Sunday, August 12, 2012

Relocating to Hawaii - Countdown: 8 Weeks

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You've just received PCS orders, effective in two months. Your mind races with questions like where to start and who to contact. Don't panic. Below is a step-by-step checklist of what needs to be done before you make your move to make it smooth and affordable. Review the list with your relocation specialist at your current duty station to determine what steps apply to your tour and situation.
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Moving Day


Countdown: 8 Weeks
Get approval for concurrent travel (for command-sponsored tours only).
Visit your Relocation Office and obtain information on your next duty station. Schedule a meeting with a relocation specialist at your station to plan for the move. Ask them what benefits you are entitled to (this differs depending on marital status).
Discuss specifics of your move with your Transportation Office (TO), storage, household goods and hold baggage shipments, privately owned vehicles and pet shipment. Provide your current TO with your estimated shipping weight of your hold baggage and household goods shipments.