Property Shipment Weight Allowances for Military Moves

Property Shipment Weight Allowances for Military MovesProperty Shipment Weight Allowances for Military MovesPersonally Procured Moves (PPM), formerly referred to as Do-It-Yourself (DITY)Moves, are done when changing permanent duty stations if you prefer to move your own property, typically within the Continental United States (CONUS).Often, the military member does not have that luxury and will need assistance from the military to move their items.If you prefer to have the military move you, you can opt for that method.When one makes a permanent change of station move in the United States military, the government will hire a contractor to pack and ship the members personal property (furniture, clothes, books, etc.). What Sort of Assistance Can You Expect? This includes the first move, from Advanced Individual Training (AIT), Technical School, or A-Schoolto the members first permanent duty assignment. (It also includes the move to AIT, Technical School, or A-School, if the length of the school at a single location is longer than 180 days.) In the above case, the military will hire a contractor to move property from the AIT/Technical School/A-School location, or any other location where the individual has property stored, or a combination of both, as long as the weight shipped doesnt exceed the authorizations shown on the below chart. If the weight exceeds the authorized limits, the member will be required to reimburse the military for the cost of shipping the excess weight (at whatever rate the contractor charges the military). When you receive written orders for a permanent change of station, you take those orders to the Installation Transportation Management Office (TMO), Outbound Properties Section. They will brief you on your entitlements, complete the required paperwork, and arrange for a day for the shippers/packers to pick up your stuff. You do not have to be personally present when the packers/shippers arrive, however, there must be an adult there, w ho you authorize (in writing) to sign the shipping inventory on the day of packing/pickup. Table of Joint Federal Travel Regulations Weight Allowances (Pounds)Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and Non-Temporary Storage (NTS) Grade NOTES 1 3With DependentsNOTE 2PCS without Dependents O-10 to O618,00018,000O-5/W-517,50016,000O-4/W-417,00014,0000-3/W-314,50013,0000-2/W-213,50012,500O-1/W-1 0-1/W-1/Service Academy Grads12,00010,000E-915,000 (See musiknote 4)13,000 (See Note 4)E-814,00012,000E-713,00011,000E-611,0008,000E-59,0007,000E-48,0007,000E-3 to E-18,0005,000Service Academy Cadets/Midshipmen350 Changing locations, jobs, and moving is a common occurrence within the military.Very rarely does any member stay in one place for several years, but depending upon your job, you can reduce the number of moves you make during your career.