MRP Military Benefits & Housing Programs 3

Question 1

What is a Personally Procured Move (PPM), formerly called DITY?

Accepted Answer

A move where the service member arranges their own transportation and is reimbursed up to 100% of government cost

Answer

In a PPM, the service member handles the move personally and receives a payment based on what it would have cost the government—incentivizing cost savings.

Question 2

What is Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) specifically designed to cover?

Accepted Answer

Short-term lodging costs while awaiting permanent housing at the new CONUS duty station

Answer

TLE is a CONUS PCS benefit that offsets lodging costs during the transition period before the member occupies permanent housing at the gaining installation.

Question 3

What is the maximum number of days a service member may receive Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) for a CONUS PCS move?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

TLE in CONUS is authorized for up to 10 days total, combining time at the old and new duty stations.

Question 4

Which two factors primarily determine the household goods weight allowance for a service member during a PCS move?

Accepted Answer

Pay grade and dependency status

Answer

DoD weight tables grant higher allowances as pay grade increases, with a separate (higher) column for members who have dependents.

Question 5

What is the Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) available to service members assigned overseas?

Accepted Answer

A one-time payment to offset initial move-in costs such as deposits and utility hookups in overseas housing

Answer

MIHA is a one-time overseas allowance covering expenses like security deposits, hook-up fees, and other move-in costs not reimbursed by OHA.

(MRP) Military Relocation Professional Practice Test

(MRP) Military Relocation Professional Practice Test

MRP Military Benefits & Housing Programs 3