Your Responsibilities
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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
- 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
- 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
