Getting ready to relocate for a PCS?
Let these tips from our checklist help keep you organized!
1 Month Before the Move
- Meet with Transport Officer (TO)
- Discuss the Move with your family
- Set car shipping schedule with PAS
- Notify institutions of your move (bank, pharmacy, church, etc)
- Non-Military Spouses put in notice with your employer
- Compile documents you’ll need in the move (birth certificates, immunization records, passports, etc)
3 Weeks Before the Move
- Notify utilities/services of disconnect (water, gas, electric, trash, etc – don’t forget to schedule connection dates as well!)
- Check the expiration on all military IDs – update as needed
- Arrange for child care/pet boarding as needed
- Finish things you can’t move with you, like frozen foods and cleaning supplies
- Schedule professional movers (if you’re using them)
- Make an inventory of large items/valuables
2 Weeks Before the Move
- START PACKING!
- Return items you’ve borrowed or rented as well as retrieve, and settle any charges
- Get travelers’ checks
- Start finishing or get rid of perishable foods, consider donating any canned/non-perishable items
- Ask for referrals for medical, dental, and other professionals
1 Week Before the Move
- Pick up dry cleaning, medical/dental records, and any prescription refills
- Remove wall accessories and drapery
- Dismantle outdoor structures
- Confirm all travel plans (child care, pet boarding, etc)
- Cancel deliveries like newspapers
- Set up change of address
3 Days Before the Move
- Empty refrigerator
- Prepare car for PAS carrier to pick up
- Pack luggage and anything you’re taking with you (ex: prescriptions)
- Disconnect electronics like stereo and computer
- Prepare items need for new house set up
Moving Day
- Strip bedding and pack
- If using movers, be involved in the inventory process
- Before shipping, do walk-around condition report with PAS carrier
- Gather all documents needed for arrival (inventory lists, BOL for PAS carrier, travel log for expenses, etc)
We hope these tips will help keep you organized on your military move.