PCS & Military Moves
The Defense Department is committed to helping service members and their families to master their move.
Every military move is different. Wherever you are, wherever you're headed, and whoever you're bringing with you, find support and access benefits to help you get settled into your new home.
Get PCS Help From an Expert
The pros at your installation's Relocation Assistance Program can help you prep for your PCS by referring you to DPS for move scheduling, connecting you to resources at your new duty station and more.
Moving Your Life
- MilitaryINSTALLATIONS – Find information about your new installation: programs and services, maps, directions and more.
- Plan My Move – Build a customized checklist to organize relocation information.
- Basic Allowance for Housing – Look up the rate at your new location.
- Spouse Education and Career Opportunities – Cultivate a portable career, learn about transferring your professional license, find a job, network with employers and more.
- Sponsorship – Sign up to have a friendly face greet you and help you settle in.
- 7 Ways to Settle into Your New Home Faster – Read an article about different ways you can connect with your new community.
- TRICARE – Learn more about your TRICARE options and what to consider when you move.
Find Customer Service Contacts
For questions concerning your military move or PCS, access following contacts to find the assistance you need.
Moving Your Family
- School Liaisons – Talk to a professional for help finding schools, transferring credits, locating youth programs and more near your home.
- Child Care Programs – Use free tools to find affordable, licensed child care that fits your family’s needs.
- Military Children, Youth & Teens – Scout out programs, activities and camps for youth and teens.
- Patriot Express Travel and Moving With Pets – Learn more about coordinating your passenger and pet transportation.
- EFMP & Me – Find and customize checklists, resources and referrals to help with relocation and getting settled for families with special medical and/or educational needs. Request a warm handoff from your current EFMP Family Support office to your gaining installation.
- Help Your Children Cope with Moving – Read this article for insights on moving with your kids.
Moving Your Belongings
- DPS – Schedule your household goods shipment in the Defense Personal Property System and manage your shipment.
- Arranging a Personal Property Shipment – Learn about types of assignments, PCS entitlements, the weight estimator tool and shipping options.
- Shipping Your Car – Relocate a privately owned vehicle.
Going OCONUS?
Learn about Moving and Family Logistics for OCONUS Moves and prep for your overseas adventure.
Tools for Pinning Down PCS Success
When it comes to planning your PCS, you may have questions about moving your family and your belongings, getting settled at your new duty station, and more. Your local Relocation Assistance Program has you covered! Connect with your Military and Family Support Center to learn more.
