How to Ship to an APO Address
APO and FPO addresses are assigned to servicemen and -women when they are stationed on bases on continental U.S. soil and foreign soil. Sending packages through the system, even when they are destined for a foreign base, is done in the same way, as all packages are treated as domestic mail and have to be sent via the U.S. Postal Service and not other carriers such as FedEx or DHL. There are a number of restrictions on what items can be sent to various places and forms that need to be filled out.
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Instructions
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Go to the Oconus resource page and enter the ZIP code of the addressee. This will list the restrictions that can be sent to that soldier. This varies greatly from location to location, so check again if the soldier moves bases.
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Properly wrap the package to ensure that no damage comes to it during its journey.
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Ensure that the package is no longer than 84 inches on its longest side, and that the combined length and width are no more than 130 inches.
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Take the package to your nearest post office. On packages less than 16 ounces and valued below $400, there is no form to fill in. On packages less than 16 ounces with a value exceeding $400 dollars, you will need to fill in Form 2976. On packages weighing more than 16 ounces you will need to fill in Form 2976-A and 2976-E.
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Pay the required shipping fee. On standard-sized postcards, this is $0.27. On standard letters, this is $0.42. On items 12.5 inches by 9.5 inches, the fee is $4.95. For items 11 inches by 8.5 inches by 5.5 inches, the fee is $10.35. Items 11.875 inches by 3.375 inches by 13.625 inches carry a fee of $10.35. Items 12 inches by 12 inches by 5.5 inches are charged at $11.95.
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Tips & Warnings
The teller at the office will be able to help with the latest changes in regulations and to help you locate the correct forms.
