Boris - PCS Guide

Boris is the local guide built for military families navigating a PCS to the Kaiserslautern Military Community in Germany.

Whether you are incoming, getting settled, or preparing to move out, Boris organizes what you need to know by where you are in your PCS. It is written for an OCONUS move to Germany, not generic relocation advice.

WRITTEN FOR YOUR STATUS
Active duty, GS civilians, contractors, and NAF employees do not always get the same answers in Germany. Boris asks once, then shows the version that applies to you, including the parts of SOFA status that change what you are supposed to do.

WHAT BORIS COVERS
- Step-by-step PCS checklists tailored to your status
- Budget tracker for first-weeks costs, private, on your phone
- Meal and receipt log for TQSA/TLA reimbursement
- Your entitlements explained in plain language for your status
- German cancellation letter templates (Kündigung) that use your PCS orders as the legal basis
- Playbooks on the rules that catch families out, including the USAREUR driver's license path
- German public holidays and office hours, so you know before you drive over
- Local map with key installations, offices, and services
- KMC directory of on- and off-base resources, personally vetted
- Emergency contacts: German and on-base numbers, one tap to call
- Upcoming community events and MWR activities
- Key appointments and important dates
- Local dining, housing, and services worth knowing about
- Home screen widget with your countdown and next tasks, checkable without opening the app

BUILT FOR THE KMC
Boris is designed specifically for Ramstein AB, Vogelweh, Kleber Kaserne, Landstuhl, and the surrounding Kaiserslautern area. The information is local, not generic military advice written for every base at once.

PRIVACY FIRST
Boris keeps your answers on your phone. No account. No tracking. No ads. If you pair two phones in your household, your checklist travels between them in a sealed envelope and is deleted on arrival.

OFFICIAL SOURCES
PCS procedure and regulation information is drawn from these official sources:
- USAG Rheinland-Pfalz: home.army.mil/rheinland-pfalz
- Ramstein Air Base: ramstein.af.mil
- KMC MWR: rheinland-pfalz.armymwr.com
- DoD Joint Travel Regulations: travel.dod.mil
- Military OneSource: militaryonesource.mil

Local business listings and community information come directly from businesses and community members. Boris does not guarantee their accuracy.

DISCLAIMER
Boris is an independent, private app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the U.S. Government, the U.S. Department of Defense, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, or any military branch or agency. Information is provided for general guidance only. Always verify with official sources before acting.

Made for the military community, by someone who knows the KMC.