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PCS CHECKLIST

INTERACTIVE MILITARY MOVE PLANNER — PROGRESS SAVED AUTOMATICALLY

PROGRESS0/32 COMPLETE (0%)

PRE-MOVE (60+ DAYS OUT)

0/8
  • Receive PCS orders and review for accuracy
  • Notify your chain of command of your PCS
  • Contact transportation office for HHG scheduling
  • Request sponsor information from gaining unit
  • Research housing options at new duty station
  • Check waitlist status for on-base housing
  • Review BAH rate for new location
  • Notify landlord (if renting) of move-out date

PLANNING (30-60 DAYS OUT)

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  • Schedule HHG pack-out and pick-up dates
  • Arrange POV shipment or POV storage
  • Schedule pet vaccinations and health certificates
  • Request school records transfer packets
  • Notify current school of withdrawal date
  • Schedule moving day childcare or family help
  • Update DEERS with new address (after move)
  • Update vehicle registration and insurance info

MOVE WEEK (0-7 DAYS)

0/8
  • Confirm HHG pick-up time with movers
  • Pack essentials box (carry with you, not in HHG)
  • Deep clean current quarters for inspection
  • Complete final walkthrough with housing/housing office
  • Submit change-of-address to USPS
  • Transfer prescriptions to new location pharmacy
  • Notify bank, credit cards, and subscriptions of address change
  • Confirm travel itinerary and lodging reservations

POST-MOVE (ARRIVAL + 30 DAYS)

0/8
  • Check in with gaining unit and sponsor
  • Complete in-processing at new duty station
  • Inspect HHG delivery and file claims within 75 days
  • Enroll children in new schools
  • Update DEERS with new address
  • Register vehicles at new location if required
  • Find new TRICARE provider and transfer care
  • Update voter registration for new state

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