Outbound:
Begin planning your move as soon as you receive your orders. Decide what type of move(s) to arrange and submit move application(s) in the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). Visit https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ to get started. You will need to register for an account.
First Time Users:
• Go to www.militaryonesource.mil; under “Popular Resources”, select “DPS, PCS & Military Moves”. Scroll down and click the blue “Log in to DPS” button, then “Continue”.
• You will be re-directed to the DPS registration site. “Accept”, then click either “Register as a Customer”, “OK”, then complete and submit the request for a new account.
• Once you submit the request, you will receive an email with additional instructions (note: it can take up to 24 hours to receive the confirmation email)
Returning Users:
• Go to www.militaryonesource.mil; under “Popular Resources”, select “DPS, PCS & Military Moves”. Scroll down and click the blue “Log in to DPS” button, “Continue”, “Accept”, then “Log in with Certificate” or “log in With User ID”.
• If you have not logged into your DPS account for more than 45 days, you will receive prompts to re-new your password. Instructions are provided on the ETA page.
Follow the instructions in the "New User Registration" tutorial to register. After that, start your shipment briefing. DPS will guide you through how to set up your movement of choice.
Self-Counseling is the preferred method for shipment requests in DPS. Once orders on hand, please go to https://www.MilitaryOneSource.mil and navigate to DPS to initiate your moving process.
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Rank & Full Name
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Contact Number: Work & (JP) Cell Phone
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Type of Orders/Number: PCS / Separation (EAS) / Retirement
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Type of Shipment(s): HHG / UB / NTS / NTS-R
Please feel free to contact your servicing DMO office for available pickup dates for your shipments at: Camp Foster/Butler, mcbbutlerppsodmo@usmc.mil Phone # 645-0922. For the northern half of Okinawa: Camp Courtney mcbbutlerptocourtney@usmc.mil Phone # 622-7561, Camp Hansen/Schwab mcbbutlerppsohansen@usmc.mil Phone # 623-4337.
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The weight allowance for Household Goods (HHG) that may be shipped at government expense is specified in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR 051401). These weights include the weight of all household goods you ship, placed into storage or send as unaccompanied baggage. It also includes goods you already have stored at government expense. Two factors govern the weight allowance for household goods: Pay Grade and dependents.
** Excess weight can cost you BIG money! If household goods exceed the weight allowed, the member is required to pay for excess costs
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TOTAL COMBINED (UB, HHG, NTS) WEIGHT ALLOWANCE (POUNDS)
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GRADE
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WITH DEPENDENTS
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WITHOUT DEPENDENTS
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O-6 to O-10
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18,000
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18,000
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O-5/W-5
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17,500
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16,000
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O-4/W-4
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17,000
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14,000
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O-3/W-3
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14,500
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13,000
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O-2/W-2
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13,500
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12,500
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O-1/W-1
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12,000
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10,000
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E-9
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15,000
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13,000
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E-8
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14,000
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12,000
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E-7
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13,000
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11,000
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E-6
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11,000
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8,000
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E-5
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9,000
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7,000
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E-4
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8,000
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7,000
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E-1 to E-3
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8,000
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5,000
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Militaryonesource.mil is a military informational portal with fantastic resources with general information regarding PCS tips and entitlements, as well as “how to” guides on how to set up your shipments. Our offices can assist with any difficulties you may have in regard to setting up your shipment; as DMO, Personal Property Office we will be finalizing all the paperwork. DMO will utilize your orders to ensure all information is accurate and input your requested dates for pick up. Please contact any of our offices to schedule a mandatory appointment for counseling and finalizing of your shipments.
Shipments:
** Unaccompanied members who have been granted permission to reside off base can now appeal to your local DMO for a letter of increased authorized weight up to their w/o dependents maximum allowance. Members must provide a copy of authorization to move off base, along with a formal request to DMO for excess weight. **
Household Goods (HHG): Items associated with home and all personal property belonging to member and dependents on the effective date of the member’s PCS order. (Refer to table to Weight Allowance); assigned to a Transportation Service Provider (TSP or moving company) who is responsible for the packing, loading, transporting and delivery of the shipment.
- Items larger than a 42” TV
- Furniture items (beds/couch/entertainment center etc.)
Unaccompanied Baggage (UB): Also known as expedited shipment. Part of member’s weight allowance of HHG’s that is separated from the bulk of the HHG’s is usually transported by expedited mode. Limited in weight based on new assignment location; cannot contain furniture but can contain clothing, bedding & linens, pots & pans, small electronics and collapsible baby items such as a crib, highchair, stroller, etc. IAW, Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), 051403. Unaccompanied Baggage (UB):
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2,000 pounds for an active-duty Marine Service member with command-sponsored family members. The 2,000-pound weight limit is for the entire family, not for each traveler.
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2,000 pounds for an unaccompanied active-duty Service member not normally assigned to furnished bachelor enlisted quarters or bachelor officer quarters.
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Navy Personnel are authorized 600 lbs. for the member and 200 lbs. for each dependent. Not to exceed 2000 pounds.
**Pro Gear (Professional Books, Papers & Equipment (PBP&E) weight is limited to 2,000 lbs. for member and 500 lbs. for spouse (prior approval is required for Spouse Pro Gear). Pro Gear includes items in a member’s/employee’s possession needed for the performance of official duties at the next duty station. Pro Gear must be declared at origin AND documented on inventories (M-Pro for member; S-Pro for spouse). View a list of items that can/cannot be declared as Pro Gear at:
https://navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Household-Goods/Vehicle-Special/Professional-Gear/
Non-Temporary Storage (NTS): Long-term HHG storage in lieu of transportation. If authorized based on orders, items you do not wish to ship to your new duty station; utilized at origin (pickup) location; items may remain in NTS for the duration of your tour (some restrictions may apply depending on the type of orders you hold). Example of PCS orders include:
- TEMINS Orders
- Special Duty Assignment (SDA) school
1. You will utilize your new set of orders to release your NTS upon completion of school/ TAD.
2. You will be notified via email from your respective Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) if your NTS is near the expiration date. If you require an extension, respond to the email with proper documentation.
Non-Temporary Storage Release (NTSR): The release from the storage facility of long-term storage on official military orders.
- Must have a physical address to conduct a NTSR
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE PROHIBITED FROM NON-TEMPORARY STORAGE (NTS) AND DIVERTED SHIPMENTS TO NTS WILL REQUIRE DISPOSITION FROM THE CUSTOMER.
Lithium Batteries: New rules have been established for shipping lithium batteries in your HHG / UB / NTS shipments. Not all lithium batteries can be shipped. Due to the hazards stated above, the size and quantity of lithium batteries may be limited to ensure safe movement of your personal property. In addition to making sure the lithium batteries meet the size and quantity for shipping, it is important to identify that they are in working condition without damage (i.e., major dents, cracks, etc.). For more in depth information, please access the TRANSCOM fact sheet on militaryonesource.com.
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/lithium-battery-fact-sheet-1274/
Some batteries do not have watt hours annotated on the battery itself so the member will have to research company websites for that information. If the information can not be found the member can utilize the following calculation to determine watt hours.
Watt Hours = Volt (V) X Ampere hour (Ah).
If (Ah) is listed as milliAmpere hour (mAh), divide by 1000 to get (Ah)
Personal Procured Move (PPM): Also known as a “Do-It-Yourself” move. All aspects of the move are arranged by you (i.e., packing, loading, transporting, and unloading); may use your own vehicle, rent a truck and/or trailer, hire a commercial carrier or utilize a “you pack/ they load” method (i.e., PODs, U-Haul’s U-Box, etc.) NOTE: PPMs to overseas locations may not be authorized.
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Personally Owned Vehicle (POV): Primarily an OCONUS authorized shipment, however, some locations have restrictions. Authorization within CONUS is only authorized if:
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Member is unable to drive due to medical reasons
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Insufficient time to drive to new duty station based on when orders were issued and report date
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Homeport Change, if authorized
Retirement/Separation:
IPAC Outbound will provide a DMO/TMO endorsement letter; that will be your orders to start the process of shipping your personal property. Travel to Home of Selection (HOS) Authorized -Members authorized travel and transportation allowance from last Permanent Duty Station (PDS) when:
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Retired for physical disability or placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (or TDRL) without regard to length of service.
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Retired with pay for any reason immediately following at least 8 years of continuous active duty (includes transfer to Fleet Reserve/Fleet Marine Corps Reserve);
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Separated with severance/separation pay after 8 years.
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Involuntarily released from active duty with readjustment or separation pay immediately following 8 years.
Travel to a selected home must be completed within 1 year after active-duty termination. Service members are authorized to ship to one of the following:
Shipping Alcohol:
In addition to existing PPM procedures, Marines and Civilian Marines are now eligible to request shipment of alcoholic beverages as part of their HHG shipments.
Alcoholic beverages are not considered by Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) to be either household goods or personal effects. Consequently, they are not eligible for duty-free treatment on entry to the United States. Because imports of alcoholic beverages are subject to state regulation, it is very important that members do their homework before shipping alcoholic beverages to the Continental United States (CONUS).
Members are responsible for completing the requirements for the shipment of alcoholic beverages to their destination(s) when shipped with their HHGs and/or when shipped as a Personally Procured Move(s).
Members must inform DMO at the time of their counseling that they are shipping alcohol. Failure to inform the DMO of the intent to ship alcoholic beverages can result in shipment not being picked up on the scheduled date. Members must understand the Carrier/TSP has the right to refuse to pack alcoholic beverages without penalty. Inclusion of alcoholic beverages within HHGs shipments presents additional risk considerations. By electing to include alcoholic beverages in government-procured transportation, members are advised that there is no climate control environment during transit or storage, and shipments are often exposed to extreme temperatures. This may cause some alcoholic beverages to freeze, explode or spoil. In addition, inclusion of alcoholic beverages counts toward members authorized weight allowance.
Prohibited Items in Alcoholic Beverages:
- Beverages containing wildlife/wildlife parts, such as snakes, scorpions, etc.
- Beverages with agricultural products, such as root products, etc.
- Beverages carbonated or under pressure to include champagne, pressurized beer products, Chu-Hi's.
* Pretty much NO can products*
The following website contain additional information on the importation of alcoholic beverage into the US (please use personal computer):