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arriving at the new duty stationW hen you arrive at your new duty station, be prepared to handle changes in living conditions. The local food will probably be different from what you are used to eating. What is available may be limited. Local custom may require, for example, the use of different spices, only cooked food, no alcoholic beverages and other differences. Accommodations may be much more basic than those to which you are accustomed and local rental conditions will need to be verified with your colleagues. You will need to become familiar with new administrative and personnel requirements and be sure you know and follow the security conditions and procedures in place. FINDING YOUR WAY AROUNDYou may know a colleague, or have been provided with the name of a staff member at the new duty station, who will serve as your “First Contact” and assist you in getting the information you need about community conditions such as best living areas, banking, stores, medical facilities and more. If you do not have a First Contact assigned before your arrival, ask your supervisor to assign someone from your new work unit as a resource to help you get settled. Check-in ProcessOn your arrival you will need to complete a check-in process to meet administrative requirements for working at the duty station. On the first day of your arrival, make sure you obtain:
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