HHG/POV
How many days does the order have to be if a member is PCS from CONUS to OCONUS and is wanting to ship HHG and POV?
366 days or more
How many total travel days does a member get if they drive from their HOR to their new PDS CONUS, and the total one-way mileage is 2000?
For every 350 miles = 1 day of travel. The member would get 12 total round-trip travel days for this PCS tour, with six on the front and six on the back.
350x5 days=1750 miles
350x6 days=2100 miles
Are all school orders over 179 days considered PCS orders?
No, if they are listed on the PCS TDY exemption memo, they will be created as normal school orders with no PCS entitlements authorized.
What constitutes a PCS MPA or PCS School order?
Must be outside 50 miles from HOR address, be more than 179 days long, and E49 must have PCS LOA entitlements authorized. For PCS, school orders must not be on the authorized TDY school memo for schools over 179 days.
How many POVs are members authorized to ship to the new PDS at government expense for CONUS to CONUS PCS orders?
zero
On Restricted Tours, can members ship HHG?
On a Restricted Tour, military members can typically ship a limited amount of Household Goods (HHG), but the exact weight allowance will be significantly reduced compared to a standard PCS move and may be subject to specific restrictions depending on the location and tour type; it's crucial to consult your orders and contact your Transportation Management Office (TMO) for precise details.
What section of the E49 shows the PCS LOA information
The tour remarks section of the E49.
When creating PCS school TAC Codes, what does the G stand for in TAC: G57A?
G=Air Force (Personal Property)
Can members PCS if their TAFMS is 18-20 years?
Yes, with an approved 180+memo signed.
On CONUS to CONUS PCS orders, how many POVs is a member allowed to drive?
Max 2
Are members authorized a shipment of HHG if the E49 shows an unacompanied tour, and the total days of the order is 375?
Yes, members are still entitled to ship HHG.
Can members bring dependent children over 21 if the E49 shows accompanied on the E49?
No, not unless the dependent child is a full-time college student and is not over the age of 23. Members must provide a valid college full-time transcript of the dependent over 21 that they wish to be listed on their PCS orders.
When creating PCS school TAC Codes, what does the five stand for in TAC: G57A?
Fiscal Year
Is a member authorized PCS entitlements if they live 49 miles away from their PDS and the order is for 183 days?
No member must live outside the commuting distance of 50 miles or more and be on orders for more than 179 days.
How many POVs is member allowed to ship from CONUS to OCONUS at government expense?
1
How many Vehicle Processing Centers (VPC) locations are in the United States?
14
What does SOFA-STATUS stand for?
Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) refers to the legal rights and responsibilities of US military personnel and their families when stationed in a foreign country.
When creating PCS school TAC Codes, what does the 7 mean in TAC: G57A?
When creating PCS school TAC Codes, what does the 8 mean in TAC: G58A?
The 7 stands for Officer
The 8 stands for Enlisted
What section(s) of the E49 shows if the PCS tour is unaccompanied or an accompanied tour?
Section 26.a, and the tour remarks section on the E49.
What system would I check to ensure members do not need a NATO order?
DoD Foreign Clearance Guide
Which Chapter in the JTR deals with PCS HHG entitlements?
Chapter 4 in the JTR covers PCS HHG entitlements
Which Chapter in the JTR deals with PCS?
Chapter 5 in the JTR deals with PCS.
What does the A stand for in TAC: G57A when creating PCS school TAC Codes?
What does the S stand for in TAC: G57S when creating PCS school TAC Codes?
The A stands for Accession.
The S stands for Separation.
Can PCS orders be extended to three FY cycles?
Yes, according to the updated DAFI36-2619 dated 15 Jan 2025, section 5.7.2.3. If a PCS tour is extended, the PCS fund cite can be continued for a period not to exceed 5 FYs from the date the order is authenticated, commonly known as the special order date or published date (good for the current year, plus 5 more years after the FY closeout date 9/30/XX), providing there is no change to the requirement or a break in the tour.
Can members bring pets on an OCONUS PCS tour and can they claim them for government reimbursement on their PCS travel voucher?
Military members can bring one pet on an OCONUS PCS tour and claim reimbursement for pet-related expenses. This policy went into effect on January 1, 2024.