DITY Moving Services.com DITY Move Guide
60-90 days before your DITY Move;
1. Schedule a meeting with the relocation manager at your current station at the FSC Relocation Assistance Office. Ask about all the paperwork you will need to perform an DITY Move.
To make sure you receive all of the benefits and reimbursements you are entitled to, supply the Navy Relocation Manager at your current station with your marital status, whether your spouse is a military member or not, and the number of children or other family members who live with you. Check with your new housing office to get the details of where you will be living.
2. Navy Outprocessing Requirements; Interview with outbound assignments. Military member is required to provide;
a. Approved concurrent travel (overseas).
b. Additional retainability or service commitment.
c. Approved dependents medical and educational clearance.
d. Request sponsor.
e. Pet Approval information.
f. Check DEERS enrollment at MFP.
g. Check with TRICARE about portability
3. If one of your dependents has specific medical or educational needs, you need to enroll them in the Special Needs Identification Assignment Coordination (SNIAC). Outbound assignments can provide you with AF Form 1466 (Dependent Relocation Clearance) and a letter requesting the instructional package you need to ask about the availability of necessary resources at your new duty location. This form must be submitted as soon as possible.
4. You also need to create a system to help you keep track of all of your DITY Move expenses. (You will need a record for tax-deduction purposes. If you itemize each expense, you will maximize the reimbursement you receive from the Navy. Only non-reimbursed DITY Move expenses are tax-deductible.)
5. Write out an inventory of all of your possessions and estimate their value. Decide what items you want to leave behind. Hold a garage or yard sale. Donate what isn't sold to the Airman’s Attic and ask for a tax slip so you can itemize. Take items to the Thrift Shop and make a little extra money for your DITY Move.
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6. Create a File for each family member, including yourself. It should contain;
a. Their Birth Certificate (original).
b. Their Immunization records. make sure immunizations are up-to-date.
c. Their Social Security Number.
d. Their Passport (if needed).
e. Their ID card for any child 10 years or older. Renew Their ID if necessary.
f. Their Adoption papers.
7. Create a Travel Records Kit - It should include;
a. Travelers checks
b. Your PCS orders (multiple copies)
c. Insurance policies (vehicle, life, health, umbrella liability)
d. Your Marriage or divorce papers
e. Immunization records for your pets
f. Copy of wills
g. Serial numbers (of your electronic equipment. Photos of the equipment and other valuables is also a good idea to show what condition they were in when you started your DITY Move.)
h. Your children’s medical, dental, optical records
i. Your Financial and investment records
j. Your Charge and credit card account information
k. Truck rental agreements (if DITY)
l. School transcripts and referring letters
m. Your Car registration(s)
n. Last Leave and Earning Statement for yourself and spouse.
o. Power of Attorney (Check expiration date). Contact the Legal Office if you need assistance with POA. POAs and notary services are available at any time during the duty day, usually without an appointment.
p. Your State and Federal tax records.
q. Deeds or mortgages.
r. Professional licenses.
8. Talk with your family about your DITY Move. Listen to your children’s concerns and discuss as much as you can about the move with them. Ask the Relocation manager about the FSC’s Kids on the Move program is you need additional information.
9. You can also Call the FSC about Spouses Employment Seminars.
If you have not already contacted us about your DITY Move, use the form on the right side of this page to do so now. You will need it when taking the next few steps and the further you schedule in advance, the better your move will go.
50 Days before your DITY Move
1. Call or visit the Traffic Management Office (TMO) to make an appointment to fill out the information sheet. Bring your Spouse with you for the appointment. Have a moving date in mind for your DITY Move.
Provide TMO with an estimated shipping weight for each shipment (1000 lbs. per room, 500 lbs. per bathroom), Bring 7 copies of orders per shipment. Let TMO know if you'll be shipping a private vehicle.
Do it yourself DITY Move Note: DITY move reimbursements are considered taxable income, but there are no taxes on expenses you are not reimbursed for.
2. You are authorized up to 7 days in billeting at a motel before your departure date. Remember many motels do not allow pets, so make reservations in advance. Call billeting at your new base for reservations up to 30 days prior to arriving PCS.
3. If you live on base call the Housing Office and give them notice of intent to terminate military family housing. Make arrangements for pre-inspection and final inspection of quarters. Housing allowance will not start until final termination of quarters.
4. If you are going to live in military housing on base at your new station, you need to give the Housing Office 3 copies of your orders and ask them which advanced applications for housing you need and how they need to be submitted. Your application date will be the first day of the month prior to the month you arrive at your new station.
5. If you are being sent on a remote tour, you need to decide where your family will live until you return. Family members can now move into Navy Family Housing either at your home base or follow-on assignment location while you are gone on an unaccompanied tour.
6. If you live off base and rent, remember to give notice to your landlord. You can obtain a form at the Housing Office for giving a 30-day written notice and to request the return of your security deposit if possible. Set a date for the landlord to inspect your quarters after the movers have packed your household goods.
7.Check with your Commander to schedule a house-hunting trip. Commanders may permit up to 8 days permissive TDY (no travel expenses). If going overseas, check with the Finance Office.
8. Make all of the necessary medical, optical and dental appointments and get any necessary immunizations. Make arrangements to have all of your medical records forwarded to your new station or placed in your Travel Records Kit.
9. Check your homeowners insurance to determine if you have any transit coverage. Some policies have no coverage for transit items and others only cover items at one specified location. In some insurance policies 100 percent coverage expires after 30 days. Some policies only cover major perils and not rough handling, mysterious disappearances, etc.
10. If you took out a car loan to buy your car and are still making payments,check with your bank to see if they will permit you to ship your car overseas.
11. Write out a general inventory and list items by room. Closet, attic, kitchen, garage, bedroom, etc. List all household and personal possessions. It will help you when unpacking at your new housing and will be useful in making an accurate estimate of their value for insurance purposes.
12. Repair and clean all items that you plan on putting into storage or having shipped to your overseas station.
13. Get a written appraisal for valuables like antiques, jewelry, furs, coin collections, and paintings. Always use a professional appraiser who deals in the kind of valuables you own.
14.Help your children do an inventory of their rooms. Figure out which small toys and/or games to pack in their suitcase.
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40 Days before your DITY Move;
1.Notify necessary people and organizations such as doctors, dentists, charge accounts, clubs, insurance companies, magazine subscriptions, accountants, broker or investment adviser, schools, friends, relatives and religious institutions about your move. Start to notify a few every day.
2. Get a change of address kit from your local post office.
3. Open a new bank account at your new duty station. You can do this by mail, online, or by phone, and get a safe deposit box, if necessary. Apply for new bank debit (ATM) cards if you use them. Determine your bank card rate and look into getting a lower-rate bank card. Set up local retail charge accounts, if desired.
4. Locate an insurance agent in your new area for auto, home, renters, boat, umbrella liability, and other necessary coverage. Shop around for the best coverage and rates. Your FSC Personal Financial Manager is a valuable resource for this information.
5.If you do not have an address at your new location yet, get a P.O. Box or get a general delivery address at the military post office at your new base.
6. If you have a child in the Child Care Center request a DD Form 2606 to be sent to the next base for advance placement. You can get this form from the Child Care Center.
7. Use things you can’t move, such as food, cleaning supplies, and flammables.
30 Days before your DITY Move;
1. Your spouse and other family members who are employed should update their resumes and send them to prospective employers. They should also give notice to their employer and ask for references. Call the FSC Spouse Employment Specialist to obtain more information.
2. Go over your finances. One month of advance pay may be authorized to help with your relocation. Check out all benefits you might be entitled to. Be sure of your mode of travel (car, plane) and estimated expenses when discussing Advance Travel payment to avoid over or under payment.
3. The Navy Aid Society can help you understand what assistance is available for traveling;
a. You can get 20 hrs of free childcare within 60 days of PCS.
b. You are eligibale for Emergency assistance while traveling.
c. You may be eligible for assistance with Vehicle repairs.
d. They may also help you get important information about your new destination, like; school calendars and enrollment requirements, religious institutions, and how to get new drivers licenses and license plates. They can also help you get the names, phone numbers and deposit requirements of local water, power and heating utility companies in your new location. The AF Crossroads DoD Installations web site can also provide a lot of information about your new base.
4. Let your child's current school of your child’s last day and request a copy of your child’s school records. If you cannot get the records, get the address of the current school so the new school can write and ask for them.
5. Other important records to take with you;
a. Academic Achievement Reports (tests, report cards, transcripts).
b. Psychological Evaluations
c. Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, Language Evaluations.
d. Current and past Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
e. Behavioral/Social evaluations
f. Vocational evaluations (interest, skills, attitudes)
g. Medications
6. Certain household goods are classified as Dangerous Goods. They cannot be accepted for transport, but please discuss your specific concerns/requirements with TMO.
Dangerous Goods include:
a. Alcohol, Photographic Developer, Oils, Corrosives: e.g. Ammunition, Flares, Fireworks, Black Powder
b. Firearms: e.g. Military Weapons, Fully Automatic Weapons, Handguns. Exemptions are: Air Rifles and Replicas (non-firing). Hunting and Sporting Rifles (including ex-military, non-automatic) and Handguns (where copy of current registration is produced) will only be accepted where firing mechanisms have been dismantled or removed. Weapons must not contain live ammunition. Be aware that overseas locations have varying laws regarding the import of firearms check with the TMO if you have any questions.
c. Flammable Gases: e.g. Oxygen, Acetylene, Chlorine Gas, Methane
d. Flammable Liquids: e.g. Petrol, Kerosene, Paints, Varnish, Turpentine, Methylated Spirit, Pure Alcohol, Oil. Radioactive Materials.
e. Toxins & Poisons: e.g. Pesticides, Weed Killer, Polishes, Arsenic.
f. Miscellaneous: e.g. Gas Cylinders, Aerosol Cans, Matches, Butane Lighters,Irritants, Life Rafts, Pressurized Vessels, Explosive Devices. Please Note: Scuba Tanks can be carried provided they are completely empty. and valves are fully open or removed entirely. To dispose of household chemicals, call Hazardous Waste Control Facility
21 Days before your DITY Move;
1. Begin packing a few boxes each day. Click here if you need moving boxes and packing supplies.
2. Schedule pickup and delivery dates with with Wehaul Moving by calling 888.876.4285 or using the form on the right side of this page and arrange for storage.
3. If you live off base contact your current utility companies to end service on the day after your DITY move. Have them send your final utility bill to your new address.
4. Check your bank's procedures for transferring funds or closing your account. Get a letter of credit or have enough cash in case deposits are required for utilities at your new home.
5. Decide which fragile, irreplaceable, valuable or other important items you plan to take with you in your personal vehicle and which ones can be safely packed for the carrier to transport.
6. Set up an appointment for the base vet clinic for required vaccinations and licenses. Get your pet's medical records. Visit the FSC Relocation Assistance Program for more information about traveling with pets.
7. Make all needed repairs to your current home and clean it prior to inspection by the base housing office, commercial leasing agent or prospective new owner.
8. Take your clothes to be dry-cleaned or laundered.
9. Retrieve anything you have loaned to someone else and return any items you have borrowed.
14 Days Days before your DITY Move;
1. Review your DITY Move Budget. Think about things like motels. Make sure you have enough cash or travelers checks to carry you over during the move. Include utility deposits, closing costs on your new home, meals, and pet expenses. If you don't have enough money you may have to ask for advance pay. This is a loan, not a grant or benefit. Your base pay and finance office can give you more information. You should consult with your FSC Personal Financial Manager and the base pay and finance office before choosing this option.
2. Service your vehicle(s).
3. Buy travelers checks to finance your move (not counting paying the carrier).
4. Settle all of your local retail charge accounts and outstanding local bills in your current location.
5. 10 days prior to out-processing, check with MPF. If you are flying, you will be instructed to pick up your tickets no later than 3 days prior to last day of outprocessing.
7 Days before your DITY Move;
1. Verify the moving schedule for your commercial carrier with the TMO at your current and new base. If you are moving from a high-rise apartment building, reserve the freight elevator for moving day.
2. Drain all of the oil and gas from your lawnmowers, chain saws, etc.
3. label all moving boxes and other items you will be putting into storage. Include the rooms in which the items belong on the labels. You can even mark which boxes you want to be first off the truck. These "early out" boxes should contain the items you need to help you set up housekeeping immediately, like linens, dishes, tableware, etc. Click here if you need a self storage quote.
4. Pick up clothes from your dry cleaners.
5. Pick up medical and dental records. Unless you have a Power of Attorney, you cannot pick up the records of your spouse. Active Duty records will be given to you during final outprocessing. Either parent may pick up the records of children under age 18.
6. Cancel regular services and deliveries like newspaper and garbage, as of moving day.
7. It's a good idea to give a going-away party for your children.
8. Notify current command of your new permanent address.
9. Contact your base pay and finance office to assure your Basic Allowance for Quarters will continue at your new location. make sure that all steps in your Permanent Change of Station pay checklist have been taken care of.
10. Pack your special care or irreplaceable items you want to take with you personally. If you will be traveling by car, pack a Field Kit for emergencies on the way.
Field Kit -- Useful Contents:
Emergency food, Water, Large and small plastic bags, First aid kit, sunscreen, Sunglasses, Prescription medications, Travel alarm, Extra pairs of eyeglasses, Tool kit, Toilet and facial tissues, Paper plates, plastic forks, etc., Flashlight, Soap, cleaning supplies, Pet food, toys, Baby food, formula, diapers, wipes, etc.
11. Arrange for people at your new duty station to help you unload.
3 Days before your DITY Move;
1. Final packing and preparation; Remove TV antennas. Empty the refrigerator at least 24 hours before the movers arrive so it will be dry. Dismantle stereos, outdoor play equipment, etc. Take curtains, rods, shelves, and items down and pack them. Don't forget items in storage areas like attics and crawl spaces.
2. Put luggage and other things you are taking with you in your vehicle. Lock the Travel Records Kit and other valuables in the trunk.
3. Owner-packed cartons must be left open so the carrier can inspect them to see if they need repackaging before they accept liability.
4. Be sure to arrange for utilities to be connected at your new home before you or the movers arrive.
Moving Day;
5. Be present when the movers arrive. Take inventory with them. Label your furniture and record what condition they are in. Compare your inventory list with the carrier's inventory list. Check for damage claimed by the carrier on each piece and make notes on your inventory list. You'll need to sign the mover's inventory list and Statement of Accessorial Services Performed (DD619-1). Thorough inspect the house - attic, basement, closets, cupboards, garage and yard before the movers leave to be sure nothing important is left behind. Keep all shipping documents in your possession during the trip.
6. Make sure pets are secured on moving day. Put cats and small dogs in carriers. Tie larger dogs outside and out of the way.
3. If you are not moving into billeting, stop by FSC for futons, kitchen packs, and other household items.
Traveling;
1. Keep a log of all moving expenses incurred. This log may be helpful at tax time. Keep all your receipts. If you and your family are traveling separately, keep two logs. Keep receipts on the following items: Rentals, air/bus/rail fares, gasoline (accurate mileage), meals, rent deposits, utility deposits, and installation charges.
At Your New Home;
1. Upon arrival, report to command. Let them know where you'll be staying and what your permanent address will be.
2. Complete any required check-in processing.
3. Contact the family center relocation manager and the housing office at your new base for assistance getting settled.
4. Call TMO and give them your new phone number so they can contact you when your shipment arrives.
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DITY Move Tips for U.S. Air Force personnel and their families.
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