PCS & Military Moves
Whether you just received orders or are packing up, the Defense Department is ready to assist. See how we can get you mission ready for your move.
Every military move is different. Whether it’s your first move or your fifth, Military OneSource can connect you to relocation tools, expert 24/7 support and up-to-date information — wherever and whenever duty calls.
Get PCS Help From a Local Expert
The pros at your installation's Relocation Assistance Program can help you with on-the-ground support for housing, child care, spouse employment, medical services, scheduling your move with DPS and more.
Moving Your Life
- MilitaryINSTALLATIONS – Find information about your new installation, including local programs and services, maps, directions and more.
- Plan My Move – Build a customized checklist to organize your relocation.
- Benefits and Entitlements – Learn about PCS allowances, look up Basic Allowances for Housing by ZIP code, find free support services and more.
- Spouse Education and Career Opportunities – Work with career coaches, explore a portable career, learn about transferring licensures, find a job and more.
- Military Sponsorship – Sign up to have a friendly face help you with settling in.
- Ways to Settle In to Your New Home Faster – Get tips about different ways to connect with your community.
- Going OCONUS – Get 24/7 support anywhere in the world for moving your family and your goods overseas.
Moving Your Family
- Child Care Programs – Find affordable, licensed child care at your new stateside or overseas duty station, and see if you're eligible for travel reimbursement for temporary child care after a PCS.
- School Liaisons – These experts can help you find schools, transfer credits, locate youth programs and more near your new home.
- Passenger and Pet Transportation for PCS Moves – From travel reservations to resources, learn more about coordinating moves for all your family members.
- Ways to Help Your Children Cope With Moving – Get tips and insights on helping your children adjust to the move successfully.
- EFMP & Me – This online tool has checklists, resources and referrals to help families with special medical and/or educational needs find the care they need.
Moving Your Belongings
- Defense Personal Property System – Schedule your household goods shipment in DPS.
- Arranging a Personal Property Shipment – Access tools and info on PCS entitlements, assignment types, weight estimates, shipping your car and household goods.
- Global Household Goods Contract – Learn about GHC and how it's changing the way personal property shipments will be managed.
- Find Customer Service Contacts – Connect with support about moving your property or POV, help by service branch, local transportation office, finance office and more.
More Ways to Master Your Move
Check out this video for a quick intro to the resources you can use to check all the boxes for a PCS move.
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