By United States European Command, / Published November 17,
2015
STUTTGART, Germany (AFNS) -- United States European Command
has implemented travel restrictions to France that apply to all Defense
Department personnel. Specifically, unofficial travel (leave, liberty and
special pass) to France is prohibited.
This EUCOM policy applies to U.S. military personnel, DOD
civilian employees, contractors and command-sponsored dependents and family
members.
Paris travel
This prohibition is for unofficial travel to Paris, and
includes a 50-kilometer radius around the city. For those requesting official
travel or emergency leave travel to Paris (or within a 50-kilometer radius of
the city), approval from the first general/flag officer or SES in the chain of
command is required.
Elsewhere in France
Official travel and emergency leave travel to France
requires approval from the first general/flag officer or SES in the chain of
command.
Again, this EUCOM policy applies to U.S. military personnel,
DOD civilian employees, contractors and command-sponsored dependents and family
members.
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.
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.
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