09705 - APO AE - SHAPE Community
APO AE - SHAPE Community
Key Facts
- NATO's military headquarters
- Established 1951, moved to Belgium 1967
- Multinational military community
- DoDEA schools serve 1,000+ students
About ZIP Code 09705
APO AE 09705 provides military postal service to the SHAPE community, encompassing housing areas, schools, recreational facilities, and family support services near Mons, Belgium. The SHAPE community supports personnel from 32 NATO member nations working at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. Families reside in on-base housing and surrounding Belgian communities including Mons, Casteau, Shape Village, and nearby towns. Mail routes through the USPS Newark International Service Center with typical delivery times of 10-14 days.
DoDEA operates SHAPE Elementary School and SHAPE High School, serving over 1,000 American and NATO military dependents. The SHAPE International School provides education for children of other NATO nations. Community facilities include the SHAPE Community Club, fitness center, shopping complex, and outdoor recreation areas. The Belgium climate offers temperate weather year-round, with convenient access to Brussels, Paris, and other European cities.
USAG Benelux provides garrison support including housing assignments, transportation, and community programs. The CMR 450 designation serves community and family support functions. For personnel sending mail, use the format: Name, CMR 450 Box [Number], APO AE 09705. The SHAPE community has operated continuously since 1967 when NATO relocated from France. Personnel enjoy duty-free privileges and access to commissary, exchange, and MWR facilities on the installation.
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