Outbound Process
1. Begin planning your move as soon as you receive your Orders/Endorsement Letter. Decide the type of shipment(s) you would like to arrange and then create a shipment on Defense Personal Property System (DPS). Visit Military OneSource to get started.
2. When you are selecting your DMO pack out date, ensure you provide at least a three (3) week lead for scheduling purposes. If the date you are requesting falls within three weeks of your requested date, please contact DMO to see if there are earlier options available.
Figure 1 (Marine Web Order)
Figure 2 (Navy Order)
3. Once you complete your DPS shipment(s), provide DMO the following key supported documents at; mcasiwakuni.dmo.personalproperty@usmc.mil
4. DMO will get back to you within 48 business hours from your submission to confirm all key supporting documentation. Be prepared to answer questions about your weight estimate, delivery address, and any special items that need to be moved. If you have not heard back from DMO within the timeframe, please contact our office at DSN 315-253-6256.
Note: Excess weight can cost you BIG money! If household goods exceed the weight allowed, the member is required to pay for excess costs.
Note: Ensure you use your personal e-mail address for your DPS account, while in en-route you might have access to your government account.
Shipments
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2,000 pounds for an active-duty Service member with command-sponsored family members. The 2,000-pound weight limit is for the entire family, not for each traveler.
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600 pounds for an active-duty Service member assigned to furnished bachelor enlisted quarters or bachelor officer quarters. Note: Service members are entitled to one shipment; either HHG or UB (the size of the items will determine the type of shipment)
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Spouse Pro-Gear Worksheet
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Slide of Items considered as Pro-Gear for Member/Spouse
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TEMINS Orders
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Special Duty Assignment (SDA) school
JTR Weight Allowance for Accompanied Personnel (Pounds)
JTR Weight Allowance for Accompanied Personnel (Pounds)
| Grade |
With Dependents |
Without Dependents |
| 1 |
O-10 to O-6 |
18,000 |
18,000 |
| 2 |
O-5 or W-5 |
17,500 |
16,000 |
| 3 |
O-4 or W-5 |
17,000 |
14,000 |
| 4 |
O-3 or W-3 |
14,500 |
13,000 |
| 5 |
O-2 or W-2 |
13,500 |
12,500 |
| 6 |
O1, W-1, or Service Academy Graduate |
12,000 |
10,000 |
| 7 |
E-9 |
15,000 |
13,000 |
| 8 |
E-8 |
14,000 |
12,000 |
| 9 |
E-7 |
13,000 |
11,000 |
| 10 |
E-6 |
11,000 |
8,000 |
| 11 |
E-5 |
9,000 |
7,000 |
| 12 |
E-4 |
8,000 |
7,000 |
| 13 |
E-3 to E-1 |
8,000 |
5,000 |
| 14 |
Aviation Cadet |
8,000 |
7,000 |
| 15 |
Service Academy Cadet or Midshipman |
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350 |
Weight Allowance for Unaccompanied Personnel for OCONUS Location
Weight Allowance for Unaccompanied Personnel for OCONUS Location
| Service and Traveler |
Tour Type |
Administratively Reduced Allowance |
| USMC Service member |
Unaccompanied |
600 lbs of unaccompanied baggage.
Note: No other HHG shipments are authorized based on the limited size of the BOQ and BEQ and lack of storage.
10 percent of the full HHG weight allowance, if the service member has written authorization from the installation commander to reside in off-base quarters.
Note: A copy of the advance written authorization must be provided to the Transportation Officer prior to transportation of HHG.
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| USN Service member assigned to a USMC command based on an agreement between HHG NAVSUP and USMC I&L |
Unaccompanied |
600 lbs of unaccompanied baggage.
Note: No other HHG shipments are authorized based on the limited size of the BOQ and BEQ and lack of storage.
10 percent of the full HHG weight allowance, if the service member has written authorization from the installation commander to reside in off-base quarters.
Note: A copy of the advance written authorization must be provided to the Transportation Officer prior to transportation of HHG.
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The weight allowance for Household Goods (HHG) that may be shipped at government expense is specified in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR 051401). These weights include the weight of all household goods you ship, placed into storage, or send as unaccompanied baggage. It also includes goods you already have stored at government expense. Two factors govern the weight allowance for household goods: Pay Grade and dependents.
Household Goods (HHG):
Items associated with home and all personal property belonging to member and dependents on the effective date of the member’s PCS order. Also included are spare parts for a privately owned vehicle (extra tires and wheels, tire chains, tools, battery chargers, accessories) and a pickup tailgate when removed to install a camper. Snowmobiles, motorcycles, mopeds and golf carts may be shipped as household goods. Ask DMO for more information.
Unaccompanied Baggage (UB):
Commonly referred to as "Express Shipment", part of member’s weight allowance of HHG’s that is separated from the bulk of the HHG’s is usually transported by expedited mode. Limited in weight based on new assignment location; cannot contain furniture but can contain clothing, bedding & linens, pots & pans, small electronics and collapsible baby items such as a crib, high chair, stroller, etc. IAW, Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), 051403.
Pro-Gear:
(Professional Books, Papers & Equipment (PBP&E) weight is limited to 2,000 lbs. for Service Members and 500 lbs. for Spouse (prior approval from their Commander is required for Spouse Pro Gear). Pro-Gear includes items in Service Member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties at the next duty station. Pro-Gear must be declared at origin AND documented on inventories (M-Pro for member; S-Pro for spouse).
Non-Temporary Storage (NTS):
Long-term HHG storage in lieu of transportation. If authorized based on orders, items you do not wish to ship to your new duty station; utilized at origin (pickup) location; items may remain in NTS for the duration of your tour (some restrictions may apply depending on the type of orders you hold). Example of PCS orders include:
1. You will utilize your new set of orders to release your NTS upon completion of school/ TAD.
2. You will be notified via email from your respective Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) if your NTS is near the expiration date. If you require an extension, respond to the email with proper documentation.
Non-Temporary Storage Release (NTSR):
The release from the storage facility of long-term storage on official military orders. Must have a physical address to conduct a NTSR.
Retirement/Separation:
IPAC Outbound will provide a DMO endorsement letter. With this order, you will be able to start the process of shipping your personal property. Travel to Home of Selection (HOS) Authorized - Members authorized travel and transportation allowance from last Permanent Duty Station (PDS) when:
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Retired for physical disability or placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (or TDRL) without regard to length of service;
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Retired with pay for any reason immediately following at least 8 years of continuous active duty (includes transfer to Fleet Reserve/Fleet Marine Corps Reserve);
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Separated with severance/separation pay after 8 years;
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Involuntarily released from active duty with readjustment or separation pay immediately following 8 years.
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Travel to a selected home must be completed within 1 year after active duty termination. Service members are authorized to shipment to one of the following:
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Home of selection
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A place other than the HOS limited in cost to the HOS, HOR, or place entered active duty
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Non-Temporary Storage
Alcohol
Members are now eligible to request shipment of alcoholic beverages as part of their HHG shipments. Alcoholic beverages are not considered by Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) to be either household goods or personal effects. Consequently, they are not eligible for duty-free treatment on entry to the United States. Because imports of alcoholic beverages are subject to state regulation, it is very important that members do their homework before shipping alcoholic beverages to the Continental United States (CONUS).
Members are responsible for completing the requirements for the shipment of alcoholic beverages to their destination(s) when shipped with their HHG Shipment. Members must inform DMO at the time of their counseling that they are shipping alcohol. Failure to inform the DMO of the intent to ship alcoholic beverages can result in shipment not being picked up on the scheduled date. Members must understand the Carrier/TSP has the right to refuse to pack alcoholic beverages without penalty. Inclusion of alcoholic beverages within HHGs shipments presents additional risk considerations. By electing to include alcoholic beverages in government-procured transportation, members are advised that there is no climate control environment during transit or storage, and shipments are often exposed to extreme temperatures. This may cause some alcoholic beverages to freeze, explode or spoil. In addition, inclusion of alcoholic beverages counts toward members authorized weight allowance.
Required Alcohol Documentation;
Prohibited Items in Alcoholic Beverages;
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Beverages containing wildlife/wildlife parts, such as snakes, scorpions, etc.
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Beverages with agricultural products, such as root products, etc.
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Beverages carbonated or under pressure to include champagne, pressurized beer products, Chu-Hi's.
* Pretty much NO can products*
The following website contain additional information on the importation of alcoholic beverage into the US: