Welcome to Langley Air Force Base, the first military base built in the United States specifically for air power. It is home of the 1st FighterWing (1 FW), Air Combat Command (ACC) and the 480th Intelligence Wing (480 IW). Langley is the oldest continually active Air Force base in the world and has a rich history, cementing its ties not only with the Air Force, but the Hampton Roads area. When you arrive at Langley, you will become part of a tradition that dates back to Dec. 30, 1916. You are about to become part of America's First Team.

Within this guide you will find invaluable information about your new home, the base and local community. Welcome!

SELF-MOVES/DO-IT-YOURSELF (DITY) MOVE
(Now called "Personally Procured Movement")
This program allows members to personally move household goods (HHG) and collect an incentive payment from the government when they have orders for permanent change of station (PCS), temporary duty (TDY), separation or retirement or assignment to, from or between Government quarters. A member can use certain vehicles to move HHG instead of having the Government ship them. Members may use the program to move all or a portion of their authorized JFTR weight allowance. The personal property counselors give members information on the methods and procedures for making a move, advises members that they may choose one of the methods stated below, either alone or in conjunction with a government arranged move. The counselor also prepares DD Form 2278 (Application for Move) for members. The personal property office does not advise members to move their property first and then complete the required documentation afterwards as this may result in forfeiture of incentive. This program is available to military members and the next of kin of a deceased member.

Types of DITY Moves
• Privately-Owned Vehicle (POV) Personally Procured Transportation Move.
• Personally Procured Transportation Move Using Rental Vehicles.
Member rents normal types of rental vehicles, equipment, moving aids and packing material and the member performs all labor for the move. An advance operating allowance is authorized when using this method.
• "You-Load They-Drive" Method.
• Commercial HHG carriers offer this type of service. The member performs all or part of the labor for packing, unpacking, loading or unloading of the van. The commercial carrier supplies the driver and performs the line-haul movement.
• Personally Procured Transportation Move In Connection With a Government Arranged Mobile Home Shipment.
• Articles of HHG that can otherwise be authorized for shipment at Government expense, but must be removed from a mobile home to meet safety requirements may be moved under this program. Such items include, but are not limited to, heavy appliances and furniture, air conditioners, skirts, awning, etc. Incentive payments are contingent on not exceeding your total allowable cost.

Types of Vehicles
Authorized Privately Owned Vehicles (POV). A member is eligible to participate in the Personally Procured Transportation program utilizing his or her privately owned vehicle. Incentive is NOT authorized for any personal property moved in travel trailers and mobile homes. Contact your personal property counselor for specific questions.

Rental Equipment
You may also use rental trucks and/or trailers to make your Personally Procured Transportation move. It is your responsibility to make arrangements with the rental company of your choice. It is always recommended that you shop around for the best rates and equipment. The TMO is not authorized to make referrals or recommendations as to which rental company you should choose.

If you plan to haul a rental trailer, be aware that temporary rental trailer hitches cannot always be mounted on late model cars. Prior to placing an order with the rental dealer, you should verify that the temporary hitch would fit on the vehicle to be used, or verify that the factory-installed hitch is suitable for use with rental trailers.

Most truck-rental agencies provide familiarization, operation and safety training on trucks and associated equipment. This training is critical because the member is liable while operating the rental vehicle, which is similar to a POV to perform the move. Rental agencies and the Government are not responsible for training drivers in operating leased vehicles.

Weight Tickets
Members must obtain weight tickets for all Personally Procured Transportation moves, regardless of weight allowance. The weigh master weighing the vehicle and equipment must sign the weight ticket. Weight tickets should contain the following information:
• Complete name and location of scale
• Date of each weighing
• Identification of weight entries as tare, gross or net weights
• Company or carrier identification of the vehicle or license number of POV
• Last Name and Social Security number of the shipper (for Navy personnel only)
• Last Name and Employee ID number of the shipper (for Coast Guard personnel only)
• Last Name of the shipper (for Marine Corps, Army and Air Force personnel only)
• Signature of weigh master

Members must obtain weight tickets at government, commercial or public scales. To obtain your empty weight if using a POV or rental vehicle, the gas tanks must be full and you must be out of your vehicle. All equipment associated with the vehicle, i.e. spare tire, loading ramps, etc., must remain in the vehicle. When weighing a trailer, it must be connected to the towing vehicle.

After you have loaded your property into the vehicle or trailer, obtain your loaded weight ticket in the same manner as mentioned above.

If you are going to tow your POV behind the rental vehicle, the POV must be disconnected before obtaining weights.

The member will be counseled that he or she must submit the required documentation/weight tickets within 45 days from start of the move.

Caution
Certified weight tickets are needed (empty and loaded). If weight tickets are not obtained, no monetary allowance will be authorized and member will be paid actual expenses only. Excluding moves between government quarters, TMO may approve constructive weight for moves between government quarters. A DD Form 1701 may be used. Contact your personal property counselor for specific questions.

Professional Books Papers and Equipment (PBP&E)
Any military member, who is entitled to ship PBP&E at Government expense, may also use the Personally Procured Transportation method for the movement of the PBP&E. The PBP&E must be packed and weighed separately on either a platform or bathroom scale. If the member uses the Personally Procured Transportation portion of the move for PBP&E shipped due to immediate need upon arrival at the new duty station, he or she must have it weighed in order to receive proper credit.

Insurance Coverage
If you are planning to use a trailer for a Personally Procured Transportation move check your automobile insurance policy to see if you are properly covered in case of loss or damage. Some automobile insurance companies extend coverage when trailers are towed behind a POV; others may not. The member must procure additional insurance if required. The Government does reimburse this insurance cost. If you are involved in an accident, the other party may file a claim against the member or their insurance company. In such cases, the law of the state where the accident occurs determines liability. Some courts have determined that members operating privately owned or rented vehicles on changeof- station moves are not acting within the scope of their employment. Thus, they may be not protected by the Federal Tort Claims Act, Title 28 U.S.C. 2679(b). As a result, members may be held personally liable if they have inadequate insurance coverage to satisfy all damage and third-party injury claims or lawsuits resulting from an accident.

If a member is involved in an accident, she or he should notify the staff judge advocate at the nearest military base about the accident as soon as possible.

To arrange for a self-move, contact the Traffic Management Office at your losing duty station.

Pets
You must register your pet within 10 days of moving on base at the base veterinary clinic. Your pet will be required to have an annual rabies test. If your pet has current rabies done within the last year, bring the pets records and the clinic will replace the rabies certificate and issue a new tag. Pets are not allowed in lodging. There is a leash law for dogs and cats.