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Military and APO/FPO/DPO Shipping Guide
Ship to military addresses correctly using USPS APO/FPO services.
January 9, 20261 min read60 views
Military Address Shipping Guide
USPS is the only carrier for APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
Address Types
| Type | Meaning | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| APO | Army Post Office | Army bases |
| FPO | Fleet Post Office | Navy/Marines |
| DPO | Diplomatic Post Office | Embassies |
USPS Services Available
| Service | Transit | Rate (1 lb) |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Mail | 6-10 days | $8.70 |
| First Class | 10-14 days | $4.50 |
| Priority Express | 3-5 days | $28.75 |
Addressing Format
Correct format:
- Name
- Unit + Box number
- APO/FPO AA/AE/AP + ZIP
- SGT John Smith
- Unit 1234 Box 5678
- APO AE 09001
Restrictions
| Prohibited | Reason |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | All military |
| Weapons | Obvious |
| Tobacco | Some locations |
| Large packages | Space limits |
Tips
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