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Navy Wife Reaching For PCS Folder Box of Important Documents

How to Make a PCS Binder

Every PCS move is different for each military family. There are lots of variables that come into play-CONUS to OCONUS, movers vs DITY. How do you stay organized? A great way is to create a PCS Binder and you will have everything you need right at your fingertips!

First things you’ll need:

  1. 3 Ring Binder (with a zipper) or an accordion style file folder
  2. Sheet protectors
  3. Zipper Pouch
  4. Dividers with tabs
  5. Extras ie: binder clips, paper clips, pens/highlighters, calculator

Ideas to organize your binder:

  • Important documents (Birth/marriage certificates, SS cards, passports, etc
  • Military orders (have multiple copies!)
  • Auto/home information (insurance, shipping info, etc)
  • Checklists (check out https://planmymove.militaryonesource.mil to make a personalized one)
  • Medical records (for your pets too!)
  • School Records
  • Moving documents (high value sheet, inventory sheets, etc)
  • Travel documents

This is a great list to get you started and on your way to being organized. Moving can be stressful, but if you take the time to prepare and make checklists, the process will be much smoother!

Sign up today to take a Virtual COMPASS class and you will get ALL the tips, tricks and information to help set you up for a successful move!

https://www.nsfamilyline.org/compass-registration

happy movers helping you with hhg

PPM/DITY vs HHG

A Personally Procured Move (PPM or DITY-Do It Yourself) is when the member decides to personally move their household items instead of using a government provided mover. All of the packing, wrapping, loading & shipping is done by you. This is only for a CONUS move! You still need to set the move up in DPS so you can receive your calculated estimated incentive payment.

A HHG (Household Goods) move is when the government schedules a mover to pack/unpack and ship all of your items. This is done through local moving companies as well as larger contracts. You may not have a choice in the company the government chooses. Other than setting up the move in DPS, everything is done for you.

You can do both a Partial PPM and a HHG type move. Typically, this occurs when you want to use your personal vehicle to ship household items as you move from one duty station to the next. This type of move will require full/empty weight tickets of the vehicle. Be sure to contact your local personal property office to understand your entitlements.

Please visit move.mil to learn more about moving and what you need to do to be prepared!

The ultimate source of information is found in the JTR (Joint Travel Regulations). Here is where you will find ALL of your entitlements. This is the policy and law on travel and transportation allowances.

https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm

United States Navy Chaplain Corps Seal

Spotlight: Navy Chaplains

The Navy Chaplain Corps is made up of over 800 Navy Chaplains. Chaplains confirm more than 100 different faith groups currently represented (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and many others). Each Chaplain is also a Navy Officer – meaning each holds an important leadership role.

Navy Chaplains offer everything from faith leadership to personal advice to much-needed solace. They are a source of information within the Navy system and can offer privileged communications and speak to individuals without fear of information having to be reported up the chain of command or to legal authorities. Navy Chaplains are a great source of support when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. They even can provide information on retreats, seminars and events designed for individual and family resiliency.

The Chaplain Mission:

  • Provide religious ministry and support to those of their own faith
  • Facilitate the religious requirements of those from all faiths
  • Care for all servicemembers and their families, including those subscribing to no specific faith
  • Advise the command to ensure the free exercise of religion

Visit the Navy Chaplain Corps website for more info!

http://chaplaincorps.navylive.dodlive.mil/

Naval Services FamilyLine Talks With Partners In PROMISE

Naval Services FamilyLine Talks With Partners In PROMISE. Watch to learn more about their organization and what they have been doing to advocate for Military Children with Special Education needs.

You can help Partners in PROMISE by taking the 2021 Military Special Education Survey (closes October 9th) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8K3LJ5R

Partners In PROMISE Website: https://thepromiseact.org/

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/9YGlXonxsO0