PCS Orders & Permanent Change of Station Process Flashcards
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What does PCS stand for in a military relocation context?
Answer: Permanent Change of Station
PCS stands for Permanent Change of Station, the official relocation of a service member to a new duty assignment.
Which document officially authorizes a military service member to execute a PCS move?
Answer: PCS Orders
PCS Orders are the official military orders that authorize and direct a service member to relocate to a new duty station.
What is the typical notice window for receiving CONUS PCS orders before the required report date?
Answer: 30–90 days
CONUS PCS orders are typically issued 30–90 days before the report date, though timelines can vary by branch and assignment.
What is the 'Report Not Later Than' (RNLT) date on PCS orders?
Answer: The deadline by which the service member must arrive at the new duty station
The RNLT date specifies the latest acceptable date the service member must report to the new duty station.
What is the maximum number of days a service member may receive Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) during a CONUS PCS move?
Answer: 10 days
TLE for CONUS PCS moves is authorized for up to 10 days combined (at the old and new duty stations) to cover transitional lodging costs.
What is a DITY move now officially called in current military terminology?
Answer: Personally Procured Move (PPM)
The DITY (Do-It-Yourself) move was renamed the Personally Procured Move (PPM), where the service member arranges their own transportation and is reimbursed.
Which form do service members submit to initiate a government-arranged shipment of household goods during a PCS?
Answer: DD Form 1299
DD Form 1299, the Application for Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property, is used to initiate an official government HHG move.