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PCS Checklist
In this section of Military Web, you will find some important tips for your PCS move, not only from our experiences, but those of others. If you have anything to add to this page, please let us know!
| Never ship important documents in your Household goods! |
Always handcarry the following items:
Marriage certificate/Prenuptial agreements |
Birth certificates of all family members |
Passports of all family members |
Insurance policies, policy members, types of insurance and business address |
Divorce and annulment papers pertaining to prior marriages |
Previous discharge papers (DD FM 214) |
Death Certificates |
Social Security cards for all family members |
Immunization records of all family members |
Armed Forces Identification cards for all qualifying family members |
Citizenship/Naturalization papers |
Property deeds, automobile titles and registration |
Wills |
School report cards/education records for all children |
Church/Synagogue Records (e.g. baptism, confirmation) |
Names and Addresses of credit card companies you have business with |
Medical/Dental records for all family members |
Saving/Checking account books with appropriate mailing addresses |
Personal property inventory including serial numbers |
Statements for savings bonds, certificates of deposits, and stock certificates |
Receipts for high value personal property |
A list of companies due payments from you during the process of your move (to insure payment does not become delinquent). |
Employment records (ed. SF 171, Electronic resume, letters of recommendation) |
Video Cassette or Photos of House Hold Goods |
A minimum of three copies or service member's PCS/TDY orders |
A minimum of three current copies of Power of Attorney |
A minimum of three copies of family member orders |
Household goods shipping/storage documents |
Privately owned vehicle shipping documents |
Hold baggage documents |
Port call and supporting documents |
State and Federal Tax records |
Keep a detailed record of your PCS travel - include all stops (including leave) enroute, arrival, and departure dates and times. It is also important to keep receipts and/or records of ALL expenses associated with your move. It is a requirement to turn in a copy of any MTAs and / or TRs with your travel settlement voucher; therefore, be sure to keep all plane tickets. Finally, pick up your military pay and travel pay records before you leave your present duty station. Without record, payment must be held pending confirmation of advance. If you received advance pay, ask for a copy of the voucher to file with your PCS settlement claim.
Your payment for travel will be made by electronic funds transfer, which is deposited into your direct deposit account or other account, if you prefer.
PETS
If you are PCS'ing overseas with your pet, make sure all your vaccinations are up to date. Some countries, England, for example, will quarantine your pet upon arrival.
If you have something important to add to this page, please don't hesitate! Let us know!
