MRP Relocation Assistance & Services 2

Question 1

What does the acronym TLE stand for in the context of military PCS moves?

Accepted Answer

Temporary Lodging Expense

Answer

TLE (Temporary Lodging Expense) reimburses service members for lodging costs at the old or new duty station during a PCS move.

Question 2

Under the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), what is the maximum number of days a service member may receive TLE at the losing installation?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

TLE at the losing installation is authorized for up to 10 days while awaiting departure during a PCS move.

Question 3

Which program allows military members to arrange their own household goods move and receive partial reimbursement from the government?

Accepted Answer

PPM (Personally Procured Move)

Answer

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.

Question 4

What agency administers the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) used by service members to arrange HHG shipments?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)

Answer

USTRANSCOM manages the DPS portal, which service members use to book household goods shipments through approved Transportation Service Providers.

Question 5

Which Military OneSource service specifically helps military spouses find employment at the new duty station?

Accepted Answer

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO)

Answer

SECO provides career counseling, job-search tools, scholarships, and licensing support specifically for military spouses facing career disruption from PCS moves.

(MRP) Military Relocation Professional Practice Test

(MRP) Military Relocation Professional Practice Test

MRP Relocation Assistance & Services 2