U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach in Ansbach, Germany
U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach is an active U.S. Army garrison in Bavaria, Germany. It supports military sites in the Ansbach and Illesheim areas. This guide covers access, housing, schools, medical care, services, lodging, and recreation.
Base Overview
| Official name | U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach |
|---|---|
| Military branch | United States Army |
| Base status | Active |
| Main phone number | +49-6111-43-587-2121 |
| Official website | U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach |
Location and Directions
USAG Ansbach is in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, with sites in Ansbach and Illesheim. Ansbach is about 25 miles southwest of Nuremberg. Storck Barracks is about 25 miles from Ansbach. The garrison is spread across several kasernes, so visitors should check the current site and gate information before traveling.
Visitor Information
Access to the installation is controlled. Visitors may be placed on an access roster before arrival through the Installation Access Control System. The request may include a copy of the visitor’s passport and Social Security number.
People on an approved roster must show valid photo identification at the gate. Gate rules and identification requirements can change, so confirm current access information before traveling.
Housing and Lodging
Army Family Housing is spread among several kasernes in the Ansbach military community. The housing office is at Storck Community Center, Building 6510, Storck Barracks. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and can be reached at +49-9641-43-587-7351. The office is closed on American and German federal holidays.
Army Lodging Brainard Hall is at Building 8152, Comanche Boulevard, Urlas Kaserne. It has 26 guest rooms, including 19 family suites. The lodging phone number is +49-6111-43-587-5500. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A limited number of rooms allow pets, and Army Lodging may refer guests to a nearby hotel when full.
Facilities and Services
| Service area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Shopping | Commissary, Exchange food court, shoppettes, gas stations, clothing sales, barber shop, hair salon, dry cleaners, and flower shop |
| Support | Army Community Service, education centers, legal assistance, religious support, customs, vehicle registration, and vehicle services |
| Community | Libraries, chapel, fitness centers, movie theater, community centers, bowling center, and Auto Skills Center |
| Postal service | USPS offices at Katterbach Kaserne and Storck Barracks |
Schools and Childcare
Ansbach Elementary School and Ansbach Middle High School are DoDEA schools on Katterbach Kaserne. The elementary school serves elementary grades and preschool-related programs. The middle high school serves middle and high school students. Free bus service is available for eligible students in approved bus zones, but there is no bus service for students living in the Katterbach housing area.
Child and Youth Services offers full-time, part-time, and hourly care, before- and after-school programs, camps, teen programs, classes, sports, and fitness activities. Families seeking full-time care may request care through MilitaryChildCare.com. The childcare phone number is +49-611-143-587-2188, and the School Liaison Program can be reached at +49-6111-43-587-2175.
Medical Services
U.S. Army Health Clinic Ansbach and U.S. Army Dental Clinic Ansbach are in Building 8156 at Urlas Kaserne. The health clinic provides outpatient care and helps arrange inpatient and specialty care with nearby German facilities and Department of Defense partners. The health clinic phone is +49-6371-9464-3600; the dental clinic phone is +49-6371-9464-3700. Both are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 7:30 a.m. to noon on the first and third Thursday of each month. Ansbach Klinikum is at Escherichstrasse 1 in Ansbach and can be reached at +49-981-4840.
Recreation and Amenities
Recreation choices include Katterbach and Storck fitness centers, Storck Recreation Center, Katterbach Bowling Center, Outdoor Recreation, and the Soldiers Lake recreation area at Shipton Kaserne. The community also has picnic and outdoor-grill areas, an Auto Skills Center with car and dog washes, and Terrace Playhouse. Outdoor Recreation is at Katterbach Kaserne, Building 5807.
Things to Know
- USAG Ansbach is spread across several kasernes and the Illesheim area, not one compact post.
- Urlas Kaserne has the commissary, Exchange facilities, Brainard Hall, health clinic, and dental clinic.
- Katterbach Kaserne has schools, child and youth services, housing, postal services, and vehicle-related services.
- Check German and neighboring-country tire and driving rules before traveling.
- German recycling requirements apply in the USAG Ansbach area.
- Access rules, gate conditions, hours, and services can change. Confirm current details before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is USAG Ansbach?
It is in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, with sites in Ansbach and Illesheim.
What identification do visitors need?
Visitors on an approved access roster must show valid photo identification at the gate.
Where is family housing?
Army Family Housing is distributed among several kasernes in the Ansbach military community.
Are schools located on the installation?
Yes. Ansbach Elementary School and Ansbach Middle High School are on Katterbach Kaserne.
Does the installation have medical care?
Yes. The U.S. Army Health Clinic Ansbach and U.S. Army Dental Clinic Ansbach are at Urlas Kaserne.