APO [Army Post Office] and FPO [Fleet Post Office] are military designated addresses that allow mail to be delivered to overseas military locations. APO addresses are associated with US Army or Air Force installations. FPO addresses are associated with US Navy installations and ships in the United States.

What is the difference between an APO and FPO?

APO stands for Army Post Office and is associated with Army or Air Force installations. FPO stands for Fleet Post Office and is associated with Navy installations and ships.

What does APO FPO addresses means?

Army Post Office On July 15, 1991, the military APO/FPO/DPO (Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office) overseas ZIP Code™ areas were aligned to reflect the overseas location of the ZIP Code number. Addresses served by the military postal system now have a standardized address format.

What is APO FPO or PO Box addresses?

APO/FPO/DPO (Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office) addresses are used for U.S. military/government personnel stationed overseas. These items will be delivered to the U.S. military post office within 5-10 business days from the ship date.

What is US military APO FPO?

APO: “Army Post Office” is associated with the Army or Air Force installations. FPO: “Fleet Post Office” is associated with Navy installations and ships.

What country is FPO?

APO and FPO are abbreviations used by the US Military Postal Service to deliver mail and packages to military personnel overseas. APO stands for Army Post Office and is associated with the US Army and Air Force. FPO stands for Fleet Post Office and is associated with the Navy and its ships.

Is FPO a PO box?

As can been seen, APOs, FPOs, and DPOs are just like the Post Office (P.O.) boxes one can rent at the local Post Office. The only real difference being is that they are located overseas on Military bases or in U.S. Embassies.

How do FPO addresses work?

Military addresses must show the grade, full name with middle name or initial, and PSC number, unit number, or ship name. Replace the city name with "APO " or "FPO," and the state with "AA," "AE," or "AP," and use a special ZIP Code. All APO / FPO shipments must be made by using the United States Post Office (USPS).