Rhine Garrison Service Community Official Guide - Method Publishing

RHinE GARRiSOn 2012
be made available to ensure the quarter is handed over in the most presentable/
satisfactory condition. Requests to bring forward an allocation will, in the main,
be difficult to achieve. It is important that the incoming occupant (license holder)
is personally present at the handover to receive a comprehensive brief on the
quarter. Proxies will only be considered where there is an operational reason or in
extreme compassionate or welfare cases. Proxy requests must be staffed through the
appropriate Unit Welfare Officers.
Short Notice Postings
If you are unfortunate in being given a short notice posting, the appropriate Unit
Welfare Officer at your receiving unit should be the first point of contact.
Temporary Accommodation
In order to reduce problems associated with family travel, incoming occupants and
their families may utilise temporary accommodation in Cassels House on JHQ.
It is emphasised that this is not a long stay facility and accommodation is only
available immediately prior to the takeover of the SFA and check-out will be the day
of march-in. It should be clearly understood that this facility is limited to those who
have a confirmed march-in. Application for such accommodation is to be made by
letter or fax (JHQ Mil 3516). This provides proof of the requirement and will ensure
there are no misunderstandings which may occur in telephone calls. Payment for
accommodation is made directly to the hotel receptionist by the individual in cash.
Claims may then be made against Unit Admin Offices (RAO’s). Payment for any
periods in excess of the period immediately prior to march in is the individual’s
responsibility, and will not be at duty rate. Please note that meals in Cassels House
are now Pay as you Dine. Also pets are not permitted, and it is a non smoking
facility.
Summary
Every effort will be made to provide accommodation to meet a posting/required
accommodation date. That said, shortages of SFA, postings in at short notice, the
drawdown and other unexpected problems occasionally occur which have an effect
on availability.
Garages
The availability of garages will steadily reduce as garages are being sold off in stages
to recover funds for the MOD. Bearing this in mind, there may not be a garage
available in the area where you live. However, lists for public garages are maintained
by the Garage Clerk. In the event there is no garage attached or tied to your SFA you
can apply to the Garage Clerk in the Housing Department. Requests for garages will
be maintained in arrival date order.
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