.dodea.edu at the Community Services Building, K thru fifth grade are required to remain at school on Osan Air Base, Songtan, Pyongtaek City. The
Bldg. 4106, located across the street during the lunch period. school hours are 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Daegu American School from Dragon Hill Lodge and adjacent For information, visit www.seoul-es.pac.dodea. There are approximately 375 students enrolled
(formerly Taegu Elementary/High School) Camp to Popeye’s. For schools other than Seoul, you will edu or call the school at DSN 736-4613. Principal: in Osan American Elementary School.
George take all paperwork directly to the school office to Donna Kacmarski, 736-4613/5978. OAES offers the core curriculum and in addition
Email: principal_taeguehs@pac.dodea.edu
register your students. provides English as a Second Language, Gifted
Phone: (DSN) 768-9501
From the U.S.: 011-82-53-473-4354 The registration office is open Monday through Seoul American Middle School Education, services for learning-impaired and
http://www.taegu-un.pac.dodea.edu Friday from 7–11 a.m. and noon – 4 p.m. You will Seoul American Middle serves approximately communication-impaired students, art, music,
need to bring a copy of the sponsor’s orders, the 600 students in grades 6-8. A staff of 62 dedicated physical education and Korean Culture. Extra-
Humphreys American School student’s immunization records, identification cards to the academic growth of all students provides curricular activities are offered two days a week.
Humphreys Garrison and date of estimated return to States or extension an age appropriate program designed to meet the Access to technology education is presented in one
Email: principal_*humphreys@pac.dodea.edu (if applicable). needs of middle school students. of two computer labs for preschool to grade six.
Phone: (DSN) 753-8894 You must also have sponsor and student Seoul American Middle School starts at 8 a.m. Registration takes place throughout the year in
From the U.S.: 011-82-31-690-8894
social security numbers. Children entering grades and dismisses at 2:35 p.m. the main office. (784-6912) Bus registration is held
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kindergarten or first should show a birth certificate There are two lunches, noon-12:30 p.m. and in the high school.
Osan Elementary School or passport. All children entering kindergarten must 12:30-1:00 p.m.; students are required to remain Principal: David L Petree, 784-6912. For info,
Osan Air Base be 5 years old by Oct. 31. on the school campus during lunch. For information, visit www.osan-es.pac.dodea.edu.
Email: PRINCIPAL.OSANES@pac.dodea.edu If your child is not included on your orders, visit www.seoul-ms.pac.dodea.edu. Principal:
Phone: (DSN) 784-6912 a copy of the Family Entry Approval will also be Darrell Mood, DSN 736-7364, Osan American Middle/High School
From the U.S.: 011-82-31-661-6912 necessary. Osan American High School provides education
http://www.osan-es.pac.dodea.edu Navy personnel must contact Personnel Services Seoul American High School for 360 students, grades seven through 12. School
Detachment to acquire a letter stating the names of Seoul American High School has an enrollment hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Students are bussed
Osan High School
Osan Air Base the children accompanying them. The telephone of approximately 700 students in grades nine from USAG Humphreys to Osan American High
Email: PRINCIPAL.OSANHS@pac.dodea.edu number of the Seoul registrar is DSN 738-7707. An through 12 and a staff of 74. School. Osan American High School also offers a
Phone: DSN 784-9076/9098/9096 alternate number to obtain information regarding the SAHS offers a curriculum designed to fit full academic program to include Computer Service
From the U.S.: 011-82-31-661-9098
http://www.osan-hs.pac.dodea.edu
and Support technology classes for students. There Army Adult Education Centers
is an Air Force JROTC program.
Registration takes place throughout the year in Camp Carroll ........................................765-7702
the main office. (784-9076) Bus registration takes Camp Henry .........................................768-6693
place in the Bus Registration Office in the high Camp Hovey.........................................730-5161
school. Principal: Marie Cullen, 784-9094/9098.
Camp Stanley.......................................732-5543
K-16......................................................741-6051
Taegu American School USAG-Casey........................................730-6859
Taegu American School, located at Camp USAG-Humphreys................................753-8905
George, Taegu, is a unit school providing education USAG-Red Cloud .................................732-7015
for Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade. The estimated USAG-Yongsan ....................................723-8098
enrollment for SY 06-07 is 675 students. The school
hours are from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Universities & Colleges
There is U.S. Army JROTC for students in
grades 8 to 12. High School students may also enroll Central Texas College
in reading or algebra support classes. Principal: Camp Carroll ........................................765-8346
Keith Henson, 768-9501. For information, visit www. USAG-Humphreys................................753-8911
USAG-Yongsan ....................................723-4961
taegu-un.pac.dodea.edu.
USAG-Red Cloud .................................732-6772
University of Oklahoma
Osan AB ...............................................784-4406
Yongsan................................................723-4181
University of Phoenix
Camp Henry .........................................768-8094
Osan AB ...............................................784-5664
USAG-Humphreys................................753-8920
USAG-Yongsan ....................................723-7807
Troy University
Yongsan................................................723-7508
Army Housing:
Welcome home to Korea
Army Family Housing and some single homes. Civilian employees are
Accompanied, command-sponsored personnel required to reside off post except for positions
are housed in Army Family Housing. designated as key and essential. For active-duty
When you inprocess at the housing office, your military, regardless of service, you can only reside off
name will be placed on the appropriate waiting list post if adequate government quarters for your rank
for your rank and family composition. Placement and family size are not available. You will then be
on the waiting list will be based on your eligibility given a certificate of non-availability and authorization
date, normally the date you departed your previous to seek economy quarters.
duty station. Regardless if you are military or civilian, do not
The bedroom requirements are determined by enter into a lease agreement without processing
the size of your family. Couples with no children or through the Housing Referral Office.
with one child are eligible for two-bedroom units.
Sponsors with two children are authorized three- Unaccompanied Personnel Housing
bedroom units and families with three or more Unaccompanied personnel are normally assigned
children are authorized a four-bedrooms unit. to Unaccompanied Personnel Housing on post.
Family housing is normally available upon arrival These facilities consist of newly renovated
except for four- and five-bedroom requirements. barracks, bachelor enlisted quarters, senior enlisted
Families with a requirement of four bedrooms quarters and bachelor officer quarters.
or more may voluntarily accept a unit with fewer Unaccompanied personnel are required to
bedrooms than they are authorized. This may reside in on-post government quarters if space
significantly decrease the waiting time for quarters; is available for their rank. Only when UPH is full
however, keep in mind that you will be considered will Servicemembers be given a certificate of non-
adequately housed for the remainder of your tour, if availability and be authorized to reside off post.
you elect to do this. For additional information on UPH, please call
The Housing Office provides travel decisions for 738-5506.
concurrent travel (family housing available within 60
days of arrival), deferred travel (housing available Living Quarters Allowance
within 140 days of arrival) and non-concurrent travel LQA is a tax-free allowance paid to civilian
(housing available after 140 days of arrival). employees recruited from the U.S. in order to
For information on housing travel status or substantially offset the cost for suitable permanent
availability of family housing, contact your local housing while stationed in Korea. LQA covers the
housing office. cost of rent and utilities. Most civilian employees
assigned to Korea live off-post in modern, spacious
Off-Post Housing apartments. Upon arrival to Korea employees will
Off-post housing is plentiful and consists of high- meet with the Garrison housing office and receive
rise, mid- and low-rise apartments, villas, duplexes assistance in finding just the right home.
Housing Offices
Red Cloud........................... 732-6779
Yongsan.............................. 738-3211
Humphreys ......................... 753-7356
............................................ 753-7358
Daegu/Camp Henry............ 768-7009
(off-post referral)................. 768-8116
Daegu/Camp Carroll........... 765-7823
Geumcheon
Hwacheon
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Gaeseong
USAG-Casey
Panmunjeom
Dongducheon
Yeonan
Chuncheo
Gapyeong
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Ganghwa
Uijongbu
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Commander: Col. Larry ‘Pepper’ Jackson
Command Sgt. Major: Earlene Lavender 130
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Deputy: Richard Davis
Bucheon Seoul Nam
h an Ho
Location: Uijeongbu, South Korea
Incheon Gwangmyeong
Population: 25,000 In c h e o n Siheung 100
Gwacheonon
Gwangju
35
of more than 90,000. everything from our famous Hot Stuff Pizza Eumseong
Military Fire Dept. Seonghwan
USAG-Red Cloud Family Morale, Welfare, to Mean Gene’s traditional bowling cuisine of FMWR Special Events
USAG-Red Cloud ..................... 732-6617 and Recreation services truly are ‘Second burgers, fries, pizza and more. Club patrons always enjoy many special
USAG-Casey............................ 730-5906 to None,’ with outstanding recreational Community Bowling Centers also offers free events scheduled throughout the year, such
15 Jincheon
Camp Stanley........................... 732-5660 opportunities for Soldiers, Families and civilian bowling for Soldiers in uniform from 11 a.m. to as the very popular Texas Hold ‘em poker
personnel serving on the Korean peninsula. 1 p.m. Asan Cheonan
weekdays except holidays. The Camp tournaments, talent competitions, fashion
Military Police Seosan No matter what garrison you are stationed in, Hovey Bowling Center offers free bowling for shows and more, in addition to their usual Unit
USAG-Red Cloud, USAG- Casey, or Camps Soldiers in uniform from 11 a. m. 1 p. m. every Appreciation Nights, C h u n Nights,
Right-Arm g c htheme
eongbu
USAG-Red Cloud ..................... 732-6693 Castle, Mobile, Bonifas, Hovey, Stanley, Wednesday & Friday. To bowl for free, 1 Soldiers nights and other social events for patrons to
USAG-Casey............................ 730-4417 Jackson or anywhere else on the peninsula, need only rent their shoes. enjoy.
Camp Stanley........................... 732-5310 there are plenty of quality FMWR facilities and The USAG- Casey Bowling Center is open
services available for everyone to enjoy. Yesan Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., FMWR Physical Fitness
Troop Medical Center Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday and Warrior Country is well known for its
USAG-Red Cloud ..................... 732-7379 FMWR Clubs holidays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. comprehensiveCheongju
sports and fitness programs.
USAG-Casey............................ 730-4320 You willHongseong
find plenty of good things to eat Bowling at the Camp Hovey Bowling Center There are 8 physical fitness centers, 4 swimming
Camp Stanley........................... 732-5314 and drink at FMWR clubs throughout Warrior is available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday pools (3 indoor), multiple ball fields and outdoor
USAG-Yongsan ........................ 737-5545 Country. At USAG- Red Cloud, Mitchell’s from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., courts in the garrison, all frequently used by
is the place to go for lunch and dinner or to Saturday from 1 to 11 p.m. and Sunday and Soldiers and other authorized patrons daily.
Emergency Hot Lines enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment. holidays from 1 to 10 p.m. It is closed every
Their outstanding $6.95 lunch buffet
Gwangcheon
C his offered
u n g cTuesday.
h e o n g n a m -Do FMWR Arts and Crafts
Fire ........................................... 911 1
weekdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. People Arts and Crafts shops in USAG-RCBoeuncontinue
Sexual Assault ......................... 158 Cheongyang
can also order from the menu at extremely FMWR Golf to provide patrons with an opportunity to learn
Abandoned Spouse.................. 730-3635
reasonable rates. Gongju
If golf is your new skills. Ceramics, hobby crafts, model
thing, then Warrior Country is Sintanjin
Emergency (on-post)................ 911
Camp Stanley Songyunoperates the popular the place you want to be. There are two nine- building, framing and more are all popular with
Medical Emergency.................. 116
Reggie’s. The most recent addition to Tommy’s hole golf courses here, one at USAG- Casey, Soldiers, their Families and guests.
Bar located in Reggie’s is the new MPOG Indian Head Golf Course, and one at USAG-
Military & Family Life Consultant
gaming system. Red Cloud, Willows Golf Course. Soldiers have FMWR Libraries
Program
The Gateway Daecheon
Club at USAG- Casey is the priority for making tee times at both courses,25but AdultsDaejeon
and children alike can take advantage
USAG-Red Cloud..............010-3147-0756 hot spot for all of USAG-Red Cloud. The club need to phone three days in advance for their of one of the four FMWR libraries that offer
USAG-Casey/Hovey..........010-8691- manager is a 2006 winner of the Army’s best reservations. golf lessons are offered everyD aDVDs, e j eInternet
o n access, and videos, in addition 1
3666 manager in club operations. The Gateway Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. to a wide selection of books and magazines.
Spouse/Child abuse ................. 911 Club boasts several great food and beverage
products, including Reggie’s Express, Primo’s FMWRNonsan Community Activity Centers FMWR Quality of Life
Fraud, Waste-Abuse................. 738-7867 Express, and the latest addition, the Java USAG-RC has four Community Activity USAG-RC’s Army Community Services
Café, featuring Starbucks gourmet coffee and Centers for patrons to choose from. Each CAC program offers Soldiers and Family membersYeongdong
DPW Emergency Work Orders delicious sandwiches and wraps, desserts and offers a wide variety of tours and trips, games, important programs to improve their quality of
more. The rock never stops in the trendy and Internet access and more on an on-going basis. life. Ongoing classes in personal finance, job
USAG-Red Cloud ..................... 732-7714 newly renovated Gateway nightclub with its light USAG-RC CACs offer everything from remote- search, resume writing, relocation assistance,
USAG-Casey............................ 730-3727 Geumsan
shows, big screen televisions, DJ sounds, and controlled car demonstrations and competitions VISA and passport issues, career assessment,
Seocheon
Camp Stanley........................... 732-5360 live entertainment on a regular basis. Hamyolfishing excursions and everything Family Advocacy concerns, information and
to deep-sea
The Warrior’s Club at USAG-Casey is in between, including pool tournaments, plastic referral, and more are offered at ACS locations
AMERICAN EMBASSY............. 721-4114 another hot spot for those who want15 to relax model-building demonstrations, table games, at USAG-s Red Cloud, Stanley and Casey.
Janghang
Muju
Gunsan
Kunsan Iksan Pongdong
Air Base
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Tune in to American
Forces Network Korea
for news, entertainment
Almost every Soldier in the USA has access to cable television, and during your tour
in Korea that will be no different!
FMWR operates the Army’s only cable television program in the world. This one-of-
a-kind quality of life program offers free basic service to residents living on-post on Army
installations.
Basic Service includes, AFN-Pacific, AFN-News, AFN-Sports, CNN International and
several local Korean stations. Residents can also subscribe to a Premium Package that offers
a diversified channel line-up that includes movies, sports, adventure and much more.
We have sign-up locations on each garrison. For additional information and current
subscription rates call or visit your local FMWR Cable
TV office.
FMWR Cable services are only available on military
installations. Authorized viewers residing off-post can
take advantage of the AFRTS Direct to Home Service.
The necessary equipment to receive this service can be
leased from your local AAFES Exchange. For technical
assistance, please call 738-2288 (CATV)
Movies
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Ganghwa
Uijongbu
an h
Pu k
Gimpo 100
Goyang Namyangju
Se o u l Guri
130
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Bucheon Seoul Nam
h
Incheon
an
Community Profile
Gwangmyeong
Incheon Siheung 100
Gwacheonon
Gwangju
Commander: Col. David W. Hall 35
Command Sergeant Major: Ralph J. Rusch
Deputy: Tillman “Don” Moses Anyang Seongnam
Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Gunpo 1 Gyeongg
Website: http://yongsan.korea.army.mil
Ansan Uiwang
Yongin
Population: 25,000 Servicemembers,
Civilian Employees, Family Members, Icheon
contractors, retirees, Korean Augmentees
to the U.S. Army, Korean military,
Suwon
Hwaseong
50
Korean Service Corps, Korean National
Employees. Suwon
History: Yongsan Garrison is one of nine Air Base
Army installations that make up U.S. Army
Garrison-Yongsan. Yongsan is home to the
headquarters of the U.S. military presence
Osan
in Korea, known as United States Forces Osan
Korea, as well as the headquarters for
the 8th U.S. Army and the Installation Air Base
Management Command-Korea Region.At
the close of World War II, U.S. forces took
over the garrison from occupying Japanese
Imperial Army soldiers. The newly formed
Republic of Korea government granted U.S.
USAG-Humphreys Anseong
forces permission to use the garrison.
During the Korean War, the garrison
Pyeongtaek
was abandoned, and then reclaimed. Camp
35
Coiner, covering approximately 50 acres
on Yongsan Garrison’s northern edge,
is named after 2nd Lt. Randall Coiner, a Seonghwan
Korean War Silver Star recipient. After the
Korean War it served as Korea’s primary
in-processing facility for Army troops. The
Yongsan Readiness Center serves as
United States Army Garrison -Yongsan 15 Jinc
Asan Cheonan
the central in-processing and orientation Welcome to the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan. United Service Organization (USO), a child
the Samgakji subway station and world famous
center for U.S. Servicemembers and their We are one of the top seven Army installations development center, indoor and outdoorYongsan Electronics Market.
families arriving to Korea. The garrison Seosan in the world today. swimming pools, an automotive care center, The USAG-Yongsan community is a vibrant
also provides installation support for a U.S. The garrison won $750,000 for its third place and a self-service gas station. American neighborhood located in the center
Army leased housing area called Hannam Army Communities of Excellence victory in 2008 The garrison is also home to the Dragon of the fifth largest city on the planet.
Village, K-16 Air Base, Camp Kim, Camp and finished as a finalist in the 2009 competition. Hill Lodge. The hotel is operated as an Armed Yongsan community 1 members are used to a
Market, the Far East District Compound, USAG-Yongsan supports Soldiers, Civilians Forces Recreation Center by the U.S. Army high quality of life, frequent celebrations, picnics,
several remote signal sites, Camp Morse, and Family Members with outstanding installation in support of the mission. The Dragon Hill events and a wide variety of activities.
Sungnam Golf Course, Command Post facilities, spacious housing, a 5-star hotel and Lodge is one of four Armed Forces Recreation For example, the Yongsan Arts and Crafts
Tango and Camp Coiner. Yesan
fantastic restaurants, new first-rate recreational Centers around the world. Center is one of the top such facilities in the
centers and spectacular access to Korean food The garrison consists of two main areas, Army. In 2007, the Army recognized the Arts and
Key Facilities: and culture. Main Post and South Post, which are physically Crafts Center as the best. There are all kinds of
Yongsan Readiness Center.......723-6452 USAG-Yongsan serves the largest population divided by a four-lane boulevard that links classes and activities from a digital photography
Army Community Services ....... 738-7505 of Americans (17,000) in Korea with excellence in two Seoul neighborhoods. In 2003, garrison studio to a woodworking shop.
Dragon Hill Lodge..................... 790-0016 Hongseong
installation management and customer support officials constructed a two-lane overpass The Yongsan theater program is another
United Service Organizations... 724-7003 while continuously improving quality of life in the bridge over the boulevard to solve traffic major plus for community members. Local actors
U.S. Embassy Association.........721-4487 U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan community. congestion problems. are always working on the next production to be
Hospital..................................... 737-2273 “If you are a newcomer to Korea, ‘Welcome,’” Collier Field House is the community’s performed at the Moyer Theatre.
Postal Service Center................738-4412 said Garrison Commander Col. Dave Hall. “The primary fitness center. The facility is named Bowling centers on K-16 Air Base and
Equal Employment Opportunity 738-4473 Republic of Korea is a great place to live, work in honor of Corporal John Collier, who was Yongsan Garrison offer contests and promotions,
Boy/Girl Scouts............................738-6371 or visit. Whether this is your first tour to Korea posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
Chungcheongnam-Do league bowling and special events.
Western Union.............................724-3849 or a return assignment, you Gwangcheon
can look forward for his service during the Korean War. This The Yongsan chapel community offers a 1
Education Center.........................723-8098 to a personally and professionally rewarding sports complex is located on Yongsan South wide variety of workshop options at the South
Directory Assistance....................723-1110 experience in the Land of the MorningCheongyang
Calm.” Post and features basketball, racquetball, Post Chapel and Memorial Chapel at Yongsan
The garrison comprises just over 630 acres volleyball, baseball, softball, aerobic, and Garrison, and at the K-16 Air Base Chapel
Emergency Numbers: Gongju
located within Yongsan District of Seoul, Korea’s weight training facilities, and also offers located in the Community Activities Center. Sintanjin
Abuse h otline......................... 101 capital. Garrison facilities include multiple family authorized patrons a variety of instructor-lead
Songyun The Family and Morale, Welfare and
Military Police ........................... 110 housing areas, a large commissary and post fitness training programs. The Collier Field Recreation staff, as well as the Camp Kim
Medical Emergency.................. 116 exchange, numerous Army Family and Morale, House is also used for community events and USO constantly offer tour options around Korea
Fire ........................................... 101 Welfare and Recreation facilities, restaurants, town hall meetings. and Asia. Because of the nearby Incheon
Emergency (on-post)................ 911 indoor and outdoor sports complexes, a library, East of the garrison is the commercial International Airport, Yongsan is a gateway to
Daecheon
Medical Emergency.................. 116 a bowling alley, a skateboard park, a miniature shopping district of Itaewon. With its
golf complex, a hospital, three dental clinics, three westernized shopping and nightlife, it is a
the rest of Asia.
Truly, a tour of duty at USAG-Yongsan
25 is a Da
Department of Defense Dependent Schools, a popular place to visit. To the west of Yongsan is well-rounded life experience.
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Incheon Siheung 100
Gwacheonon
Gwangju
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Anyang Seongnam
Gunpo 1 Gyeonggi
Ansan Uiwang
Yongin
Icheon
Community Profile Suwon
Hwaseong
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Commander: Col. Joseph P. Moore
Command Sgt. Major: Jason K. Kim Suwon
Deputy: Mr. David W. Frodsham
Air Base
Location: Pyeongtaek, South Korea
Population: 10,000 Osan
http://humphreys.korea.army.mil/
Osan
History: The airfield was originally Air Base
constructed in 1919, by the Japanese and
was known as the Pyeongtaek Airfield
during the Korean War. It was called K-6
when the U.S. Air Force repaired and built
a new runway to accommodate a Marine USAG-Humphreys Anseong
Air Group and the 614th Tactical Control
Group. Pyeongtaek
In 1961, the airfield was re-named Camp
Humphreys, in honor of CWO Benjamin 35
K. Humphreys of the 6th Transportation
Company, who died in a helicopter
accident near here. The Humphreys
Seonghwan
District Command was activated in 1964
as a separate installation command of the
Eighth U.S. Army. Later it was designated Jincheo
15
as the 23rd Direct Support Group, which
provided all direct support, supply and
maintenance, training aides, and operated Asan Cheonan
the Eighth Army Milk Plant. Seosan
In 1974, with the activation of the 19th
Support Brigade, this was designated as
U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Humphreys. 1
In 1985, it was restructured to support
wartime missions and was designated the
23rd Support Group. In 1996, a separate
U.S. Army Support Activity Area III was
activated to provide base operations and
United States Army Garrison - Humphreys Yesan
community support.
Welcome to United States Army Garrison This school year Humphreys American community functions.
C
Key Facilities: Humphreys Hongseong
the installation of choice and the Elementary School opened for students from Despite all of the changes the garrison is
fastest growing area in the Republic of Korea. kindergarten through eighth grade. undergoing our guiding philosophy will never
AAFES Taxi Service ................. 753-3002 Located in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, about A 303 child capacity Child Development change: Provide World-Class Customer
Alaska Mining Company........... 754-3101 55 miles south of Seoul, USAG-Humphreys is Center, located close to the family housing Service. for the Soldiers, Families, Civilians
Army Community Services ....... 753-8401 home to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade of the towers, opened in January 2008 and provides and Retirees who live, work, serve, train and
Humphreys Army Lodge........... 753-7355 2nd Infantry Division, Military Intelligence units a bright, modern, safe and fun place for young play at Humphreys.
Community Activities Center..... 753-8825 and other military organizations. kids to stay while their parents work.
Child Development Center ....... 753-8601 For years Humphreys was known as a small, Chungcheongnam-Do
Three new gyms also opened in 2008
Department Public Works......... 753-6045 quiet installation but withGwangcheon
the decision to relocate and provide everything from basketball, 1
Family Readiness Center ......... 753-6522 all of U.S. Forces Korea south of Seoul the post weight training, aerobics, swimming, exercise
Humphreys Library ................... 753-8817 Cheongyang
is rapidly changing. By 2015 USAG-Humphreys machines and climbing walls.
Humphreys Main PX................. 753-8291
Medical Clinic ........................... 753-8111
will be the new home to United States Forces
Korea.
Gongju
Humphreys also has several synthetic turf
athletic fields that support thriving unit and
Sintanjin
MP Hill Gym.............................. 753-5971 The current population Songyun
is approximately youth sports programs.
Super Gym ............................... 753-8031 10,000—about 3,500 are Servicemembers, the One of the most popular facilities here is
Humphreys USO ...................... 753-6281 rest Civilians, Family Members and contractors. the Splish & Splash Water Park the first of its
Zoeckler Gym ........................... 754-8083 By 2012 the population should be approximately kind in Korea. The water park is open to ID
Youth Services.......................... 753-8507 65,000. card holders throughout the Korean peninsula
Daecheon
Public Affairs Office .................. 754-6130
Splish and Splash Water Park.. 754-6412
To support the current and future population
new facilities are going up all over post that will
and features an Olympic-sized lap pool, diving
area, water slides and safe areas for young 25 Dae
Tommy D’s................................ 753-8180 provide Army-Standard service to all who live, children.
Transportation Motor Pool ........ 753-6656 work, serve, train and play here.
Gone are the Quonset Huts, corrugated
USAG-Humphreys currently has a
medium-sized PX and Commissary, three PX
Daejeon
Emergency Numbers: metal buildings that became an unofficial Shoppettes, a PX food court with a variety of
signature of the Army in Korea; they have been fast food outlets, a Starbucks, a beauty salon,
Abuse hotline............................ 101 replaced by gleaming new high-rise buildings to barbershop, Diamond Water, flower shop, dry
Emergency (on-post)................ 911 house Families and Soldiers in comfort. Nonsan
cleaning, new car and motorcycle sales and
Fire ........................................... 101 Two new multi-story troop billets with their several Korean vendors.
Military Police ........................... 911 own dining facility will open soon and provide The Humphreys Community Activity Center,
Medical Emergency.................. 117 top-notch living accommodations and dining recognized as the best in Korea, is home to
PHT Hotline .............................. 333 for Soldiers. Recently ground was broken for function rooms, pool rooms, indoor swimming
four new 1 + 1 Soldier barracks that will open pool, sound-proofed music rooms, a pottery
in about two years. shop, a frame shop and a ballroom for unit and
Geumsan
Seocheon
Hamyol
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(Clockwise from top) The annual Polar Bear plunge offers a mid-winter taste of the Humphreys Splish and Splash Water
Park; Unit’s from throughout Korea come to the Humphreys Super Gym for the best in tournament basketball action;
Among the Humphreys New Parent Support programs for pre-school children is Stomp and Romp class, designed
to help children develop motor skills; Christmas holiday entertainment at Humphreys includes annual performances
by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and holiday dinner concert performances by Humphreys American School
students; Child and Youth Services offer after school activites include 4-H clubs such as photography and art; the
Humphreys Garrison Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers program has been recognized as among the best in the
Army for for the past several years. – U.S. Army photos by Bob McElroy, Lori Yerdon, Mike Mooney and Ken Hall
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Sangju
Uiseong
South Kore
Daejeon (Republic of Korea)
eon 1
Yeongdong
Gimcheon
msan Community Profile Gumi
Key Facilities:
featuring a nine-hole golf course. Daegu’s category in fiscal year 2004, for its efforts Command, U.S. Army Japan and 8th U.S. Army.
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Fighting with the 2nd Infantry Division north of the Chongchon River, Sgt. Major Cleveland, weapons squad leader, points out communist-led North Korean position to his machine
gun crew, Nov. 20, 1950. The entire U.S. Army Korean War image archive can be downloaded online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea — U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. James Cox.
regarding war strategy and goals, Truman return the 1st Cavalry and 24th Infantry Divisions
relieved MacArthur as United Nations Forces to Japan and to replace them with the 40th and
commander on April 11, and replaced him 45th Infantry Divisions, two of the eight Army
with Ridgway. On April 14, Lieutenant General National Guard divisions that were mobilized
James A. Van Fleet succeeded Ridgway as during the war. A new United Nations Forces
head of EUSA. commander, General Mark W. Clark, replaced
Eight days after Van Fleet assumed Ridgway in May 1952, and Lieutenant General
command, the enemy began its spring offensive. Maxwell D. Taylor replaced Van Fleet as 8th
The major CCF and NKPA attack was directed U.S. Army commander in February 1953.
ABOVE: With her brother on her back a war weary Korean girl trudges by a stalled M-26 tank, at Seoul. The I Corps contained the enemy’s As armistice negotiations entered their
at Haengju, Korea, June 9, 1951. (Photo by Maj. R.V. Spencer, UAF, Navy) TOP CENTER: A advance. EUSA halted the attack on May 20, final and decisive phase in May, the enemy
gunner fires a recoilless rifle, near Oetlook-tong, Korea, June 9, 1951. Photo by Peterson,
after the enemy had penetrated 30 miles. stepped up combat action. CCF forces launched
Army) TOP RIGHT: U.N. forces crossing the 38th parallel, withdrawing from Pyongyang.
Seeking to preclude another enemy attack, Van regimental attacks against EUSA outposts in
began moving forward from the Chongchon and General Walker’s accidental death on Dec. Fleet ordered EUSA forward. By the end of May, the west. In July, the enemy sought to wrest
on Nov. 24, and were hit hard by strong CCF 23, was another dispiriting blow. Lieutenant EUSA had progressed to a position just short more ground from the UNC by driving a
attacks. On Nov. 27, the attacks engulfed General Matthew B. Ridgway, who arrived from of Line KANSAS, having virtually cleared the wedge eight miles deep into 8th Army’s central
the leftmost forces of the X Corps at the Washington, D.C., on Dec. 26, took command ROK of enemy troops. Van Fleet moved next sector. Taylor quickly contained the enemy
Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir, and by Nov. 28th, of EUSA. Despite Ridgway’s hurried efforts to to reach Line WYOMING, which would give and counterattacked, but with an armistice
UNC positions began to crumble. MacArthur brace the defensive line across the peninsula, EUSA control of the lower portion of the Iron agreement imminent, 8th U.S. Army halted
informed Washington that the UNC faced an he and his men could not contain the CCF’s Triangle. When the Soviet Union’s delegate its attack on July 20 short of the original line.
entirely new war. With more than 300,000 New Year’s offensive. Seoul fell in early January to the United Nations proposed a cease-fire Finally, on July 27, 1953, the Armistice was
Chinese in North Korea, he directed Walker to 1951. Ridgway pulled EUSA’s entire front below in Korea on June 23, 8th U.S. Army occupied signed and all fighting stopped.
withdraw to escape envelopment by the CCF. the 38th parallel. When the CCF offensive Line KANSAS and the Wyoming Bulge, ground After 37 months of combat, total UNC
MacArthur ordered X Corps to fall back to a faltered in mid-January, Ridgway was ready to suitable for a strong defense. casualties reached more than 550,000,
beachhead around the port of Hungnam. resume the offensive and adopted a strategy including 95,000 dead. American losses
Unrelenting CCF pressure, which often to inflict maximum casualties on the enemy The Static War included 33,686 killed and 103,284 wounded.
included surprise nighttime assaults and with minimum losses to his troops. Ridgway As the fighting lapsed into patrolling and United States Army casualties alone totaled
hand-to-hand combat and the rigors of a harsh proposed a war of maneuver, slashing the small local clashes, armistice negotiations 27,728 dead and 77,596 wounded. The bulk of
winter, made the UNC’s retreat dangerous and enemy as it withdrew and fighting delaying began on July 10, 1951. The opposing these casualties occurred during the first year
costly. The 2d Division, covering the withdrawal actions when the enemy attacked. Land gains delegations agreed that hostilities would of fighting. The estimate of enemy casualties,
of I Corps and the ROK II Corps from the became less important than damaging the CCF/ continue until an armistice was signed. Except including prisoners, exceeded 1,500,000 of
Chongchon, encountered an entrenched CCF NKPA and keeping the enemy off balance. for brief episodes, action along the front for the whom 900,000 were Chinese.
force below the town of Kunu-ri. The CCF Ridgway’s offensive began on Jan. 25, next two years never regained the momentum The Army deployed eight divisions to Korea-
surrounded and severely punished the 2d advancing slowly and methodically, ridge by of the first year. On Nov. 17, the two delegations -the 1st Cavalry Division; the 2d, 3d, 7th, 24th,
Division as the unit fought its way through the ridge, phase line by phase line, wiping out agreed that a line of demarcation during the 25th, 40th and 45th Infantry Divisions; and the
gauntlet to escape. each pocket of resistance before moving farther armistice would be the existing line of contact 5th, 29th and 187th RCTs. U.S. Army personnel
north. Operations THUNDERBOLT, KILLER, provided an agreement was reached in 30 received 78 of the 131 Medals of Honor awarded
Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir RIPPER and RUGGED carried the U.N. forces days. On Nov. 12, Ridgway ordered Van Fleet to military members who served in Korea.
Abandoning Pyongyang on Dec. 5, elements forward. EUSA liberated Seoul in mid-March to cease offensive operations. Fighting tapered
of 8th U.S. Army reached the 38th parallel 10 and neared the 38th parallel. For the next off to patrol clashes, raids and small battles for Source: http://korea50.army.mil
days later, where it prepared to protect Seoul and month, EUSA cautiously probed north of the possession of outposts in no-man’s land.
develop a coast-to-coast defense. Tenth Corps parallel, expanding the front first to phase Line The battlefield stalemate was periodically To learn more about the Korean War, visit
fought a 13-day running battle to the east coast KANSAS, 10 miles above the 38th, and then interrupted by artillery duels, ambushes, raids the U.S. Army’s official, online digital image
as it withdrew to Hungnam. Near the Changjin to the Iron Triangle, an enemy logistical area and costly small-scale hill battles such as Old and video archives:
Reservoir, the 1st Marine Division and elements north of Line KANSAS. Baldy. The battlefield lull enabled the Army to
of the U.S. 7th Division met stiff opposition from Ridgway’s ground strategy proved apt for the PHOTOS: www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
the CCF in positions overlooking the mountain new, more limited objectives that American and VIDEOS: www.youtube.com/warinkorea
road to the sea. The 3d Division, positioned U.N. officials adopted of clearing the CCF/NKPA
near Hungnam with X Corps, was sent inland from South Korea and opening negotiations
to open the road and with the enemy. Because of differences
protect the withdrawal
of the Army and Marine
Corps units. On Dec. 11, X
Corps completed its move
to Hungnam, and American
and ROK Army forces began
their evacuation to Pusan
the same day. Tenth Corps,
which became part of 8th
U.S. Army , completed the
evacuation Christmas Eve.
A Change in Leadership
CCF attacks and successive
withdrawals had weakened EUSA,
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http://imcom.korea.army.mil KATUSA
KATUSA
Korean Augmentee to the United States Army
In Korea, most military-aged males must percent of the total 8th U.S. Army manpower in
serve in the armed forces for a period of at Korea, with more than 3,500 KATUSA Soldiers
least two years. Some of these young men serving side-by-side with their U.S. counterparts.
perform their obligation to their country by The program also serves as a combat multiplier
becoming integrated into the 8th U.S. Army and increases combat readiness for the
through a unique program known as Korean U.S. and ROK combined defense capability
Augmentation to the U.S. Army. throughout the Korean peninsula. In addition,
KATUSA Soldiers are Republic of Korea the program is symbolic of the U.S and ROK
Army soldiers who serve under the U.S. chain alliance and mutual support systems.
of command, but are commanded by the ROK Because of their limited service time,
Army in personnel management. KATUSA Soldiers have a promotion system that
The KATUSA program began in July 1950, differs from U.S. Soldiers. While their American
through an informal agreement between the counterparts gain promotion by amassing points
ROK president and Gen. Douglas MacArthur to and attending boards, KATUSA Soldiers serve
augment U.S. forces during the early stages of in a rank for a specified period of time and
the Korean War. Until 1982, KATUSA Soldiers are then automatically promoted to the next
were selected from either the Army Basic highest rank.
Military Training Center or cadres of ROK ROKA staff office has five major missions.
Army units. These include KATUSA management, KATUSA
Currently, KATUSA Soldiers are chosen discipline, ROKA-directed training, U.S. and
randomly among a pool comprised of those ROK friendship activities and U.S. and ROK
who have demonstrated English proficiency as liaison work.
measured by a standardized test. Serving as a KATUSA Soldier is a tradition
The KATUSA program is important because that strengthens the Republic of Korea and the 2008 KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week, Yongsan Garrison (above). KATUSAs serve
KATUSA Soldiers comprise approximately 10 ROK-U.S. military Alliance. alongside U.S. Servicemembers across Korea (below). — U.S. Army Photos
PANMUNJOM — The Korean War the DMZ in the Joint Security Area. The bridge
began on a Sunday morning in 1950, when is especially noteworthy as it was used for
Communist North Korean struck South Korea prisoner exchanges at the end of the Korean
in a pre-dawn infantry and artillery assault. Over War. The name originates from the fact that
the next three years it is estimated that about prisoners were given the choice to remain in
one million South Koreans were killed or went the country of their captivity or cross over to
missing in the conflict. An additional 33,686 U.S. the other country. But if they chose to cross the
Servicemembers perished in battle at places bridge, they would never be allowed to return.
with names like “Heartbreak Ridge” and “Pork Today, a trip to the Korean Demilitarized
Chop Hill.” Zone can be a surreal experience.
Almost exactly three years after the conflict Often described as the most heavily
began, a cease-fire was declared on July 27, defended border in the world, this remains one
1953 and since that time North and South Korea of the only places on earth where large armies
have been separated by one of the world’s still stand toe-to-toe in formidable opposition.
most intensely guarded borders. The Korean Inside the DMZ, Panmunjom is a heavily
DMZ cuts across the peninsula near the 38th fortified encampment, patrolled at all times by
parallel, along the line of fighting positions held ROK soldiers in stoic silence. Rigid protocol
by each side when the cease-fire was called. dictates that visitors are not to wave, shout or
That cease-fire remains in effect today. gesticulate in any way toward North Korean
A journey to the DMZ helps to illustrate the guards positioned just yards away. For the
importance of the U.S. military presence in most part, it’s exactly what one would expect
Korea, and the vital partnership of the US-ROK from such a place. But the DMZ reveals a few
Alliance. surprises. It may be the last place one would
Interesting sites to visit include Dorasan expect to find a popular tourist attraction with a
Station, a railroad that runs between the two gift shop and a one-hole golf course.
Koreas; the “Third Infiltration Tunnel”, one Servicemembers, Civilians and Family
of four known tunnels constructed by North Members are encouraged to visit the DMZ
Korea; The Military Armistice Commission while stationed in Korea. For information on the
Building, and the Bridge of No Return, a historic USO’s tour schedule or reservations, call DSN
remnant of the Cold War era, which crosses 795-3063/3028 or DSN 724-7781.
Looks great. You’re welcome. It doesn't taste good. Would you like something to drink?
맛잇겠습니다. 천만에요. 맛이 없습니다. 음료수 좀 드릴까요?
Mashitgetsseumnida. Chunmaneyo. Mateopsseupnida. Eumryosu jom deurilkkayo?
Thanks for the meal. (Before eating) Why don’t we get a drink? Not too spicy, please. Which food would you like?
잘먹겠습니다. 술 한잔 어때요? 너무 맵게 하지 말아 주세요. 어떤 음식을 드시겠습니까?
Jalmueokget seumnida. Sul hanjan eottaeyo? Neomu maepge haji mara juseyo. Eotteon eumshik eul deushigetsseumnikka?
Thanks for the meal. (After done eating) Thank you. Sounds great. Where is the restroom?
잘먹었습니다. 감사합니다. 좋아요. 화장실이 어디죠?
Jalmueokgeot sseumnida. Gamsahapnida. Joayo. Hwajangshil i eodijo?
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Ration Readiness:
Ration Control
Card use in
US Forces Korea
Information courtesy of
USAG-Yongsan Public Affairs
FMWR Directory
Director of FMWR
USAG-Humphreys ..............................................753-5051
USAG-RC.................................................................732-6869 USAG-Daegu......................................................764-4859
USAG-Y....................................................................738-5225 Korea Region......................................................725-3207
USAG-H...................................................................754-7501
USAG-D ..................................................................768-8189
Korea Region...........................................................723-4149 Army Community Services
Casey .................................................................730-3107
Entertainment Red Cloud...........................................................732-7779
Camp Stanley .....................................................732-5883
USAG RC................................................................732-6760 Hannam Village ..................................................723-6721
USAG Y...................................................................723-5721 Yongsan ..............................................................738-4617
USAG H .................................................................753-8191 Humphreys .........................................................753-8401
USAG D................................................................. 764-4440 Camps Long/Eagle .............................................721-3365
Korea Region..........................................................723-3749 Suwon.................................................................788-4934
Camp Carroll ......................................................765-8993
Golf Courses, Driving Ranges and Mini Golf Camp Henry/Walker ...........................................768-7112
Korea Region......................................................723-3830
Casey Indianhead..................................................730-4885
Red Cloud..............................................................732-6843 Arts and Crafts Centers
Yongsan Sports Complex......................................738-4190 Red Cloud...........................................................732-7355
Sung Nam Golf Club ............................................ 736-3483 Camp Stanley .....................................................732-5464
Humphreys ...........................................................754-6291 K-16 ....................................................................741-6923
Camp Walker.........................................................764-4601 Yongsan ..............................................................738-4750
Korea Region........................................................736-3483 Humphreys .........................................................753-6706
Camp Walker ......................................................765-5692
Indoor Swimming Pools Korea Region......................................................725-6070
Camp Hovey .......................................................730-5780
Red Cloud........................................................... 732-653 Auto Crafts
Camp Stanley......................................................730-5916
Yongsan ..............................................................725-6984 Yongsan ..............................................................738-5042
Humphreys .........................................................753-8835 Humphreys .........................................................753-8547
Camp Eagle ........................................................721-2454 Camp Henry .......................................................768-8164
Camp Carroll ......................................................765-7708 Korea Region......................................................723-8510
Camp Walker ......................................................764-3873
Korea Region......................................................725-5064 Bowling Centers
Libraries Casey .................................................................730-4577
Hovey .................................................................730-5167
Casey .................................................................730-6329 Red Cloud...........................................................732-6930
Camp Hovey .......................................................730-5171 Camp Stanley .....................................................732-5370
Rec Cloud ...........................................................732-6723 K-16 ....................................................................741-6473
Camp Stanley .....................................................732-5596 Yongsan ..............................................................723-7830
Hannam Villange ................................................723-3348 Humphreys .........................................................754-5722
K-16 ....................................................................741-6391 Camp Long .........................................................721-3336 Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers in Korea sponsors morale-boosting
Yongsan ..............................................................723-7380
Humphreys .........................................................753-8817
Camp Carroll ......................................................765-8409 events for Soldiers throughout the year including the Boss Winter Games, “Boss Factor” contest,
Camp Walker ......................................................764-4334
Camp Long .........................................................721-3368 Korea Region......................................................723-4153 dinner cruises, and trips to amusement parks and cultural sites.
Suwon.................................................................788-5449
Camp Carroll ......................................................765-8407 Community Activity Centers
Camp Walker ......................................................764-5910
Korea Region......................................................725-7222 Casey .................................................................730-4853
BOSS in Korea:
Better Opportunities through BOSS
Hovey .................................................................730-5125
Lodging Red Cloud...........................................................732-6246
Stanley................................................................732-5336
Camp Casey .......................................................730-4247 Yongsan ..............................................................723-3291
B
Humphreys .........................................................753-6580 K-16 ....................................................................741-6473
Camp Long .........................................................753-7355 Humphreys .........................................................753-8825 etter Opportunities for Single and to include a BOSS council consisting of single
Camp Carroll ......................................................765-7722 Eagle ..................................................................721-2331 Unaccompanied Soldiers, or BOSS, is Soldier representatives from installation
Camp Henry Annex ............................................764-5536 Long....................................................................721-3473
Korea Region......................................................723-8617
a dynamic Soldier program in Korea. units. Typically, the installation Command
Suwon.................................................................788-6058
Carroll .................................................................765-7487 It is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life Sergeant Major serves as the senior military
Marketing Walker ................................................................764-4123 for single or geographically single Soldiers of advisor to the council. An installation FMWR
Korea Region......................................................723-8510
USAG-Red Cloud ...............................................732-6274
all ranks by providing them an effective voice advisor is appointed to provide guidance in
USAG-Yongsan ..................................................738-4058 Child Development Centers at the installation where they serve. Soldiers planning activities, financial accountability,
USAG-Humphreys ..............................................754-8257 and FMWR advisors work hand-in-hand with and marketing. Motivated single Soldiers with
USAG-Daegu......................................................768-7563 Yongsan ..............................................................738-3406
Korea Region......................................................723-8472 Humphreys .........................................................753-8601
Commanders, Command Sergeants’ Major, strong senior military and FMWR guidance are
Daegu .................................................................768-7707 and First Sergeants to provide superior leisure the backbone of the BOSS program.
Middle School and Teen Centers Korea Region......................................................725-3205 programs and help direct the resolution of
quality of life issues for Soldiers. Who May Participate in BOSS events?
Hannam Village ..................................................723-8765 BOSS
Yongsan Middle School ......................................738-2310 All events are targeted to the single and
Yongsan Teen Center .........................................738-8813 Casey/Hovey ......................................................730-4602 What is BOSS? unaccompanied Soldier. Although the intent of
Camp Walker ......................................................764-5525 Red Cloud...........................................................732-7519
Stanley................................................................732-5366
The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers the BOSS program in Korea is for single and
Yongsan ..............................................................738-5254 Program supports the overall quality of single and unaccompanied Soldiers; events are typically
School Age Services K-16 ....................................................................741-6473 unaccompanied Soldiers’ lives. BOSS identifies open to all authorized FMWR users.
Humphreys .........................................................753-8825
Hannam Village ..................................................723-4522
Long/Eagle .........................................................721-2331 real Soldier well being issues and concerns by
Yongsan ..............................................................738-4707
Humphreys .........................................................753-8507
Suwon.................................................................788-6020 recommending improvements through the chain What Happens to the Issues Raised by
Carroll .................................................................765-7484
Camp Walker ......................................................764-5072
Walker ................................................................764-4426
of command. BOSS encourages and assists BOSS?
Korea Region......................................................725-6070 single Soldiers in identifying and planning for Issues addressed during a BOSS meeting will
School Liason Officer recreational and leisure activities. Additionally, be formatted and submitted to the senior military
USAG-Yongsan ..................................................738-5556 it gives single Soldiers the opportunity to advisor to seek resolution through the proper
Clubs
USAG-Humphreys ..............................................753-8820 participate in and contribute to their respective command channels or staff agency. Issues that
USAG-Daegu......................................................764-5467
Korea Region......................................................725-5227
Casey communities. cannot be resolved at the installation level are
Gateway Club .....................................................730-4884
Redwood Steak House .......................................730-2195 coordinated with the installation Army Family
Sports/Fitness Centers Warrior’s Club .....................................................730-2195 History of BOSS Action Plan coordinator and may be released
Carey Field House (Casey) ................................730-2323
Camp Hovey The BOSS program was established in 1989 by the installation commander to go forward to
Iron Triangle........................................................730-5166
Hanson Field House (Casey) .............................730-3220 Red Cloud to respond to the recreational needs of single the major Army command AFAP.
Camp Hovey .......................................................730-1977 CG’s Mess ..........................................................732-8797 soldiers, who make up 40% of the Army. As
Red Cloud...........................................................732-6309 Mitchell’s Sports Grill ..........................................732-8189
Camp Stanley .....................................................732-5460 Camp Stanley
the program was implemented throughout the What is the Soldier’s Role in BOSS?
Hannam Village ..................................................723-6849 Reggie’s..............................................................732-5485 Army, it became evident that well being was the BOSS councils are comprised of single
K-16 ....................................................................741-6328
Collier Field House (Yongsan) ............................736-4588
Yongsan primary concern of single soldiers. In 1991, the and unaccompanied Soldiers from major
Commiskey’s ......................................................736-3969
Trent Gym (Yongsan) .........................................724-8466 Harvey’s Lounge.................................................738-5365 Chief of Staff of the Army officially expanded subordinate commands and separate units
Humphreys .........................................................753-8810 Main Post Club ...................................................723-5678 BOSS to include all aspects of soldiers’ lives. on an installation. Single and unaccompanied
MP Hill (Humphreys) ..........................................753-5971 Humphreys
Camp Long .........................................................721-3534 BOSS members later began to express an Soldiers have and opportunity to become unit
Alaska Mining Co................................................754-3101
Suwon.................................................................788-6020 Gateway Game Room ........................................754-3171 interest in participating in community service representatives, volunteer to assist in planning
Camp Carroll ......................................................765-8287 projects. Recreation and leisure, well being
Camp Henry .......................................................768-6604
MacGregor’s Market ...........................................753-7447 an event, and/or attend BOSS activities. The
Tommy D’s ..........................................................753-7532
Camp walker.......................................................764-4225 Camp Eagle
(Quality of Life), and community service are the Department of the Army BOSS circular 608-04-
Korea Region......................................................725-5064 Eagle’s Nest .......................................................721-2277 core components of the BOSS program. 01 defines the roles of the chain of command
Camp Carroll
Youth Sports Henry’s Place .....................................................768-7300
and FMWR personnel at all levels
Hideway Club .....................................................765-4060 How Does BOSS Work?
USAG-Yongsan ..................................................738-8117 Hilltop..................................................................764-4985 Installations establish a formal BOSS program,
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VOWELS
Korean Character ㅣ ㅔ ㅚ ㅐ ㅏ ㅗ ㅜ ㅓ ㅡ ㅢ ㅖ ㅒ ㅑ ㅛ ㅠ ㅕ ㅟ ㅞ ㅙ ㅘ ㅝ
Romanized i e oe ae a o u eo eu ui ye yae ya yo yu yeo wi we wae wa wo
CONSONANTS
Korean Character ㅂ ㄷ ㅈ ㄱ ㅃ ㄸ ㅉ ㄲ ㅍ ㅌ ㅊ ㅋ ㅅ ㅎ ㅆ ㅁ ㄴ ㅇ ㄹ
Romanized b,p d,t j g,k pp tt jj kk p t ch k s h ss m n ng r,l
BASIC KOREAN PHRASES
What time is it? You’re welcome. See you tomorrow. My name is ~.
시간 좀 알려주세요. 천만에요. 내일 또 뵈요. 저는 ~입니다.
Shiganjom alryeo juseyo. Chunmaneyo. Naeil tto boeyo. Jeoneun ~ipnida.
What is that? Could you please take me there? Nice to meet you. Good luck to you.
저건 뭐죠? 저 좀 데려다 주시겠습니까? 만나서 반가워요 당신께 행운이 있기를.
Jeogeon mwojyo? Jeo jom deryeoda jushigetsseumnikka? Mannaseo bangawotsseo. Dangshinkke haengwun i itgireul.
Please show me. Please drop me here. Have a nice day. I didn’t know.
보여주세요 여기 세워 주세요. 좋은 하루 되세요. 몰랐습니다.
Boyeojuseyo. Yeogi sewojuseyo. Joeun haru doeseyo. Mollatsseum-nida.
That’s ok. Follow me. What’s your name? What day is today?
괜찮아요 따라오세요. 이름이 뭐죠? 오늘은 무슨 요일 입니까?
Gwaenchanayo. Ttara oseyo. I reum e mwojyo? Onuel eun museun yo il ipnikka?
USO in Korea:
There for you
USO Seoul, Camp Kim
Tel: 724-3301/7781/7003
Address: #104, Galwol-Dong,
Yongsan-Ku, Seoul 140-150, Korea
Administrative Offices:
When you arrive in Korea at Incheon correct, go ahead and depart any exit. You Korean currency. Try to select a cab which Canteen: M-F, 0700-1400
International Airport, one thing is almost certain should read the monitors located above the exit has clearly visible identification about both the
- you will be tired and wish you were anywhere doors. Your flight number will be posted with driver and vehicle. A taxi ride to post will cost USO Seoul, Moyer Rec Center
Tel: 723-4130
else rather than dealing with paperwork. an exit door letter. If you have exited the wrong about $50-$60.
Address: #104, Galwol-Dong,
Do not, under any circumstances, try to way, don’t worry, you will be able to easily walk Passengers travelling on foreign airlines Yongsan-Ku, Seoul 140-150, Korea
bring weapons or contraband into Korea. to the correct exit. at the Incheon International Airport should use
While the customs inspectors are pleasant Once you have met your sponsor, they will the newly-opened terminal building. Until now, Hours of Operation: Tuesday-
and helpful, they are also very thorough. most likely take you directly to your lodging, but both domestic and foreign airlines have used Saturday, 0900-1700
Contraband, such as drugs and deer antlers, please check-in to 1RC first. The first night’s the existing terminal.
will get you in trouble not only with the Koreans lodging is paid for by 1RC, but only if personnel With the opening of the new terminal USO Incheon Airport
but also the U.S. Military Police. check-in. The 1RC will also be able to advise building, the moving line for arrival and Tel: 723-8621/6056
All incoming personnel must first process you where you need to go for inprocessing. departure procedures will be significantly Address: #104, Galwol-Dong,
Yongsan-Ku, Seoul 140-150, Korea
through the 1st Replacement Company desk For civilians only, if you need to go to changed. Arriving at the existing terminal,
at the airport. Yongsan on your own, go through any of the exit passengers of foreign airlines should go Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday,
Inbound Army personnel must use the 1RC doors. You can either take a taxi (expensive) or through check-in and departure procedure, 0600-2300
bus to Yongsan Garrison. Soldiers have to use the Dragon Hill Lodge shuttle (free) to Yongsan and get on STARLINE (shuttle railway) at the
this form of transportation, unless a sponsor has Garrison. If you wish to take the bus, look for underground of terminal to move to the new USO Casey Garrison
obtained prior clearance from 1RC. signs to the USO desk, located at Gate 14. terminal building. It takes about 10 minutes to Tel: 730-4466/4813/4812
This policy applies to staff sergeants and If the USO desk is open, they can tell you get to the terminal building including walking. Address: Bldg. S3025 Eesadan, Camp
below. Senior noncommissioned officers and when the bus to Yongsan is departing. Since you During arrival, take STARLINE at the terminal Casey, Dongduchon, Kyunggi-do
officers can be picked up by a sponsor if they will be in permanent change of station status, building, move to the existing terminal and go
USO Building: Tues-Sat 0800-2200,
get prior clearance. For information, call 723- you and your family members will have priority through the arrival procedure.
Sun ,1200-1800
6452, or commercial 0505-723-6452. above anyone else wishing to ride the bus, aside Check-in counters on third floor of the
At Incheon International Airport, newcomers from any others in PCS status. existing terminal will be rearranged. In the past, USO Canteen Tues-Sat, 0700-1400
are met by U.S. Forces Korea reception Taxis are located outside the terminal. Army check-in counters of Korean Air and Asiana
personnel at the baggage claim area. and Air Force Exchange Service taxis have Airlines were located on the east side and USO Humphreys Garrison
If you do not see the reception personnel English-speaking drivers. They are the only foreign airlines were on the west side. However, Tel: 753-6281
in the terminal, go through the entire customs taxis authorized to come on-post, so it is better Asiana Airlines will move to the west and foreign
and immigration and baggage claim process to take one of these. airlines will move to the center. Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday
with your leave form, orders and identification The AAFES taxis, which are black with Unlike the existing terminal, the newly-built 0900-1800
card ready. For civilians only, make sure your gold letters, park to the far right as you exit the terminal building is equipped with facilities only
USO Osan AMC Terminal
passport is stamped. airport. The AAFES taxi stand is near Gate 14. for departure and arrival procedures. It has Tel: 784-3491
You should look for the U.S. Military Liaison For information, call 02-7913-5550. All AAFES two stories below and five above the ground. Address: AMC Terminal APO
Office located near Gate 14. taxis have meters, that read in Korean currency, Among 30 gates of the terminal building, three AP 96278
There are several exits out of the baggage but drivers accept U.S. dollars. are available for the world’s largest passenger
claim area. If you are unsure which exit is If you take a Korean taxi, be sure to have plane-A380. Hours of Operation: Tuesday 0600-
1600, Wed 0900-1500, Thurs 0700-
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Red Cloud/Casey Castle Chapel offers worship services
to the Area I community; The Daegu Chapel offers weekly services and is known for its
holiday tree lighting celebration during the winter holidays; Stained glass at the Red
Cloud/Casey Division Chapel is designed to evoke the spirit of service for its warrior
community; Humphreys Garrison hosts weekly religious services like this Protestant
gathering; The Catholic Youth ministry program hosted a worship service for young
people throughout the region; Worship services and faith-based programs are available
throughout the Korea Region, with some services even offered in Korean.
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Community members celebrate Purim together during one of the Korea Region’s many faith-based community activities.
Area I Worship Schedule Area II Worship Schedule Area III Worship Schedule Area IV Worship Schedule
Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services Protestant Services
Collective Collective Sunday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Collective Collective Protestant
Sunday 1000 Stone Chapel Sunday 1030 K-16 Chapel Sunday 1100 Freedom Chapel Sunday 1000 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1000 Stanley Chapel Sunday 1100 Hannam Village Chapel 1100 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1030 Camp Walker
Sunday 1030 West Casey Chapel Church of Christ 1700 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Warrior Chapel Liturgical Sunday 0800 Memorial Chapel Gospel 1300 Freedom Chapel Gospel 1215 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Crusader Chapel Contemporary Sunday 0930 South Post Chapel Contemporary 1700 Freedom Chapel 1300 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1100 Hovey Chapel Traditional Sunday 1100 South Post Chapel KATUSA Contemporary
Gospel 1100 Memorial Chapel, Casey Gospel Sunday 1230 South Post Chapel Tuesday 1900 Freedom Chapel Friday 1900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1100 Casey Memorial Chapel Mision Pentecostal Hispana Korean Korean
1100 Camp Stanley Chapel Sunday 1430 South Post Chapel Wednesday 1930 Freedom Chapel Tuesday 1900 Camp Carroll
Korean Sunday 0910 Hannam Village Chapel Wednesday 1830 Camp Walker
Stanley Chapel Catholic Services
COGIC United Pentecostal Mass Catholic Services
Sunday 1230 CRC Warrior Chapel Sunday 1330 Memorial Chapel Daily 1145 Annex 2 Chapel Mass
KATUSA Sunday 0900 Freedom Chapel Sunday 0900 Camp Walker
Sunday 1930 CRC Warrior Chapel KATUSA Tuesday 1830 Memorial Chapel 0900 Suwon Air Base Chapel 1130 Camp Carroll
Sunday 1300 Jackson Auditorium Saturday 1700 Camp Walker
Jewish
Tuesday 1900 Camp Stanley Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Every 2nd Friday 1830 Annex 2 Chapel
Tuesday 1840 Casey Stone Chapel Saturday 0930 Brian Allgood Hospital Jewish Worship Service
Tuesday 1800 Camp Castle Chapel Every Friday at 1900 - Camp Walker Chapel, Classroom #1
For information, contact Corey Ringer at corey.ringer@korea.army.mil, or
Tuesday 1830 Casey Memorial Chapel Early Morning Service call 753-3909
Tuesday 1830 Camp Hovey Chapel (Korean) Mon-Sat 0510 South Post Chapel
Thursday 1830 West Casey Chapel
Episcopal Sunday 1000 Memorial Chapel
Catholic Services/Mass
Catholic Services
Sunday 1130 Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 0900 CRC Warrior Chapel Catholic Mass Saturday 1700 Memorial Chapel The Command Chaplain’s Office is here to perform, provide, or coordinate
Sunday 1215 West Casey Chapel Sunday 0800 South Post Chapel total religious support to the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea
Sunday 0930 Camp Hovey Chapel Sunday 1130 Memorial Chapel and Eighth U.S. Army Servicemembers, their families and authorized civilians
Mon/Fri 1205 Memorial Chapel
Tues/Wed 1205 Brian Allgood Hospital across the full spectrum of operations from armistice to war.
1st Sat. 0900 Memorial Chapel
Visit the U.S. Forces Korea Religious Support site at:
Jewish Jewish http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/fkch.aspx
Friday 1830 West Casey Chapel Friday 1900 South Post Chapel
for helpful links and information
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David B. Crary: Chaplain (Maj.-P) Klon K. Kitchen, Jr.: 2ID Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jonathan Gibbs: Chaplain (Maj.) Kwon Pyo:
david.crary@korea.army.mil, 738-3009 klon.kitchen@korea.army.mil, 753-7274 jonathon.gibbs@korea.army.mil, 732-7998 kwon.pyo@korea.army.mil, 764-5455
Chaplain (Maj.) Terry E. Jarvis: Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony Flores: Red Cloud Chaplain (Lt. Col) David Acuff: Chaplain (Capt.) Billy Graham:
terry.e.jarvis@korea.army.mil, 738-4043 anthony.wenceslao.flores@korea.army.mil, 753-7042 david.acuff@korea.army.mil, 732-6169 billy.graham@korea.army.mil, 765-6139