09702 - APO AE - SHAPE Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
APO AE - SHAPE Supreme Headquarters
Key Facts
- NATO Supreme Headquarters
- Located near Mons, Belgium
- Commanded by SACEUR
- Supported by Chievres Air Base
About ZIP Code 09702
APO AE 09702 provides military postal service to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) near Mons in southern Belgium. SHAPE is NATO's strategic military command, serving as the headquarters of Allied Command Operations. The facility is located at Rue Grande in Casteau, approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Brussels. For navigation purposes, personnel can use Avenue de Berlin, 7010 SHAPE. Mail routes through the USPS Newark International Service Center with typical delivery times of 10-14 days.
SHAPE was established on April 2, 1951 in Rocquencourt, France, and relocated to Belgium in 1967 when France withdrew from NATO's integrated military structure. The Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), traditionally a U.S. four-star general or admiral, commands all NATO military operations. SHAPE serves as the strategic brain of NATO's military structure, planning and directing operations across the Alliance. Over 3,000 military and civilian personnel from 32 NATO nations work at the headquarters.
U.S. Army Garrison Benelux (USAG Benelux) provides base support services to American personnel at SHAPE. The garrison operates nearby Chièvres Air Base, which provides aviation support for SACEUR. American families live in surrounding Belgian communities including Mons, Casteau, and nearby villages. DoDEA schools serve military dependents, with SHAPE American High School and SHAPE Elementary School on the installation. Personnel sending mail should use the format: Name, Unit [Number] Box [Number], APO AE 09702.
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