PermanentCha_3 1 0.96 3.84 Economy<space>apartments<space>and<space>houses<space>are<space>almost<space>always<space>unfurnished.
PermanentCha_3 1 5.04 3.04 The<space>rooms<space>are<space>usually<space>smaller<space>than<space>stateside.
PermanentCha_3 1 8.32 6.40 There<space>are<space>no<space>closets,<space>and<space>the<space>landlord<space>does<space>not<space>provide<space>any<space>household<space>appliances<space>or<space>light<space>fixtures.
PermanentCha_3 1 14.88 4.48 In<space>almost<space>all<space>cases,<space>communities<space>will<space>furnish<space>these<space>items.
PermanentCha_3 1 21.60 11.12 Finding<space>economy<space>housing<space>that<space>suits<space>you<space>may<space>take<space>time<space>and<space>effort<space>and<space>a<space>lot<space>of<space>patience,<space>especially<space>if<space>you're<space>assigned<space>to<space>a<space>remote<space>site<space>in<space>or<space>near<space>a<space>popular<space>vacation<space>spot.
PermanentCha_3 1 33.20 4.80 Your<space>sponsor<space>will<space>be<space>able<space>to<space>help<space>you<space>both<space>before<space>and<space>after<space>you<space>arrive.
PermanentCha_3 1 38.80 7.52 If<space>you're<space>assigned<space>to<space>Vicenza,<space>the<space>Housing<space>Referral<space>Office<space>will<space>help<space>you<space>make<space>arrangements<space>once<space>you<space>found<space>something<space>satisfactory.
PermanentCha_3 1 46.72 5.84 In<space>other<space>locations,<space>the<space>local<space>command,<space>through<space>your<space>sponsor,<space>will<space>be<space>your<space>primary<space>source<space>of<space>help.
PermanentCha_3 1 53.04 12.16 As<space>a<space>protection<space>to<space>you,<space>an<space>HRO<space>official<space>in<space>Vicenza<space>is<space>required<space>to<space>review<space>any<space>contract<space>you<space>sign<space>with<space>an<space>Italian<space>landlord<space>along<space>with<space>a<space>pre<space>and<space>post-inspection<space>of<space>the<space>quarters.
PermanentCha_3 1 66.00 4.56 Rents<space>for<space>economy<space>apartments<space>will<space>vary<space>according<space>to<space>size<space>and<space>location.
PermanentCha_3 1 70.80 3.52 Frequently,<space>you<space>will<space>get<space>more<space>for<space>your<space>money<space>than<space>in<space>the<space>States.
PermanentCha_3 1 74.72 9.20 Keep<space>in<space>mind,<space>however,<space>that<space>you<space>will<space>be<space>required<space>to<space>pay<space>a<space>security<space>deposit<space>of<space>up<space>to<space>two<space>or<space>three<space>months'<space>rent<space>plus<space>a<space>utility<space>hookup<space>fee.
PermanentCha_3 1 84.16 5.28 This<space>can<space>total<space>as<space>much<space>as<space>$1,500.
PermanentCha_3 1 90.48 3.68 This<space>amount<space>could<space>be<space>lower<space>depending<space>on<space>where<space>you<space>are<space>assigned.
PermanentCha_3 1 94.64 8.32 Wherever<space>you<space>end<space>up<space>living,<space>the<space>government<space>will<space>provide<space>you<space>with<space>major<space>appliances,<space>such<space>as<space>refrigerators,<space>stove,<space>washer,<space>and<space>dryer.
PermanentCha_3 1 103.28 6.64 Basic<space>furniture<space>is<space>provided<space>on<space>a<space>temporary<space>basis<space>of<space>up<space>to<space>90<space>days,<space>or<space>until<space>your<space>own<space>arrives.
PermanentCha_3 1 110.40 8.80 As<space>you<space>plan<space>what<space>to<space>bring,<space>remember,<space>the<space>rooms<space>are<space>usually<space>small<space>and<space>not<space>everything<space>you<space>have<space>may<space>fit<space>or<space>be<space>appropriate.
PermanentCha_3 1 120.08 10.96 For<space>example,<space>electrical<space>power<space>in<space>Italy<space>is<space>generally<space>220-volt,<space>50-cycle<space>except<space>in<space>Villaggio<space>della<space>Pace<space>units,<space>where<space>there<space>is<space>110-volt,<space>50-cycle<space>power.
PermanentCha_3 1 131.28 6.88 That<space>means<space>that<space>your<space>110<space>appliances<space>will<space>work<space>there<space>but<space>any<space>motor-driven<space>appliances<space>will<space>run<space>slower.
PermanentCha_3 1 138.80 2.32 This<space>affects<space>what<space>you<space>should<space>bring.
PermanentCha_3 1 141.68 9.04 Lamps<space>are<space>okay<space>with<space>Italian<space>current<space>they<space>just<space>need<space>220-volt<space>bulbs<space>and<space>inexpensive<space>adapter<space>plugs<space>for<space>European<space>style<space>outlets.
PermanentCha_3 1 151.44 21.76 Radios<space>will<space>operate<space>with<space>transformers<space>you<space>can<space>buy<space>at<space>the<space>PX.<space>Tape<space>and<space>record<space>players<space>run<space>slower<space>on<space>50-cycle<space>current<space>and<space>will<space>have<space>to<space>be<space>modified<space>at<space>the<space>PX.<space>If<space>you<space>do<space>not<space>live<space>in<space>Villaggio<space>della<space>Pace,<space>your<space>US<space>television<space>set<space>can<space>be<space>modified<space>to<space>receive<space>US<space>programs<space>as<space>well<space>as<space>programs<space>from<space>Italian<space>television.
PermanentCha_3 1 173.28 12.16 Residents<space>in<space>Villaggio<space>della<space>Pace<space>can<space>also<space>receive<space>programming<space>by<space>cable<space>from<space>the<space>Armed<space>Forces<space>Television<space>Service<space>and<space>the<space>Southern<space>European<space>Broadcasting<space>Network,<space>SEB,<space>without<space>any<space>conversions.
PermanentCha_3 1 185.60 2.88 Just<space>plug<space>in<space>the<space>TV<space>and<space>turn<space>it<space>on.
PermanentCha_3 1 189.28 5.60 Telephone<space>service<space>in<space>Italy<space>is<space>adequate<space>but<space>new<space>phones<space>are<space>in<space>short<space>supply.
PermanentCha_3 1 195.04 3.60 Getting<space>one<space>may<space>take<space>you<space>several<space>months,<space>even<space>up<space>to<space>a<space>year.
PermanentCha_3 1 198.88 6.56 Should<space>an<space>emergency<space>occur<space>at<space>home<space>during<space>that<space>period,<space>your<space>family<space>will<space>have<space>to<space>reach<space>you<space>through<space>the<space>Red<space>Cross.
PermanentCha_3 1 206.00 5.52 All<space>this<space>sort<space>of<space>thing<space>can<space>be<space>spelled<space>out<space>for<space>you<space>by<space>your<space>local<space>Army<space>Community<space>Service<space>Office.
PermanentCha_3 1 211.84 6.32 In<space>fact,<space>once<space>you're<space>here,<space>you<space>can<space>turn<space>to<space>ACS<space>to<space>help<space>you<space>get<space>settled<space>into<space>your<space>new<space>quarters.
PermanentCha_3 1 218.72 6.80 They<space>have<space>lending<space>closets<space>where<space>you<space>can<space>borrow<space>household<space>utensils<space>and<space>other<space>items<space>on<space>a<space>temporary<space>basis.
PermanentCha_3 1 226.08 8.72 And<space>they<space>can<space>provide<space>you<space>with<space>all<space>kinds<space>of<space>assistance,<space>services,<space>and<space>information<space>about<space>local<space>facilities<space>and<space>community<space>resources.
PermanentCha_3 1 235.36 13.92 Since<space>finding<space>appropriate<space>housing<space>on<space>the<space>economy<space>may<space>take<space>several<space>months<space>or<space>even<space>longer,<space>you<space>will<space>probably<space>begin<space>your<space>tour<space>in<space>Italy<space>by<space>living<space>in<space>temporary<space>housing,<space>for<space>example,<space>the<space>guest<space>house<space>at<space>Caserma<space>Ederle.
PermanentCha_3 1 249.60 5.92 Or<space>you<space>may<space>be<space>required<space>to<space>live<space>in<space>a<space>local<space>Italian<space>hotel<space>near<space>your<space>duty<space>station.
PermanentCha_3 1 256.88 4.96 After<space>housing,<space>a<space>major<space>concern<space>most<space>families<space>have<space>is<space>school<space>for<space>the<space>kids.
PermanentCha_3 1 262.00 8.24 The<space>Vicenza<space>American<space>School<space>is<space>an<space>excellent,<space>fully<space>accredited<space>US<space>type<space>school<space>covering<space>grades<space>kindergarten<space>through<space>12.
PermanentCha_3 1 271.44 5.04 A<space>similar<space>school<space>located<space>in<space>Livorno<space>serves<space>students<space>from<space>Camp<space>Darby.
PermanentCha_3 1 276.72 6.48 Children<space>of<space>family<space>station<space>at<space>remote<space>sites<space>are<space>taught<space>at<space>American<space>schools<space>in<space>Ariano<space>and<space>Livorno.
PermanentCha_3 1 283.60 10.40 Since<space>there<space>are<space>some<space>sites<space>that<space>are<space>simply<space>too<space>distant<space>to<space>permit<space>busing<space>of<space>students<space>to<space>US<space>schools,<space>you<space>should<space>advise<space>your<space>sponsor<space>of<space>your<space>children's<space>specific<space>educational<space>needs.
PermanentCha_3 1 294.32 11.68 If<space>your<space>family<space>requires<space>special<space>education<space>services,<space>you<space>should<space>contact<space>your<space>local<space>ACS<space>and<space>MILPO<space>and<space>inquire<space>about<space>the<space>Army's<space>Exceptional<space>Family<space>Member<space>program.
PermanentCha_3 1 306.24 8.08 The<space>US<space>schools<space>in<space>Italy<space>have<space>hot<space>lunch<space>programs,<space>club<space>activities,<space>and<space>sports<space>programs<space>similar<space>to<space>those<space>in<space>the<space>States.
PermanentCha_3 1 314.64 6.72 Plus,<space>they<space>offer<space>field<space>trips<space>and<space>learning<space>experiences<space>in<space>the<space>Italian<space>culture.
PermanentCha_3 1 322.24 11.36 A<space>daycare<space>center<space>is<space>operated<space>in<space>Vicenza<space>at<space>Caserma<space>Ederle<space>and<space>the<space>Camp<space>Darby<space>on<space>a<space>schedule<space>that<space>may<space>be<space>handy<space>if<space>your<space>spouse<space>wants<space>to<space>go<space>to<space>work<space>to<space>help<space>supplement<space>the<space>family<space>income.
PermanentCha_3 1 334.08 5.60 Every<space>effort<space>is<space>made<space>to<space>help<space>Army<space>spouses<space>find<space>jobs<space>on<space>US<space>military<space>installations.
PermanentCha_3 1 339.92 4.48 However,<space>there<space>are<space>usually<space>more<space>applicants<space>than<space>there<space>are<space>jobs<space>available.
PermanentCha_3 1 345.44 8.88 In<space>addition<space>to<space>child-oriented<space>education<space>and<space>daycare,<space>the<space>Army<space>offers<space>a<space>number<space>of<space>continuing<space>education<space>programs<space>for<space>adults<space>in<space>Italy.
PermanentCha_3 1 354.56 8.72 They<space>range<space>from<space>pre-high<space>school<space>remedial<space>and<space>refresher<space>studies<space>to<space>college<space>level<space>and<space>advanced<space>graduate<space>degree<space>programs.
PermanentCha_3 1 364.96 7.04 Something<space>else<space>you<space>ought<space>to<space>think<space>about<space>is<space>how<space>you<space>and<space>your<space>family<space>are<space>going<space>to<space>get<space>around<space>while<space>you're<space>in<space>Italy.
PermanentCha_3 1 372.32 7.28 Facilities<space>over<space>here<space>are<space>normally<space>dispersed,<space>so<space>you'll<space>have<space>to<space>make<space>frequent<space>trips,<space>especially<space>if<space>you<space>live<space>on<space>the<space>economy.
PermanentCha_3 1 380.16 7.60 Public<space>transportation<space>is<space>excellent<space>and<space>inexpensive,<space>but<space>many<space>people<space>still<space>want<space>to<space>have<space>their<space>own<space>private<space>vehicle.
PermanentCha_3 1 388.24 1.60 Keep<space>this<space>in<space>mind.
PermanentCha_3 1 390.24 8.80 Italy<space>and<space>USA<space>CTEF<space>require<space>US<space>private<space>vehicles<space>to<space>pass<space>rigid<space>safety<space>inspections<space>before<space>they<space>are<space>allowed<space>to<space>be<space>driven.
PermanentCha_3 1 399.28 15.20 Check<space>with<space>your<space>current<space>Installation<space>Transportation<space>Office<space>to<space>find<space>out<space>about<space>auto<space>safety<space>standards<space>in<space>Italy<space>and<space>Greece<space>so<space>you<space>can<space>make<space>any<space>needed<space>repairs<space>or<space>modifications<space>before<space>you<space>depart<space>or<space>make<space>a<space>decision<space>whether<space>to<space>bring<space>it<space>at<space>all.
PermanentCha_3 1 415.04 4.80 In<space>Turkey,<space>you<space>are<space>not<space>authorized<space>to<space>have<space>a<space>privately<space>owned<space>vehicle.
PermanentCha_3 1 420.56 4.32 Driving<space>in<space>Italy<space>and<space>in<space>Greece<space>is<space>different<space>than<space>back<space>home.
PermanentCha_3 1 425.20 7.76 Many<space>streets<space>in<space>the<space>towns<space>are<space>very<space>narrow,<space>and<space>handling<space>and<space>parking<space>a<space>car,<space>especially<space>a<space>large<space>one<space>can<space>be<space>difficult.
PermanentCha_3 1 433.52 5.36 On<space>the<space>Autostradas,<space>driving<space>is<space>faster<space>with<space>fewer<space>constraints.
PermanentCha_3 1 439.28 6.00 You<space>will<space>be<space>required<space>to<space>learn<space>the<space>local<space>laws<space>to<space>qualify<space>for<space>a<space>command<space>issued<space>driver's<space>license.
PermanentCha_3 1 445.52 7.60 And<space>you<space>will<space>also<space>be<space>required<space>to<space>have<space>liability<space>insurance<space>with<space>collision<space>and<space>comprehensive<space>suggested<space>for<space>your<space>peace<space>of<space>mind.
PermanentCha_3 1 453.76 5.04 Insurance<space>rates<space>are<space>high<space>and<space>should<space>be<space>considered<space>in<space>your<space>financial<space>planning.
PermanentCha_3 1 459.52 7.68 You<space>may<space>have<space>gathered<space>by<space>now<space>that<space>a<space>PCS<space>to<space>Southern<space>Europe<space>can<space>involve<space>some<space>substantial<space>one-time<space>cost<space>to<space>get<space>started.
PermanentCha_3 1 467.44 11.76 Despite<space>the<space>fact<space>that<space>work<space>is<space>being<space>done<space>to<space>reduce<space>these<space>costs,<space>the<space>success<space>of<space>your<space>stay<space>may<space>be<space>determined<space>by<space>how<space>well<space>you're<space>prepared<space>to<space>handle<space>the<space>required<space>financial<space>obligations<space>involved<space>in<space>a<space>move<space>abroad.
PermanentCha_3 1 479.68 9.20 You<space>will<space>be<space>paid<space>in<space>dollars,<space>which<space>you<space>can<space>use<space>for<space>purchases<space>in<space>US<space>facilities,<space>but<space>you<space>must<space>use<space>Italian<space>lira<space>for<space>purchases<space>on<space>the<space>economy.
PermanentCha_3 1 489.44 5.84 Your<space>purchasing<space>power<space>off<space>the<space>base<space>depends<space>on<space>the<space>rate<space>of<space>exchange,<space>which<space>changes<space>frequently.
PermanentCha_3 1 495.60 6.48 When<space>the<space>dollar<space>is<space>strong,<space>you<space>get<space>more<space>lira<space>for<space>each<space>dollar,<space>so<space>you're<space>able<space>to<space>buy<space>more<space>Italian<space>goods.
PermanentCha_3 1 502.32 6.24 But<space>when<space>the<space>dollar<space>weakens,<space>you<space>can<space>buy<space>less,<space>so<space>you<space>should<space>be<space>prepared<space>to<space>budget<space>carefully.
PermanentCha_3 1 509.20 2.40 This<space>cannot<space>be<space>overemphasized.
PermanentCha_3 1 511.84 10.64 An<space>assignment<space>in<space>Southern<space>Europe<space>will<space>be<space>a<space>satisfying<space>and<space>rewarding<space>experience<space>when<space>you<space>plan<space>ahead<space>for<space>your<space>trip<space>and<space>are<space>prepared<space>to<space>meet<space>your<space>financial<space>obligations.
PermanentCha_3 1 522.80 22.96 Discuss<space>your<space>specific<space>situation<space>with<space>your<space>sponsor<space>or<space>ACS<space>financial<space>counselor,<space>and<space>arrive<space>knowing<space>that<space>you<space>will<space>not<space>be<space>overextended<space>financially,<space>then,<space>you'll<space>be<space>able<space>to<space>do<space>your<space>job<space>as<space>a<space>soldier<space>effectively<space>and<space>efficiently,<space>and<space>you'll<space>be<space>able<space>to<space>take<space>the<space>fullest<space>advantage<space>of<space>the<space>opportunities<space>open<space>to<space>you<space>in<space>this<space>interesting<space>country.
PermanentCha_3 1 546.16 26.64 You<space>can<space>enjoy<space>visits<space>to<space>picture<space>book<space>locales<space>that<space>will<space>take<space>your<space>breath<space>away.
PermanentCha_3 1 573.20 11.60 You<space>will<space>be<space>able<space>to<space>join<space>regularly<space>scheduled<space>trips<space>to<space>ski<space>resorts<space>in<space>the<space>nearby<space>Dolomite<space>Mountains<space>arranged<space>by<space>USMCAV,<space>the<space>US<space>Military<space>Community<space>Activity,<space>Vicenza.
PermanentCha_3 1 585.04 13.28 If<space>you<space>aren't<space>a<space>skier<space>now,<space>you<space>can<space>be<space>by<space>the<space>time<space>you<space>complete<space>your<space>tour<space>here.
PermanentCha_3 1 598.80 8.16 You'll<space>also<space>have<space>plenty<space>of<space>time<space>to<space>participate<space>in<space>a<space>variety<space>of<space>other<space>outdoor<space>recreational<space>activities.
PermanentCha_3 1 612.48 12.96 You<space>may<space>especially<space>enjoy<space>the<space>popular<space>sport<space>of<space>volksmarching,<space>walking<space>in<space>groups,<space>along<space>a<space>specified<space>course<space>through<space>local<space>forests<space>or<space>through<space>historic<space>areas<space>of<space>famous<space>cities<space>or<space>towns.
PermanentCha_3 1 628.48 5.84 You<space>can<space>enjoy<space>the<space>famous<space>food<space>and<space>wine<space>of<space>Italy<space>in<space>a<space>variety<space>of<space>different<space>eating<space>places.
PermanentCha_3 1 634.72 8.24 You<space>will<space>learn<space>that<space>over<space>here,<space>the<space>main<space>meal<space>is<space>at<space>mid-day<space>followed<space>by<space>a<space>period<space>of<space>relaxation<space>or<space>proposal.
PermanentCha_3 1 643.36 7.28 As<space>you<space>meet<space>the<space>Italian<space>people<space>of<space>Northern<space>Italy,<space>you<space>will<space>learn<space>that<space>they're<space>generally<space>attractive,<space>intelligent,<space>and<space>well-dressed.
PermanentCha_3 1 651.04 4.40 Like<space>all<space>other<space>cultures,<space>they<space>have<space>some<space>customs<space>that<space>are<space>different<space>from<space>our<space>own.
PermanentCha_3 1 655.76 6.40 Your<space>sponsor<space>can<space>help<space>acquaint<space>you<space>with<space>Italian<space>customs<space>to<space>help<space>you<space>make<space>your<space>stay<space>here<space>more<space>enjoyable.
PermanentCha_3 1 663.12 10.88 The<space>bottom<space>line<space>of<space>a<space>successful<space>experience<space>here<space>in<space>Italy<space>is<space>being<space>able<space>to<space>communicate<space>with<space>the<space>local<space>people,<space>and<space>that<space>begins<space>with<space>attempting<space>to<space>learn<space>the<space>language.
PermanentCha_3 1 674.32 5.12 The<space>Army's<space>Gateway<space>or<space>Head<space>Start<space>programs<space>are<space>good<space>places<space>to<space>begin.
PermanentCha_3 1 679.92 8.24 When<space>you<space>can<space>converse<space>in<space>Italian,<space>you'll<space>be<space>able<space>to<space>make<space>friends<space>easier<space>and<space>enjoy<space>your<space>travels<space>in<space>Italy<space>to<space>the<space>fullest.
PermanentCha_3 1 688.88 3.68 The<space>main<space>thing<space>you<space>want<space>when<space>you<space>get<space>orders<space>is<space>peace<space>of<space>mind.
PermanentCha_3 1 692.88 6.00 Contact<space>your<space>sponsor<space>and<space>let<space>him<space>or<space>her<space>know<space>about<space>your<space>special<space>needs<space>and<space>arrival<space>date.
PermanentCha_3 1 699.12 4.40 Your<space>local<space>ACS<space>can<space>also<space>provide<space>you<space>with<space>useful<space>information.
PermanentCha_3 1 703.92 3.20 Review<space>your<space>ACS<space>orientation<space>package.
PermanentCha_3 1 707.60 2.72 Turn<space>to<space>your<space>local<space>ACS<space>center.
PermanentCha_3 1 710.56 6.64 Learn<space>all<space>you<space>can<space>about<space>Italy,<space>or<space>Greece<space>or<space>Turkey,<space>if<space>you're<space>headed<space>for<space>either<space>of<space>those<space>CTEF<space>commands.
PermanentCha_3 1 717.52 2.96 Begin<space>studying<space>the<space>appropriate<space>language.
PermanentCha_3 1 720.64 2.24 And<space>plan<space>ahead.
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