Relocation Assistance & Services Flashcards
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What does the acronym TLE stand for in the context of military PCS moves?
Answer: Temporary Lodging Expense
TLE (Temporary Lodging Expense) reimburses service members for lodging costs at the old or new duty station during a PCS move.
Under the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), what is the maximum number of days a service member may receive TLE at the losing installation?
Answer: 10 days
TLE at the losing installation is authorized for up to 10 days while awaiting departure during a PCS move.
Which program allows military members to arrange their own household goods move and receive partial reimbursement from the government?
Answer: PPM (Personally Procured Move)
The Personally Procured Move (PPM), formerly called DITY, lets service members move their own HHG and receive up to 100% of what the government would have paid a carrier.
What agency administers the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) used by service members to arrange HHG shipments?
Answer: U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
USTRANSCOM manages the DPS portal, which service members use to book household goods shipments through approved Transportation Service Providers.
Which Military OneSource service specifically helps military spouses find employment at the new duty station?
Answer: Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO)
SECO provides career counseling, job-search tools, scholarships, and licensing support specifically for military spouses facing career disruption from PCS moves.
Under a standard PCS move, what term describes household goods that are placed in government-funded storage for more than 90 days?
Answer: Non-Temporary Storage (NTS)
Non-Temporary Storage (NTS) is government-funded long-term storage authorized when a service member is deployed, moves OCONUS, or cannot immediately occupy housing.
Which installation resource serves as the primary point of contact to help families find on-post schools and navigate the enrollment process during a PCS?
Answer: School Liaison Officer (SLO)
The School Liaison Officer assists military families with school transitions, enrollment processes, and resolving academic continuity issues at the new installation.