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Coordinating your schedule
with a designated moving
company takes time, especially
during the peak moving season from June to August.
Your transportation office will
act as the "hub" of your move,
supporting each phase of the
process. When you receive
orders, immediately call your
transportation office for a counseling
appointment. Carefully
review the information provided
by your counselor. Even if you
have moved many times, each
move is unique. Failure to
adhere to guidelines can cost
time and money.
The Military Assistance Program
Relocation Station Web site also
offers helpful PCS information
and tips.
Consider Your Spouse
If your spouse has a career that
will be interrupted by your PCS,
take advantage of the spouse employment
assistance programs
available through your military
support centers.
Remember, the military is a
source of jobs. Visit the Human
Resources Directorate
(HRSC) Web site.
Talk With Your Children
Inform your children as soon as possible about your PCS so
they can adjust to the upcoming change.
- Explain why the move is necessary. Be clear and straightforward.
- Share as much information about the new location as you can
find — books, maps, articles, photographs, local newspapers
and community Web sites.
- Accept and listen to your child’s fears and concerns; address them directly.
- Describe the advantages of the new location, such as a lake,
amusement park, mountain, sports team or school.
- If your child is a senior in high school, consider letting them
stay with a trusted family until the school year ends.
Soon after your move, help your children acclimate to their new community
by getting involved in local groups and activities — such as a place of
worship, the PTA, Little League, Scouts and community organizations.
Taken in part from Facts for Families, "Children and Family Moves,"
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Research Your New Community
Contact the appropriate military community and family support center
for information about your new community and your new installation.
- Army Community Services (ACS)
- Navy and Marine Corps Family Service Centers (FSC)
- Coast Guard Work-Life Staffs
- Airman and Family Readiness Centers
For more specific housing information or links to your new
installation, visit the appropriate Web site listed below:
The Department of Defense
Web site provides links to your
new installation’s official site.
Visit www.dmdc.osd.mil.
In addition, many communities have Web sites that introduce
the location’s amenities and provide links to more specific
information. You may also order area newspapers or contact the
local chamber of commerce.
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