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PCS CHECKLIST

INTERACTIVE MILITARY MOVE PLANNER — PROGRESS SAVED AUTOMATICALLY

PROGRESS0/32 COMPLETE (0%)
PRE-MOVE60 DAYS OUT
0/8
  • Receive official orders and review them carefully
  • Notify current command of PCS timeline
  • Request sponsor information from gaining command
  • Schedule medical and dental checkups for family
  • Review and update DEERS information
  • Request copies of medical and school records
  • Notify landlord or housing office of move-out date
  • Research housing options at new duty station
PRE-MOVE30 DAYS OUT
0/8
  • Schedule household goods pickup with transportation office
  • Arrange for POV shipment or driving route
  • Book temporary lodging at new duty station
  • Update address with banks, insurance, and subscriptions
  • Request school records transfer
  • Notify current school of withdrawal date
  • Schedule pet vaccinations and health certificates
  • Review BAH rate changes and budget for new location
MOVE WEEK7 DAYS OUT
0/8
  • Pack essential items in separate luggage
  • Confirm household goods pickup date and time
  • Clean and inspect current quarters
  • Conduct final walkthrough with housing office
  • Collect all important documents in one folder
  • Confirm travel arrangements and reservations
  • Set up mail forwarding with USPS
  • Say goodbye to friends and community
POST-MOVEFIRST 30 DAYS
0/8
  • Check in with gaining command within 5 business days
  • Register vehicle at new location
  • Enroll children in new school
  • Update DEERS with new address
  • Establish new medical and dental care
  • Update voter registration
  • Explore base facilities and community resources
  • Connect with new sponsor and unit

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