{"id":43046,"date":"2018-04-09T12:47:12","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T12:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/uncategorized\/2018\/04\/09\/the-last-military-move-7-things-to-know-about-your-post-service-relocation-benefits\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T03:21:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T03:21:02","slug":"the-last-military-move-7-things-to-know-about-your-post-service-relocation-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/home-hq\/2018\/04\/09\/the-last-military-move-7-things-to-know-about-your-post-service-relocation-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"The last military move: 7 things to know about your post-service relocation benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the move that puts the \u201cpermanent\u201d in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/spouse\/2017\/04\/22\/military-moves-2017-13-tips-for-your-next-pcs\/\" target=_blank>permanent change-of-station<\/a>: The one you\u2019ll make at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pay-benefits\/military-retirement\/\" target=_blank>retirement<\/a> or separation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you won\u2019t need to rush to your new installation, and you may have several other items to consider as you <a href=\"https:\/\/rebootcamp.militarytimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">plan your transition<\/a>, there are some benefits connected to your last military move that separate it from a traditional PCS adventure. Here\u2019s what you need to know, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move.mil\/moving-guide\/retirees-separatees\" target=\"_blank\">via Move.mil<\/a> and other official sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>1. What doesn\u2019t change:<\/b> Your last military move still comes with the rank-based weight allowances and \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/home-hq\/2017\/12\/11\/know-your-pro-gear-what-qualifies-as-job-specific-for-your-military-move\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pro-Gear<\/a>\u2019 rules, and you\u2019ll still have the option to put together a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/spouse\/2017\/04\/22\/military-moves-2017-doing-it-yourself-tips-for-personally-procured-moves\/\" target=\"_blank\">Personally Procured Move<\/a> and be reimbursed by the government for your expenses, if you\u2019d rather do it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>2. Short-timers. <\/b>Those leaving service after less than eight years of service can relocate to their home of record or the place they entered active duty \u2015 PLEAD, for short. If they want to go somewhere else, they\u2019ll only receive benefits up to the amount they would\u2019ve received had they gone to one of those locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>3. Senior section. <\/b>Retirees and those leaving service after more than eight years can go to their home of selection, which is anywhere they plan to reside within the continental U.S. If you\u2019re planning to live overseas, the government will pitch in up to the cost of moving you to the farthest point in the continental U.S. After that, you\u2019re on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<aside class=\"smg-interstitial-link wp-block-smg-interstitial-link\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/home-hq\/2018\/03\/21\/going-remote-quick-tips-for-house-hunting-from-a-distance\/\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-515968676.jpg.jpg?w=300\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"smg-interstitial-link__kicker\">Related<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"smg-interstitial-link__title\">Going remote: Quick tips for house-hunting from a distance<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"smg-interstitial-link__excerpt\">3 simple bits of advice for the remote house-hunter.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>4. Timing is everything. <\/b>Travel for those serving eight years or less must be completed within 180 days of separation. Other departing service members have up to a year to move. Extensions are available for medical, education or hardship cases; these vary by case and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move.mil\/service-specific-information\/\" target=_blank>by service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>5. Short-timers, Part II. <\/b>Some soon-to-be-former troops may have to leave their on-base housing before they\u2019ve lined up a new home. The government may pay for a move provided you seek advance approval (rules vary by service) and move less than 30 miles from the installation. These local moves aren\u2019t subject to regular PCS weight limits and don\u2019t count against your eventual permanent relocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>6. Storage summary. <\/b>Movers may select short-term storage at their destination (up to 90 days) or long-term storage at their current location (up to 180 days). Either way, movers are responsible for any costs incurred if they require an extension; for that reason, long-term storage may be the best bet if there\u2019s any uncertainty regarding your new home (repair work, potential mortgage closing delays, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/m6201410308250013arjpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/m6201410308250013arjpg.jpg 800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/m6201410308250013arjpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/m6201410308250013arjpg.jpg?resize=768,511 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eddie Goodman pushes a dolly full of boxes as he packs up Staff Sgt. Nick Kurtz&#8217;s household goods to Ft. Meade, Md., on May 24, 2011. Sergeant Kurtz is a broadcast journalist attached to Defense Media Activity. Goodman works for Central United. Peak season for  household goods movement due to PCS is May 15 &#8211; Jul 21. (U.S. Air Force photo\/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>7. PPM primer.<\/b> Do-it-yourself moves have service-specific requirements, so it\u2019s best to check in with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move.mil\/resources\/locator-maps\">your local transportation or personal property office<\/a> for details. The basics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Army: Retirees can get up to a 60 percent advance of their PPM payment, which is equal to 95 percent of what the government estimates it would\u2019ve paid to make the move. No advance for others leaving service.<\/li><li>Navy: No advances.<\/li><li>Air Force: Up to 60 percent advance for those retiring or separating.<\/li><li>Marines: Up to 50 percent advance for those retiring or separating.<\/li><li>Coast Guard: Up to 60 percent advance for retirees and those who are still on active duty but plan to separate. No advance for those who\u2019ve already separated.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thinking about how to pay for your post-service dream home? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/home-hq\/va-loan-center\/\" target=_blank>VA Loan Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s not quite a typical PCS, but there&#8217;s one more move in your military career. 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