BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE

BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY

OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 24-602

VOLUME 4

15 OCTOBER 2020

Transportation

PERSONAL PROPERTY

MOVING AND STORAGE

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the e-

Publishing website at www.e-Publishing.af.mil

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication

OPR: AF/A4LR

Supersedes: AFI24-602 V4, 10 October 2014;

AFI24-501, 10 October 2014

Certified by: AF/A4L

(Brig Gen Linda S. Hurry)

Pages: 99

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 24-6, Distribution and Traffic

Management, and the Personal Property allowances provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations

(JTR), Uniformed Service Members and Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employees

https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm. This publication applies to all civilian

employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air

National Guard. It sets forth policy on the movement and storage of personal property within the

Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) areas. It

also outlines responsibility for counseling military members and civilian employees on the

shipment of personal property, privately owned vehicles and mobile homes. Each paragraph is

numbered to indicate both the chapter and paragraph number, and is cross-referenced to the

appropriate chapters of the JTR. For example, paragraph 2.2 (020501) means chapter 2,

paragraph 2, and is cross-referenced to JTR, par. 020501. Responsibilities assigned to

commanders may not be further delegated, unless the text notes specify that delegation is

authorized. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are

maintained in accordance with AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance

Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule

located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. Refer recommended changes

and questions about this publication to AF/A4LR, 1030 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC

20330-1030 using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF

Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. This instruction

requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974

authorized by Title 10 United States Code, Section 9013, Secretary of the Air Force. The

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applicable  SORN  FTRANSCOM  01  DoD,  Defense  Transportation  System  (DTS)  Records  is 
available  at  https://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNsIndex/DOD-Component-Article-
View/Article/569704/ftranscom-01-dod/.  SORN F024 AF IL B, Personal Property Movement 
Records  is available at https://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNs/The Per Diem,  Travel  and 
Transportation  Allowance  Committee  (PDTATAC)  has  reviewed  this  instruction  per  DoD 
Instruction 5154.31, dated 16 October, 2015, as case RR16016. Further supplements by Major 
Commands  (MAJCOM)  must be  forwarded  to  AF/A4LR  for  coordination and  approval.  The 
authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier 
(“T-0,  T-1,  T-2,  T-3”)  number  following  the  compliance  statement.  See  AFI  33-360, 
Publications and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier 
numbers.  Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier 
waiver  approval  authority,  or  alternately,  to  the  requestor’s  commander  for  non-tiered 
compliance items. 
SUMMARY OF CHANGES 
This  instruction  has  been  substantially  revised  and  must  be  completely  reviewed.  The  major 
changes incorporated in this document includes Personal Property Activity, Headquarters (PPA 
HQ)  responsibilities  and  level  of  authority,  clarification  of  paragraph  meanings  and 
interpretations, corrects references to correspond with JTR changes, incorporates Quality Control 
(QC)  procedures,  updated  Household  Goods  (HHG)  and  Privately  Owned  Vehicle  (POV) 
counselling methods.  
 
Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    8 
1.1.  HQ USAF/A4LR, Logistics Readiness Division: ....................................................   8 
1.2.  Personal Property Activity Headquarters (PPA HQ): ..............................................   8 
1.3.  Major Commands (MAJCOMs): .............................................................................   9 
1.4.  Installation Transportation Officer/Traffic Management Officer (TMO): ..............   10 
1.5.  Logistics Readiness and Aerial Port Squadron Commanders: .................................   10 
Chapter 2—HHG SHIPMENT AND STORAGE UNDER TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) 
ORDERS    11 
2.1.  (0205) Shipment and Storage of HHG While on TDY.  ..........................................   11 
2.2.  (020501) - Shipment of HHG by a Service Member. ..............................................   11 
2.3.  (051306) - Excess Charges. (See paragraph 3.7. and Chapter 12) ...........................   11 
2.4.  (052007) - PCS With TDY En Route, PCS While on TDY, or PCS Following 
TDY Pending Further Assignment. (See paragraph 4.1.1.) .....................................   11 
2.5.  (031201) - Indeterminate TDY. ...............................................................................   11 

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2.6.  (020502) - Storage in Transit (SIT) and Special Storage of HHG by a Service 
Member. ...................................................................................................................   11 
Chapter 3—HHG TRANSPORTATION AND NONTEMPORARY STORAGE (NTS)    13 
3.1.  (0513) Standard Allowances. ...................................................................................   13 
3.2.  (051402) Exceptions to the Authorized Weight Allowance. (See Attachment 2 
and 3) .......................................................................................................................   15 
3.3.  (051301-C) Re-Transportation of HHG. ..................................................................   16 
3.4.  (0515) Transportation Methods. ..............................................................................   16 
3.5.  (051402) Exceptions to the Authorized Weight Allowance. ...................................   17 
3.6.  (051401) Authorized PCS Weight Allowances. ......................................................   18 
3.7.  (051306) Excess Charges. ........................................................................................   19 
Chapter 4—TRANSPORTATION UNDER VARIOUS TYPES OF PCS ORDERS    21 
4.1.  Transportation Under Various Types of Situations. ................................................   21 
4.2.  (052002) PCS HHG Transportation to, from, or between Locations OCONUS 
and to, from, or between Ships. ...............................................................................   21 
4.3.  (0519) Local Moves. ................................................................................................   24 
4.4.  (052012) HHG Transportation Due to Separation from the Service or Relief from 
Active Duty. .............................................................................................................   25 
4.5.  (052013) HHG Transportation in Connection with Retirement, Placement on the 
Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), Discharge with Severance or 
Separation Pay, or Involuntary Release from Active Duty with Readjustment or 
Separation Pay. ........................................................................................................   27 
Table  4.1.  Common Justifications and Required Documentation for Extension Requests. ......   30 
Chapter 5—TRANSPORTATION UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES    32 
5.1.  (0520) HHG Transportation Related to Categories of Travel. .................................   32 
5.2.  (052010-C) HHG Transportation When a Service Member is Officially Reported 
as Injured or Ill, Absent for 30 or More Days in a Missing Status, or Upon Death.   32 
5.3.  (051205-C) Travel and Transportation For A Dependent Relocating For Personal 
Safety. ......................................................................................................................   33 
5.4.  (052005_ - HHG Transportation ICW Early Return of Dependents. ......................   33 
Chapter 6—HOUSEHOLD GOODS STORAGE    34 
6.1.  (0518) HHG Storage. ...............................................................................................   34 

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2.  (0518-B) Non-Temporary Storage (NTS). ..............................................................   36 
Chapter 7—POV TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE (SERVICE MEMBERS)    39 
1.  (052901) Shipment of a POV at Government Expense.  .........................................   39 
2.  (052902) Shipment of a POV by the Service Member. ...........................................   39 
3.  (0530) SHIPMENT OF A POV OCONUS .............................................................   39 
4.  (053001) Authorized Shipment of a POV at Government Expense. .......................   39 
5.  (053001-B1) Location Points Authorized for POV Transportation.  .......................   40 
6.  (053001-B) Allowances. ..........................................................................................   40 
7.  (053001-B3) Port or Vehicle-Processing Center (VPC) Used. ................................   41 
8.  (053001-B Table 5-65) Factors Affecting POV Transportation OCONUS.  ...........   41 
9.  (053001-B) POV Transportation Under Special Circumstances. ............................   42 
10.  (053001 Table 5-65) Factors Affecting POV Transportation OCONUS. ................   42 
11.  (053001-B7) Responsibility for POV after Delivery. ..............................................   43 
12.  (0532) POV Storage  ................................................................................................   43 
13.  (0532-B3) Storage Facilities Used. (See paragraph 7.12.1.2.).................................   44 
14.  (0532-B11b) Excess Storage Costs. .........................................................................   44 
15.  (0532-B11) Continued POV Storage. ......................................................................   44 
Chapter 8—PERSONALLY PROCURED MOVEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS    46 
1.  Personally Procured Moves (PPM). .........................................................................   46 
2.  PPM Procedures. ......................................................................................................   46 
3.  (0518-B) Non-Temporary Storage (NTS). ..............................................................   49 
4.  Counseling. ..............................................................................................................   49 
Figure  8.1.  Required Weight Tickets Example. .........................................................................   50 
5.  Vehicles and Equipment. .........................................................................................   51 
6.  Shipment Weight. ....................................................................................................   51 
7.  Insurance Coverage. .................................................................................................   53 
8.  OCONUS PPM. .......................................................................................................   53 
9.  Unauthorized Items. .................................................................................................   53 
10.  Combined Shipment – Military Married to Military. ..............................................   54 

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11.  Member Responsibilities. ........................................................................................   54 
12.  Personally Procured Transportation and/or NTS of HHG without Prior Approval.   54 
13.  Final Settlement/PPM Closeout. ..............................................................................   55 
Chapter 9—MOBILE HOME TRANSPORTATION (SERVICE MEMBERS)    57 
1.  (052301) Standard Allowances. ...............................................................................   57 
2.  (052403) Personally Procured Transportation. ........................................................   57 
Figure  9.1.  Mobile Home Cost Computation. ............................................................................   58 
3.  (0527) Mobile Home Transportation Under Unusual or Emergency 
Circumstances. .........................................................................................................   58 
4.  (0526) Excess Mobile Home Transportation Costs for A Service Member 
Separated or Deceased Or Heirs of Deceased Service Member. .............................   58 
5.  (052401) Government Procured Transportation for Short Distance Moves. ...........   58 
6.  (0525) Mobile Home Transportation When An Active-Duty Service Member Is 
Ill:  ............................................................................................................................   58 
7.  (052404) SIT.  ..........................................................................................................   58 
Chapter 10—JTR CLARIFICATIONS DEFINITION    59 
1.  (051303-A) Alcoholic Beverage Transportation. ....................................................   59 
2.  (051303-B) Firearm Transportation. ........................................................................   59 
3.  Consumables. ...........................................................................................................   59 
4.  Motorcycle/Moped. ..................................................................................................   59 
5.  Permanent (Duty) Station (PDS). ............................................................................   59 
Chapter 11—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE    60 
1.  Personal Property Guidance. ....................................................................................   60 
2.  Counseling Members/Employees. ...........................................................................   60 
3.  Sensitive Shipments/Witness Protection. .................................................................   61 
4.  Exception to Provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations is prohibited. ...................   61 
5.  Congressional Inquiries. ..........................................................................................   62 
6.  Airlift of HHG. ........................................................................................................   62 
7.  Office of Special Investigations. ..............................................................................   64 
8.  Pertinent Personal Property Guidance in Non-Transportation Regulations. ...........   64 

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9.  Payment to TSP or Agent when Services Rendered and Movement is Canceled. ..   64 
10.  Routing and Mode Selection of Domestic Shipments Weighing 1,000 pounds or 
Less.  ........................................................................................................................   64 
11.  General Officer and Senior Executive Service Moves. ...........................................   64 
12.  Personal Property Transformation/Procedures and Process.  ..................................   65 
13.  Administrative Process for Policy and Entitlement Clarification or Interpretation.   65 
Chapter 12—EXCESS COST RESPONSIBILITIES/PROCEDURES    66 
1.  Excess Cost Responsibilities. ..................................................................................   66 
2.  Origin TO Responsibilities: Part I: Members/Employees in Pay Status. .................   66 
3.  Destination TO Responsibilities. .............................................................................   67 
4.  Member/Employee Responsibilities.  ......................................................................   68 
5.  Excess Cost Processing and Rebuttal Procedures:  ..................................................   68 
6.  Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) Procedures. ............   69 
Chapter 13—DOD CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE RELOCATION ALLOWANCES    70 
1.  (054305) Transportation. .........................................................................................   70 
2.  (054309) PBP&E. ....................................................................................................   70 
3.  (054305-E) Transportation Methods. .......................................................................   70 
4.  (0547) POV Transportation. ....................................................................................   71 
5.  (0544) Mobile Home Transportation.  .....................................................................   71 
Chapter 14—PERSONAL PROPERTY QUALITY CONTROL    72 
1.  Purpose. ...................................................................................................................   72 
2.  Inspector Qualification. ...........................................................................................   72 
3.  Training. ...................................................................................................................   72 
4.  Preparation. ..............................................................................................................   72 
5.  Inspection of a TSP’s Facilities and Equipment. .....................................................   72 
6.  TSP Equipment, Supplies and Personnel. ................................................................   73 
7.  Inspection Criteria. ...................................................................................................   73 
8.  Telephonic Inspection. .............................................................................................   74 
9.  Accessorial Services. ...............................................................................................   75 

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14.10.  Post-Inspection Duties. ............................................................................................   76 
Chapter 15—EVACUATION AUTHORITY    77 
15.1.  (060101) Authority to Order an Evacuation. ...........................................................   77 
15.2.  (060103) Choosing an Evacuation Destination. ......................................................   77 
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION    78 
Attachment 2—EXCEPTION TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS WEIGHT ALLOWANCES 
FOR ACCOMPANIED MEMBERS SERVING COMMAND-
SPONSORED TOURS    83 
Attachment 3—EXCEPTION TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS WEIGHT ALLOWANCES 
FOR SINGLE AND MEMBERS SERVING THE UNACCOMPAINED 
AND ACCOMPANIED    87 
Attachment 4—MAXIMUM UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE WEIGHT ALLOWANCE    89 
Attachment 5—COMPUTING PACKING ADJUSTMENTS (MILITARY ONLY) JTR, 
PAR 051404, TABLE 5-39    90 
Attachment 6—ADJUDICATING PBP&E FOR A MEMBER AND A MEMBER’S 
DEPENDENT SPOUSE    91 
Attachment 7—NON-TEMPORARY STORAGE IN LIEU OF SHIPMENT WORKSHEET 
(APPLICABLE TO MEMBER)    93 
Attachment 8—MOBILE HOME COST COMPARISON WORKSHEET FOR 
GOVERNMENT- ARRANGED SHIPMENT    94 
Attachment 9—HOME OF RECORD TRANSPORTATION ENTITLEMENT 
COUNSELING    95 
Attachment 10—TELEPHONIC INSPECTION    97 
Attachment 11—SAMPLE LETTER OF NON-AVAILABILITY GOVERNMENT 
PROCURED TRANSPORTATION AND/OR NTS NOT AVAILABLE    98 
 

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Chapter 1

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1. HQ USAF/A4LR, Logistics Readiness Division:

1.1.1. Implements the DoD personal property program for the Air Force.

1.1.2. Establishes, operates, staffs, supports, and supervises personal property shipping

offices for assigned areas of responsibility worldwide.

1.1.3. Publishes Air Force publications and guidance in order to implement passenger

movement, materiel distribution, and JTR allowances, delegations of authority and

Secretarial Processes authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force in accordance with DoDI

4500.57, Transportation and Traffic Management.

1.1.4. Takes timely and appropriate action to correct program deficiencies as reported by the

Commander, United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) or his or her

designee.

1.1.5. Furnishes the Commander, USTRANSCOM, or his or her designee, as required, cost

and claims data, and other information necessary to manage the program.

1.1.6. Provides representatives to working groups established and convened by the

Commander, USTRANSCOM, or his or her designee.

1.1.7. Ensures effective and efficient use of DoD and commercial resources in carrying out

assigned missions.

1.1.8. Consolidates personal property shipping offices and traffic management functions,

whenever possible, with the primary focus on meeting customer requirements while utilizing

regionalization, outsourcing, and consolidations to reduce administrative personnel and

facility requirements.

1.1.9. Publishes Air Force instructions to implement the JTR and to implement the

delegations of authority and personal property entitlements authorized by the Secretary of the

Air Force in accordance with Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 4500.09,

Transportation and Traffic Management and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI)

4500.57.

1.1.10. Manages the overall personal property program, ensure the Air Force has provisions

for Personally Procured Moves (PPM), identify and adjudicate excess costs through the

Personal Property Activity, Headquarters as its Secretary of the Air Force and Air Staff

delegated executive agent.

1.2. Personal Property Activity Headquarters (PPA HQ):

1.2.1. Provides the single management for Air Force personal property execution, focuses on

standardized procedures at Personal Property Shipping Offices, Joint Personal Property

Shipping Offices, and Personal Property Processing Offices to provide reach back capability.

1.2.2. Provides AF-wide intermediate level organizational advice, planning, and oversight

for personal property movement.

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1.2.3. Directly consults, coordinates and advises subordinate and MAJCOM subordinate

activities performing personal property functions.

1.2.4. Has Direct Liaison of Authority (DIRLAUTH) to AF units (e.g., flights, squadrons,

wings) to assist in day-to-day management and execution of personal property functions;

likewise, units are authorized DIRLAUTH to work with PPA HQ.

1.2.5. Coordinates with United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), their

subordinate units, and other agencies as required.

1.2.6. Collects, analyze, and report installation level Quality Assurance inspection rate and

face-to-face counseling metric data to AF/A4L. (T-0).

1.2.7. Provides centralized management of manpower, budget and civilian training for those

Joint Personal Property Shipping Offices (JPPSO) who are integrated into PPA HQ structure.

1.2.8. Serves as the Air Force Executive Agent for the Defense Personal Property System

(DPS) functional requirements.

1.2.9. Functions as the Air Force single manager for personal property reports and analysis,

electronic payment financial processes, and the Third Party Payment System (TPPS).

1.2.10. Serves as the SecAF delegated authority for identifying and adjudicating personal

property excess cost.

1.2.11. Assists Air Force personnel and transportation offices in clarifying and interpreting

HHG and POV transportation and storage allowances of military members, civilian

employees, dependents and Next of Kin of deceased members.

1.2.12. Approval and disapproval authority for Home of Selection and Home of Record

Travel and Transportation allowances extension requests for medical, education and training

and other deserving circumstances.

1.2.13. Fields questions for active duty, retired and separated members on allowances and

extensions, addresses customers concerns with the moving process and provides guidance,

assists sister services personnel regarding allowances, regulation and directive interpretation

as it applies to Air Force members, assists with research and staffing Congressional Inquiries

and Inspector General (IG) complaints, and communicates personnel property movement and

storage information to the transportation community.

1.2.14. Provides policy and allowances interpretation to PPPOs/PPSOs/JPPSOs/CPPSOs,

MAJCOM and sister Service Components who service Air Force personnel.

1.3. Major Commands (MAJCOMs):

1.3.1. Establishes and maintains relationships with PPA HQ to collaborate on travel and

transportation allowances, requirements, and procedures for movement of household goods.

1.3.2. Provides support for MAJCOM unique requirements to enforce governing laws,

directives, regulations, and instructions.

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1.3.3. Ensures theater mission, or basing, issues are supported that require MAJCOM

intervention, to include opening or establishing logistical support at new bases or operating

locations. The MAJCOM inherent role in establishing the transportation infrastructure to ship

HHG, POVs, negotiating host customs and border clearance requirements, Status of Forces

Agreement (SOFA) issues, licensing, fuel requirements, disposal and transfer requirements,

etc.

1.3.4. Staffs household goods administrative weight allowance restrictions and POV

shipment prohibition with Wing Commanders and appropriate staff agencies.

1.4. Installation Transportation Officer/Traffic Management Officer (TMO): Follows DoD

4500.9-R, Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV, Personal Property, to execute the

personal property movement program. (T-0).

1.5. Logistics Readiness and Aerial Port Squadron Commanders:

1.5.1. Ensures all service members receive face-to-face counselling as a standard level of

service. Face-to-Face counselling can consist of one-on-one or group counselling sessions.

(T-1).

1.5.2. Enforce an 80% Quality Assurance inspection rate for all personal property shipments.

(T-1).

1.5.3. Reports monthly the Quality Assurance inspection rate and face-to-face counseling

data. (T-1). Data will be uploaded at

https://cs2.eis.af.mil/sites/13569/TrafficMGT/_layouts/15/start.aspx#/SitePages/Traffic

Management Repository.aspx

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Chapter 2

HHG SHIPMENT AND STORAGE UNDER TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) ORDERS

2.1. (0205) Shipment and Storage of HHG While on TDY. (020501-B1a) Professional

Books, Papers and Equipment (PBP&E). (See paragraph 3.1.3)

2.2. (020501) - Shipment of HHG by a Service Member.

2.2.1. (020501) - B1 Weight Allowance Entitlement. See the Table 2-25 in JTR, par.

020501-B1, for maximum temporary duty weight allowances. Authorization should be

indicated in the member's order to ship a specific amount (in words, figures, or both) of

HHG. However, a permanent change of station (PCS) with temporary duty (TDY) en route

order (JTR par. 052007) need not contain the specified amount authorized for shipment

unless additional weight is authorized IAW Secretarial process contained in paragraph 3.1.2

2.2.2. (051504) HHG Improperly Transported or Misdirected. The Joint Personal Property

Shipping Office (JPPSO) or Personal Property Shipping Office (PPSO)/Personal Property

Processing Office (PPPO) is responsible for determining and documenting conditions that

resulted in improper shipment of HHG or unavoidable separation of the HHG from the

member. If justifiable, (J)PPSO personnel should forward the shipment to a proper

destination.

2.3. (051306) - Excess Charges. (See paragraph 3.7. and Chapter 12)

2.4. (052007) - PCS With TDY En Route, PCS While on TDY, or PCS Following TDY

Pending Further Assignment. (See paragraph 4.1.1.)

2.5. (031201) - Indeterminate TDY. Indeterminate deployment applies when an Airman’s

deployment order does not provide for return to the Permanent Duty Station (PDS) and the

deployment is more than 20 weeks at one location, or the order does not specify or imply any

limit to the period of absence from the PDS.

2.6. (020502) - Storage in Transit (SIT) and Special Storage of HHG by a Service Member.

2.6.1. (020502-B) - SIT Allowances. The TO is designated to authorize/approve storage

under this paragraph.

2.6.2. (020502-C) TDY/Deployment for 90 or more days/an indefinite period. Deployment

storage requires commander’s approval and unit Operations and Maintenance (O&M)

funding using the following criteria:

2.6.2.1. Mission requirement rather than personal convenience should be thoroughly

documented. Willingness to fund does not authorize a storage allowance.

2.6.2.2. Storage is not authorized if the member concurrently receives basic allowance

for housing (BAH) in the commuting area of the PDS unless there is a documented

mission requirement for the storage. (T-0).

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2.6.2.3. A written approval letter for storage, or orders/amendments approving storage,

under this paragraph is to be submitted to the (J)PPSO/PPPO and include the individual's

name and grade, anticipated duration of the TDY, Special Order Number, unit's

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Line of Accounting (LOA), TDY purpose, rationale

for storage and concurrence of the individual’s Wing, Group or Squadron Commander.

(T-0).

2.6.3. The member's unit O&M funds are to be used to effect storage under this paragraph.

Storage at government expense terminates not later than 90 days after TDY completion. A

member's request for additional storage should include an endorsement by the member's

commander. The TDY or deployment period need not be at just one location. However, to

qualify for this storage, multiple TDY assignments or deployment are to be for more than 90

consecutive days. (T-0).

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Chapter 3

HHG TRANSPORTATION AND NONTEMPORARY STORAGE (NTS)

3.1. (0513) Standard Allowances.

3.1.1. (0513) When members exhaust their JTR weight allowance, shipment of additional

weight at government expense or by government arrangement is prohibited. (T-0). However,

if the maximum government obligation has been exceeded but the member has not exceeded

their weight allowance, shipment of remaining allowances is subject to excess cost.

3.1.1.1. (051301-D) Additional transportation. After issuance of a new PCS order,

allowances under a prior PCS order cease to the current PDS, except as provided in JTR,

paragraph (051301-D). This procedure is often referred to as a “Combination of Orders”

shipment. Such shipments may only be made from a former duty station or authorized

point to which previously shipped at government expense. The household goods should

have been acquired before the effective date of all orders used in the combination of

orders. The authorized weight allowance is the unused balance in effect on the effective

date of the previous orders (See example provided in 051301-D). The appropriate

shipping document is to be annotated to show “Paying Officer Review Requested.”

3.1.1.2. A member who has exceeded his/her weight allowance may release NTS that is

currently under government control (NTS) to ship HHG to an authorized destination.

3.1.2. (0514) HHG weight. Requests for exception under this paragraph IAW Table 5-37

may be submitted after receipt of excess weight notification and after the rebuttal and

remission of debt process is complete. The member needs to justify that a significant

financial hardship exists. The Secretarial process to request an exception is through the

servicing MPF to AF/A1PA.

3.1.2.1. Permanent Change of Station (PCS):

3.1.2.2. Within the CONUS, full JTR weight allowance is authorized.

3.1.2.3. To, from, and between outside Continental United States (OCONUS) areas.

HHG shipment weight allowances are subject to JTR administrative limitations. Refer to

https://www.defensetravel.DoD.mil/Docs/AP-AW-01.pdf for overseas weight

restrictions. (See paragraph 2.2 and Attachments 2 and 3) Note: Full JTR weight

allowance is authorized upon return from OCONUS for retiring or separating members.

3.1.3. (051304) PBP&E and required medical equipment (See Attachment 6)

3.1.3.1. See PBP&E definition for member or employee and a member’s dependent

spouse in JTR, Appendix A. Home school supplies and equipment do not qualify as

spouse PBP&E. If an allowance for NTS exists, NTS is authorized for both the PBP&E

for the member and the PBP&E for his/her dependent spouse when one or both are not

required at the member’s next PDS.

3.1.3.2. If incomplete applications are received, shipment is not delayed provided the

member's desires are not questionable and shipments are otherwise authorized.

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3.1.3.3. Entry in the remarks section of the DD Form 1299, Application for Shipment

and/or Storage of Personal Property should read “PBP&E FOR SPOUSE” followed by

the estimated weight (NTE 500 pounds). Document DD Form 1299 to include spouse’s

employment/occupation or community support activities at the next or later destination.

3.1.3.3.1. Note: Re-emphasize that in making such a declaration, later consideration

for PBP&E is not given unless the member qualifies for the “after-the-fact” approval

identified below.

3.1.3.3.2. When a member declares PBP&E for himself/herself or for a spouse, it acts

as certification that those items are necessary in the performance of their official

duties. Such items needs to meet the criteria of PBP&E for a member and the criteria

of PBP&E for a member’s dependent spouse as defined in JTR, Appendix A, and

other provisions contained herein. Members are to be counseled that the burden of

proof, if challenged, rests with the member.

3.1.3.3.3. Separately declare member and spouse PBP&E. PBP&E is separately

packed, marked with the word “M-PRO” for the member and “S-PRO” for the

dependent spouse, inventoried and weighed. In addition, a clear description of the

articles along with an annotation as to the type of PBP&E (“M-PRO” or “S-PRO”) is

annotated on the HHG inventory prepared at the time of pickup. If a clear description

is not evident, credit cannot be granted unless verified under paragraph 3.1.3.2.5 If it

isn’t possible or practical to weigh PBP&E at origin, the constructive weight of 7

pounds per cubic foot described in the JTR, par 051404 Table 5-39 applies. In either

event, actual or constructive weights of each inventoried item is to be identified on

the inventory. When certified scale weights are obtained for PBP&E that weight is to

be used. (T-0).

3.1.3.3.4. After-the-Fact verification of PBP&E can only be accepted when a review

of the member’s case file contains documented intent to declare PBP&E for

himself/herself and/or a spouse. Documented intent includes declaring an estimated

weight entered on DD Form 1299, or separately identified, marked, and inventoried

during the move in question as per paragraph.

3.1.3.3.5. When a member declares PBP&E but fails to have the Transportation

Service Provider (TSP) record and weigh the items, credit may be given if the

(J)PPSO/PPPO documents the items and weight upon delivery, or review the

inventory to make a determination. Verification should be at the time of, or

immediately after delivery and prior to unpacking of the PBP&E. This process is only

to give credit to those cases that obviously completed all actions of declaration except

when the TSP fails to annotate the Government Bill of Lading (GBL) or Bill of

Lading (BL). The (J)PPSO/PPPO can use actual weight or construct weight of 7

pounds per cubic foot. See Attachment 6. Refer questionable cases to Personal

Property Activity Headquarters/Excess Cost Adjudication Function (PPA HQ/PPEX),

email: [email protected].

3.1.3.4. Military Affiliate Radio Station (MARS) Equipment (Applies to members only):

3.1.3.4.1. To qualify for shipment or storage of MARS equipment at government

expense members is to provide a current MARS membership certificate.

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3.1.3.4.2.  Consult the Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guide (PPCIG) for 
restricted areas and country restrictions regarding transmitting equipment. 
3.1.3.5.  Air Force Band Equipment (Applies only to members): (T-1). 
3.1.3.5.1.  To  qualify  band  equipment  as  PBP&E,  the  member  provides  a  written 
statement,  signed  by  the  local  band  commander,  certifying  such  equipment  is 
PBP&E. Following is a suggested statement: “I certify (member's name and rank) is a 
member of the Air Force Band and possesses the appropriate AFSC. I further certify 
the band equipment to be (shipped) (stored) as professional equipment is necessary in 
the performance of official duties." 
3.1.3.5.2.  Personal stereo equipment and associated media are not PBP&E. 
3.1.4.  (052002-F)  Consumable Goods. See paragraph 10.3 for description of consumable 
goods. The use of extra HHG pickup provisions to pick up consumable goods directly from 
base commissaries or commercial grocery stores is permitted. 
3.1.5.  (0517)  HHG expenses associated with shipping.  Services provided for shipment or 
storage  of  such  items  is  limited  to  those  provided  under  TSP’s  tariffs  or  contractual 
provisions.  (T-0).  Nothing  in  the  law  (Title  37  United  States  Code)  or  implementing 
directives  provides  that  the  government  furnishes  extraordinary  or  special  services  when 
shipping expensive and valuable items. If a member requests exceptional packing and crating 
services, the member is responsible for all costs for those services. 
3.1.6.  (051301-E)  HHG Lost, Damages, or Destroyed. The TO is the approval authority for 
this provision. 
3.2.  (051402)  Exceptions to the Authorized Weight Allowance. (See Attachment 2 and 3) 
3.2.1.  (051402-A)  Administrative weight limitations: 
3.2.1.1.  Unaccompanied  members  assigned  to,  from,  and  between  OCONUS  areas 
(including Alaska and Hawaii) are limited to HHG weight allowances in Attachment 3, 
Table A3.1 
3.2.1.2.  Review  https://www.defensetravel.DoD.mil/Docs/AP-AW-01.pdf  in  order  to 
identify restricted weight areas for accompanied members assigned to, from, and between 
certain OCONUS areas. Exceptions to the administrative weight limitations are listed in 
Attachment 2, Table A2.1 and identified on PCS orders. 
3.2.1.3.  Air Force policy is that members assigned to restricted areas generally remain 
weight restricted on departure from the area even if the weight restriction is lifted while 
the member is still assigned to that area. The establishment of an effective date for the 
policy change is designed to apply prospectively, not retroactively. Therefore, across-the-
board approval of full JTR weight shipments cannot be authorized for these personnel. 
However, requests for additional weight can be considered on a case-by-case basis under 
the provisions of Attachments 2 and 3, Tables A2.1 and A3.1.3.2.2 (T-0). 
3.2.2.  (051402-E)  Higher  weight  allowances.  Exceptions in  Attachment  2  and  3,  Table 
A2.1 and  A3.1 may apply. The Military Personnel Flight (MPF) annotates the authorized 
weight exceptions in member’s special order. 

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3.3. (051301-C) Re-Transportation of HHG.

3.3.1. Member’s convenience. Reshipment of the same property on one PCS order is not

authorized at government expense after delivery to member/employee. Reshipment of the

TDY weight allowance from TDY location to TDY location to new PDS is authorized

3.3.2. Delivery from storage is not synonymous with the term reshipment. A long delivery

from storage SIT can be made to an alternate or different destination for the member’s

convenience. The Government Bill of Lading IS NOT be terminated. The member agrees to

be financially responsible for the excess cost for the distance exceeding delivery within the

commander’s authorized local (delivery) area (See paragraph 10.5). This applies to a

member who selects a city to live outside the local delivery area or if the shipment cost

exceeds the remaining maximum transportation obligation.

3.4. (0515) Transportation Methods.

3.4.1. (0515) Household Goods (HHG).

3.4.1.1. CONUS: Shipment is by surface mode.

3.4.1.2. OCONUS: Normally, shipment is made by a surface mode except to and from

“Hardlift areas” Transportation Priority 4 (TP-4) areas, or when authorized or approved

under the provisions of paragraph 11.6 Shipments to hardlift areas, TP-4 areas, and

those approved for airlift are always to be moved with preference given to Air Mobility

Command (AMC).

3.4.1.3. Note: (1) Space required airlift of HHG including airlift to “hardlift areas” is

not authorized for retirees or separatees. (2) There is no TP-4 capability for inter-theater

shipments (i.e., EUCOM to PACOM); however, TP-2 is available

3.4.2. (051403) Unaccompanied Baggage (UB). Note: UB is part of the administrative

HHG weight limitation.

3.4.2.1. Between points within CONUS: Normally, UB is included with the HHG if the

transit time satisfies the member’s needs. HHG shipped in this manner is identified to the

TSP as “designated items for extra pickup or delivery.” One GBL is issued and annotated

“Extra Pick Up and/or Extra Delivery Authorized.” The TSP is required to inventory,

load and store designated items to permit ready access at destination. Expedited mode

(for the JTR-limited amount of UB) may be used when the transit time of the HHG

shipment does not meet the required delivery date for UB. This also applies when the

only shipment is UB.

3.4.2.2. To, From, or between points OCONUS: See the PPCIG for routing/mode.

Separate shipments of UB to, from, and between hardlift areas are not authorized for

dependents or members when concurrent travel of dependents is authorized. (T-0).

Separate shipment is authorized when required due to host country restrictions. Review

PPCIG (Overseas).

3.4.2.3. UB weight entitlement is determined by adding member and/or dependent

authorized weight IAW Attachment 4, Table A4.1 However, per JTR, par. 051403 the

maximum weight of UB transported by any mode at government expense is 2,000 lbs.

(net), excluding the weight of PBP&E, if PBP&E is transported with UB.

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3.4.2.4. Shipment of UB by Mail. Shipment of UB by parcel post or military official

mail is authorized when it meets the member’s requirements or is cost effective. UB

should meet the specification of the U.S. Postal Service.

3.4.3. (051502) Personally Procured HHG Transportation. (See Chapter 8)

3.5. (051402) Exceptions to the Authorized Weight Allowance.

3.5.1. (051402-F Table 5-38) Service member married to another service member or

married to a civilian employee. When a military member is married to another military

member (MIL to MIL) neither member can be considered a dependent of the other to

increase any allowance including HHG weight. If no other dependent(s) exists, both are

members without dependents in determining weight allowance.

3.5.1.1. When both members are assigned to or from an OCONUS duty station

unaccompanied, they each are limited to the unaccompanied member weight allowance.

3.5.1.2. When both members are assigned either to or from a different weight restricted

OCONUS duty station accompanied, both members are authorized to ship their

maximum restricted weight allowance combined or separately. The combined weight

allowance may be divided between the two members provided neither exceeds the weight

allowance prescribed for their grade. Any shipment exceeding the authorized weight is

subject to excess cost. If both members are assigned to the same PDS or nearby PDS in

the same area at which they jointly occupy a residence and their new orders are both to

the same PDS/joint residence, the members are limited to one administrative weight

allowance.

3.5.1.3. When both members are assigned to or from OCONUS duty station

accompanied, they are each authorized full JTR weight entitlement.

3.5.1.4. Once the HHG have been shipped to the authorized PDS under one member’s

entitlement, the government’s statutory and regulatory obligation to the member has been

met. Further movement of the same HHG under the other member’s order is not

authorized (54 Comptroller General Decision 847, Transportation of Household Effects—

Dual Rights B-181402, 10 April 1975). https://www.gao.gov/products/B-181402. (T-0).

3.5.1.5. Military member married to a civilian employee. The civilian employee, if under

a PCS order, is authorized appropriate JTR allowances. The member may also be

authorized HHG shipment under a PCS order. (T-0). Both persons cannot be paid for the

same expenses. Exception is only one administrative weight allowance is authorized if

the couple are PCS from the same location and to the same location IAW JTR, 051402-

F1 Table 5-38

3.5.2. (051504) HHG Improperly Transported or Misdirected. The (J)PPSO/PPPO is

assigned responsibility for determining and documenting conditions which result in improper

shipment (property erroneously shipped at no fault of the member) or unavoidable separation

of the property from the member. If justifiable, (J)PPSO personnel should forward the

shipment to the proper destination and provide a copy of the shipment justification to PPA

HQ/PPEX, email: [email protected], fax: (210) 321-4262. (See paragraph 3.3

and JTR, par. 051504).

3.5.3. (0516) Transportation of items of extraordinary value.

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3.5.3.1. Members contemplating shipment of expensive and valuable items should be

counseled:

3.5.3.2. If maximum claim amount provides inadequate settlement, members should be

advised to obtain commercial insurance.

3.5.3.3. Members should hand-carry valuables such as jewelry, watches, cameras,

currency, and other items subject to pilferage.

3.5.4. (052101) Transportation of HHG removed from a mobile home to meet safety

requirements. Excess items should be removed upon the recommendation of the commercial

TSP when based on the condition of the mobile home. The member is to provide the

(J)PPSO/PPPO with a written copy of the TSP’s assessment when applying for HHG

shipment under this paragraph.

3.5.5. (010302) Duplicate payment and fraudulent claims. A member with travel and

transportation allowances incident to separation or retirement that accepts employment with a

federal agency is entitled to the greater of the two allowances. Allowances may not be added

or combined (Comptroller General Decision B- 196535). (T-0). Dual HHG allowances are a

form of a duplicate payment.

3.5.6. (051302-B) Effect of order issuance on HHG transportation. A letter-in- lieu-of-order

is issued by the PCS orders issuing authority. (J)PPSO/PPPO personnel retains the member’s

written agreement to be financially responsible for the shipment as well as the letter-in- lieu-

of-order and establish a suspense file of 60 days to ensure an order is received. If the

PPSO/PPPO does not receive the order within 60 days, the PPSO/PPPO inquires with the

MPF. If an order has not and will not be issued, PPPOs will notify PPA HQ/PPEX via email

at [email protected] to initiate billing action (DD Form 139, Pay Adjustment

Authorization) against the member and forward to DFAS. (T-0).

3.5.6.1. A Letter-in-Lieu-of-Order should contain an accounting classification.

3.5.6.2. (051302-B4) A letter-in- lieu-of-order cannot be issued for a separatee or retiree

(AFI 36-3203, paragraph 1.6). (T-1).

3.5.6.3. A member without dependents, stationed in CONUS, pending discharge because

of non-judicial punishment is not authorized to use letter-in-lieu-of-order.

3.5.6.4. A member who moves HHG at personal expense prior to the issuance of an

order or a letter-in- lieu-of-order is not entitled to reimbursement. (T-0).

3.6. (051401) Authorized PCS Weight Allowances.

3.6.1. (051402) Exceptions.

3.6.2. In any case where the outer container is the member's "personal" property, no packing

adjustment is authorized.

3.6.3. The TO is designated to approve a change of the net weight of shipments. This is

allowed only when a shipment is completely unpacked and weight of packing materials is

verified. The actual weight of the packing materials is then subtracted from the

TSP/contractor's net weight.

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3.6.4. Note: A packing allowance as prescribed in Attachment 5 is not authorized after

weighing in this manner.

3.7. (051306) Excess Charges. (See Chapter 12 for Responsibilities and Procedures).

3.7.1. (0518-B3) Non-temporary Storage (NTS).

3.7.1.1. Charges for excess HHG weight in government NTS facilities are paid by the

government and charged to the member. Charges include preparation, drayage handling,

and storage. JPPSOs are not to bill members unless advised by PPA HQ/ECAF.

3.7.1.2. Excess HHG weight in commercial non-temporary Storage (NTS) facilities.

When excess weight situations become known, only after PPA HQ/ECAF

recommendation should (J)PPSOs convert the overweight portion to the member's

expense.

3.7.1.3. HQ/ECAF determines which shipment (HHG, NTS, UB, etc.) the excess weight

and costs are attributable. When computation of excess weight on NTS shipments result

in the least excess cost to the member and the member requested the government to pay

the excess costs in the DD Form 1299 Remarks Section, PPA HQ/ECAF sends the

member a letter offering two payment options. The member may (1) immediately pay all

storage costs (based on the tour length reflected on the special order) for the excess

weight stored, or (2) defer payment of the excess costs until the lot is withdrawn from

NTS. A copy of this letter is provided to the (J)PPSO. Considering the members

selection, PPA HQ/ECAF (1) issues a DD Form 139 and subsequently provides a

corrected DD Form 139 if the actual storage time-frame differs from the anticipated tour

length, or (2) provides a DD Form 139 once the property is removed from NTS or

remains in NTS under a new special order.

3.7.1.4. Provide copies or ensure the member’s NTS documentation (DD Form 1164,

DD Form 1299, special order, weight tickets, etc.) are available to PPA HQ/ECAF and

provide copies or ensure the new line-haul or local drayage weight tickets are available.

3.7.1.5. The above procedures result in lower excess cost payment for affected members

because they pay the lower Governmegt storage rate rather than the higher commercial

storage rate.

3.7.2. (051306-B Table 5-36) HHG Transportation in Excess of Authorized Weight

Allowance. Excess cost includes accessorial preparation, drayage, warehouse handling,

storage, line haul, port handling, and Military Sealift Command (MSC) or Air Mobility

Command (AMC) charge (if applicable). Transportation counselors are to annotate in the

counseling module of Defense Personal Property System (DPS) “Paying Officer Review.”

(T-0).

3.7.3. (051306-C) HHG transportation other than between authorized locations. Members

contemplating shipment of HHG other than between authorized locations should always be

advised of possible excess cost. Excess costs may occur even if the distance is less than the

distance between authorized locations. Annotate in the counseling module of DPS “Paying

Officer Review.” (T-0).

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3.7.4. (051306-D) Transportation of unauthorized items. The member pays all expenses

between any locations for unauthorized articles. See definition of HHG in Appendix A of the

JTR for a listing of unauthorized articles. Annotate in the counseling module of DPS “Paying

Officer Review.” (T-0).

3.7.5. (051306-E) HHG transportation with special routing or services provided.

3.7.5.1. Higher cost mode specifically requested by member. Excess cost is the

difference between the mode normally selected by the JPPSO and the mode requested by

the member.

3.7.5.2. Special services. Special services not provided under normal rates can be

requested by and furnished to the member. These include premium packing and crating

not otherwise required by a TSP to protect an item. The excess cost includes the cost of

the special services.

3.7.5.3. The member may request final shipment of the property legally awarded to an

ex-spouse incident to a divorce. The decision on whether or not to use the PCS allowance

for this purpose rests solely with the member. The shipment is authorized on the current

order provided the property was not previously shipped on that order and a shipping

entitlement still exists. Otherwise, a new PCS order is required before property may be

shipped. Annotate in the counseling module of DPS “Paying Officer Review.”

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Chapter 4

TRANSPORTATION UNDER VARIOUS TYPES OF PCS ORDERS

4.1. Transportation Under Various Types of Situations.

4.1.1. (052007) PCS with TDY en route, PCS while on TDY, or PCS following TDY

pending further assignment. Approval for shipment of HHG up to the TDY weight allowance

does not have to be included in the PCS order for the member to be eligible for shipment to

the TDY location.

4.1.1.1. (052007-A) PCS with a TDY en route or while on a TDY. The PCS line of

accounting is used for all shipments except NTS.

4.1.1.2. Advocate the use of NTS for duration of the TDY to reduce the possibility of

excess costs and to further allow a temporary storage entitlement at the new PDS.

4.1.2. (052011-B) Ordered from OCONUS PDS. Members returning for separation

processing may use the AF Form 899 (PCS Order) to:

4.1.2.1. Place property in NTS.

4.1.2.2. Ship unaccompanied baggage or HHG directly to a location in the CONUS.

Destination may be beyond the processing station only if the AF Form 899 contains the

"home of record" or "place of entry into the service" or “place last entered on active

duty." It also includes the point to which such travel is intended. Shipments exceeding the

authorized weight or distance are subject to the advance collection procedures described

in Chapter 11 of this supplement.

4.1.2.3. Shipment from Non-temporary storage is not authorized until the final separation

order (AF Form 100) is issued. (T-0).

4.1.3. (052011 Table 5-50) Ordered from a PDS OCONUS to the U.S. or to a non-foreign

area OCONUS for separation processing with Home of Selection (HOS) authorized.

Encourage a member returning for retirement processing to always exercise NTS unless they

believe they are going to retire in the vicinity of the processing station or require a partial

release to establish a residence. However, the member bears all excess cost for HHGs that are

delivered at the processing station and later shipped to the members HOS.

4.2. (052002) PCS HHG Transportation to, from, or between Locations OCONUS and to,

from, or between Ships.

4.2.1. (052002-A Table 5-42, Item 1) Transportation of HHG to a PDS OCONUS. The

member may elect to ship HHG to a designated location limited in cost to a shipment to the

OCONUS PDS or place the HHG into NTS. No further shipment at government expense of

the same property is authorized until a new PCS order is issued. Upon subsequent PCS to

another duty station outside CONUS, shipment from the designated location or non-

temporary storage to the new consecutive OCONUS tour PDS requires prior approval. The

member’s gaining MPF is designated to authorize and/or approve these shipments.

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4.2.2. (052002-A Table 5-42, Item 2) Ordered to a PDS OCONUS and is advised, in

writing, that HHG transportation will be authorized within 20 weeks after the service

member’s port reporting month. HHG shipments may be sent directly to the OCONUS PDS

when authorized/approved by HQ USAF/A4LR via MAJCOM. Criteria for approval

includes: the member’s acceptable written justification, copy of the member’s PCS order, and

the estimated cost of storage and transit time.

4.2.3. (052002-A Table 5-42, Item 4) Shipment of HHG from NTS is not be allowed until

receipt of dependent entry approval is provided and that the dependents are to be command

sponsored and the member has at least 12 months remaining on the OCONUS tour on the

date the dependents are scheduled to arrive. (T-0).

4.2.3. (052002-A Table 5-42, Item 6) Ordered from a PDS in the CONUS to a PDS

OCONUS to which HHG transportation is prohibited or restricted by service regulation,

service member serving an unaccompanied tour, service member is serving a dependent

restricted tour or under unusual circumstances. If dependent travel is not involved, MAJCOM

commanders are designated to authorize and/or approve shipments. This authority may be

delegated to MPF.

4.2.3.1. Approval Criteria: non-temporary storage is authorized at government expense

in lieu of shipment. Shipment to a designated location OCONUS should not be

authorized when dependent travel is not applicable unless the HHGs are intended for use

at the OCONUS destination by dependents who are already located at that point, or after

completion of the current OCONUS tour of duty. The member states in writing his/her

intention to establish a residence at that designated location upon separation or retirement

(See JTR, par. 052013).

4.2.3.2. Single members and members serving an "all others" (dependents not

authorized) tour are limited to the applicable UB allowance. These allowances are shown

in Attachment 4, Table A4.1, and applicable notes. Exceptions to these weight

allowances are listed in Attachment 3, Table A3.1

4.2.3.3. To participate in both the "Follow-on" and "Home Basing" assignment

programs, members agree to certain conditions. The conditions include voluntary

member decisions on shipment and storage of HHG, and movement of dependents at

government expense.

4.2.3.3.1. A member participating in either program may still exercise the JTR

allowances to ship and store HHG. Questions on whether a particular action impacts

the follow-on assignment should be resolved between the member and MPF.

4.2.3.3.2. An order to a restricted or remote assignment may identify either the

foreign and/or CONUS follow-on location. This order is not the authority for

movement of HHG to the foreign OCONUS follow-on points. The letter from the

gaining MPF is evidence that the SOFA agreement and customs have been approved

by the follow-on location. A dependent travel order specifically authorizing shipment

to the foreign OCONUS follow-on location is required. Careful review of the PPCIG

is a necessity for shipment of UB to an OCONUS location for unaccompanied

dependents.

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4.2.3.4. Exceptions to utilize PCS allowances and receive advance assignment

consideration are:

4.2.3.4.1. Relocation of dependents and/or HHG are authorized to the CONUS/non-

foreign OCONUS follow-on location only. HHGs should not be shipped to the

follow-on location at government expense unless the member or the member’s agent

can accept delivery upon HHG arrival at the follow-on location. A period of SIT not

to exceed 90 days may be authorized as the intent of this program is to allow the

dependents time to establish a residence at the follow-on location.

4.2.3.4.2. Single members, single member parents, or either spouse of a member-

married-to-member couple, who are to serve concurrent, but separate, unaccompanied

short tours, can store HHG at government expense.

4.2.3.4.3. If denied continued occupancy of government owned or controlled quarters

or privatized housing, dependents and HHG may be moved (local move only) as

prescribed by JTR, section 0519.

4.2.4. (052002-B, Table 5-45) HHG transportation between PDSs OCONUS, from

OCONUS to a ship, or between ships. If dependent travel is not involved, MAJCOM

commanders are designated to authorize/approve shipments. This authority may be delegated

to MPF.

4.2.4.1. Approval Criteria: non-temporary storage is authorized at government expense

in lieu of shipment. Shipment to a designated location OCONUS should not be

authorized when dependent travel is not applicable unless the HHGs are intended for use

at the OCONUS destination by dependents who are already located at that point; or after

completion of the current OCONUS tour of duty, the member states in writing his/her

intention to establish a residence at that designated location upon separation or retirement

(See JTR, par. 052013). Careful review of the PPCIG is a necessity for shipment of HHG

to an OCONUS location for unaccompanied dependents.

4.2.5. (052002-B Table 5-45, Item 3) Ordered on a PCS from a PDS OCONUS to another

PDS OCONUS to which HHG transportation is prohibited or restricted by service regulation,

service member serving a dependent restricted tour and service members serving an

unaccompanied tour at the new PDS. MAJCOM commanders are designated to

authorize/approve shipments of HHG to any location outside the CONUS in situations other

than described above. Approval Criteria: dependent travel to such location can be

authorized/approved under JTR, par. 050809 or the dependents may already be residing at

the OCONUS location. The PPCIG should be reviewed for shipments of HHG to OCONUS

locations for unaccompanied dependents.

4.2.6. (052002-E) HHG transportation when performing a PCS from a location OCONUS

or sea duty.

4.2.6.1. Shipment of HHG from OCONUS areas other than the official OCONUS duty

station is permitted. The term “HOUSEHOLD GOODS” does not include articles

acquired AFTER the effective date of the order. For new furniture shipments, the items

are to be owned and manufactured before the effective date of the order to qualify for

shipment by government arrangement.

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4.2.6.2. The member, prior to departure from the OCONUS PDS, is required sign a DD

Form 1299 agreeing to be responsible for all additional costs resulting from such

shipments. (T-0).

4.2.6.3. PPSO/PPPOs do not forward DD Form 1299 if the member has exceeded his/her

JTR weight allowance by previous shipments. When administrative weight limitations

are exceeded, members are to be counseled that OCONUS costs are a personal financial

responsibility. The full JTR weight allowance applies for the CONUS portion of the

shipment. (T-0).

4.3. (0519) Local Moves.

4.3.1. (0519) The local short distance move area is not defined by the local move contract.

4.3.1.1. (051901) Short distance move for a reassignment or PCS.

4.3.1.2. HHG movement between activities at the same PDS, or between PDSs located in

proximity, requires the member to obtain the gaining activity commander approval in the

grade of O-5 or above, or a civilian employee at the equivalent grade. The commander

certifies in writing the member’s specific circumstance that requires HHG movement as a

mission essential requirement, is in the government’s best interest, and is not primarily

for the member’s convenience. A member’s desire to reside closer to his/her new duty

station does not constitute a requirement for movement of HHG movement.

4.3.1.3. PCS Code V (Low-Cost): When authorized by the gaining activity commander

(O-5 or above), members requesting a low-cost move are authorized only a HHG

shipment consisting of PBP&E from current PDS to new PDS, NTE $1,000 in total PCS

costs, as outlined in AFMAN 65-604, Appropriation Symbols and Budget Codes. Use the

PCS line of accounting (LOA) contained on the travel orders.

4.3.1.4. PCS Code M (No-Cost): No-cost moves are not authorized HHG nor a PBP&E

shipment.

4.3.1.5. All other PCS Codes: PCS Codes other than M and V, are authorized complete

HHG movement in connection with a local proximity move when the gaining activity

commander (O-5 or above) certifies in writing the member’s specific circumstance that

requires HHG movement as a mission essential requirement, is in the government’s best

interest, and is not primarily for the member's convenience. A member’s desire to reside

closer to the new duty station does not constitute a requirement for movement of HHG.

Use the PCS (LOA) contained on the travel orders.

4.3.1.6. Retain a copy of the commander’s certification memo in the member's file. (T-

0).

4.3.2. (051901-A) Reassignment between activities at the same PDS or between PDSs

located in proximity. Temporary storage for inter-city moves under JTR, section 0519 may

be authorized in section 0518-A6.

4.3.3. (051903) Short-distance assignment or termination. (See paragraph 6.2.5.1)

Members separating or retiring are limited to their weight allowance in Table 5-37 (T-0).

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4.3.3.1. (051903-B1) Government quarters or privatized housing. The Air Force has a

vested interest to ensure maximum utilization of government and privatized housing.

Local moves under this paragraph are considered "directed" in nature when the move

fulfills a legitimate service requirement, such as occupying idle government/privatized

quarters. The fact that a member volunteers to move does not make the move of the

“member’s convenience” if the move fulfills a government requirement of filling a vacant

unit. Per AFI 32-6000, Housing Management, housing management determines when

assignment to housing is strictly for a member’s convenience.

4.3.3.2. Do not deny a local move solely because of lack of funds. In the event a shortage

of local drayage funds limits potential assignment and move into government/privatized

housing, such moves are considered "must pay" and installations follow the normal

budgeting process to request additional funding. Members are not to be denied the JTR

allowance of a government funded move, nor be required to fund a local move at their

expense. (T-0).

4.3.3.3. The cost of local moves, including the non-temporary storage of HHGs, should

be charged to the operating funds of the organization making the housing assignment,

regardless of member's service affiliation. The organization that controls the assignment

of quarters is responsible for funding such moves regardless of the service affiliation of

the individual being assigned.

4.3.5. (051904) Short-Distance Move When Vacating Local Private-Sector Housing. (See

paragraph 6.2.5.2).

4.4. (052012) HHG Transportation Due to Separation from the Service or Relief from

Active Duty.

4.4.1. (052012-A) HHG transportation and NTS. Use Attachment 9 to counsel and

document eligible HHG transportation allowances for members leaving the Air Force under

the provisions of JTR par. 051002. Members should be carefully counseled before electing to

receive travel pay to a selected separation point. Election to receive the greater amount of

travel pay may be negligible when compared to the loss or restriction of the HHG shipment

allowances.

4.4.1.1. For separated members, there is no authority to consign shipments of HHG to an

embassy or consulate.

4.4.1.2. Full JTR weight allowance IAW section 0514, Table 5-37 is authorized upon

return from OCONUS for separating members. They are not restricted to allowance

authorized to the OCONUS PDS. However, to avoid excess costs, NTS and HHG at

designated locations should be taken into account.

4.4.1.3. When a member dies before exercising his/her entitlements, the dependents or

other persons legally entitled are offered the same entitlements as the member.

4.4.1.4. Members who separate under JTR, par. 051002-J that serve less than the

prescribed period of service (90%) are authorized a HHG shipment. The restrictions

contained in par. 051002-J pertain to travel only. (Reference Block 19 on a separation

order.)

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4.4.2. (052012-A2) HHG transportation and NTS. Ninety (90) days prior to expiration of

NTS entitlement (180 days from effective date of separation), the (J)PPSO advises the

member by any communication available (e.g., email with read/delivery receipt, mail, phone,

DFAS, etc.) that if application for shipment is not received by the (J)PPSO before the

expiration of the entitlement, the member’s NTS lot converts to member’s expense. (T-0).

Not later than 45 days before the NTS entitlement is due to expire, the (J)PPSO sends a

certified letter to the member, and follow procedures outlined in the Defense Travel

Regulation (DTR), Chapter 406, para C.13.

4.4.2.1. If the member elects to have their property continue in storage at the end of the

180 day authorized period, it is imperative to inform the member that the storage converts

to his/her expense at a cost negotiated between the member and the NTS Transportation

Service Provider (TSP). The TO should advise the member to negotiate with the

contractor continuance of the lot at the government rate or a discounted rate. Members

are also responsible for acquiring loss/damage insurance for storage of their property

beyond the basic 180-day time limit and contacting the TSP to make arrangements for

storage payments. Member can apply for an extension of travel and transportation

entitlements, which if approved, allows for release and shipment of the personal property

to the applicable Home of Record (HOR) or Place Last Entered Active Duty (PLEAD).

Shipment to any other place as specified in JTR, para 051002, is limited to the cost of

transporting the member’s maximum HHG weight allowance to the applicable

HOR/PLEAD. (T-0).

4.4.2.2. (052012-A3) Temporary Storage of HHG transported from NTS should be

avoided. Close coordination between TSP and the member is critical. If temporary

storage becomes necessary, the destination (J)PPSO is the appropriate authority to

authorize/approve. See paragraph. 6.1.9.

4.4.3. (052012-B-1 Table 5-51 Item 6b) Service member is separating from the service or

is being released from active duty and is required by appropriate authority to vacate

government quarters, government controlled quarters or privatized housing. This local

drayage authority applies only to a member who is in physical receipt of a separation order.

A member’s separation order is to be used to effect the shipment under this paragraph. The

following statement is to be annotated in the remarks section of the DD Form 1299,

“Shipment per JTR, par. 051902-B.” Shipment is authorized to any point within the local

commuting area. (JTR 0206)

4.4.4. (052012-C) Time Limit.

4.4.4.1. Submission of an application is not to be interpreted strictly as the member's

signature on the DD Form 1299. A constructive application, which contains the signature

of the member, such as a letter, fax or email from the member, within the specified time

frame, is acceptable. When an HHG transportation application is made within 180 days,

HHG need to be turned over for transportation as soon as practicable after submission.

The TO or designated representative determines the reasonableness on a case-by-case

basis.

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4.4.4.2. (J) PPSOs may approve extension for shipment for a period of 15 workdays

following the scheduled pickup date. This applies when hardship occurs after shipping

arrangements have been made, but before the scheduled date services are to be

performed. Extension requests and authorizations or approvals are to be documented and

retained in the shipment file.

4.4.4.3. (051002-K) Time limitation for separation. PPA HQ/PPEC is the delegated

authority to approve or disapprove requests for an extension of the basic 180 day

entitlement.

4.4.4.4. Extension of the time limit is permitted if a written request is submitted within

the 180-day-time limit and physical release of HHG within the 180-day-time limit would

impose a hardship on the separated member.

4.4.4.5. All requests for extensions are to be fully documented and forwarded to PPA

HQ/PPEC, email: [email protected], fax: (210) 321-4263.

4.4.4.5.1. Extension requests forwarded to PPA HQ should contain a specific date for

the new time limitation. Each extension equals 180 days (e.g., 2 extensions = 360

days) not to exceed 5 extensions. Due consideration is given to circumstances

surrounding each member’s request.

4.4.4.5.2. Note: See paragraph 4.5.6.1 for guidance on viable, but not inclusive,

qualifying justifications.

4.5. (052013) HHG Transportation in Connection with Retirement, Placement on the

Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), Discharge with Severance or Separation Pay,

or Involuntary Release from Active Duty with Readjustment or Separation Pay.

4.5.1. (052013-A) HHG Transportation and Storage. PPPO/PPSO prepares an AF Form

2473, Home of Selection Travel and Transportation Entitlements, in duplicate, prior to

shipment or storage incident to retirement. AF Form 2473 and other supporting

documentation are made available to the JPPSO/PPSO before processing shipment. Upload a

copy of the AF Form 2473 to CPPPo and provide a copy to the member. AF Form 2473 may

be obtained through AF publishing, reproduced locally, or produced from automated

systems.

4.5.1.1. Home of selection is the place selected by the member under JTR, par. (051003).

4.5.1.1.1. A home of selection shipment at government expense is authorized to any

place within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii).

4.5.1.1.2. (051003-B3) A shipment is authorized to a place outside the United States

from which the member was called (or ordered) to active duty.

4.5.1.1.3. Any “other place” (applies to members not meeting the criteria in

paragraph 4.5.1.1.2) at a cost not to exceed what it would have cost the government

had the member selected a home at a specified place in the CONUS.

4.5.1.1.4. Note: If “other place” is selected, collection action is effected by PPA HQ

based on all pertinent travel and transportation documents. Counselors should advise

the member to select a CONUS location that yields the greater allowance.

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4.5.1.1.5. If member chooses an HOS outside the United States as “other place,” no

POV transportation entitlement exists unless HOR is an OCONUS location.

4.5.1.2. For a retired member, the HHG weight allowance is noted in JTR par. 051401

Table 5-37). The pay grade in which the member was serving on the last day of active

duty is used.

4.5.1.3. For a member separated or retired under JTR, par. 052013, there is no authority

to consign a shipment of HHG to an embassy or consulate.

4.5.1.4. For members separating or retiring under JTR, par. 052013, full weight

allowance is authorized upon return from OCONUS.

4.5.2. (0518) Temporary storage. If temporary storage meets the requirements of JTR,

section 0518-A2b, the destination PPSO is the appropriate authority to approve SIT.

4.5.3. (051003-I1d) Time limitations for retirement. PPA HQ/PPEC is the delegated

authority to approve or disapprove requests for an extension of the basic 1 year. Due

consideration is given to circumstances surrounding each member’s request.

4.5.4. (052013-B) Service member who is authorized HHG transportation to a HOS, is

confined in or undergoing treatment at a hospital on the active duty termination date.

4.5.4.1. Members who were undergoing medical treatment or hospitalization on the last

day of active duty.

4.5.4.1.1. Members who were undergoing substantially continuous treatment or

hospitalization for the same or an associated condition.

4.5.4.1.2. Extension is for 1 year after the date of discharge from the hospital or

termination of medical treatment.

4.5.4.2. Criteria: The original request for an extension of time limitation needs be

supported by the following documents: (T-0).

4.5.4.2.1. The retirement or other pertinent order;

4.5.4.2.2. A completed copy of the Medical Extension Request Validation (MERV).

The MERV is to be completed by the member’s physician to include signature and

medical stamp.

4.5.4.3. Subsequent Extensions. Each subsequent request submitted requires an up-to-

date MERV.

4.5.4.4. Availability of medical resources or care. Extension requests are not to be

disapproved solely upon availability of medical resources or care elsewhere.

4.5.5. (052013-B) Member Authorized Transportation to a HOS, is Confined In or

Undergoing Treatment at a Hospital for any Period of Time during the 1-year period.

4.5.5.1. Extension is limited to the period of hospitalization or medical treatment.

4.5.5.2. Criteria: The retirement or other pertinent order supports the original and

subsequent requirements for an extension of the time limitation.

4.5.5.2.1. A completed copy of the MERV. The MERV is to be completed by the

member’s physician to include signature and medical stamp.

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4.5.5.3. Subsequent Extensions. Each subsequent request submitted requires an up-to-

date MERV.

4.5.5.4. Availability of medical resources or care. Extension requests are not to be

disapproved solely upon the availability of medical resources or care elsewhere.

4.5.6. (052013-B) Service member is authorized HHG transportation under par 051003-A

and par 051003-B is undergoing education or training to qualify for transition into civilian

employment on the active duty termination date.

4.5.6.1. On-the-job training (OJT) can be considered as acceptable training for extension

of the HHG shipment entitlement. The member's request for an extension is supported

by:

4.5.6.1.1. An applicable retirement or separation order.

4.5.6.1.2. An official statement by the registrar or other appropriate official of the

educational institution, commercial concern, or place of employment for OJT. The

statement is to be on institutional or company letterhead and contain the complete

designation of the educational institution, commercial concern, or place of

employment; the nature of study or course of instruction; the date the period of

education or training began; and the contemplated date of completion of the period of

education or training. Education is required to be on a continuous basis. The member

needs to attend at least two major semesters (example: spring and fall or summer and

fall, etc.) and be taking a minimum of 6 semester hours or be a half time student.

4.5.6.1.3. Note: Change in majors may void future extensions. Internet and

correspondence courses do not qualify for education extension. The intent of the

program is to allow members undergoing education or training to qualify for

acceptable civilian employment.

4.5.6.1.4. Subsequent Extensions. Each subsequent education request can be an

official or unofficial transcript or a letter from the registrar with the information

identified in paragraph 4.5.6.1.2

4.5.6.2. Non-Temporary Storage.

4.5.6.2.1. Ninety days prior to the expiration, (J)PPSO advises the member by any

communication available (i.e. email return receipt, mail, phone, DFAS, etc.) of the

pending expiration date. The (J)PPSO will follow procedures outlined in the DTR,

Chapter 406, para B-11. (T-3).

4.5.6.2.2. If a member elects to have property continue in storage at the end of the 1-

year authorized period, brief the member that the storage converts to his/her expense

at a cost negotiated with the NTS contractor. Members are responsible for acquiring

loss and damage insurance for storage of their property beyond the 1-year time limit

and for contacting the TSP to make arrangements for storage payments. Members

should be encouraged to apply for an extension of travel and transportation

entitlements, which if approved, allows for release and shipment of personal property

to the HOS. Shipment to any other place, as specified in JTR, par. 051003-A, is

limited to the cost of transporting the member’s maximum HHG weight allowance to

the applicable HOS.

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4.5.7. (052013-C) Other Deserving Cases. The member can submit an extension request to:

PPA HQ/PPEC, via e-mail to: [email protected]. An explanation of the

circumstances preventing completion of the final move within the time limit needs to be

clearly stated. Include in the request the number of months an extension is required, a

retirement or separation order and all documentation supporting the unusual circumstances

such as:

Table 4.1. Common Justifications and Required Documentation for Extension Requests.

Reason For Extension & Documents Required (See Notes)

# of Extensions

HOS HOR

Delay in selling/renovating/construction of retirement home. Statement

from contractor or realtor stating the reasons for delay and approximate date

of completion.

Child’s Education. *Entitlement expiration date ends in the middle of a

child’s school year. Child entering high school during the one year post

retirement. Both circumstances require a letter from the school indicating

enrollment and grade.

*1/4

Child’s Special Education. Only those with learning disabilities and the

child is in a program established prior to retirement. Requires annual

extension request with current individual education plan (IEP) assessments.

Spouse’s education. Middle of school term or to complete final year. Only

in year following retirement, not after previous extensions. Requires letter

from the school.

Immediate family member’s severe illness (unexpected, serious, terminal).

Medical Evaluation Request Validation form to be completed by physician.

Death in Family (immediate family, brother, sister, parent-in-law).

Statement from the member with the circumstances and date of death.

Death of Member (Active Duty). First extension is automatic with call from

survivor.

Spouse is active duty member. Copy of spouse’s active duty order and

Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) or Virtual

Record of Emergency Data (VRED).

Retiree’s/Separatee’s job search. Letters from employment agencies,

perspective employers, etc. (“Suitability” is not a consideration.)

Employment OCONUS. Employment is to be beneficial to the government

(e.g., DoD contractor, civil service employee, etc.). Requires letter from

employer indicating if a transportation agreement has been signed.

Legal/administrative proceedings that preclude member from moving within

time limits (e.g., BCMR, divorce, custody hearings, etc.). Requires copy of

document denoting proceedings.

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Member’s Education. Adequate time to complete current term or able to

graduate next term. Requires a letter from the school administer indicating

date of enrollment, anticipated graduation date and course of study.

Note: The circumstances outlined above are guidelines only. Due consideration is to be given

to circumstances surrounding each member’s request. Comptroller General Decision B-

207157, 2 Feb 1983 states “The primary requirement is that the travel be the result of

separation/retirement from the service, since it is not a benefit which the separated/retired

member retains until used regardless of circumstances.”

*1/4 Maximum of one extension for a child in the middle of the school year. Four extensions

for a child in high school.

HOS: Each extension equals 1 year and may not be extended for more than a total of 6 years

(to include the first year after retirement) from the retirement date IAW JTR. Par (051003-I).

(T-0).

HOR: Each extension equals 180 days not to exceed 5 extensions. (T-0).

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Chapter 5

TRANSPORTATION UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

5.1. (0520) HHG Transportation Related to Categories of Travel.

5.1.1. (051402-C) Exceptions to administrative weight limitations. Table of weight

allowances, JTR, par. 051401, Table 5-37 applies with the exception of those areas where

administrative weight is applicable. (See https://www.defensetravel.DoD.mil/Docs/AP-

AW-01.pdf) Members assigned to weight restricted areas may request a weight exception

upon next PCS in accordance with Attachment 2 and 3.

5.1.2. (052002-A3) PDS to which dependent travel is authorized changed to dependent

restricted tour PDS. Installation commanders are designated to authorize/approve HHG

shipment under JTR, par. 052002 Table 5-44 items 2 and 3. (See AFI 36-3020, Family

Member Travel). (T-0).

5.1.3. (052009-C) HHG Transportation due to a court-martial or administrative discharge

under Other than honorable conditions for a service member with a dependent stationed in

the CONUS. Installation commanders are delegated the authority to authorize/approve, and

extend associated time limits for, transportation of dependents and movement of HHG of

members stationed in CONUS incident to a member's court-martial sentence or

administrative discharge under other than honorable conditions. The applicable installation

commander shall be the commander of the installation at which the member was stationed at

the time of court-martial sentence or administrative discharge action. (T-3).

5.1.4. (052002-F) Consumable goods. The Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for

International Affairs, SAF/IA (AFAAO), is designated to authorize/approve a member’s

request for shipment of an additional consumable allowance in connection with the tour

extension or In Place Consecutive OCONUS Tour (IPCOT) of Air Force personnel assigned

to the Defense Attaché System. (See https://www.defensetravel.DoD.mil/Docs/AP-CG-

01.pdf)

5.2. (052010-C) HHG Transportation When a Service Member is Officially Reported as

Injured or Ill, Absent for 30 or More Days in a Missing Status, or Upon Death.

5.2.1. (052010-C3) Limitations. See paragraph 4.5.3 for extension procedures.

5.2.2. (Table 5-48) When Authorized. See paragraph 7.10.2.2

5.2.3. (052010-C4) Storage.

5.2.3.1. (052010-C4) General. Identification and location of the person entitled to

receive custody of the property is the responsibility of the appointed casualty assistance

officer or summary court officer.

5.2.3.2. (052010-C1) Absent for a period of 30 days or more in a missing status.

5.2.3.2.1. Important: This item refers to JTR Table 5-49, which provides an authority

for Non-temporary storage not to exceed 1 year from the missing status report.

Extensions beyond the 1-year limit are processed IAW 4.5.4.

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5.2.3.2.2. Criteria: Extension of the non-temporary storage allowance requires a

written statement from the appropriate casualty assistance office, indicating the status

of the member remains within the purview of the Missing Persons Act. (T-0).

5.2.4. (052010) Administrative Instructions.

5.2.4.1. The Mortuary Affairs Officer (MAO) is the primary point of contact for matters

involving the death of a member. (See AFI 34-501, Mortuary Affairs Program)

5.2.4.2. Upon notification of a member's death, the appointed mortuary officer, summary

court officer, and the MAO coordinate the movement and storage of the deceased

member’s HHG. (T-0).

5.2.4.3. Appropriation chargeable. When appropriations are not quoted in an authorizing

document, obtain the applicable appropriation from the local comptroller. (T-0).

5.2.4.4. Mark code word "BLUEBARK" on all shipping documents and crated shipping

containers. (T-0).

5.2.4.5. Mark shipment documents "Direct Delivery Prohibited." The responsible origin

shipping office (J)PPSO ensures that all shipment documents are marked “Direct

Delivery Prohibited.” (T-0).

5.2.4.6. The responsible shipping office advises the destination of impending

BLUEBARK shipment by all means to include telecom and electronic means.

5.2.4.7. The responsible destination (J)PPSO coordinates delivery and inspection with

the authorized receiving agent.

5.3. (051205-C) Travel and Transportation For A Dependent Relocating For Personal

Safety. Installation commanders are delegated authority to approve travel and transportation

allowances for dependents relocation for personal safety. Installation commanders may further

delegate this authority to the support group commander.

5.4. (052005_ - HHG Transportation ICW Early Return of Dependents.

5.4.1. (052005-B3) - HHG Transportation from a Location OCONUS due to a Personal

Situation.

5.4.1.1. (052009) - HHG Transportation When PCS is in Connection with Disciplinary

Action

5.4.1.2. Installation Commanders are designated to authorize/approve return HHG

shipment under JTR, par. 052005-B3, under the same circumstances as for return

transportation of dependents under JTR, par. 050804. This authority applies to return of

HHG from the member’s OCONUS PDS. (See AFI 36-3020)

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Chapter 6

HOUSEHOLD GOODS STORAGE

6.1. (0518) HHG Storage.

6.1.1. (0518-A) SIT. Departing personnel should be thoroughly briefed on their

responsibility to promptly notify the Transportation Service Provider (TSP) when they arrive

at destination.

6.1.1.1. When temporary storage is required at origin, two methods of storage may be

used. If the member specified a geographical destination, a GBL or similar type of

shipping document authorizing SIT at origin may be issued to cover storage and

movement. If the member does not designate a destination state, HHG may be placed in

storage under a Tender of Service or Direct Procurement Method (DPM) contract. (T-0).

6.1.1.2. Personal property remaining in origin SIT beyond storage authorization is

converted to member’s/employee’s expense. TSP bills for origin services and GBL

Correction Notice is issued for “origin services only,” no line-haul or destination service

performed. Do not terminate the GBL. The member is entitled to a line-haul to

destination provided the order is valid. DPM contractors invoices for origin services.

Member is to coordinate storage payment directly with TSP. (T-0).

6.1.1.3. If shipment is made at a later date and the member has not yet reimbursed the

government, collection action is to be canceled. The initial warehouse handling and

storage are services authorized incident to the line-haul shipment. If payment has already

been made, the member may file a claim for reimbursement.

6.1.1.4. If a member remains in a pay status and receives further PCS orders before

requesting shipment under the previous order, collection for origin services and storage

previously furnished remains valid. However, these charges should not be collected if the

new order amends, modifies, or revokes the previous order (JTR par. 051302-D), or if the

member requests a shipment under the chain-of-orders concept.

6.1.1.5. Members separated in a non-pay status could also face situations wherein

approved temporary storage expires before the shipping allowances expire (e.g., HHG

placed in storage at origin before the separation date or member obtained an extension of

the shipping time limitation.). In those circumstances, follow the guidance above.

6.1.2. (0518-A1) First 90 days of storage. Advise the member that temporary storage is an

allowance contingent upon necessity. Do not arbitrarily advise the member of an automatic

allowance to temporary storage. (J)PPSOs are to maintain an effective suspense system on all

temporary storage. Members are to be notified as to expiration of temporary storage and

advised as to their responsibilities concerning removal or continued storage. Members should

be thoroughly counseled so they understand and can comply with all instructions relating to

temporary storage allowances.

6.1.3. (0518-A2) Second 90 days of storage. Ensure member provides justification to

warrant an extension for conditions beyond their control. PPPOs are to assist members with

completion of DD Form 1857, Temporary Commercial Storage at Government Expense,

justification letter and supporting documentation and forwarding to responsible (J)PPSO.

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6.1.4. (0518-A3) Storage after first 180 days. See JTR, 0518-A3a and b. Approval and

denial authority for shipments in temporary storage beyond 180 days is delegated to the

appointed TO at the shipping office. Questionable and problematic cases may be forwarded

to [email protected].

6.1.4.1. (0518-A3a) Additional storage when member on TDY or deployed for more

than 90 days or for an indefinite period while HHG are in temporary storage. The TO at

the (J)PPSO is designated to authorize or approve additional storage under JTR, section

0518-A3a. Criteria to consider when approving SIT:

6.1.4.1.1. Household goods that arrive at the PDS after a member begins a

deployment should be placed in SIT.

6.1.4.1.2. Upon arrival at the PDS where a future deployment is known, the member

has an inherent responsibility to secure adequate housing to accept their HHG prior to

deployment and SIT should be terminated. In circumstances where reasonable time to

locate housing is not available, SIT may be provided.

6.1.4.1.3. Requests need to include a copy of the member's TDY or deployment

order, together with the member’s statement as to the necessity for additional

temporary storage. Storage at government expense terminates not later than 90 days

after completion of TDY or deployment unless the approving official authorizes

additional storage NTE an additional 90 days.

6.1.4.2. (0518-A3b) Additional storage under circumstances beyond member's control.

Approval criteria for shipments in temporary storage over 180 days are as follows:

6.1.4.2.1. Storage required to permit direct delivery from temporary storage into

government quarters. To meet this criterion authorizing an extension for a specific

delivery date, the member is to be on the active government quarters waiting list.

6.1.4.2.2. This does not apply to members who are on a waiting list for a specific

type of house when other adequate housing is available. Verification in writing from

the housing office is required. If a member is removed from the active waiting list,

government SIT terminates immediately.

6.1.4.2.3. Storage required due to non-availability of suitable local economy quarters

for the member based on the member's pay grade and family size is to be supported

by documentation from the local housing office.

6.1.4.2.4. Other deserving cases wherein members submit justification indicating that

the situation is beyond their control and that failure to provide the additional storage

would create a financial hardship.

6.1.5. Conversion to member’s expense. Temporary storage is terminated at 2400 hours on

the final day of approved storage then the account converts to the member's expense. TSPs

must receive the DD Form 1857 prior to the expiration date for the extension to be accepted.

Additional accrued storage charges become a matter for resolution between the member and

the storage company. (T-3).

6.1.5.1. After conversion to member’s expense, the member is entitled to delivery at

government expense. The (J)PPSO using the GBL, local invoicing or purchasing

procedures can pay for delivery services at government expense.

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6.1.5.2. Conversion to member’s expense is the (J)PPSO’s responsibility.

6.1.6. (0518-A10) Temporary Storage Converted to NTS. The (J)PPSO is the designated

approval authority for converting SIT at origin to NTS. This can also apply to SIT ICW a

PPM.

6.1.7. (0518-A4) HHG partial lot withdrawal and delivery from temporary storage. The

(J)PPSO/TO is the designated approval authority for a partial lot withdrawals and deliveries

from SIT and in determining if circumstances warranted government payment for a second

delivery. Partial lot withdrawals and deliveries from SIT beyond two are the member’s

financial responsibility. (T-0).

6.1.8. (0518-A6) Short distance moves, inter-city moves. Approval or authorization for

storage under this paragraph is the same as identified in JTR, par. 051901-A. Approval

authority for retirees and separatees in this paragraph is the (J)PPSO.

6.1.9. (0518-A9a) SIT for HHG transported from NTS. Prudent traffic management

requires members to provide a delivery address prior to shipment from NTS to permit direct

delivery, prevent unnecessary SIT, and limit re-handling of property. If circumstances lead to

HHG being shipped with no destination address, TOs may authorize SIT contingent upon

necessity IAW par. (0518-B).

6.2. (0518-B) Non-Temporary Storage (NTS).

6.2.1. (0518-B2) General. When NTS is authorized from OCONUS, HHG are normally

returned to a CONUS port of entry for NTS. NTS is authorized OCONUS when such

approved facilities are available for members OCONUS who select a home in or near the

OCONUS duty station and have a home of selection shipping allowance.

6.2.2. (0518-B2) Return of HHG from OCONUS. HHG returned from OCONUS for NTS

are to be forwarded to the CONUS NTS storage facilities. Shipments are to be marked and

documented “FOR NON-TEMPORARY STORAGE,” and supported by a DD Form 1299

and the member's order. (T-0).

6.2.3. (0518-B5) NTS as an alternative to transportation. The TO is the designated approval

authority:

6.2.3.1. When a cost comparison indicates NTS for the contemplated period of the new

assignment is equal to or of less cost than shipment of the same property to the new duty

station. See Attachment 7 for cost comparison worksheet.

6.2.3.2. When HHG are in NTS and continued storage costs less than or equal to

shipment to the new assignment.

6.2.3.3. PPA HQ is the determining authority in all other and questionable cases.

6.2.4. (0518-A9) NTS converted to temporary storage. This allowance applies only to the

removal of HHG from NTS for line-haul shipment under the same order for which HHGs

were placed in NTS. The TO is the designated approval authority. A DD Form 139 is to be

initiated to collect storage charges in excess of 180 days unless additional storage is

authorized under JTR, section 0518. Ensure copies are available in the applicable records

imaging system. (T-0).

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6.2.5. (0518-B7) NTS incident to occupancy of government/government-controlled quarters

or privatized housing and incident to vacating local private sector housing. This applies to

CONUS and OCONUS areas. A letter authorizing drayage and storage at government

expense a fund citation provided by the housing or billeting officer.

6.2.5.1. (0518-B7) Incident to occupancy of government or government-controlled

quarters or privatized housing.

6.2.5.1.1. Under certain circumstances, when it has been predetermined that a

member is to occupy government quarters immediately upon arrival at a new duty

station, the member may apply for NTS at the old duty station in CONUS. The

gaining installation funds the storage cost for the NTS regardless of the location of

the property. This exception ordinarily applies to key and essential personnel required

to occupy pre-designated quarters or members who arrived at the PDS and received

new quarters prior to moving HHG from their old PDSs. The items are to be declared

excess to the requirements in assigned quarters at the new duty station. As such, the

members would be afforded the opportunity to inspect assigned government quarters

and could, at that time, determine NTS requirements at origin. The housing office at

destination would have to issue an appropriate letter and funding for the items

authorized for NTS at origin.

6.2.5.1.2. Members assigned to or between government quarters who intend to

declare articles excess to space limitations, submit a list of articles to the housing or

billeting office that controls the assignment to government quarters.

6.2.5.1.3. The member prepares a list of articles to be placed into NTS. The

responsible housing manager reviews and authenticates this listing. Normally, this is

done before the actual movement of the HHG to, from, or between government

quarters. The PPSO does not arrange, or store at government expense, any articles not

identified on the inventory and authorized by the housing manager.

6.2.5.1.4. Property placed into NTS incident to the assignment to, from, or between

government quarters is not to be removed at government expense without the express

consent of the housing or billeting manager and specific authorization of the ordering

officer.

6.2.5.1.5. Members vacating government quarters at personal expenses are entitled to

storage (through date of quarters termination), and handling-out to warehouse

platform, local drayage, and unpacking at government expense.

6.2.5.2. (0518-B9) Incident to vacating local economy quarters. A written order citing

specific authority for the local drayage and local O&M funds (fund citations) is required

to support application for such moves.

6.2.6. (0518-B11) NTS When ordered on PCS to a remote CONUS area with a housing

shortage. AF/A4LR is designated to authorize/approve this NTS. The member's application is

to be submitted through command channels. The authorizing/order issuing authority must

indicate the restricted nature of the assignment. (T-1).

6.2.7. (0518-B4) Time Limits.

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6.2.7.1. (052010-C4b) Termination of allowance. When a member is missing or absent

for a period of more than 30 days, PPA HQ/PPEC is designated to authorize extensions

under this provision.

6.2.7.2. Termination of Allowance. Property awarded to an ex-spouse incident due to

divorce may remain in storage for a reasonable period. The time cannot exceed the

member's authorized storage period based on the member's assignment at the time of the

divorce. If the member is still active duty, the (J)PPSO may elect to maintain the

government funded character of the shipment in NTS and recoup the excess storage cost

from the member upon delivery (61 Comp. Gen. 180 (1981)). (T-0).

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Chapter 7

POV TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE (SERVICE MEMBERS)

7.1. (052901) Shipment of a POV at Government Expense. (052901-A2) The local MPF

authorizes or approves POV shipments when member is physically unable to drive or there is

insufficient time for the member to drive and report to their new PDS. It is the member's

responsibility to provide medical documentation substantiating the request for overland shipment

to the MPF and the authorization is to be included in the member’s PCS order. This allowance

does not extend to dependents unable to drive for any medical reason. (T-0).

7.2. (052902) Shipment of a POV by the Service Member. There is no authority for a PPSO

to arrange for shipment of a member’s POV under this paragraph. Arrangement and

reimbursement for a member’s POV is between the MPF, Financial Services Office (FSO) and

member.

7.3. (0530) SHIPMENT OF A POV OCONUS

7.3.1. (053001-A) Eligibility.

7.3.2. The "ownership prior to effective date of orders provision" does not apply for

shipment of POVs.

7.3.3. Military members married to military members are each entitled shipment of a POV –

one POV per member.

7.4. (053001) Authorized Shipment of a POV at Government Expense.

7.4.1. OCONUS tour of duty in excess of 1 Year. The POV is to be delivered to Vehicle

Processing Center (VPC)/POV loading port within 90 days of the member’s (or dependent’s)

departure from the previous PDS and requires that the member have a minimum of one year

remaining on the current tour at the time of vehicle turn in at the VPC/port. (T-0).

7.4.1.1. If over 90 days has passed since the member’s (or dependent’s) departure from

the previous PDS and/or less than one year remains on the current tour, the POV may be

shipped only upon written approval of the OCONUS Logistics Readiness or equivalent

Squadron Commander. For the purpose of this allowance, OCONUS commander

authority may be delegated to TO.

7.4.1.2. OCONUS tour of duty for 1 year or less. The POV is required to be delivered to

the VPC/port within 30 days after departure of the member from the member’s last PDS.

(T-0).

7.4.1.3. Transportation of POV incident to a PCS involving inter-theater assignments.

7.4.1.3.1. Members may ship one POV for personal use or their dependents’ use

from port/VPC serving old PDS to the port/VPC serving their new PDS, or

7.4.1.3.2. A POV can be shipped to the port serving the member's new PDS

providing the cost does not exceed the cost of through water movement between the

port serving the old and new duty stations, or no direct ocean service is available

between the ports serving the old and new duty stations.

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7.4.2. (053002) POV transportation when transportation to the PDS OCONUS is not

authorized.

7.4.2.1. MAJCOM/A4Rs or the PPA HQ in the absence of a MAJCOM/A4R, is the

determining authority under JTR, par. 053002-B1, when the shipment is not related to the

travel of dependents. The member affirms in writing, that the POV destination is the

port/VPC normally serving one of the following: residence of member's family, home of

record, or place of entry on the current tour of active duty. A request for shipment to any

other place requires a detailed justification and clearly identify who is to accept the

vehicle. (T-2).

7.4.2.2. For shipments under JTR, par. 053002-B3, the member is responsible for all

costs related to payment of customs, import duties, etc. (T-0).

7.4.3. (053003) Replacement POV shipment. MAJCOM and Separate Operating Agencies

(SOA) Directors of Transportation having logistical responsibilities in the OCONUS areas,

or the PPA HQ in the absence of a MAJCOM/A4R, are designated to make replacement

vehicle determinations when in the best interest of the government. Normally, replacement

transportation is not approved if the member is in possession of a second vehicle, or if a

vehicle can be purchased in the overseas location through private sales or manufacturer new

car sales programs. Time remaining on station requirements in paragraphs 7.3.1.1 and 7.4.1

do not apply. However, approval for members with less than one year remaining requires

strong justification. This section pertains to shipment of POVs from CONUS to the

OCONUS station.

7.4.3.1. Requests for authorization to replace a POV originally shipped overseas that is

worn out due to age and normal deterioration, or was lost through fire, theft or similar

cases, needs to meet the below criteria. (T-0).

7.4.3.2. The vehicle is to be disposed of and supporting documentation (letter from

salvage yard, repair company, etc.) is used to support the request. Sale to a private party

does not meet the requirement in par. 053003-A.

7.4.3.3. Consider the age of the vehicle when initially shipped OCONUS. The age and

condition of the vehicle should be expected to last the duration of the OCONUS tour.

7.4.3.4. Whether the member is currently in possession of another vehicle, and if so, why

that vehicle is not considered a suitable replacement.

7.4.3.5. Whether an adequate replacement vehicle can be purchased at the overseas duty

station.

7.5. (053001-B1) Location Points Authorized for POV Transportation. Transportation of a

POV Between OCONUS VPC/Port and OCONUS PDS. SAF/IA (AFAAO) is designated to

authorize/approve requests for Air Force personnel assigned to US Defense Attaché offices

worldwide.

7.6. (053001-B) Allowances.

7.6.1. (053001-B) Restriction, prohibition, or suspension to a member’s OCONUS PDS.

See DTR, Part V, Customs and PPCIG.

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7.6.2. (053001) Reimbursement for personally procured transportation of POVs obliges

members to meet the requirements of JTR, 053001-B1 Table 5-64 If POV is transported on

foreign registered TSP, statement of non-availability of U.S. flag TSP is required. (T-0).

7.6.3. (053001-B2) Excess POV transportation costs. Size restrictions for POV shipment is

20 Measurement Tons (MT). The formula for determining the measurement MT size of a

POV is: length times width times height (in feet) divided by 40. (EXAMPLE: (L) 17' x (W)

8' x (H) 5.75' = 782 cubic feet/40 = 19.55 MTs). Size restriction does not apply for members

who are authorized shipment of an oversized POV for medical reasons. (T-0).

7.6.4. Members requesting shipment of an oversized POV for medical reasons are directed

to send requests through the Installation Surgeon General and MPF. The member’s PCS

order should include a statement authorizing shipment of an oversized vehicle for medical

purposes.

7.7. (053001-B3) Port or Vehicle-Processing Center (VPC) Used.

7.7.1. The designated port for allowance purposes is the United States Transportation

Command (USTRANSCOM) controlled VPC nearest to the current and next PDS or a VPC

in between the old and new PDS. See Global POV Contract for identification of ports that

have service between the shipping and receiving points.

7.7.2. (053001-B3d) Alternate Ports/VPCs.

7.7.2.1. For allowance purposes, shipments to/from a port located in a different country

than the designated port’s country, requires PPA HQ approval.

7.7.2.1.1. Exception: SAF/MRM has granted approval for AF members in Europe to

ship from any European port provided members pay any excess costs.

7.7.2.1.2. A request is to be forwarded to the applicable MAJCOM, or the PPA HQ

in the absence of a MAJCOM/A4R, for initial determination. If the request contains

adequate justification, it is to be forwarded to PPA HQ for approval.

7.7.2.1.3. Any request forwarded requires a recommended MAJCOM endorsement.

Prime considerations in forwarding a case for review are those situations beyond the

member's control and those where approval would alleviate an undue hardship.

7.7.2.2. Other than designated shipping port usage within the CONUS. The member is to

be advised of the responsibility for any excess cost for use of a port/VPC other than a

designated port/VPC.

7.7.3. (053001-B3) Transshipment from a Designated Port. PPA HQ is designated to make

determinations on these requests.

7.8. (053001-B Table 5-65) Factors Affecting POV Transportation OCONUS. (053001-B

Table 5-65 Item 2) Transportation of POV may be deferred. EXAMPLE: Member PCS’d from

Andrews AFB, MD, to RAF Mildenhall, UK, in 2010 and did not use the allowance to ship a

POV. In 2013, the member PCS’d from RAF Mildenhall, UK, to Ramstein AB, GE. Member has

an allowance to ship a POV from the port/VPC servicing Andrews AFB to Germany or from

England to Germany.

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7.9. (053001-B) POV Transportation Under Special Circumstances.

7.9.1. (053001-B11) Reassignment from accompanied PDS to unaccompanied PDS

OCONUS before POV is transported. This paragraph authorizes inter or intra-coastal

shipment of a POV. The authorization is to a port/VPC serving the designated location of

dependents, when such designated location is in the CONUS. When the dependents travel to

a non-foreign OCONUS area (e.g., Alaska, Puerto Rico), shipment is authorized as provided

in JTR, par. 053002-B2.

7.9.2. (0531) POV shipment and storage when service member reported as ill, injured,

absent for a period of 30 or more days in a missing status or dead.

7.9.2.1. A POV is not to be shipped or released from storage at government expense until

such time as the Mortuary Officer (MO) or Summary Court Officer (SCO) officially

advises the (J)PPSO of the name and address of the lawful recipient of the POV. (T-0).

7.9.2.2. DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty, or documents listed in AFI 34-501, may be

used to support the procurement for shipment. Also, the dependent travel order may be

used if travel of dependents is applicable.

7.9.2.3. Commercial "drive-away" service is not to be used for overland shipment of

POVs. (T-0).

7.9.2.4. Mobile dwelling and campers used as a primary residence and designed to be

moved overland, whether self-propelled or tow-away, fall within the definition of a

mobile dwelling and, as such, are not transported as a POV under provisions of this

paragraph. Primary residence should be annotated on the travel authorization and

appropriate transportation documents.

7.9.2.5. Utmost consideration is to be given to the Next of Kin (NOK) needs when

determining the method of shipment.

7.10. (053001 Table 5-65) Factors Affecting POV Transportation OCONUS.

7.10.1. (053001-B Table 5-65 Item 5) An eligible service member is separating from the

service or being relieved from active duty. A member who is separated with allowance to

travel pursuant to JTR, par. 051002, may have a POV shipped. Shipment is authorized to the

port/VPC nearest the home of record or place of entry into the service (as applicable),

provided:

7.10.1.1. The home of record or place of entry is so located as to authorize transoceanic

shipment as defined in JTR, pars. 053001-A, Table 5-64, and 053001-B3

7.10.1.2. The POV is offered to a port/VPC before 2400 hours on the 180th day after

separation or release from active duty. Approval authority is delegated to PPA HQ. (See

paragraph 4.4.4.3)

7.10.1.3. The provisions of JTR do not prohibit the shipment, per JTR, par. 053001-B,

Restriction, Prohibition, or Suspension to a Member's OCONUS PDS.

7.10.1.4. Members understand they are financially responsible for all taxes, duties, and

other entry requirements if shipment destination is in a foreign country, or non-foreign

area such as a US Territory, or Possession.

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7.10.2. (053001-B Table 5-65 Item 6) An eligible service member retires or is placed on

the temporary disability retired list, discharged with severance or separation pay, or

involuntarily released from active duty with readjustment or separation pay.

7.10.2.1. A member who is retired with allowance to travel pursuant to JTR, par.

051003-A2, may, under certain circumstances, be authorized to ship a POV. POV

shipment is authorized to a port/VPC nearest the home of selection, provided:

7.10.2.2. Home of selection (HOS) is so located as to authorize transoceanic shipment as

defined in JTR, pars. 053001-A, Table 5-64, and 053001-B3 A member whose HOS is

“any other place” does not have a POV shipping entitlement as defined in JTR, par.

051003-A1. A member who retires from a CONUS PDS and selects an OCONUS

location is not authorized a POV shipment to OCONUS location.

7.10.2.3. POV is offered to a port/VPC for shipment within 1 year from the date of

retirement. (The 1-year time limit may be extended for medical, educational, training or

other deserving cases. See paragraphs 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.5.5, and 4.5.6 (T-0).

7.10.2.4. Member understands that he/she is financially responsible for all taxes, duties,

and other entry requirements if shipment destination is in a foreign country, or non-

foreign area such as a US Territory, or Possession.

7.11. (053001-B7) Responsibility for POV after Delivery. Except as authorized in JTR,

sections 0531-B3 and 0532, storage of a POV at government expense or by government

arrangement is NOT AUTHORIZED. (T-0). The only exception is free holding time at the Water

Port of Embarkation (WPOE)/Water Port of Debarkation incident to shipment of the POV to,

from, or between OCONUS areas. Normally, such holding time cannot exceed 45 days. (See Part

B, paragraph 6.12 of this chapter for POV storage when POV transportation to PDS is not

authorized).

7.11.1. Note: For further POV information, guidance and reference, please see:

https://www.pcsmypov.com/, https://www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-

iv/dtr_part_iv_app_k_3.pdf, or https://www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-

iv/dtr_part_iv_app_k_4.pdf.

7.12. (0532) POV Storage

7.12.1. (0532-A) Eligibility.

7.12.1.1. (0532-A1) The PPCIG is to be used to determine if the member’s requirements

of JTR, section 0532-A1a is applicable.

7.12.1.2. (0532-A1b) A line of accounting funding POV storage is required on the TDY

order. (T-0). This item is considered a special authorization and the CED line of

accounting should be used. Note: Indeterminate TDY POV storage is charged to the

Military Personnel (MILPERS) account IAW AFI 36-2110, Total Force Assignments.

7.12.2. (0532-B4b) When government storage is not available OCONUS, POVs may be

shipped to a CONUS storage facility. Once in storage, POVs may be removed from storage

in lieu of continued storage for the duration of the TDY. POVs removed in lieu of continued

storage, may be returned to the VPC for return shipment to the VPC servicing the OCONUS

PDS.

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7.12.2.1. PPA HQ is delegated authority to approve or disapprove requests for POV

storage where laws, regulations, and/or other restrictions imposed by the foreign country,

area, or, if the POV would require extensive modification as a condition of entry to the

OCONUS area. All requests for POV storage are to be fully documented (i.e. itemized

list of work, cost, dealer certification etc.) and forwarded to PPA HQ/PPEC via email:

[email protected].

7.12.2.2. POV shipment and storage is a discretionary allowance contingent upon

Service HQ approval. The Air Force permits a POV shipment to most locations except

where prohibited or restricted in the PPCIG (Japan/Okinawa vehicles manufactured after

1976, Korea for E-6 and below, or those serving an unaccompanied tour, etc.).

7.12.2.3. The intent of POV shipment and storage is to provide for the member's primary

means of transportation at the PDS. It is not an automatic allowance to be used to

transport or store vintage, historic, classic, restored, collector or customized vehicles.

7.12.2.4. Restrictions imposed by foreign countries applies to all US POVs manufacturer

original factory vehicle configuration. Storage requests for vehicles that met host nation

entry requirements and were subsequently modified or customized by the owner and are

no longer in compliance, will not be approved. (T-0).

7.13. (0532-B3) Storage Facilities Used. (See paragraph 7.12.1.2.)

7.13.1. Air Force members who have an eligible allowance to store a POV as a result of a

PCS are required to use one of the following options: DoD Global POV Contract (GPC) or

personally procured commercial storage. If the member self-procures storage, reimbursement

is limited to the government constructive cost cited in the GPC available at

https://www.ustranscom.mil/dbw/docs/FY19%20Global%20POV%20Rates%20and%2

0Definitions.pdf.

7.13.2. Commercial facilities are defined as those businesses that offer vehicle storage to the

general public. Storage facilities located on a military base and charge for storage are

considered a commercial facility. A residential garage, spare room, shed or a private lot/yard

is not a commercial facility. (T-0).

7.14. (0532-B11b) Excess Storage Costs.

7.14.1. Members exceeding authorized time limit are required to pay excess costs pertaining

to monthly storage charges. For members not remaining in a pay status, the POV contractor

should collect prior to releasing the vehicle to the member. For members remaining in a pay

status the POV contractor completes a DD Form 139, Pay Adjustment Authorization, and

remits to PPA HQ/ECAF at [email protected].

7.15. (0532-B11) Continued POV Storage.

7.15.1. Storage at government expense terminates not later than 90 days after TDY

completion. (T-0).

7.15.2. A member separated from the Service or relieved from active duty who has a POV in

storage under JTR, section 0532 is authorized continued POV storage until the 180th day

after the active duty termination date, unless specifically prohibited in par. *051002. Storage

charges, accrued on/after the 181st day, are the member's financial responsibility, unless

additional storage is authorized/approved by ECAF IAW para 3.5

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7.15.3. A member, retired, placed on the TDRL, discharged with severance or separation

pay, or involuntarily released from active duty with readjustment or separation pay, who has

a POV in storage under JTR section 0532, is authorized continued POV storage for up to 1

year from the active duty termination date (including by a member's death). The authority

and circumstances in par. 052013 apply for extending the 1-year storage limit. Storage

charges, accrued on/after the 366th day, are the member's (or dependent's) financial

responsibility, unless additional storage is authorized/approved by PPA HQ/PPEC IAW

paragraph 4.5

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Chapter 8

PERSONALLY PROCURED MOVEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS

8.1. Personally Procured Moves (PPM). The personally procured method of HHG

transportation is available to active duty, retired or separated members, and the next of kin of a

deceased member. This method allows members to personally procure HHG transportation

and/or NTS when they have an allowance to ship or store HHG in connection with a PCS move,

special storage, local move, etc. A member can use any privately owned vehicle, direct hire

and/or rental of a conveyance (with or without operator) to move HHG. Under no circumstances

is the use of a government owned and/or leased vehicle authorized for a PPM. (T-0). Personally

procuring transportation and/or NTS of HHG allows for:

8.1.1. Reimbursement of actual cost incurred when government transportation is not

available and directed by the TO to personally procure transportation for weight moved up to

the member’s maximum authorized weight allowance.

8.1.2. Reimbursement of authorized expenses incurred not to exceed the government

Constructed Cost (GCC) for weight moved up to the member’s maximum authorized weight

allowance, or

8.1.3. A monetary allowance equal to 95% of the GCC for weight moved up to the

member’s maximum authorized weight allowance.

8.1.4. If the member’s authorized expense incurred exceeds the monetary allowance equal to

95% of the GCC, the counselor recreates/reimburses the PPM in accordance with paragraph

8.1.2, not to exceed 100% of the GCC.

8.2. PPM Procedures. The PPPO/PPSO provides information to members on the methods and

procedures for performing a PPM. Counselors advise members that they may elect any of the

reimbursement methods above, either as a full PPM or in conjunction with a government

arranged move. PPPO/PPSO can assist with preparation of a DD Form 2278, Application for Do

It Yourself Move and Counseling Checklist.

8.2.1. (051501) Government-Procured HHG Transportation.

8.2.1.1. (051502-B) Government transportation office not available. A member who is

directed in writing by (J)PPSO to personally procure transportation, and/or NTS of HHG

because (J)PPSO is unable to procure government contractual services (GBL, DPM, etc.)

is authorized reimbursement of actual costs for shipment and storage up to the member’s

maximum authorized HHG weight allowance. The (J)PPSO issues a letter of non-

availability to the member regardless of the member’s service affiliation. (T-0). A

template for a letter of non-availability is located at Attachment 11.

8.2.1.2. When government transportation of HHG/NTS cannot be procured to honor a

member’s primary or alternate shipment dates due to TSP capacity constraints (e.g.,

blackout dates or saturation), (J)PPSO forwards a copy of the letter of non-availability to

[email protected]. PPA HQ retains letters of non-availability and

notify AF/A4LR to ensure systemic challenges are addressed. (T-0).

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8.2.1.3. (J) PPSO coordinates with the responsible PPPO immediately after directing the

member to personally procure transportation and/or NTS of HHG. PPPO generates a DD

Form 2278 under JTR, par. 051502-B for actual cost reimbursement. (T-0).

8.2.1.4. This method can be extremely costly and should only be applied in

circumstances where (J)PPSO has exhausted all possible avenues for transportation or

NTS.

8.2.1.5. Advance authorization. The member may be provided an advance equal to the

constructed expenses for transportation (JTR, par. 051502-G) to ship the member’s HHG

not to exceed the member’s JTR weight allowance. The member is required to provide a

copy of the carrier’s estimated expenses to the PPPO/PPSO. (T-0).

8.2.1.6. (051502-B1) Special routing and services. Any special routing and services

requested under this section are not included as part of the actual cost and are not

reimbursable. (T-0).

8.2.2. (051502-C) Government procured transportation is available but not used. The GCC

includes all authorized charges that would have been used to procure government contractual

services outlined in the applicable USTRANSCOM tender, DPM contract or NTS Tender of

Service (TOS) at point of origin. For local moves the PPSO/PPPO uses the applicable local

move contract rate. The PPSO/PPPO issues a DD Form 2278. (T-0).

8.2.2.1. (051502-C1) Actual expense method. A member who desires to personally

procure transportation or NTS of HHG is authorized reimbursement of authorized

expenses incurred, not to exceed the GCC for actual weight moved up to the member’s

maximum authorized weight allowance. Payment of accessorial charges may be approved

when charges would have been authorized during a government-arranged move and all

applicable tariff approval rules have been met. Payment of an accessorial is in addition to

the authorized reimbursable expenses under the provisions of JTR, par. 051502-E1c.

8.2.2.1.1. (051502-G) Advance of funds. The member may be provided an advance

equal to 60% of the GCC based on an estimated weight provided by the member not

to exceed the member’s weight allowance. When the member provides a copy of the

carrier’s invoice or estimated expenses exceeding 95% of the GCC, the member may

be provided an advanced operating allowance equal to the constructed expenses, not

to exceed 100% of the GCC.

8.2.2.2. (051502-C2) Monetary allowance method. A member who desires to personally

procure transportation and/or NTS of HHG may choose to receive a monetary allowance

equal to 95% of the GCC for actual weight moved up to the member’s maximum

authorized weight allowance. Payment of accessorial services is authorized when the JTR

criteria is met. A descriptive list of requested accessorials is provided to the PPPO/PPSO

at the time of counseling. This list is authorized/approved by the TO or designated

representative. Attach a copy of the approved accessorial list to the DD Form 2278 and

retain a copy in member’s case file.

8.2.2.3. (051502-G) Advance of funds. The member may be provided an advanced

operating allowance equal to 60% of the monetary allowance (95% of the GCC) based on

an estimated weight provided by the member not to exceed the member’s weight

allowance.

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8.2.2.4. (051502-C1b) Use of mail or small package service. The JTR limits

reimbursement to authorized expenses incurred not to exceed the GCC for the actual

weight of HHG transported not to exceed the member’s weight allowance. Payment of

monetary allowance is not authorized. (T-0). The GCC is computed in accordance with

JTR, par. 051502-C1a.

8.2.2.5. (051502-C1b) Temporary storage. The JTR limits temporary storage

reimbursement to authorized expenses incurred not to exceed the GCC for actual weight

stored and not to exceed the member’s JTR weight allowance.

8.2.2.5.1. The member may make arrangements for temporary storage, not to exceed

90 days. If additional storage is required, the member may request approval of an

additional 90 days storage from the PPPO/PPSO. If approved, the PPPO/PPSO

documents the approval using DD Form 1857 in 90-day increments IAW established

SIT criteria outlined in the JTR, AFI 24-602 V4 and the DTR, Part IV. The

PPPO/PPSO may assist the member in arranging for temporary storage if requested

by the member by putting property in SIT at government expense and paying for

storage/delivery using invoicing procedures (purchase agreement). Storage facilities

authorized for use in the temporary storage of HHG consist of commercial

warehouses or self-storage facilities where the general public may store property.

Storage in a private residence or garage or on a private lot does not constitute storage

at a commercial facility. (T-0).

8.2.2.5.2. Temporary storage reimbursement is limited to the first day and each

additional day of SIT. (T-0). A member may be reimbursed for warehouse handling

and delivery out provided receipts indicates services were performed.

8.2.2.5.3. In order to qualify for temporary storage reimbursement, the HHGs need to

be physically removed from the vehicle and placed into a commercial warehouse if a

commercial carrier was used to transport the property. An invoice or contract

containing the name and address of the commercial facility is required. SIT is not

reimbursed for a member who negotiates a direct delivery with a commercial

company and the commercial company elects to hold the household goods on a

vehicle at a residence or other location. For PPMs using portable moving and/or

storage containers, household goods do not need to be removed from the container.

However, temporary storage is to be reimbursed when the container is stored at the

company’s storage center/facility and not at the member’s origin or destination

residence. As an incentive to employ the portable container company, many

companies advertise an initial period of storage at no charge to the member,

Temporary storage at the company’s storage facility during the “no charge” period

cannot be reimbursed. (T-0).

8.2.2.5.4. A member is authorized to extend rental vehicle contracts in lieu of SIT to

facilitate direct delivery to residence. Reimbursement is actual cost not to exceed

government constructive cost. Monetary allowance payment is not authorized. Use

400NG, Item 185B (Destination) to reimburse SIT on a rental vehicle. Items 185A-

SIT 1

Day, 210A-SIT Pup/Del, and 225A-P/D Self/Mini Storage do not apply. (T-

0).

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8.3. (0518-B) Non-Temporary Storage (NTS). Storage facilities authorized for long-term

storage of HHG consist of commercial warehouses or self-storage facilities where the general

public may store property. Storage in a private residence, garage, shed or on a private lot/yard

does not constitute storage at a commercial facility. (T-0). A storage facility located on a military

base whereby renters are required to pay for storage of their personal property does meet the

requirements of a storage facility as noted in this paragraph.

8.3.1. The PPPO/PPSO are required to use the lowest applicable rates contained in the

current NTS TOS to determine the GCC (packing, handling in, drayage in, storage, handling

out, and drayage out). (T-0).

8.3.2. Members can obtain an advanced operating allowance under 8.2.2.1.1. or 8.2.2.2.1.

(packing, handling in, drayage in, and storage rates apply).

8.3.3. Members can receive reimbursement/monetary allowance for the initial services of

personally procuring storage under 8.2.2.1. or 8.2.2.2. This may include packing, handling in,

drayage in, and storage as applicable.

8.3.4. If the member receives reimbursement/monetary allowance for the initial storage,

packing, handling in and drayage in, do not include the same services when finalizing

payment. (T-0).

8.3.5. Members may elect to receive payment for storage in quarterly increments or receive a

complete pay out of all services performed at the end of the authorized storage period

(packing, handling in, drayage in, storage, handling out, and drayage out rates apply) under

8.2.2.1. or 8.2.2.2. (T-0).

8.3.5.1. The member submits paid storage receipts and applicable order to the servicing

PPPO/PPSO for payment. (T-0).

8.3.5.2. The PPPO/PPSO computes the storage charges using the monthly storage rate

times the number of months paid by the member. (T-0).

8.3.5.3. PPPO/PPSO completes by determining the reimbursable or monetary allowance

amount. (T-0).

8.3.6. (020503-B) TDY/deployment for 90 or more days. A member is authorized to self-

procured storage under this paragraph. Reimbursement/monetary allowance is based on the

methods reflected in paragraphs 8.1.1, 8.1.2, or 8.1.3

8.4. Counseling. It is imperative that members in receipt of orders, obtain counseling and

authorization for their moves. Opportunities exist for the member to be counseled in preparation

for a PPM either in person at a PPPO/PPSO, or at http://www.move.mil. Counseling is highly

encouraged for members electing to perform PPMs ICW a PCS with a TDY en route. (T-0).

8.4.1. Origin PPPO/PPSO completes DD Form 2278, blocks 1-10c., using applicable rates

outlined in the applicable USTRANSCOM tender, DPM contract or NTS Tender of Service

(TOS) at point of origin. For local moves, the PPSO/PPPO is to use the applicable local

move contract rate. (T-0).

8.4.1.1. Origin PPPO/PPSO prepares two DD Form 2278s for a round-trip TDY. (T-0).

8.4.1.2. Origin PPPO/PPSO prepares the applicable number of DD Form 2278s for a

PCS with a TDY en route. (T-0).

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8.4.1.3. Origin PPPO/PPSO informs the member that an individual set of weight tickets

are required for each segment of their PCS with a TDY en route. (T-0). EXAMPLE:

Member is to PCS from Vance AFB to Offutt AFB with a TDY en route to Randolph

AFB. Three complete sets of weight tickets are required.

Figure 8.1. Required Weight Tickets Example.

8.4.2. Origin PPPO/PPSO advises the member that computation of any reimbursement

and/or monetary allowance is only an estimate based upon the estimated weight provided and

the ‘best value’ methodology. (T-0).

8.4.3. Origin PPPO/PPSO advises the member where to locate government or commercial

scales. (T-0).

8.4.4. Origin PPPO/PPSO informs the member that tare and gross weight tickets, as

described in paragraph 8.13.1, are mandatory and required for final processing of

reimbursement and/or monetary allowance payment. (T-0).

8.4.5. Origin PPPO/PPSO briefs the member that he/she is subject to excess cost for all

transportation costs arising from the situations listed in JTR, par. 051306. (T-0).

8.4.6. Origin PPPO/PPSO advises the member on the types of vehicles and equipment

authorized for moving their property and which are classified as HHG. (T-0).

8.4.7. PPPO/PPSO advises the member that reimbursement and/or monetary allowance is

based on the remaining balance of the member’s JTR weight allowance when multiple

shipments are involved. (T-0).

8.4.8. PPPO/PPSO advises the member that FSO pursues collection action to recoup any

advanced operating allowance received if PPM requirements have not been completed. (T-0).

8.4.9. PPPO/PPSO advises the member that he/she is responsible for coordinating SIT and

payment directly with the storage facility. The member may request reimbursement Not to

Exceed (NTE) 90 days. Reimbursement is based upon actual days of storage utilized. (T-0).

8.4.10. Advise the member that prior to reimbursing for temporary storage, the

circumstances meet the intent for normal approval of SIT for a government arranged move.

For example, the government typically does not reimburse for temporary storage en route

except under extreme circumstances such as a member receiving notice of a reassignment.

(T-0).

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8.4.11. PPPO/PPSO advises the member, for a PPM where loading of personal property is to

be at a commercial contracted NTS facility, a legible copy of the storage contractor’s

inventory is to be used by the member to check for loss or damage at the time of pick-up. If

damage exists or if an item is missing, a Notification of Loss or Damage at Delivery, is

prepared. Both parties (member and warehouseman) signs and date the Notification of Loss

or Damage at Delivery. Each party is to retain a legible copy for their respective files. If there

is no indication of loss or damage at the pick-up point, the member assumes all responsibility

for loss or damage. (T-0).

8.5. Vehicles and Equipment. There are no restrictions as to the type of POV or equipment

used, however, use of a privately owned airplanes is not an authorized method.

8.5.1. A member who uses a personally owned utility trailer may claim the weight of the

utility trailer only once in the net weight. Associated trailers, as defined in the JTR, Appendix

A, Household Goods, (B-8), constitute HHG and the weight may be included in the net

weight.

8.5.2. The member or member’s dependent is to have owned the trailer prior to the effective

date of the PCS or TDY order. (T-0).

8.5.3. Automobiles, trucks, vans and similar motor vehicles, airplanes, mobile homes,

camper trailers, horse trailers, and farming vehicles are not HHG as defined by the JTR,

Appendix A, household goods and the weight of these items should not be included in the

PPM weight. (T-0).

8.5.4. The weight of a personally owned car-top carrier that would be accepted for shipment

by a TSP may be included. However, the weight of a rented or borrowed car-top carrier

cannot be included. (T-0).

8.5.5. The weight of a camper or POV with a previously installed camper shell, built-in

HHG and any other previously installed equipment is to be included only in the tare weight

ticket.

8.5.6. Tare weight is defined as the empty weight of the POV and/or rental equipment with

all pads, furniture dollies, hand trucks, ramp, and other equipment required to transport HHG.

8.5.7. If driver and/or passengers are in the vehicle at the time of tare weighing, they are also

required to be in the vehicle at the time of gross weighing. (T-0).

8.6. Shipment Weight. Weight tickets that do not contain all increments of data in accordance

with 8.11.1.1. but appear valid and reflect the actual weight moved, are to be processed for a

monetary allowance when verified by the PPPO/PPSO. (T-0).

8.6.1. The TO may authorize/approve the use of a constructed weight prior to the

performance of the PPM when circumstances listed in JTR, par. 051502-D apply. When

PPSO/PPPO operations are contracted, the Functional Director or Quality Assurance

Evaluator (QAE)(government personnel) having oversight of the contracted operations,

certify use of a constructed weight. For example:

8.6.1.1. Government move would be paid on the basis of a factor other than weight.

8.6.1.2. Scales are not available. (i.e., to/from/between government quarters)

8.6.1.3. Public and government scales are closed because of time of day or holiday.

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8.6.2. Prior to approving the use of a constructed weight for shipments described above,

PPPO/PPSO obtains a properly completed inventory of property. PPPO/PPSO may use and

print the weight estimator from https://move.mil/resources/weight-estimator. This

establishes constructed weight.

8.6.3. When a member does not obtain weight tickets, the PPPO/PPSO may

authorize/approve the use of a constructed weight. Reimbursement is limited to authorized

expenses incurred NTE the GCC for the constructed weight of HHG transported but NTE the

member’s JTR weight allowance. Monetary allowance option (95%) is not authorized for

personally procured shipments without weight tickets. The following documentation is

required: (T-0).

8.6.3.1. Weight estimator requires the member’s signature and the following statement:

“I certify the listed property was transported during the move. I understand that the

penalty for willfully making a false or fraudulent statement of claim is a maximum fine

of $10,000, maximum imprisonment of five years, or both (18 U.S. Code § 287).” (T-0).

8.6.3.2. Weight estimator requires certification by the PPPO/PPSO. When PPSO/PPPO

operations are contracted, the Functional Director or QAE (government personnel)

having oversight of the contracted operations certifies use of constructed weights. (T-0).

8.6.3.3. A letter from the member explaining the reason weight tickets were not

obtained. (T-0).

8.6.3.4. A signed DD Form 2278. (T-0).

8.6.3.5. A legible copy of applicable travel orders to include all amendments. (T-0).

8.6.3.6. A legible copy of the vehicle rental contract, if applicable. (T-0).

8.6.4. When a member includes PBP&E (JTR par. 051304), a descriptive list is provided to

the PPPO/PPSO at the time of counseling. Previous estimates, inventories or lists are not

acceptable. This list is authorized/approved by the TO or designated representative using the

cubic foot method. The PPPO/PPSO may also use the weight estimator at

https://move.mil/resources/weight-estimator to calculate PBP&E weight. Either method is

acceptable. Attach a copy of the approved list to the DD Form 2278 and retain a copy in

member’s case file. (T-0).

8.6.4.1. Property identified as PBP&E is to meet the definition outlined in JTR,

Appendix A, for both the member and member’s spouse. (T-0).

8.6.4.2. PBP&E is computed at 7 pounds per cubic foot. (T-0).

8.6.4.3. The list or weight estimator establishes the PBP&E weight to be added to the

member’s JTR weight allowance only. The PPSO/PPPO computes the estimated GCC

based on a member’s estimated weight to include PBP&E. (T-0).

8.6.4.4. Members are not required to obtain separate weight tickets for PBP&E.

8.6.4.5. If a member exceeds their JTR weight allowance and has approved PBP&E

weight, reimbursement and/or monetary allowance is based on their JTR weight

allowance plus the approved PBP&E weight. (T-0).

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8.7. Insurance Coverage. The PPPO/PPSO advises members of their rights to file claims with

the government for loss or damage under the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims

Act (31 U.S. Code § 3701 and 3721). (T-0). Claims are generally paid for those damages

incurred due to circumstances beyond a member’s control (vehicle accidents, leakage, fires, or

thefts in which the member is free of negligence). Members may want to consider purchasing

private insurance to cover HHG being transported if they believe the basic valuation coverage by

the government ($40,000) is not sufficient to cover the value of their property. This added

protection may be especially important if the member is moving items for which the government

may pay limited maximum amounts if lost or damaged. The expense of additional insurance for

shipment or storage is not reimbursable. Members should contact the Air Force Claims Service

Center (AFCSC) for information on maximum amounts.

https://claims.jag.af.mil/index.php?JA=382781

8.7.1. The PPPO/PPSO advises members who plan to use a trailer for a PPM to check with

their automobile insurer to determine if they are properly covered in case of loss or damage.

Some automobile insurance companies may extend coverage when trailers are towed behind

a POV, others may not. Additional insurance is not a claimable expense. (T-0).

8.7.2. The PPPO/PPSO advises members that if they are involved in an accident, the other

party/parties may file a claim against the member or their insurance company. (T-0). In such

cases, the law of the state where the accident occurs determines liability.

8.7.2.1. Some courts have determined that members operating privately owned or rented

vehicles on change-of-station moves are not acting within the scope of their employment.

Thus, they may not be protected by the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U. S. Code

§ 2679(b). As a result, members may be held personally liable if they have inadequate

insurance coverage to satisfy all damage and third-party injury claims or lawsuits

resulting from an accident.

8.7.2.2. Should a member be involved in an accident, he or she should notify the staff

judge advocate at the nearest military base about the accident as soon as possible.

8.8. OCONUS PPM. A member may personally procure HHG shipment services to and from

OCONUS. However, the PPPO/PPSO should advise the member that if choosing to personally

procure transportation of HHG to an OCONUS area, that he/she is entirely responsible for all

issues related to the SOFA, import/export processes, tariffs, customs, etc. PPSO/PPPOS should

discourage this unless the member is thoroughly familiar with international requirements. PPM

shipments to OCONUS locations can be closed out by the destination PPPO/PPSO.

8.9. Unauthorized Items. See JTR, Appendix A, for definition of HHG.

8.9.1. If a member moves unauthorized or hazardous items in their PPM, the weight of

unauthorized or hazardous items cannot be included in the net weight. (T-0).

8.9.2. If unauthorized or hazardous items are included in a PPM, the member forfeits any

monetary allowance or reimbursement. The case file is forwarded to appropriate investigative

authorities (e.g., Office of Special Investigations (OSI), Judge Advocate General (JAG),

USTRANSCOM) for review. (T-0).

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8.10. Combined Shipment – Military Married to Military. A military couple may ship or

store their combined JTR authorized weight allowance or exercise an individual allowance.

8.10.1. The members may request the PPPO/PPSO prepare one DD Form 2278 for a

combined weight PPM. Either order can be utilized. Both members are required to sign the

DD Form 2278 and a copy of each order is required for a combined weight PPM.

8.10.2. A military married to military couple may each request an individual PPM. Each

member has a separate entitlement and can perform a PPM under his/her order.

8.10.3. Separate and individual weight tickets and receipts (expenses) are required for each

member’s respective PPM. Comingling of weight tickets and expenses is not authorized. (T-

0).

8.11. Member Responsibilities.

8.11.1. Members are to obtain legible weight tickets for all PPMs. (T-0).

8.11.1.1. Weight tickets are to be obtained from a certified government, commercial or

public scale and should include:

8.11.1.1.1. Complete name and location of the scale.

8.11.1.1.2. Date of each weighing.

8.11.1.1.3. Identification of weight entries as tare, gross, or net weights.

8.11.1.1.4. License plate number for any POV(s), trailers, rental vehicles or

commercial company vehicles used for the move.

8.11.1.1.5. Member’s full name.

8.11.2. The use of a manufacturer weight for POVs or commercial vehicles, on-line weight

estimates or weight tickets from prior moves are not acceptable weights. (T-0).

8.11.3. Axle scale weights are permitted when local or state law does not otherwise restrict

them.

8.11.4. Complete a DD Form 1351-2. (T-0).

8.11.5. Complete the PPM checklist and certification of expenses. (T-0).

8.12. Personally Procured Transportation and/or NTS of HHG without Prior

Approval. TOs may authorize payment of monetary allowance when an event beyond a

member’s control prevents prior approval and issuance of DD Form 2278. All other requirements

of the PPM (i.e., obtained necessary weight tickets or qualified for constructed weight (see

paragraph 8.6.2)) are essential. The member must possess a special order or funded housing

assignment/termination authorization prior to accomplishing the move to qualify for an

allowance (see paragraph 8.4). Reimbursement of actual expenses incurred may be authorized

when a member does not obtain weight tickets.

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8.12.1. When a member did not obtain necessary weight tickets, the use of a constructed

weight can be authorized and certified by the PPSO/PPPO. When PPSO/PPPO operations are

contracted, the Functional Director or QAE (government personnel) having oversight of the

contracted operations certifies use of a constructed weight. Reimbursement is limited to

authorized expenses incurred not to exceed the GCC for the constructed weight of HHG

transported but not to exceed the member’s weight allowance. Monetary allowance is not

authorized for personally procured shipments without weight tickets.

8.12.2. Extreme circumstances (e.g., evacuation, fire, theft, etc.), which prevents weight

tickets from being obtained or provided to the PPSO/PPPO, should be evaluated on a case by

case situation and due consideration by the TO should be explored to determine if a monetary

allowance is permissible.

8.12.3. Questionable cases may be forwarded to [email protected]

for review and recommendation.

8.13. Final Settlement/PPM Closeout. Receipts for expenses incurred when performing a

PPM are not required for submission to finalize settlement of a PPM unless the expenses exceed

the incentive. Do not submit receipts to finance as it may cause the PPM package to be rejected.

It is the member's responsibility to retain moving expense records IAW IRS regulations.

8.13.1. In the event the PPM is performed in conjunction with a government arranged move,

PPPO/PPSO should suspense the final PPM closeout until all government arranged move(s)

has/have been delivered and the actual weight(s) is/are known in order to prevent

overpayment of the PPM. TOs may close out PPMs before the government move(s) has/have

been delivered and where reasonable circumstances are known. For example, low weight on

the government move, low PPM weight, the PPM is performed well in advance of the

government shipment, etc.

8.13.1.1. If adequate weight is remaining on the member’s weight allowance, the

PPPO/PPSO can close out the PPM with the actual PPM weight moved.

8.13.1.2. If the remaining weight after the government arranged move(s) is not sufficient,

the PPPO/PPSO can close out the PPM with weight allowable up to the member’s

authorized weight allowance.

8.13.1.3. If there is no remaining weight on the member’s weight allowance after all

government arranged move(s) have been delivered, do not close out the PPM in DPS.

Inform the member that his/her weight allowance has been exhausted and a PPM

payment cannot be authorized.

8.13.2. When a PPM is performed to a TDY en route location authorized on PCS order, the

PPSO/PPPO at the TDY location may close out the PPM. The member may also choose to

submit all DD Form 2278s to the PCS transportation office.

8.13.3. Retiree and separatees submit PPM documentation for final payment to the

originating PPSO/PPPO (i.e. the base from which the member retired or separated).

8.13.4. If a member makes a local vicinity or NTS move, within or outside CONUS, the

PPPO/PPSO uses the rate specified in the local contract or NTS TOS times the actual weight

or member’s remaining weight allowance, whichever is less.

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8.13.4.1. Exception. Moves made incident to JTR, pars. (051902), (051904-A), (051904-

B), (0518-B8) and (0518-B9a) are authorized without regard to the member’s prescribed

weight allowance.

8.13.5. Upon close-out of the PPM, ensure the member retains copies of all documents

submitted to the PPSO/PPSO for their records.

8.13.6. The member submits the following required documents to ensure prompt payment:

8.13.6.1. A signed DD Form 2278

8.13.6.2. PPM Checklist and Certification of Expenses

8.13.6.3. DD Form 1351-2, Travel Voucher

8.13.6.4. Legible copy of order and all amendments

8.13.6.5. If applicable, a copy of the letter of non-availability

8.13.6.6. Legible copy of weight tickets or weight estimator if constructive weight is

approved.

8.13.6.7. If applicable, a legible copy of registration for trailer,

8.13.6.8. Contract and receipts from commercial storage facility to support request for

SIT/NTS reimbursement.

8.13.7. PPPO/PPSO closes out the PPM, certifies and forwards required documents to the

FSO. (T-0).

8.13.8. The certifying PPPO/PPSO uploads all documents pertaining to finalized/closed out

PPMs to the appropriate data storage repository (CPPPo). Uploading finalized PPMs to a

storage repository (CPPPo) is required. If the PPPO/PPSO is not associated with an Air

Force JPPSO, upload the case file to JPPSO-SC online database (i.e., CPPPo). (T-0).

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Chapter 9

MOBILE HOME TRANSPORTATION (SERVICE MEMBERS)

9.1. (052301) Standard Allowances.

9.1.1. Operational procedures for transportation of mobile homes are contained in the DTR,

Part IV, Chapter 407. A mobile dwelling is a term applied equally to boat, camper (5th

wheel), houseboat, tiny home and mobile home when declared by the member as a primary

(permanent) residence at the new PDS. Boat One Time Only (BOTO), Mobile Home One

Time Only (MOTO) are required. The travel order and necessary transportation documents

should indicate that the member intends to use the mobile home as a primary residence at the

new PDS.

9.1.2. Members moving mobile homes are provided a copy of the DTR, Attachment K-5, It’s

Your Move, Moving Your Mobile Home pamphlet, and DD Form 1800, Mobile Home

Inspection Record. (T-0). The member should use DD Form 1800 as a guide in completing

pre-move requirements. The DTR, Attachment K-5, may be found at

https://www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-iv/dtr_part_iv_app_k_5.pdf. DD Form 1800 may

be found at https://www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-iv/dtr_part_iv_407.pdf.

9.1.3. Service members who are assigned from CONUS to OCONUS remote assignment

with a follow-on assignment to CONUS or Alaska can ship a mobile home to the follow-on

location where they intend to use the mobile home as a primary residence upon return from

the remote assignment. The member is responsible for making arrangements for receipt and

disposition of the mobile home upon its arrival at destination. (T-0).

9.2. (052403) Personally Procured Transportation. See Attachment 8 for Mobile Home

Cost Comparison Worksheet for government-arranged transportation. Cost Computation

Example (using worksheet in Attachment 8): SMSgt with dependents moves mobile home

between PDS in San Antonio, TX, and Phoenix, AZ. Distance moved is 983 miles. Authorized

weight allowance is 14,000 pounds. Authorized cost is based on the cost to move 14,000 pounds

of HHG from San Antonio, TX, to Phoenix, AZ (JTR, par. 052301-A).

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Figure 9.1. Mobile Home Cost Computation.

Estimated cost to transport 14,000 pounds of HHG from San Antonio, TX to

Phoenix, AZ

Estimated government cost to move the mobile home

(052402 Table 5-60)

Estimated costs not allowed (052402 Table 5-60)

Estimated cost to transport 1,000 pounds of HHG removed from mobile home to

meet safety requirements from San Antonio, TX to Phoenix, AZ

Excess Cost

$7,098.30

$10,550.00

-$300.00

$500.00

$3,651.70

9.3. (0527) Mobile Home Transportation Under Unusual or Emergency

Circumstances. (052101) Transportation of HHG Removed from Mobile Home to Meet Safety

Requirements. See paragraph 3.5.4

9.4. (0526) Excess Mobile Home Transportation Costs for A Service Member Separated or

Deceased Or Heirs of Deceased Service Member. Government arranged shipments for

members who do not remain in a pay status (or dependents/heirs of deceased members) is

authorized. The Personal Property Government Bill of Lading (PPGBL) can be issued to obligate

the government in an amount not to exceed the member's maximum entitlement plus the value of

any advance excess cost collected. Any remaining excess costs are to be settled by the separating

member with the TSP at destination.

9.5. (052401) Government Procured Transportation for Short Distance Moves. A

separatee or a retiree terminating government facilities is entitled to a local move of the mobile

home and a subsequent shipment in conjunction with the separation or retirement entitlement.

9.6. (0525) Mobile Home Transportation When An Active-Duty Service Member Is

Ill: Injured Or Reported Absent for 30 or More Days in a Missing Status, or Upon Death (0525-

F2) Death of a Service Member. PPA HQ/PPEC is designated to authorize/approve extensions of

the basic 1-year limit for shipment of mobile homes under JTR, 0525-D and 0525-F2. Forward

requests to [email protected].

9.7. (052404) SIT. TOs may authorize SIT not to exceed 180 days.

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Chapter 10

JTR CLARIFICATIONS DEFINITION

10.1. (051303-A) Alcoholic Beverage Transportation. Alcohol may be transported in HHGs

subject to restrictions imposed by states, territory, district, foreign country, etc. Consult the

PPCIG for host country requirements/restrictions.

10.2. (051303-B) Firearm Transportation. Firearms HHG transportation is prohibited for

members cited in a Military Restraining Order (MRO) or Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)

status ICW Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) federal statute. (T-0). Household goods

transportation may result in a “frustrated” shipment and potential legal concerns for AF and the

member.

10.3. Consumables. (JTR Appendix A) Consumables may consist of food stuff items,

household or other personal items that are to be consumed and need replacement. Consumables

cannot include any prohibited items. The member should have received information from the

sponsor advising which types of consumables are not available at the new location. See

https://www.defensetravel.DoD.mil/Docs/AP-CG-01.pdf for eligibility, authorized locations

and allowances.

10.4. Motorcycle/Moped.

10.4.1. Shipment of a motorcycle or moped in HHG does not change federal emission

control or safety requirements in effect for that model year. Motorcycles and mopeds

entering the CONUS not conforming to US Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)/Department of Transportation (DOT) standards are not to be included in HHG. The

entire shipment could be detained and opened at CONUS port of entry by customs. The

certification label affixed to the frame is used to determine compliance with US EPA/DOT

standards. See https://www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-iv/dtr_part_iv_app_k_3.pdf

10.4.1.1. Note: Members may elect to make a separate HHG shipment, subject to excess

cost, for non-conforming motorcycles/mopeds.

10.4.2. The motorcycle/moped should be prepared for shipment by the member to meet TSP

requirements. See DTR Part IV, Appendix I, Paragraph H, Note 2.

10.4.3. Carefully review PPCIG for motorcycle/moped requirements and restrictions for

each country.

10.4.4. For surface shipments, documents should identify the location of the vehicle in the

shipment. This is necessary because any surface shipment destined to/from OCONUS may

be diverted to an air shipment. If the shipment is diverted to AMC, a Shipper Certification for

Dangerous Goods is prepared. To complete the form, it is a necessity that the service liaison

and AMC personnel are able to locate the vehicle in the shipment.

10.5. Permanent (Duty) Station (PDS). (JTR Appendix A). If an authorized commuting area

has not been determined, the PPSO/PPPO should request that the Installation Commander

establish an authorized commuting area IAW JTR, section 0206.

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Chapter 11

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE

11.1. Personal Property Guidance.

11.1.1. Members and employees will be individually counselled to the maximum extent

possible. This includes counselling by face-to-face, group, phone or virtual methods. (T-1)

Group counseling and self-counseling may be used where mission or unique circumstances

dictate. First time movers, separatees, retirees and BLUEBARK shipments will be counseled

by PPPO/PPSO personnel. (T-1).

11.1.2. PPPO/PPSO advises members/employees to:

11.1.2.1. Establish an account with Electronic Transportation Acquisition (ETA) at

www.move.mil in order to access DPS. (T-0).

11.1.2.2. Contact the System Response Center (SRC) help desk for assistance when log

in or a system error occurs.

11.1.2.3. Maintain communication with the TSP and to update phone numbers and email

addresses to both the TSP and DPS during their move. (T-0).

11.1.2.4. Complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) within seven days of each

complete shipment delivery. Advise the member, that if a shipment has physically

delivered to a residence but has not been delivered in DPS, to contact the TSP to update

the record to reflect a delivery. The customer does not receive notification to complete a

CSS nor be able to file a claim if a shipment is not indicating delivered in DPS. (T-0).

11.1.2.5. If self-counseled, members need to print, sign, and submit the DD Form 1299,

DD Form 1797, Personal Property Counseling Checklist and valid travel orders and

provide to the servicing PPPO/PPSO. (T-0).

11.2. Counseling Members/Employees.

11.2.1. Use DD Form 1797 and Attachment 9, if applicable, to record information provided

during counseling to include questionable requests or disagreements between the counselor

and the member/representative. Use this record to respond to case file inquiries. (T-0).

11.2.2. If a customer elects to waive outbound counseling, complete the following actions:

On DD Form 1299, the customer is required to initial/sign in the appropriate areas. On DD

Form 1797, check each applicable item on the bottom (backside) as “no.” Both, counselor

and member/employee or representative, initial and sign the DD Form 1797. (T-0).

11.2.3. Statement for DD Form 1797: “I waive the counseling on all parts of my move,

which includes Household Goods, UB, Non-temporary Storage, Privately Owned Vehicles,

Boats, Mobile Homes, Weapons and Loss/Damage Claims Options. I fully understand my

entitlements and assume full responsibility for any consequences caused by waiving

counseling.” (T-0).

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11.2.4. When a dependent has a travel authorization to or from overseas, the dependent may

apply for shipment without the member's Power of Attorney (POA) or informal letter of

authorization (LOA) provided the shipment is to the member's new PDS or the property is

being placed in NTS. If the dependent requests shipment of property to any other place, a

copy of the POA/LOA is retained with pertinent shipping documents. . (DoD 4500.9R, Part

IV, Chap 401, G2a(1)c. (T-0).

11.2.5. Members and employees must be counseled on POV movement and storage using

Part V of the DD Form 1797. Review the PPCIG for host country requirements, provide

information regarding locations of the vehicle processing centers (VPC) and instruct

members to verify if any recalls exists on their vehicle prior to arriving at a VPC. (T-0).

11.2.6. At the conclusion of the counseling session, ensure that the member signs the DD

Forms 1299 and 1797. Provide a copy of all signed documents to the member. (T-0).

11.2.7. PPPOs servicing AF JPPSOs are to use DPS as the primary source for document

upload and repository for all shipments moving through the DPS system.

11.2.8. PPPOs are to upload all documents pertaining to Direct Procurement Method (DPM),

NTS shipments and all completed PPMs through the current electronic storage system. (T-0).

11.2.9. When possible, participate in Airman and Family Readiness Center base relocation,

separation and retirement programs to brief household goods and passenger entitlements

associated with PCS, retirement and separation. (T-0).

11.3. Sensitive Shipments/Witness Protection. For Air Force personnel with classified

assignments, the "to be assigned" blocks of the special orders do not contain "in-the-clear"

destinations. Therefore, counseling and documentation preparation requires special attention.

Ship the property to the destination requested by the member.

11.3.1. Accept a statement from the District Detachment Commander certifying the

authorized weight allowance for Office of Special Investigations (OSI) special agents. Treat

this information as sensitive data to be used for entitlement purposes only. (T-0).

11.3.2. If a counselor with the proper security clearance is available and the member is

allowed to discuss the end assignment on a need-to-know basis, provide the member with a

briefing. Annotate the reverse of the DD Form 1797 to reflect that a briefing was provided.

Both counselor and member are to date and sign all associated documents. (T-0).

11.3.3. If a properly cleared counselor is not available or if the member cannot discuss the

end assignment with (J)PPSO/PPPO personnel on a need-to-know basis, give the member a

generic counseling and record the counseling on the reverse of the DD Form 1797. (T-0).

11.4. Exception to Provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations is prohibited.

11.4.1. The JTR is a direct implementation of the laws enacted by the Congress and the

President and interpretations of those laws by the Comptroller General of the United States

(GAO) and Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals, and has the force and effect of law. The

JTR is the DoD implementation of General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Travel

Regulation (FTR) that is the direct implementation of law and GAO and GSA Board of

Contract Appeals (GSBCA) interpretations. There is no authority to grant an exception or a

waiver to any JTR provision. (T-0). Do not forward requests of this nature to AF/A4LR for

consideration.

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11.4.2. Recommended administrative changes to the JTR may be submitted through

MAJCOM A1 and A4 channels to AF/A4LR who forwards to AF/A1PA for submission

through the appropriate channels.

11.5. Congressional Inquiries. Air Force personnel have the legal right to petition, furnish

information to, or communicate with the Congress (5 U.S. Code § 7102 and 10 U.S. Code

§1034). Most congressional inquiries relating to HHG are sent to SAF/LL and then tasked to

AF/A4LR. AF/A4LR instructs PPA HQ to ascertain all facts and specifics pertaining to

inquiries.

11.5.1. Should a (J)PPSO/PPPO receive a request for information from PPA HQ, respond

quickly and accurately, answering all questions to the best of your ability. Ensure your

MAJCOM functional, if applicable, and commander are informed of the request and your

response. (T-1). Review AFI 90-401, Air Force Relations with Congress, for more detailed

information on handling Congressional Inquiries at various levels within the Air Force.

11.5.2. When the Air Staff or PPA requests a MAJCOM or field activity to supply

information or to coordinate on the draft response, the action officer will explain that the sole

purpose is to obtain information for a Congressional inquiry, and the field activity should not

construe the inquiry otherwise. There is no requirement to coordinate fact finding with the

MAJCOM IG or Wing staff agencies unless tasked directly. (T-2).

11.6. Airlift of HHG. HHG shipment by air to, from, or between hardlift areas via AMC TP-4,

does not require prior approval. TP-2 airlift to any other area (except inter-theater) requires prior

approval. PPA HQ is delegated approval authority for TP-2 airlift. Validation of hardlift areas

should be completed through the PPCIG.

11.6.1. Space required airlift of HHG is not authorized for retirees or separatees. (T-0).

11.6.2. TP-2 Airlift for all inter-theater HHG shipments is authorized for

members/employees outside CONUS unless the member/employee has a temporary

duty/leave/delay en route of more than 30 days. Under those circumstances, ship HHG by

surface TSP.

11.6.3. TP-4 Airlift of HHG.

11.6.3.1. AMC TP-4 airlift of HHG uses AMC excess by-product airlift capability.

11.6.3.2. HHG are airlifted on a space-available basis at surface competitive rates.

11.6.3.3. AMC TP-4 airlift of HHG can be used with Code T or DPM shipment modes.

However, AMC air terminal managers control the availability of this service over specific

airlift channels in coordination with the Air Clearance Authority (ACA). The ACA

determines the actual amount of TP-4 accepted into the aerial ports. The ACAs also work

together to fill excess capacity to maximize aircraft utilization. The ACA validates the

movement and coordinates with the appropriate APOE. Shippers should use one of the

following methods when requesting clearance of HHG at the TP-4 rate.

11.6.3.3.1. Fax information to DSN (312) 787-3185 or commercial (937) 257-3185.

11.6.3.3.2. Telephone ACA office DSN (312)787-4949 or commercial (937) 257-

4946.

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11.6.3.4. Available TP-4 airlift may be used when a cost comparison indicates that it is

cost favorable or when it is required to meet the member's, dependent's, or next-of-kin's

requirements. However, HHG shipments are to move as TP-4 when it best meets the

needs of the member without incurring storage-in-transit costs at destination.

11.6.3.5. Shipments returning from OCONUS points destined for CONUS Non-

temporary storage cannot be routed via TP-4.

11.6.3.6. Once the appropriate ACA clears a shipment, it moves as TP-4. Shipments are

not to be pulled out of the airlift system by AMC and diverted to surface movement

without coordination with the ACA.

11.6.4. TP-2 Airlift Requests. Airlift requests (AMC TP-2) to, from or between other than

approved hardlift areas are sent to PPA HQ/PPEC at

[email protected]. The (J)PPSO/PPPO initiates the request that

includes, as a minimum, the following:

11.6.4.1. The member’s name, grade, and social security number. (T-0).

11.6.4.2. The shipment origin and destination. (Identify any applicable origin and

destination military installation.) (T-0).

11.6.4.3. Pickup date and Required Delivery Date (RDD). (T-0).

11.6.4.4. Pieces, weight, and cube. (T-0).

11.6.4.5. Original code of service, name of TSP, and GBL number. (T-0).

11.6.4.5.1. Circumstances (obtained from the origin (J)PPSO) resulting in the

inability to move via surface to include, as applicable: TSP delay in delivery to port;

port processing delays; ship availability (past and anticipated); origin (J)PPSO failure

to comply with applicable routing guide; port agent deficiency; failure to effect

shipment from origin; or other pertinent data. (T-0).

11.6.4.5.2. Specific hardships experienced by the member or family. Indicate

whether a housing loaner kit is available and being used by member. General

statements such as "member is in dire need," "member has quarters," and "past RDD"

are insufficient to justify airlift. (T-0).

11.6.4.5.3. Any other data to assist in evaluation of requests.

11.6.4.6. Airlift requests should be transmitted to PPA HQ with information copies to

AFMC LSO/LOTA and the MAJCOM (if applicable).

11.6.4.7. Disapproval authority for airlift requests is HAF/A4LR. If PPA HQ considers

the request lacks adequate justification, telephonic coordination is to be made with

HAF/A4LR.

11.6.4.8. Requests for airlift of a civilian employee’s HHG should include the authority

to cite the specific allowance. If authority of the agency controlling the funds has not

been obtained, the agency is to be included as an action addressee. The agency is

required to furnish PPA HQ the authority to cite their funds to defray airlift cost. The

controlling agencies are:

11.6.4.8.1. The gaining civilian personnel office for Air Force employees.

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11.6.4.8.2. Defense Language Institute English Language (DLIELC/LEX), Lackland

AFB TX/LEANO for Defense Language Institute (DLI) employees.

11.6.4.8.3. The DoD Education Activity (DoDEA) Human Resources Regional

Service Center for DoDDS (DoD Dependents Schools) Teachers.

11.7. Office of Special Investigations. AF/A4LR sends OSI reports concerning HHG and

POVs to the appropriate MAJCOM or PPA HQ. The MAJCOM, if applicable, conducts a review

and recommends a course of collection action to PPA HQ.

11.8. Pertinent Personal Property Guidance in Non-Transportation Regulations.

11.8.1. DoD Manual 4160.21-M, Disposal of Unclaimed Personal Property

11.8.2. AFI 34-501, Mortuary Affairs Program

11.8.3. AFI 32-6001, Family Housing Management

11.9. Payment to TSP or Agent when Services Rendered and Movement is

Canceled. Normally, services are ordered, government funds are obligated, and line-haul

movement is made. If movement is canceled, the government must pay the TSP or agent for

services rendered up to the movement cancellation. Use the following procedures to effect

payment for services rendered:

11.9.1. Do not cancel a GBL if it has been issued. Obtain TSP or agent invoice, or DD Form

619, from the TSP or agent for services rendered. The TO certifies services performed on the

GBL at origin. Annotate the GBL that “no line haul” was involved and provide a brief

explanation as to why movement was canceled. Documents are forwarded to the TSP or

agent for use in submitting payment for services rendered. (T-0).

11.9.2. If a GBL was not issued, required, or canceled, the (J)PPSO obtains an invoice from

the TSP or agent. The invoice should show services rendered up to the time movement was

canceled. The TO certifies on the invoice that services were performed and payment is due.

Annotate the invoice with the reason movement was canceled and why payment is being

made in this manner. Copies of the applicable travel orders and the invoice are forwarded to

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) or service finance center for payment. (T-

0).

11.9.3. Use of these procedures for local moves is normally more expensive than using local

packing and crating contractor rates. Therefore, local moves that use these procedures are

subject to close review by audit, IG inspection, etc.

11.10. Routing and Mode Selection of Domestic Shipments Weighing 1,000 pounds or

Less. Shipping offices may use the Direct Procurement Method to move domestic shipments

estimated to weigh 1,000 pounds or less or when cost-effective and circumstances warrant. (T-3).

11.11. General Officer and Senior Executive Service Moves.

11.11.1. Each TO is responsible for monitoring Air Force General Officer (AFGO) and

Senior Executive Service (SES) moves, inbound and outbound to their installation. Origin

(J)PPSO/PPPO must provide complete shipment information to the destination

(J)PPSO/PPPO. In turn, the destination TO must advise all concerned upon shipment arrival

and delivery, to include any information regarding unsatisfactory service. (T-3).

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11.11.2. The 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility

Washington, MD, acts as the responsible agency for AFGO moves to, from, and within the

National Capitol Region (NCR). , The 11

LRS provides counseling, document preparation,

and arranges pick up and delivery of AFGO shipments moving to and from the NCR. (T-0).

11.12. Personal Property Transformation/Procedures and Process. Procedure and process

changes proposed by PPPOs, JPPSOs, PPA HQ, or MAJCOMS which will impact manpower or

resources will be coordinated and approved in an appropriately staffed package through

AF/A4LR and MAJCOMs before implementation. (T-1).

11.13. Administrative Process for Policy and Entitlement Clarification or Interpretation.

11.13.1. TOs are the base-level authority to execute the front-office process of the Air Force

Personal Property Movement Program. To resolve policy or allowance issues, use the

following progressive levels to elevate.

11.13.2. The Personal Property Activity Headquarters (PPA HQ) Customer Service Center.

The PPA HQ Customer Service Center is established as a Center of Excellence to assist Air

Force personnel and transportation offices in clarifying and interpreting HHG and POV

moving and storage policy and allowances of military members, civilian employees,

dependents and NOK of deceased members. PPA HQ fields questions on retirement and

separation allowances, redirects customers to correct section within and outside the AF

Personal Property Enterprise, assists sister service personnel when necessary, assists with

research and staffing Congressional inquiries and IG complaints, and communicates personal

property movement and storage information to the transportation community. (T-0).

11.13.3. Servicing JPPSO/CPPSO. Base transportation offices and PPPOs first contact their

servicing JPPSO/CPPSO to resolve moving and storage issues and allowance interpretation.

11.13.4. PPA, HQ Customer Service Center provides policy and allowance interpretation to

PPPOs/PPSOs/JPPSOs/CPPSOs, MAJCOMs and sister service components that service Air

Force personnel.

11.13.5. MAJCOM Logistics Readiness Staffs. MAJCOM Logistics Readiness staffs are an

available resource for PPPOs to consult. MAJCOM staffs reconcile allowance interpretation

and process issues with the PPA HQ.

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Chapter 12

EXCESS COST RESPONSIBILITIES/PROCEDURES

12.1. Excess Cost Responsibilities. Personal Property Activity Headquarters, Excess Cost

Adjudication Function (PPA HQ/ECAF), is the Air Force executive agent to evaluate,

adjudicate, and process identified excess cost cases. TOs are to support PPA HQ/ECAF efforts as

outlined in paragraphs 11.2.1 through 11.2.8

12.1.1. PPA HQ/ECAF Responsibilities:

12.1.1.1. Review potential excess cost on Air Force-funded shipments identified through

DPS, (J)PPSOs/PPPOs, and Vehicle Processing Centers (VPCs).

12.1.1.2. Identify excess cost on active duty, retired, separated, Air Force Reserve and

Air National Guard military personnel, and DoD Air Force civilian employees.

12.1.1.3. Determine which shipment or storage lot results in the least cost to the

member/employee.

12.1.1.4. Initiate collection action by preparing a DD Form 139 with a Notification of

Indebtedness letter and submit to the member's/employee's servicing Financial Services

Office (FSO) or DFAS for appropriate action.

12.1.2. Adjudicate excess cost rebuttals for all Air Force-funded shipments. (T-0).

12.1.2.1. If indebtedness is sustained, prepare a letter to the servicing FSO or DFAS.

State the debt is upheld and collection is in order.

12.1.2.2. If indebtedness is adjusted, prepare a letter explaining the reason for the

adjustment, attach a new DD Form 139 and forward to the servicing FSO or DFAS for

appropriate action.

12.1.2.3. If indebtedness is canceled, prepare a letter canceling the DD Form 139 and

forward to the servicing FSO or DFAS for appropriate action.

12.2. Origin TO Responsibilities: Part I: Members/Employees in Pay Status.

12.2.1. Identify in DPS “Paying Officer Review” for members/employees remaining in a pay

status when excess costs could incur as a result of the member’s request for higher cost

mode, special services, excess weight, excess mileage, etc. (T-0).

12.2.2. In the event cases are marked “paying officer review,” please forward all

documentation to [email protected] or [email protected].

12.2.3. Air Force policy provides automatic TP-2 approval for a member's/employee's inter-

theater shipment. Counsel members/employees regarding the extremely high cost of TP-2

movement in the event of excess weight and allow members the option of the cheaper surface

movement. This option must be made before the shipment departs from origin. (T-0).

12.2.3.1. Part II: Members/Employees in Non-Pay Status.

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12.2.4. Determine in advance that the member/employee is will financially responsible for

all excess costs to effect movement. Advise the member that excess costs are paid at origin.

However, shipment is not routinely placed into SIT at origin pending payment. Advise the

member/employee that the debt is turned over to DFAS for out-of- service collection if

payment is not made prior to delivery. Advise the service member to contact servicing

(J)PPSO the day following pickup to determine if excess costs are due. (T-0).

12.2.5. Computing the excess cost. Prepare DD Form 1131, Cash Collection Voucher.

Include the appropriate accounting classification and excess cost computation. Place the case

file in suspense pending verification that charges have been paid. Excess cost should be

collected for service members in non-pay status when the following actions occur: additional

transportation costs related to the service member’s negligence (i.e. attempted pickup and/or

delivery charges), request of higher cost modes, or as defined as special services (i.e. special

crating). All other shipments should be forwarded to PPAHQ/PPEX for adjudication and

collection of the out-of-service debt. If collection is accomplished, please advise the

member/employee to provide the servicing FSO the DD Form 1131, copy of the DD Form

1299, and applicable special order, along with cash, certified cashier's check, money order,

traveler's checks, or bank draft made payable to “Treasurer of the United States” to cover the

excess cost. Any combination of the above, in a total amount equal to the computed excess

cost, is acceptable.

12.2.6. Instruct the member/employee to return a copy of DD Form 1131 reflecting voucher

number, date, and amount collected to the servicing (J)PPSO. (T-0).

12.2.7. Annotate the original GBL/BL or procurement document ordering the services with

the voucher number, date, and amount collected. If the original documents cannot be

annotated, issue a SF 1200, Government Bill of Lading Correction Notice, stating the above

information. (T-0).

12.2.8. If excess charges are discovered after a shipment departs origin, the origin (J)PPSO

issues an SF 1200, stating excess costs were not collected at origin. Contact the destination

(J)PPSO and have them attempt to make collection prior to delivery. Forward a copy to PPA

HQ/ECAF. ECAF ensures billing is correct and excess cost has been collected. (T-0).

12.2.8.1. Contractual documents are annotated to reflect that the member is in an “excess

cost status.” Every attempt should be made to collect excess costs in advance from

members not in a pay status (i.e. separatees).

12.2.8.1.1. If the shipment is under government control and the member is financially

unable to make payment, the shipment is to be delivered and documents forwarded to

PPA HQ/PPEX, via email:hqppa[email protected] fax: (210) 321-4262 to initiate

out of service collection.

12.3. Destination TO Responsibilities.

12.3.1. Notify the member/employee of excess cost and attempt to collect excess charges

prior to final delivery. If collection action is unsuccessful, issue a SF Form 1200 indicating

excess charges were not collected and that paying officer review is required. Provide a copy

to PPA HQ/PPEX who then initiates out-of-service collection action. Property should be

delivered even if the member/employee is no longer in a pay status. (T-0).

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12.3.2. Counsel the member/employee concerning "acceptable evidence" to support excess

cost rebuttals. The following situations are generally not acceptable as evidence to provide a

lawful basis for adjustments or elimination; Member or employee states or alleges that: the

contractor, TSP, or personal property counselor estimated the weight below the authorized

weight allowance, miscounseling; TSP over packed the shipment, weights were not properly

obtained, weight authorization for non-availability of TA-414 items (government owned

furnishings) was insufficient to compensate for weight of items purchased, shipments were

not reweighed, previous shipment of the same property was not overweight, no prior advice

or notice that an overweight condition existed, TSP did not list or separately identify and

weigh PBP&E, or advice of excess cost was not received within a reasonable time. The

above situations are not all inclusive; members and employees are not prohibited from

submitting a rebuttal under any circumstances. (T-0).

12.3.3. Advise the servicing FSO of the rebuttal action with a copy of the transmittal letter of

rebuttal sent to PPA HQ/PPEX. (T-0).

12.3.4. Determine and state which shipments were reweighed and provide legible reweigh

documentation. (T-1).

12.3.5. State the total number of shipments received and identify destination services (i.e.,

temporary storage, warehouse handling, drayage, etc.). (T-1).

12.3.6. Furnish the complete case file including local and self-procured moves to PPA

HQ/ECAF. Include the servicing PPPO/PPSO response to the member's/employee's

allegations. (T-1).

12.3.7. State if collection was made for any other contractual service. If so, provide a copy

of the applicable DD Form 1131. If collection was not made, do not issue a DD Form 139

incident to the rebuttal action. Provide PPA HQ/PPEX the rates upon which collection should

have been made. (T-1).

12.3.8. All rebuttal cases, to include active duty, separated and retired members, need to be

forwarded to [email protected].

12.3.9. When the suspense date on the FSO letter cannot be met, the (J)PPSO or

member/employee may request an extension from the FSO. (T-0).

12.4. Member/Employee Responsibilities. A member/employee presenting a rebuttal for an

excess cost charge for shipment/storage of personal property or a privately owned vehicle (POV)

should:

12.4.1. Contact the destination (J)PPSO/PPPO for proper counseling on rebuttal procedures.

12.4.2. Prepare a letter stating all reasons for the rebuttal. Include copies of ALL applicable

orders (front and back).

12.4.3. Provide legible copies of the inventories if the allegations are based on PBP&E and

any other applicable documents (i.e. reweigh tickets).

12.5. Excess Cost Processing and Rebuttal Procedures: Upon Identification of Indebtedness

by PPA HQ/ECAF or (J)PPSO.

12.5.1. The servicing FSO complies with procedures in DFAS DEM 7073-1, Defense Joint

Military Pay System, Volume 1.

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12.5.2. The FSO or DFAS effects collection if the member/employee agrees with the excess

cost computation. If the member/employee does not agree, comply with processing

procedures in 12.2.1 through 12.3.10.

12.6. Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) Procedures. The

BCMR has authority to correct any element of a military record, including the facts supporting

any type of indebtedness. It applies to members, former members, dependents or heirs of

deceased members. It recognizes the right to appeal cases if they think an error or injustice has

been committed. The individual completes and submits a DD Form 149, Application for

Correction of Military Records, Under the Provisions of 10 U.S. Code § 1552.

12.6.1. Before BCMR action involving excess costs can occur, the member is required to

appeal the case by filing a rebuttal with PPA HQ/PPEX. A copy of the final adjudication

from PPA HQ/ PPEX is needed to support the BCMR application.

12.6.2. Members on active duty file for remission (cancellation) of the debt before

submitting for BCMR. The remission request should be sent to DFAS through the local FSO.

A copy of the response from DFAS should accompany the BCMR application.

12.6.3. If a BCMR request is granted, PPA HQ/PPEX takes the necessary action to modify

or terminate the indebtedness.

12.6.4. The DD Form 149 and AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military

Records, can be acquired at https://www.afpc.af.mil/Career-Management/Military-

Personnel-Records/ or from any Air Force Military Personnel Flight or publications

distribution office.

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Chapter 13

DOD CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE RELOCATION ALLOWANCES

13.1. (054305) Transportation. A civilian employee who is authorized a move at government

expense is authorized HHG transportation. NTS may be authorized in lieu of HHG transportation

when assigned to certain locations if eligible. The maximum HHG weight allowance that may be

transported (and/or stored ICW transportation) is 18,000 pounds.

13.1.1. (054304 Table 5-87) HHG weight allowances. For uncrated shipments, a 2,000

pound allowance is added to the maximum weight for packing weight, covering barrels,

boxes cartons and similar materials.

13.1.2. (054305 Table 5-89) Responsibility for transportation expenses. The employee is

financially responsible for all transportation costs as the result of excess HHG weight

allowance, alternate HHG transportation locations, articles transported that are not authorized

HHG, special services requested by the employee, and transportation related costs caused by

the employee’s negligence. (T-0).

13.2. (054309) PBP&E.

13.2.1. Policy. The exact weight of approved professional items cannot be determined until

weighed at time of pickup by a TSP or contractor. PBP&E is HHG and part of the PCS

weight allowance.

13.2.2. (054309-B) Weight limitations. The maximum weight allowance for shipment of

PBP&E is 2,000 pounds net weight.

13.3. (054305-E) Transportation Methods.

13.3.1. (054305-E1) UB. UB is part of the total HHG weight allowance. Arrangements for

shipment of UB should be made as soon as possible to minimize the requirement for

expedited movement. This applies when permanent duty travel is involved.

13.3.2. Additional costs are not considered in determining an employee’s allowance to GBL

shipment versus commuted rate system (CRS) shipment. (T-0).

13.3.3. (054304-A) Administrative weight limitation. The typical administrative limited

weight allowance is 4,500 pounds (25 percent of 18,000 net weight pounds) for a civilian

employee. An allowance of up to 500 pounds in addition to the applicable authorized

administrative weight is allowed for packing weight covering barrels, boxes, cartons and

similar materials only. Consumable goods and/or PBP&E (administrative expense)

transportation weight allowances are in addition to the administrative HHG weight. See

https://www.defensetravel.DoD.mil/Docs/AP-AW-01.pdf for approved administrative

weight allowance locations that may differ from the 4,500 pounds amount. Only

administrative weight allowance locations listed at

https://www.defensetravel.DoD.mil/Docs/AP-AW-01.pdf are valid.

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13.4. (0547) POV Transportation.

13.4.1. (054705) Eligibility Determination for POV Transportation OCONUS. Eligible

traveler authorized POV transportation is a traveler transferred in the government’s interest,

new appointee, or student trainee assigned to the first PDS.

13.4.2. (054704) POV Transportation OCONUS. For OCONUS POV transportation, only

one POV may be authorized to be transported at government expense per the Agency/Service

determination. The vehicle may not be shipped as PBP&E. The POV is to be in operating

order, legally titled and registered for driving. (T-0).

13.5. (0544) Mobile Home Transportation.

13.5.1. (054401) Eligibility. A mobile home acquired on before the effective date of the

employee’s Temporary Change of Station (TCS)/PCS travel order may be moved at

government expense only if it is be used as the primary/permanent residence at the new PDS.

13.5.2. (054401-C) Responsibility. The employee is responsible for ensuring the mobile

home body and chassis, including tires and tubes, have been placed in fit condition at the

employee’s expense and to the government’s/transporter’s satisfaction to withstand

transportation between the authorized locations indicated in par. 054403. (T-0).

13.5.3. (0544) Cost limitations. Mobile home transportation is HHG weight allowance

limited to 18,000 pounds between the old and new PDSs plus 90 days of HHG SIT. Any

“unused” mobile home transportation cost may not be used to ship HHG. Mobile home

transportation to other locations by the employee is subject to excess cost. (T-0).

13.5.4. (054405) Reimbursement of costs for personally procured commercial

transportation. An eligible traveler authorized mobile home allowances under par. (054401)

may transport a mobile home at personal expense and be reimbursed for transportation cost

NTE the amount determined by section (0544).

13.5.5. (054406-B) Mobile home towed by POV. When a mobile home is transported by

means other than a commercial transporter, i.e., towed by a POV, an allowance of $.11 is

paid to cover the costs of transporting the mobile home for expenses allowed (054405 Table

5-93).

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Chapter 14

PERSONAL PROPERTY QUALITY CONTROL

14.1. Purpose. The Quality Control (QC) function is critical in providing quality personal

property movement for our customers (member, employee or their authorized agent) and is

organized to permit effective use of resources to meet this mission. The extent of the

organization and development of the QC section in the Personal Property Shipping Office

(PPSO)/Personal Property Processing Office (PPPO) depends on workload. The time spent

traveling to/from inspection areas and between inspections should be weighed against the

number of inspections that can be accomplished in a day. TOs with extensively large areas of

responsibility should consider establishing a QC position physically located within the distant

areas.

14.1.1. Standard: JPPSO/CPPSO/PPSO/PPPO will inspect 80 percent of all personal

property shipments in their area of responsibility. Credit for an inspection will be taken on

the pickup/delivery date only after the requirements are met for on-site inspections. For

occasions when physical inspections are not feasible (distance or unique circumstances),

inspections can be telephonic and/or virtual; however, telephonic or virtual inspections will

not count toward meeting the 80 percent standard. (T-1).

14.1.2. Multiple visits are considered an integral part to a quality inspection. (T-1).

14.2. Inspector Qualification. QC Inspectors should be drawn from the ranks of military (E4

and above) and/or civilian employees who have a broad background in traffic management

2T0X1 career fields. Inspectors should limit their relationship with local agents and adhere to the

Code of Ethics for Government Service and the DoD 5500.7-R, The Joint Ethics Regulation. A

professional relationship should be maintained at all times.

14.3. Training. TOs should provide continuous formal/informal training in personal property

and its associated automated systems for QC Inspectors. Many resident and nonresident courses,

seminars, and workshops are offered by various federal agencies and commercial sources to meet

this requirement. Unit training managers can determine the practicality and availability of

training, seminars, workshops and/or courses.

14.4. Preparation. Refer to DTR Appendix P for QC inspector preparation. Additionally,

PPPO/PPSO should consider investing in updated technology (IPads, Smart Phone, Geo-Tab

etc.) to increase inspector efficiency and effectiveness.

14.5. Inspection of a TSP’s Facilities and Equipment.

14.5.1. Previously Approved Facilities: Storage Management Office (SMO) may request

PPPO/PPSO support in inspection of TSP facilities and equipment.

14.5.2. General Inspection Procedures are outlined in DoD 4500.9R, Part IV, Appendix D

and E.

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14.6. TSP Equipment, Supplies and Personnel.

14.6.1. Verify the TSP has adequate equipment and supplies on hand to protect the

customer’s property from weather elements. Additionally, ensure transport vehicle is free

from defects, such as holes in roof/floor and is road worthy. Refer to DTR Appendix B for

further guidance. (T-0).

14.6.2. TSP representatives that are inefficient or unfamiliar with tender of service or

contractual requirements are to be identified to the crew chief or TSP for corrective action.

(T-0). This is extremely critical during summer months when the TSP may be using

temporary personnel.

14.7. Inspection Criteria.

14.7.1. Origin. The inspector will:

14.7.1.1. Verify pre-move survey was accomplished. In residence pre-move survey are

conducted on all domestic shipments estimated at 4,700 pounds or more and international

shipments estimated at 3,200 pounds or more within a 50-mile radius of their servicing

facility. (T-1).

14.7.1.2. Remind the customer to segregate personal property if there are multiple

shipments, and to separate PBP&E and high value items. (T-1).

14.7.1.3. If it appears there are insufficient numbers or types of cartons and pads

available, the inspector resolves the issue with lead personnel. (T-1).

14.7.1.4. Identify any unauthorized/hazardous items on premises to the customer and

TSP. (T-1).

14.7.1.5. Ensure TSP has proper documentation (such as bill of lading, inventory, and

DD Form 619). Review for completeness, legibility, and any special requirements, such

as extra pickup, etc. (T-1).

14.7.1.6. Advise customer of the importance of an accurate and legible inventory.

Customer should carefully review the inventory to ensure all property is annotated on the

inventory, to include make, model, caliber, gauge, and serial number of firearms, make,

model and serial number of electronic devices and PBP&E of member or spouse. Brief

customer to make exceptions on the inventory if there is a disagreement on property

condition codes and show them the proper place to make the exception. (T-1).

14.7.1.7. Reiterate to the customer that he/she should not sign any blank forms. (T-1).

14.7.1.8. Remind customers originating from Gypsy Moth areas of their responsibility to

provide the TSP with Gypsy Moth Inspection Certification. Inform customers of the

importance to contain the Gypsy Moth population as it is one of the most destructive

insects in the eastern United States and causes an estimated $868 million in annual

damages. Authority for this program is Title 7, Code of Federal Regulation (7CFR), Part

301.45. Remind customers to provide the original customs forms to the servicing TSP.

(T-1).

14.7.1.9. Instruct the customer to ensure all items have been packed, inventoried, and

loaded prior to signing DD Form 619 and TSP personnel departing. (T-1).

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14.7.1.10. Check loading of moving van or shipment containers to ensure furniture items

are padded or wrapped and properly loaded to protect surfaces. (T-1).

14.7.1.11. Discuss potential overflow requirements with TSP and customer if vehicle

does not appear to be large enough to transport entire shipment. If it is necessary to split a

shipment for the line haul movement, the established Required Delivery Date (RDD)

applies to all parts of the shipment. (T-1).

14.7.1.12. Note any problems/issues and take photographs as required. Contact the

destination PPSO/PPPO for assistance. (T-1).

14.7.1.13. Provide the customer with necessary contact information for both origin and

destination transportation offices or (J)PPSO. (T-1).

14.7.2. Destination. The inspector will:

14.7.2.1. Ensure items serviced or disassembled by the TSP at origin are serviced or

reassembled at destination. (T-1).

14.7.2.2. Verify TSP has provided customer with Notification of Loss or Damage at

Delivery form. Advise customer to use After Delivery forms after delivery is complete

and TSP has departed the residence. Remind customer they have 75 days from delivery to

file a notice of loss or damage for all missing and damaged items. (T-1).

14.7.2.3. Brief customer that all packing material/cartons and debris is to be removed

from the residence by TSP personnel at time of delivery, unless the unpacking of boxes is

waived. If unpacking is waived, the customer is responsible for disposal of empty cartons

and packing material. The TSP is not required to return for debris removal unless

authorized by the responsible PPSO. (T-1).

14.7.2.4. Advise customer that upon completion of delivery, if presented with a DD

Form 619-1, they are required to sign the form verifying accessorial services were

performed. Advise customer not to sign TSP’s delivery documentation until completion

of all services. (T-1).

14.7.2.4. Document any problems or issues, take photographs as required, and update

inspection data in DPS. Contact the PPSO/PPPO for assistance if needed. Upload to the

appropriate data storage repository in member’s/TSP performance file. (T-1).

14.7.2.5. Provide the customer with necessary emergency contact information. (T-1).

14.7.2.6. Verify completion of approved accessorial service requests. (T-1).

14.7.2.7. Advise customer of mandatory completion of CSS. (T-1).

14.8. Telephonic Inspection. When workload or distance precludes on-site visits, a telephonic

inspection can be completed utilizing the checklist in Attachment 10. Telephone inspections are

an exception and not performed on a routine basis.

14.8.1. Prior to initiating a telephonic inspection, the inspector determines: the property

location, TSP performing services, and type of shipment.

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14.8.2. When calling the customer, the inspector introduces him/herself by name and

organization, and determines if the TSP has arrived or left the pickup/delivery location. The

inspector interviews the customer using the Attachment 10 and addresses concerns as

needed.

14.8.1.2. The inspector concludes the interview by thanking the customer for his/her

time and provides appropriate contact information should additional assistance be

required.

14.8.2. Update DPS with inspection data and upload form to the appropriate data storage

repository or TSP performance file.

14.9. Accessorial Services.

14.9.1. Inspectors may be requested to verify auxiliary or third party services, approve and

update in DPS.

14.9.2. International Tender (IT) Item 508. Crating. Crating of HHG may be authorized

when normal packaging does not adequately protect an item from damage during transit.

Consider the type of movement when authorizing crating. An item may require crating on a

van shipment but may not need a crate in a Code 2 or OCONUS containerized shipment.

Requirements for crating should be closely scrutinized to prevent unnecessary expenditure of

funds. The inspector should use prudent judgment with the following guidance when

approving crating:

14.9.2.1. Only those items that have unique features should be approved for crating. For

example, a grandfather clock should not be crated just because it is a grandfather clock.

Features such as leaded glass or curved glass panels that cannot be duplicated without

great expense could be justification for crating.

14.9.2.2. Crating furniture items such as sofas, tables, chairs, and buffets cannot be

approved unless there are unique features easily susceptible to damage. A customer’s

request to crate items declared to be of extraordinary value is not enough reason to

warrant crating at government expense. Large mirrors, pictures, paintings with ornate

frames, plate glass, and similar fragile items that do not fit into corrugated “mirror”

cartons may be crated.

14.9.2.3. Items such as marble tabletops and pool table slates may be too heavy or large

for available cartons and are eligible for crating.

14.9.2.4. Special services not approved by the PPSO/PPPO can be requested by, and

furnished to, the customer. These include premium packing and crating not otherwise

required by a TSP to protect an item. The customer is financially responsible for all costs

associated with these special services directly with TSP.

14.9.2.5. Do not deny crating solely because the member did not retain a crate authorized

by the government on a previous move. (T-1).

14.9.3. Do not deny third party services solely because third party service was denied at

origin. (T-1).

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14.9.4. Debris Removal: Debris removal service is utilized by exception only. Some

exceptions such as Bluebark, Wounded Warrior, deployed spouse when member is deployed,

may be approved.

14.9.5. (400NG Item 225) Pick up or delivery at self or mini storage. Removing items from

or placing items into self/mini storage warehouses is a member responsibility. In certain

instances such as bluebark, deployed spouse, wounded warrior, PPSOs may approve

additional services to allow the TSP to enter the warehouse for purpose of removing or

placing of items.

14.9.6. Servicing front-load washers. If a front load washer requires stabilizing or securing

of the wash drum during transit, third party service should not be authorized. The

transportation charge includes purchasing/providing necessary bolts or other suitable related

products and installation of these products at origin, as well as the removal of the bolts and

related products used to stabilize the drum, upon delivery at destination.

14.9.7. Totes. Repacking of totes is at the discretion of the TSP. If items are packed by the

member in plastic or similar type containers, the TSP may pack the containers in an approved

carton, if a carton is available that can accommodate the container. If the plastic container

cannot be packed in an approved carton, TSP empties and packs the contents into an

appropriate, approved carton. The empty plastic container is to be wrapped in pads for

protection.

14.10. Post-Inspection Duties.

14.10.1. Upon completion of daily inspections, the inspector completes appropriate shipment

evaluation and inspection documents and initiates follow-up on discrepancies as required. (T-

1).

14.10.2. The inspector records and maintains data pertaining to the number of shipments

eligible for inspection and those actually inspected. PPPOs are responsible for maintaining

inspection metrics and reporting as required. (T-1).

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Chapter 15

EVACUATION AUTHORITY

15.1. (060101) Authority to Order an Evacuation. Installation commanders have the

authority to ship and store HHG using local O&M funds, including quarters to quarters

(government and economy) moves and non-temporary storage of HHG for quarters that become

uninhabitable at locations due to a man-made or natural disaster. Local moves may be performed

under JTR, pars. (051903) (051904) and 054802 for civilian employees with NTS authorized

under paragraphs (0518-B) for service members. There is no authority for NTS for civilian

employees. These moves are funded by local installation support funds, and cannot be charged to

evacuation funding appropriations. An evacuation does not have to be declared for the

installation commander to authorize HHG shipment or storage.

15.2. (060103) Choosing an Evacuation Destination. Transportation from the initial safe

haven to a final safe haven may be authorized through the Secretarial Process retained at

SAF/MR.

WARREN D.BERRY,

Lieutenant General, USAF

DCS/Logistics, Engineering, & Force Protection

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Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

Joint Travel Regulations, current edition

DoDD 4500.09, Transportation and Traffic Management, 27 Dec 19

DoDR 4500.9-R, Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR), Part IV, Personal Property, current

edition

DoDI 4500.57, Transportation and Traffic Management, 07 Mar 17

DoD 5500.7-R, The Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), 30 Aug 93

DoD Manual 4160.21, Vol 1, Defense Materiel Disposition: Disposal Guidance and Procedures,

22 Oct 15

5USC § 7102

10USC § 1034

10USC § 1552

7CFR Part 301.45, Notice of quarantine; restriction on interstate movement of specified

regulated articles, current edition

18USC § 287

37USC

28USC § 2679(b)”

Title31, Section 3701 and 3721, United States Code, Money and Finance

54Comptroller General Decision 847, Transportation of Household Effects—Dual Rights B-

181402, 10 Apr 75

Comptroller General Decision, Travel and Transportation on Retirement from the Uniformed

Services, B-207157, 2 Feb 83

Comptroller General Decision, Entitlement to Transportation of Household Goods, B-196535, 22

Apr 80

DFAS DEM 7073-1, Volume 1, Defense Joint Military Pay System

Defense Personal Property Program Domestic Tariff 400NG -2020, Personal Property

Publication, current edition

AFI 32-6001, Family Housing Management, 21 Aug 06

AFI 34-501, Mortuary Affairs Program, 16 Apr 19

AFI 36-2110, Total Force Assignments, 5 Oct 18

AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records, 17 Sep 17

AFMAN 65-604, Appropriation Symbols and Budget Codes (Fiscal Year 2020), 1 Oct 19

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AFI 90-401, Air Force Relations with Congress, 14 Jun 12

Prescribed Forms:

AF Form 2473, Home of Selection Travel and Transportation Entitlements

Adopted Forms:

DD Form 139, Pay Adjustment Authorization

DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record

DD Form 619/619-1, Statement of Accessorial Services Performed (Storage-In-Transit Delivery

and Reweigh)

DD Form 1131, Cash Collection Voucher

DD Form 1164, Service Order for Personal Property

DD Form 1299, Application for Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property

DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty

DD Form 1351-2, Travel Voucher or Sub-voucher

DD Form 1797, Personal Property Counseling Checklist

DD Form 1800, Mobile Home Inspection Record

Notification of Loss or Damage at Delivery

DD Form 1857, Temporary Commercial Storage at Government Expense

DD Form 2278, Application for Do It Yourself Move and Counseling Checklist

SF Form 1200, Government Bill of Lading Correction Notice

AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication

AF Form 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of Station - Military

Abbreviations and Acronyms

ACA—Air Clearance Authority

AF—Air Force

AFAAO—Air Force Attaché Affairs Office

AFCSC—Air Force Claims Service Center

AFGO—Air Force General Officer

AFMAN—Air Force Manual

AFRC—Air Force Reserve Command

AMC—Air Mobility Command

ATF—Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

BAH—Basic Allowance for Housing

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BCMR—Board for the Correction of Military Records

BL—Bill of Lading

BOTO—Boat One Time Only

CONUS—Continental United States

CPPPo—Consolidated Personal Property Portal

CRS—Commuted Rate System

CSS—Customer Satisfaction Survey

DFAS—Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DIRLAUTH—Direct Liaison Authorized

DLI—Defense Language Institute

DODEA—Department of Defense Education Activity

DoDDS—Department of Defense Dependents Schools

DOHA—Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals

DOT—Department of Transportation

DPM—Direct Procurement Method

DPS—Defense Personal Property System

DTR—Defense Travel Regulation

ECAF—Excess Cost Adjudication Function

EPA—Environmental Protection Agency

ERD—Early Return of Dependents

ETA—Electronic Transportation Acquisition

FSO—Financial Services Office

FTR—Federal Travel Regulation

GAO—General Accountability Office

GBL—Government Bill of Lading

GCC—Government Constructed Cost

GPC—Global POV Contract

GSA—General Services Administration

GSBCA—GSA Board of Contract Appeals

HHG—Household Goods

HOR—Home of Record

HOS—Home of Selection

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IAW—In Accordance With

ICW—In Connection With

IEP—Individual Education Plan

IG—Inspector General

IPCOT—In-Place Consecutive Overseas Tour

ITDY—Indeterminate TDY

JER—Joint Ethics Regulation

JPPSO—Joint Personal Property Shipping Office

LOA—Line of Accounting, Letter of Authorization

M-PRO—Member Pro

MAJCOM—Major Command

MARS—Military Affiliate Radio Station

MERV—Medical Extension Request Validation

MILPERS—Military Personnel

MAO—Mortuary Affairs Officer

MOTO—Mobile Home One Time Only

MPF—Military Personnel Flight

MRO—Military Restraining Order

MSC—Military Sealift Command

MT—Measurement Ton

NCR—National Capital Region

NOK—Next of Kin

NTE—Not to Exceed

NTS—Non-Temporary Storage

O&M—Operations and Maintenance

OCONUS—Outside Continental United States

OJT—On-the-Job Training

OSI—Office of Special Investigations

PBP&E—Professional Books, Papers, & Equipment

PCS—Permanent Change of Station

PDS—Permanent Duty Station

PLEAD—Place Last Entered Active Duty

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POA—Power of Attorney

POV—Privately Owned Vehicle

PPA HQ—Personal Property Activity, Headquarters

PPCIG—vred

PPGBL—Personal Property Government Bill of Lading

PPM—Personally Procured Move

PPPO—Personal Property Processing Office

PPSO—Personal Property Shipping Office

QAE—Quality Assurance Evaluator

QC—Quality Control

RDD—Required Delivery Date

S-PRO—Spouse Pro

SOA—Separate Operating Agencies

SCO—Summary Court Officer

SES—Senior Executive Service

SIT—Storage in Transit

SOFA—Status of Forces Agreement

SMO—Storage Management Office

SRC—System Response Center

TCS—Temporary Change of Station

TDRL—Temporary Disability Retired List

TDY—Temporary Duty

TMO—Traffic Management Office, Traffic Management Officer

TO—Transportation Officer

TOS—Tender of Service

TP—Transportation Priority

TRO—Temporary Restraining Order

TSP—Transportation Service Provider

UB—Unaccompanied Baggage

USTRANSCOM—United States Transportation Command

VPC—Vehicle Processing Center

WPOE—Water Port of Embarkation

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Attachment 2

EXCEPTION TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS WEIGHT ALLOWANCES FOR

ACCOMPANIED MEMBERS SERVING COMMAND-SPONSORED TOURS

Table A2.1. Exception to Household Goods Weight Allowances for Accompanied Members

Serving Command-Sponsored Tours

EXCEPTION TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS WEIGHT ALLOWANCES FOR

ACCOMPANIED MEMBERS SERVING COMMAND-SPONSORED TOURS

and

then the member is

and (see note 1)

Government

furniture is

available

certain items of

furniture are not

available

authorized the weight of each

TA 414 item that is not

available or the actual weight

approved by Furnishing

Management Office (See note

exception is

processed

according to the

current AFPC

Overseas

Furnishings &

Quarters

Availability

Report

PCS involves

OCONUS

inter-or-intra

command

transfer

where one

duty station

is weight

restricted

PCS is between

OCONUS stations

from weight-

restricted station to

full weight station

authorized the full HHG

weight allowance from the

weight restricted station, other

authorized location, or both, to

the full weight station (see

notes 1 and 2)

the MPF is to

include the

authorized

weight allowance

in the member’s

PCS order

PCS is within

theater from full

weight station to

restricted weight

station

authorized the full HHG weight

allowance for HHG located

within the OCONUS theater (see

note 2)

PCS is between

OCONUS theater

from full weight

station to restricted

weight station

not authorized the full HHG

weight allowance unless split

shipments of HHG are

prohibited from the losing

overseas station (See notes 2

and 3)

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member states

in writing the

intent to retire

in the

OCONUS area

upon

completion of

the current

PCS tour

either before

or after arrival

at the

OCONUS

station

member gains

allowance to home of

selection move per

JTR, Chapter 5, upon

issuance of an order

after completion of

OCONUS tour

authorized the full HHG weight

allowance and is not authorized

available Government furniture

(See notes 2 and 4)

member

acquires

HHGs in

OCONUS

area by reason

of marriage

member agrees to

serve the command-