Moving
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
When accepting your first assignment or when accepting a new assignment later, you may have a geographic permanent change of station (PCS) move. For information concerning the shipment of household goods, contact your Agency Liaison. You will need to download and complete form PHS-40131-1.
Online Resources
PCS America is a relocation network guide of military installations all over the world for the active as well as the reserve community. PCS America is a resource for transitioning to a new area with tips on lodging, schools and even weather.
Personally Procured Transportation (PPT)
Formerly known as a Do It Yourself (DITY) move, officers can move their household goods (HHG) by themselves during a permanent change of station (PCS). A PPT move is optional and voluntary; however, prior to moving, officers must still contact their Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Operating Division, Staff Division, or non-HHS designated shipping officer (http://dcp.psc.gov/Travel/shipoff.asp) in order to discuss the process and ensure efficient reimbursement.
The shipping officer will review the PCS order and use form PHS-4013-1, “Application for Shipment of Household Goods,” to provide the officer with an estimated reimbursement amount.
- Before considering a PPT:
- Figure costs in time and labor, and insurance
- Government will not accept claims for damages to HHG under a PPT move
- Officers are responsible for all issues related to the Status of Force Agreement, use of U.S. carriers, import/export processes, tariffs, customs, etc.
- Officers must obtain certified weight receipts from a public weigh master or Government scale in order to establish the actual HHG weight shipped.
- Government’s cost limits are based on the officer’s authorized weight allowance.
- Temporary storage may be authorized during a PPT, but the officer should have a residence available for HHG delivery at the destination.
- If temporary storage is necessary, the officer must coordinate storage arrangements with the shipping officer prior to departing the old permanent duty station.
- Reimbursement will not include an incentive payment for the storage portion of the move.
Officers may also find additional detailed information about PPT moves in Pamphlet 11, “Information on Shipment of Household Goods,” pages 24-36, and on the Travel and Transportation Information Web. Questions pertaining to travel and transportation issues can also be sent to phstravel email.
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See Also
The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) offers a rebate called MoversAdvantage® upon the sale or purchase of a home.
References
Universal Links
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- Commissioned Personnel Main Page
- USPHS Commissioned Corps Main Page
- Office of the Surgeon General
- Office of Secretary of Defense Military Compensation
- Office of Force Readiness and Deployment
- Commissioned Officers Association
- CDC's Commissioned Corps Personnel Team
