|
| The
DITY Move Procedure - Part One |
You've been given your change-of-station orders
and you're thinking about making a DITY move: where do you start? Make sure
you follow each of the steps outlined below.
For more information on the nuts and bolts of making a move, see our complete
Moving Guide, and sign up for relocation alerts.
Step
1. Apply for the DITY move by scheduling
an appointment with your base Personal Property Transportation Office (PTO).
A PTO representative will cover all factors of the program in detail, and
provide you with all forms and instructions you need. Foremost among these
is the DD Form 2278
(Application for DITY Move and Counseling Checklist). Other forms you may
need to fill out or provide include:
- Standard
Form 1038 - Advance of Funds Application and Account (for advanced
operating allowance)
- Certified empty
weight ticket for each shipment with
name, your social security number and signature of weight master (see
Step
6)
- Certified loaded
weight ticket for each shipment with
name, your social security number and signature of weight master (see
Step
6)
- Original
DD Form 1351-2 - Travel Voucher or Subvoucher (ask your PTO representative
if you have specific questions about this form)
- Copy of registration for your boat(s) and/or
trailer(s) if applicable
Only after applying
for and being authorized for a DITY move can you proceed with the move.
If you are making a partial DITY move (i.e., only shipping a certain amount
of household goods), make sure you work out all the details with your PTO
representative. Note that you will not
receive full government payment for your
DITY move until after your
move (see Step
8).
Step
2. Decide on your type of move. Will you
be doing this all yourself? Will you have packers help? Will you have a
moving company take care of the actual transport? Nail down these arrangements
as soon as possible.
Step
3. Arrange for any rental equipment or moving services you need.
You can either do it all yourself, have a professional handle tasks, or
some of both. Packing materials can be purchased from commercial suppliers.
Step
4. Confirm your insurance coverage. Make
sure you are up to date on your car and accident insurance. If you are using
a trailer, check your auto insurance policy to make sure you are covered.
State laws regarding liability for accidents during a DITY move vary, so
if you are involved in an accident while performing a DITY move, you should
contact the legal office at the military
installation nearest the accident site as soon as possible.
Finished?
Move on to steps 5-8.
What's Next:
The
DITY Move Procedure - Part Two
|
|
|
