As active duty military, you get the wonderful pleasure of having the opportunity to move 3 times more than the average civilian. Woooohooo…. cause who doesn’t like moving right? Regardless of whether you are in the army, marines, navy, or air force, there are some commons steps that you’ll want to take when you receive your next orders. The military will move your things for you, or you can opt for a Personally Procured Move (PPM Move), which used to be known as a DITY Move (do-it-yourself move). In this case, the military will pay you 95% of the costs of what it would have been to move you, also known as a dislocation allowance. That leaves you free to find your own movers, pocket the money, or do whatever you want…. as long as you get your stuff to the new location in time. Now, there are a ton of forms, counseling, and must-do’s you need to be aware of. Great Guys Moving guide is a website that has all the proper forms and regulations that you need to know. It will make it easier than using move.mil to navigate your next military relocation.
For more info: www.move.mil