PREPARE YOUR PCS GAME PLAN WITH MILITARY ONESOURCE
Whether you're packing up for the first time or your fifth, moving solo or with a full household, a military move doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The Department of Defense has your back no matter where duty calls to help you PCS with ease. Learn more about how to prepare the ultimate PCS game plan with Military OneSource, so that you're ready to tackle anything your next PCS throws your way.
5 Pro Tips for Your Next PCS
Whether this is your first time PCSing, or you are a seasoned pro, everyone wants to navigate a move with ease. Check out these pro tips that will help you conquer your next PCS:
Pro Tip #1: Set milestones by breaking down the move into manageable tasks with deadlines — pack garage, book moving company, etc.
Pro Tip #2: Prepare for the unexpected. Delays often happen during a PCS move, so you and your family can adapt together.
Pro Tip #3: Keep all vital paperwork in a clearly labeled binder and carry it with you—not in your shipped boxes. Make copies where needed.
Must have documents include:
- PCS orders
- Military IDs
- Driver's licenses
- Social Security cards
- Passports
- Birth/marriage/naturalization certificates
- Vehicle title or lease, inspection records, registration, and insurance
- Personal checks, recent bank statements (if needed), all credit and debit cards
- Household inventory from movers, lease or mortgage papers
- Wills, custody/adoption paperwork, divorce decrees, powers of attorney
- School transcripts, IEPs and 504 plans, report cards, IEPs (if applicable), employment documents
- Medical, dental, and vaccination records for all family members
Pro Tip #4: Pack an essentials box with medicine, chargers, snacks, and comfort items to help make your first night at your new location feel more like home.
Pro Tip #5: Looking for more moving resources and assistance? Reach out to Military OneSource for personalized support in managing your move.
Gear Up for Your Move with Military OneSource’s Comprehensive Tools
Worried about your next move? Military OneSource has got your back, providing you with the resources you’ll need to successfully navigate your PCS:
- Access Emotional & Mental Health Support- connect with free, confidential counseling to help you and your loved ones manage adjustment issues and the emotional toll of relocating.
- Seek Financial Guidance - financial counselors help you understand your entitlements, travel allowances and reimbursements, budget for the move, and can help you make smart financial decisions.
- Get Spouse Career & Education Support- get access to expert career coaching, resume help, job fairs, and tools to support your professional journey.
- Obtain Help for Children’s Transitions -obtain expert guidance to help better your children’s emotional well-being as they adjust to new environments, schools, and communities with referrals to school liaisons, youth sponsorship, support for special needs, and more.
- Access Online PCS Tools- Stay organized with easy-to-use online tools designed to help you track your move, manage tasks, and stay ahead of important deadlines.
- Create your custom checklist with Plan My Move
- Explore your new duty station with MilitaryINSTALLATIONS
Military OneSource is dedicated to being a 24/7 resource for the military community. No matter where you are in your PCS move, you have access to personalized expert support to help you plan, organize, execute your move with confidence and thrive in military life.
They also offer step-by-step guides and practical tips for packing, scheduling your personal property shipment with DPS, finding housing, parenting through a PCS, moving with pets, and more. Want to chat? Military OneSource is available 24/7 to call, 800-342-9647, or live chat.
This editorial is a result of a collaboration with MilitaryOneSource.
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