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Your Responsibilities
Military.com | March 30, 2006
Your Responsibilities at Origin The
following is a list of requirements that will make shipping your POV overseas
a lot easier: - Seven copies of orders
- Driver's license
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Proof of ownership
- ID card
- Complete set of keys, to include
gas cap and wheel-lock keys (keep a set for yourself)
- Turn off or disconnect
auto alarm or anti-theft device
- Letter of authority or power of attorney
if someone other than the service member. The spouse who's name is on your PCS
order does not need POA or LOA Vehicle must be in good operating condition
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Must be clean, no mud or dirt, to include the undercarriage
- Empty glovebox
and door pockets
- Provide destination address where you may be notified
when vehicle is ready for pickup
- Make sure POV meets host-nation emission-control
and safety standards
- Antifreeze test to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit (lower
shipping to Alaska)
- Remove catalytic converter, if applicable
Your
Responsibilities at Destination - When you or a designated agent
pick up the POV at the destination you must have:
- Proper Identification
(military ID, driver's license)
- Copy of DD Form 788 (Vehicle shipping
Document)
- Complete set of keys
- Make sure items left in the POV
at origin are still there
- List any loss or damage on DD Form 788
Please
not that if your vehicle is picked up within 45 days from the postmarked date
of notification, you are subject to the vehicle being placed in storage at your
expense.
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