People in the Military or Navy tend to move around a lot. This is part of the job and regardless if it is your first PCS move (Permanent Change of Station move) or your million one organizing it as well as staying on top of things can be a challenge. Well, you can use this checklist to keep your Military PCS move or Navy PCS move to run as smoothly as possible. But, just to confirm…
For those of you who are new to the world of PCS moves, here is a bit of a definition of it. As mentioned PCS moves stand for Permanent Change of Station regarding military or navy occupations. But, PCS is not permanent, permanent. As in it is not forever. PCS moves refers to a long-term assignment that will require you to live in a place for about two to four years. Therefore, the assignment is not forever.
You would be given orders about where you will be moving to. There are two types: Conus and Oconus. The former is moving and living in the US. While the latter is moving outside of the US. However, it can include Hawaii, Alaska, the Virgin Islands of the US and more.
When and if you receive your PCS orders you would have to keep a copy of them. The orders will include information related to your entitlements as well as your authorizations. You will need this information when it comes to coordinating your military or navy moving process. Therefore, a copy of your orders would be the first thing on your PCS move checklist.
The main goal of any checklist is to help you stay on top of your moving process and PCS moves are no different. A common practice is to create a PCS move blinder that has all your moving details in it. This should be kept on you at all times and updated as the moving process goes along.
Plus, you would want to start the process and create this binder as soon as you get your orders since you may not have a lot of time to get your move on. You can check out a PCS move checklist here to get you started or just use it if time is not on your side.
The first couple of things that have to be on your PCS move checklist are:
You can find more information in the PDF we mentioned earlier. It will help you plan out what to do and when. Furthermore, you can tick off as you go along to keep yourself on track. The sooner you start the PCS moving process the better off you will be.
While the above is a general checklist of what you will need to keep your PCS move on track, there is another item you can add. That is the world’s first tech-driven moving platform called Shyft. Shyft can organize your PCS relocation move for you while helping you keep on top of your checklist. Check out our Shyft Moving site for more information and to get in touch through our secure, short form. Likewise, you can download the free app on your mobile device which is Shyft Next. It works on both Android and Apple.
When we receive your form we will send one of our Move Coaches to give you a call through the secure Shyft Next app. This is a video call that only happens when you say it happens. We understand that you have a busy schedule outside of your moving process and Shyft wants to help you by fitting into your already established time slots.
During this first video chat, you will get to meet your Move Coach who is there to guide and help you throughout Shyft’s PCS moving experience. Furthermore, the Move Coach will take one step further by not taking a step at all. As in they will create your inventory list right there and then while you give them a virtual tour of your current house. You will be the one stepping around your house while the Move Coach makes your inventory list by not stepping foot into your current home.
Within half an hour from the end of this initial call, you will receive this 95% accurate inventory list through the app. It is here that you can add items, remove others, and leave notes. Through the Shyft Next app, you can take the 95% accurate inventory list to a 100% accurate one.
When you are pleased with the contents of your inventory list, you will send it to your Move Coach. This inventory will be used to source quotes from trusted moving companies that have been vetted and verified by Shyft.
What is more, is that some of the moving companies that partner with Shyft have the know-how when it comes to military moves. Therefore, you and your equipment will be in safe hands while following all the requirements regarding your PCS move. You will get multiple moving quotes from moving companies that know how to operate and handle your particular move. Each quote comes from a different company. All the quotes gathered along with information about the individual moving companies will be sent your way.
You can compare and contrast, see who offers what, etc. Once you find the mover that is right for your situation, you let your Move Coach know. They will make sure that Shyft locks that mover down straight away. Plus, all the quotes are fixed without any hidden moving costs. What you see is what you will pay even if your inventory list were to change.
What is more, is that we are on call to you seven days a week. Therefore, if you want to check in, check-up, or ask for moving-related advice we are a call/ contract away. We are here to help you with your PCS move while making it as smooth as possible. All while helping to keep you on track, and save you money as well as your time. Not to mention to keep your stress levels lower.
Plus, we also have another service up our uniform: Home & Lifestyle. The latter is our secure marketplace that is home to a host of services, and physical items. The latter can be delivered directly to your new location. All that you see on the Home & Lifestyle tabs come with a discount. Therefore, you can save money, while looking at services that you may need or new items that you may want.
Add Shyft to your PCS move checklist to help make military relocation a lot smoother, and save you money, time, and, more importantly, your nerves. Reach out to us today so we can get back to you when you want us to.
