EUCOM implements travel restrictions to France

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STUTTGART, Germany (AFNS) --  United State European Command has implemented travel restrictions to France that apply to all DoD personnel. Specifically, unofficial travel (leave, liberty and special pass) to France is prohibited.

This EUCOM policy applies to United States military personnel, DoD civilian employees, contractors and command-sponsored dependents and family members.

For those requesting official travel or emergency leave to Paris (or within a 50-kilometer radius of the city) and elsewhere in France, approval will be required from the first general/flag officer or SES in the chain of command.

These restrictions also apply to cruise ship shore excursions, but do not apply to military personnel assigned to diplomatic posts in France and individuals who have commercial airline connections in the country and will not leave the secure portions of airport terminals.

Prior to any travel to France, enroll in the State Department's Smart Traveler Program at https://step.state.gov/step/

This is a precautionary measure to keep personnel and families safe in light of the recent attacks. This is also an effort to help minimize tourist traffic at the borders in France, and, particularly in Paris, as the French authorities continue their investigation.

For further details on these travel restrictions, check EUCOM's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EUCOM

To view the EUCOM release, follow this link: http://eucom.dodlive.mil/2015/11/eucom-implements-travel-restrictions/