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Permanent change of station or PCS

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moves can be stressful for soldiers and

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families and this year is bringing

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unique challenges from COVID-19

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pandemic . To alleviate as much of the

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uncertainty as possible . The army has

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tools available and advice to make a

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Pcs more convenient , predictable and

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user friendly . If your Pc S ng contact

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your transportation office and the

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installation housing office at the

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location where you are moving to as

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soon as you receive orders , don't wait

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Whether this is your first move or your

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15th . Take advantage of counseling .

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Your local transportation and housing

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offices are your best resources to

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understanding the specific challenges

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and delays in your community . The army

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has recently made changes to improve

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the moving process , including

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Reimbursing 100% of personally procured

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moves commonly known as do it yourself

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or did he moves for those who want more

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control in their schedules . This may

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be a good option , providing requests

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for orders 120 days in advance To

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increase the time soldiers have two Pcs

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simplified the claims process to speed

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reimbursements through damaged goods

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through the smart voucher website ,

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Increased quality assurance checks to

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inspect more than 90% of shipments

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prior to movement launch the Army PCS

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move app , which offers information on

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financial management , entitlements ,

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types of moves , planning , scheduling

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and the claims process . It provides

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practical advice links , interactive

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functions such as live chat . To make

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the PCS move a low hassle experience .

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Reestablished the 50 day report window ,

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along with the authority for mps to

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adjust , reporting up to 60 days . If

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soldiers can't meet , report date ,

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links to all these resources will be

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available in the description . Soldiers

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do not need to work through the PCS

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process alone . If movers cannot be

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arranged to support your timeline ,

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talk with your gaining and losing chain

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of commands and sponsors immediately to

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explore options , which may include

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change to reporting timelines .

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Soldiers should take charge of his or

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her move plan plan plan