How much money will I get for my PCS move?

When traveling by Privately Owned Conveyance (POC), military members are paid a flat rate of $142.00 per day for each day of authorized travel used.
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How much money do you get for a DITY move?

The only thing different with a DITY move, or a partial DITY move, is that you'll also be given an allowance based upon the weight of the items that you moved and the distance covered. In general, you are paid 95% of the amount it would have cost the military to have professional movers move you.
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How can I make the most money with PCS move?

5 Ways to Work the $$ System During Your PCS
  1. 1: Government Travel Card. One way to help lower your out-of-pocket expenses is to utilize the government travel card (GTC) for authorized expenses. ...
  2. 2: Use Your Dislocation Allowance. ...
  3. 3: Rack Up the Hotel Points. ...
  4. 4: File for the Partial PPM. ...
  5. 5: Extra Quick Cash.
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Do you get reimbursed for PCS?

For a PCS move, you may be reimbursed for travel and transportation expenses incurred during the allowable travel days en route from the old duty station to the new. However, if the travel lasts a total of 12 hours or less, you may not be eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses.
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Do you get Bah during PCS move?

BAH-Partial is not authorized during proceed time, leave en route, and travel time on a permanent change of station (PCS) move unless the member is assigned to single type Government quarters and not authorized BAH or OHA. The rate is fixed from those years and does not change.
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How many miles can you drive a day when Pcsing?

According to the Defense Travel website's FAQs, "A traveler who is authorized PCS travel by POV is allowed one day of travel for the first 400 miles between authorized points. For any distance greater than 400 miles, the traveler is allowed another day of travel for every additional 350 miles.
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What are PCS entitlements?

When moving you will be given a list of the amount and type of items you are allowed to move. This is generally referred to as your entitlements.
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Do you get per diem for PCS?

Service members, civilian employees, and dependents receive per diem for authorized travel days during a PCS. A Service member, civilian employee, or dependent traveling by POV receives a monetary allowance in lieu of transportation as well as the standard CONUS per diem rate.
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How long does it take to get paid for a PPM move?

How long does it take to process a DITY MOVE/PPM (Personally Procured Move)/Postal reimbursement? Our office is required to process these reimbursements within 7-14 business days. Once we complete your paperwork, we physically take it over to finance to be processed. Their process is within….
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Will military movers pack my clothes?

Yes, you read that right. The military movers don't want you packing anything. Leave the pictures on the wall and the t.v. on its stand. If you're doing an HHG move, the entire process is done by a government-contracted company known as a Transportation Service Provider (TSP).
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How much does air force pay for DITY move?

DITY Moves. The DITY program is a voluntary program which allows Service members, or a deceased member's next of kin, to move their HHG personally and be paid an amount equal to 80 percent of what it would have cost the government.
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Is a partial DITY move worth it?

A partial DITY is a good solution if you aren't sure you want to do a full DITY, or if you have certain items you want to move yourself. DITY moves are a good option for different situations, but they are a lot of work and they may or may not make money.
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What is PCS malt rate?

Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT)

MALT is paid on a per mile basis for the official distance of each portion of the travel. The MALT Rate per authorized POC is $. 18/mile for PCS travel beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
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Can you get Bah and tle at the same time?

No, a Service member may not receive both Temporary Lodging Expense and per diem for PCS travel time on the same day. Temporary Lodging Expense may be paid for any day that per diem for PCS travel time is not paid, up to 5 or 10 days.
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How is PC tle calculated?

TLE is calculated based on the local area per diem rates, your family size and composition, your actual lodging expenses, and whether your lodging has kitchen facilities. In addition, there is a nightly cap of $290 for total TLE reimbursement (both lodging and meals and incidental expenses).
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What is the difference between TLE and TLA?

TLE covers reimbursement for temporary lodging and meal expenses during a PCS in the continental United States for service members and their families. TLA covers the cost of temporary lodging and meal expenses, up to 60 days, for service members and their families waiting for permanent housing overseas.
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Can you use AirBNB for TLE?

Yes, even an AirBNB! To receive TLE or TLA, you must provide receipts that show you are staying in a temporary living quarters. This can be a standard hotel room, an extended stay hotel, or, yes, that cool AirBNB you've had your eye on!
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Does the military pay for gas?

The Defense Logistics Agency buys military fuel for $2.82 per gallon. But that same fuel can cost $13 if it's shipped by ground to a forward-deployed location, during peacetime. If it's transferred in-flight from a refueling airplane to another aircraft, the gas is $42.
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How long does a PCS move take?

The period of time is usually over 31 days, but generally less than 20 weeks. If you're married and have dependents, they may not be able to move with you. You may be eligible to move a small amount of your belongings with you for a TDY. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is a more intensive process and move period.
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How much per pound Does the Army pay for a PPM?

If you're doing a PPM, look at the company's insurance rates. A government procured move covers $6 per pound up to several thousand dollars.
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How do you get reimbursed for a DITY move?

Getting Reimbursement for Your PPM Move
  1. a copy of your travel orders.
  2. DD 1351-2: Travel Voucher.
  3. DD 2278: Application for DITY Move & Counseling Checklist.
  4. Certified Weigh Tickets, one for Gross (full) weight and one for Tare (empty) weight. ...
  5. Copy of Paid Rental Agreement.
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What is a PPM move?

PPM, or a personally procured move, is a do-it-yourself move within the military. You will be responsible for either packing/unpacking and transporting your belongings to your new location yourself or hiring your own commercial moving company.
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Can you PCS with candles?

Moving companies shouldn't pack these, but some may 'accidentally' find their way into your boxes if you leave them out: Candles: Candles can melt during transit and damage other items. Most moving companies won't pack candles. Aerosol cans: Much like a candle, cans of spray will not travel well.
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