U.S. Army Garrison Benelux - Brunssum is an active U.S. Army garrison location in Brunssum, Netherlands. It is in Limburg, near the Belgian and German borders. This guide covers contacts, housing, schools, childcare, services, medical care, and visitor information.

Base Overview

Official name U.S. Army Garrison Benelux - Brunssum
Military branch U.S. Army
Base status Active
Street address Kranenpool 3, Brunssum, 6443 VA, Netherlands
Main phone number +31 (0)45-534-0070 / +31 (0)45-534-0071
Plans and Operations contact for the Brunssum location
Official website U.S. Army Garrison Benelux

Location and Directions

Brunssum is in Limburg in the Netherlands, near the Belgian and German borders. The military community is commonly called the Tri-Border Community.

Nearby military locations include Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum, Army Prepositioned Stock Site Eygelshoven in the Netherlands, Army Prepositioned Stock Site Zutendaal in Belgium, and NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen in Germany. No driving directions or airport details are provided in the verified base information.

Visitor Information

The garrison does not list visitor center details, gate hours, identification rules, or vehicle requirements in the verified information. Contact the official garrison before traveling to confirm current access, identification, and visitor requirements.

Housing and Lodging

Accompanied service members in the Brunssum and JFC Brunssum area are assigned Army Family Housing in local communities or at JFC Brunssum through the housing determination process. Unaccompanied service members in grades E-1 through E-6 must live in designated Soldier Quarters in the local community unless private housing is approved because of availability. Civilian employees with Living Quarters Allowance find private rental housing and may not live in Army Family Housing.

The Housing Services Office is at Kranenpool 3, Building 90008, Room 234. Call +31 (0)45-534-0149 or +31 (0)45-534-0150. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Lodging information is not listed.

Facilities and Services

Several support offices are located at Kranenpool 3. Use the contacts below to check current service details before visiting.

Service Contact Hours
Army Community Service Lending Closet +31 (0)45-534-0243
Building 90008, Room 126		 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
ID Cards +31 (0)45-534-0260 / +31 (0)45-534-0261
Building 90008, Room N109		 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; closed noon-1:00 p.m.
Education Center +31 (0)45-534-0253 / +31 (0)45-534-0255 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Network Enterprise Center +31 (0)45-534-0052 / +31 (0)45-534-0054
Building 13		 Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The Netherlands Law Center provides legal assistance by appointment. Email the Netherlands Law Center to ask about an appointment.

Schools and Childcare

AFNORTH International Elementary School and AFNORTH International Middle/High School are at Ferdinand Bolstraat 1 in Brunssum. The elementary school phone is +31 (0)45-527-8251. The middle/high school can be reached at +31 (0)45-527-8263 or +31 (0)45-527-8262. Both schools list hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Child and Youth Services at JFC Brunssum provides childcare at Rimburgerweg 30. Call +31 (0)45-534-0266. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The School Liaison Program phone is +31 (0)45-534-0277.

Medical Services

USAG Benelux-Brunssum personnel report to the Geilenkirchen Medical Treatment Facility. The official Brunssum in-processing guide directs personnel there for medical treatment-facility processing.

No on-site medical facility, appointment process, or emergency-care limits are listed in the verified information. Confirm medical instructions with the garrison before arrival.

Recreation and Amenities

No on-installation recreation facilities, commissary, or fitness center are listed in the verified information. The garrison identifies Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum and nearby NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen as places where some support services may be available.

Things to Know

  • USAG Benelux - Brunssum is part of the wider U.S. Army Garrison Benelux footprint in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
  • Brunssum supports Army Prepositioned Stock sites at Eygelshoven in the Netherlands and Zutendaal in Belgium.
  • Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum is nearby, but it is a NATO command rather than a U.S. Army installation.
  • Use the garrison's Brunssum in-processing guidance for current arrival, identification, housing, school, and healthcare procedures.
  • Access rules, hours, and services can change. Confirm details with the official garrison before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What branch is USAG Benelux - Brunssum?
It is a U.S. Army garrison location.
Where is the Brunssum location?
It is at Kranenpool 3 in Brunssum, Netherlands, in Limburg near the Belgian and German borders.
Where do Brunssum personnel go for medical treatment-facility processing?
They report to the Geilenkirchen Medical Treatment Facility.
What schools are listed for the Brunssum area?
AFNORTH International Elementary School and AFNORTH International Middle/High School are listed.
Where can I ask about housing?
Contact the Housing Services Office at +31 (0)45-534-0149 or +31 (0)45-534-0150.