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)
0/8- ✓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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