EFMP Step-by-step procedure	The Command Sponsorship Program
Procedural Guidance for EUSA Command Sponsorship Requests

Process:

All Command Sponsorship requests for Korea must be sent to the following website csp-korea@korea.army.mil . The different requests that can be made are: command sponsorship, joint domicile, transfers of command sponsorship (to another area within Korea) and adding dependents to approved command sponsorship orders.

The standard for Command Sponsorship processing is 14 working days for out-of-country requests and 7 working days for in-country requests. Requests WILL NOT be processed earlier than 180 days prior to the Soldier’s expected arrival date to Korea.

The IMCOM-Korea, MPD is responsible for managing and executing command sponsorship. When IMCOM-Korea, MPD receives an out-of-country or in-country request, they will review the request for accuracy and verify compliance with polices and regulations. The IMCOM-Korea, MPD will coordinate with MSCs for the availability of entitlements and family travel between the losing MPD/installations and the gaining MSC. When all coordination has been conducted, the IMCOM-Korea, MPD produces the family travel message and submits to the losing MPD and the gaining MSC.

The IMCOM-Korea, MPD points of contact are:

Email: csp-korea@korea.army.mil

The Eighth Army G1 will remain available for further assistance. Eighth Army G1 is responsible for establishing policies and providing  oversight of the Eighth Army Command Sponsorship program.

The Eighth Army ACofS G1 points of contact are:

Email: G1_programs@korea.army.mil

Procedures to Request Out of Country Command Sponsorship

1. Upon notification of assignment, the gaining unit will provide pinpoint assignment orders and sponsor the Soldier encouraging Command Sponsorship.
2. The following documents are required to process a Command Sponsorship request:
1. DA Form 4787 R – Reassignment Processing.
2. DA Form 5888 R (Sep 02) Family Member Deployment Screening Sheet ( The DA Form 5888 is valid for one year from signature in block #11e.  Block #8 must be authenticated by the S-1 and have the appropriate EFMP stamp.)
3. DD Form 2792 (Nov 06) - Exceptional Family Member Medical Summary ( Only if a family member is enrolled or warrants enrollment in EFMP).
4. DD Form 2792-1 (Nov 06) Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)- Exceptional Family Member Special Education/Early Intervention Summary ( If a family member is enrolled or warrants enrollment in EFMP; in addition to the DD 2792-1, a current IEP or IFSP is required as well).
5. If Solider is assigned to Area I provide either benefits limitation counseling memorandum as per USFK Policy Letter #26 or approved Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Secretarial Waiver if Soldier is requesting to reside in Area II.
3. The Soldier will submit the request for Command Sponsorship through their losing Military Personnel Division (MPD).  The losing MPD will forward the paperwork to, USAG-Y MPD at CSP-Korea@korea.army.mil .  USAG-Y MPD has two working days to process the inbound CSP request but will not process requests until the Soldier is within 180 days of the report date.
4. USAG-Y MPD will forward the request and supporting documentation for Command Sponsorship to the gaining unit for approval.  The gaining command has five working days to provide approval or disapproval for the Command Sponsorship request.  Battalion Commanders or their designated representative can recommend approval and Brigade Commanders can disapprove requests.  The gaining unit will return the application to USAG-Y MPD.  The approval recommendation (template at Annex F) will include where the SM will be assigned and where the family will reside.  If the Soldier is assigned to Area I, the response must include the benefits limitation counseling IAW USFK Policy #26 or approved OHA Secretarial Waiver.  The disapproval memorandum from the Brigade Commander will include the reason for the disapproval.
5. USAG-Y MPD will simultaneously staff the application with the screening agencies.  USAG-Y MPD has two working days to process the request.  USAG-Y MPD will send a copy of any disapproval memoranda to EUSA G1 upon receipt and provide a copy of the pending action log on a weekly basis.
6. The screening agencies will evaluate supportability for the request.  If the request is supportable, they will forward their concurrence to USAG-Y MPD.  If the screening agency deems the request is non-supportable, they will forward the request to the supporting Area Garrison Commander with a statement on why the action is recommended for disapproval.  Each screening agency has three working days to process the request.
7. The Area Garrison Commander will evaluate the request and if he overturns the recommended disapproval, he will forward the request to USAG-Y MPD for issuance of Command Sponsorship orders.  If the Garrison Commander determines the installation cannot support the request, he will inform the Brigade Commander of the Soldier’s unit that the request cannot be supported.  The gaining unit commander will coordinate with the Soldier to discuss options (i.e. school is not available but the Soldier planned on home-schooling the child).  The Area Garrison Commander is the disapproval authority for determining installation support.
8. Once USAG-Y MPD receives approval or disapproval from the screening agencies / Area Garrison Commander, they will coordinate with the EUSA G1 to obtain a Command Sponsorship number and issue orders to the losing installation and gaining unit informing the Soldier of the status of the request.  USAG-Y MPD has two working days to process the action.

Procedures to Request in Country Command Sponsorship

1. The following documents are required:
1. Memorandum from Soldier requesting Command Sponsorship (template at Annex G) with Battalion Commander Endorsement.  Annotate if moved family to a designated location and are requesting Travel and Transportation entitlements.
2. If Soldier is assigned to Area I provide either benefits limitation counseling memorandum as per USFK Policy Letter #26 or approved Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Secretarial Waiver if Soldier is requesting to reside in Area II.
3. Original PCS Orders.
4. Pin-point Orders.
5. DA Form 5888 R (Sep 02) - Family Member Deployment Screening Sheet ( The DA Form 5888 is only valid for one year from signature block #11e.  The DA 5888 must be completed by S-1 (authenticated in block #8) and then forwarded to EFMP office for signature in block #11 appropriate Army EFMP Medical Review stamp affixed in the upper right hand corner).
6. DD Form 2792 (Nov 06) - Exceptional Family Member Medical Summary ( Only if a family member is enrolled or warrants enrollment in EFMP).
7. DD Form 2792-1 (Nov 06)- Exceptional Family Member Special Education/ Early Intervention Summary ( Only if a family a member is enrolled or warrants enrollment in EFMP; current IEP or IFSP is required for all educational enrollments).
8. ERB/ORB.
2. USAG-Y MPD will simultaneously staff the application with the screening agencies.  USAG-Y MPD has two working days to process the request.
3. The screening agencies will evaluate supportability for the request.  If the request is supportable, they will forward the concurrence to USAG-Y MPD.  If the screening agency deems the request is non-supportable, they will forward the request to the supporting Area Garrison Commander.  Each screening agency has three working days to process the request.
4. The Area Garrison Commander will evaluate the request and if he can reallocate resources to support the application, he will forward the request to USAG-Y MPD for issuance of Command Sponsorship orders.  If the Garrison Commander determines the installation cannot support the request, he will inform the Brigade Commander of the Soldier’s unit that the request cannot be supported.  The Garrison Commander is the disapproval authority for determining installation support.

Once USAG-Y MPD receives approval or disapproval from the screening agencies / Garrison Commander, they will coordinate with the EUSA G1 to obtain a Command Sponsorship number and issue orders informing the Soldier of the status of the request.  USAG-Y MPD will adjust DEROS as necessary as required to ensure Soldier meets the requirements for Command Sponsorship.  USAG-Y MPD has two working days to process the action.

When EFMP is required, all documents must be sent to IMCOM-K MPD and not the hospital.
All personnel requesting a 2-year command sponsored tour must submit DA Form 4787 (reassignment processing) and DA Form 5888 (family member deployment screening sheet) to Director, IMCOM-Korea, IMK-HRD, Military Personal Division, Unit # 15742, APO AP 96205-5742 through their local levy section no later than 90 days prior to their arrival month. Soldiers requesting joint domicile must submit DA Form 4787. If family members are warranted through EFMP, the soldier must provide any supporting documents to include DD Form 2792 or the EFMP summary report. Personnel can check the status of pending requests by logging onto the Eighth United States Army Human Resources website at https://sms.korea.army.mil and selecting “your assignment information.” Personnel are discouraged from bringing family members to Korea without approval, as it may result in serious financial or family hardship while serving in Korea.

Forms required for requests that come from CONUS/OCONUS are:

Forms required for requests within Korea are:

The Brigade S1 and CONUS/OCONUS reassignment/redeployment office have these documents and will assist the Soldier with the completion of the command sponsorship/joint domicile packet.

If the unit has not responded to an IMCOM-K MPD request for command sponsorship/joint domicile, a return without action memo will be sent to both the losing and gaining unit 3 weeks prior to the arrival of the Soldier to Korea.

With the cooperation of all parties involved in the command sponsorship/joint domicile process, we can better assist the Soldier so he/she can have a smooth reunion with their families.