A Permanent Change of Station move runs on its own rules, timelines, and reimbursement system, and getting the process right protects both your belongings and your wallet. The military offers an official managed-move channel, but service members can also choose a personally procured move (PPM, formerly DITY) to potentially pocket the difference. We ranked the resources that matter most for a PCS, from the official government portals to the financial and discount services built for military families. Note that the official move system is the required starting point, not an optional add-on.
Every PCS should start with MilMove, Military OneSource, and your installation transportation office, since that is the official channel for your entitlements. From there, decide between a government-managed move and a personally procured move, using PODS or U-Haul military discounts if you go the PPM route, and lean on USAA for the financial side. Keep every weight ticket and receipt for reimbursement. MovePlan free planner and checklists help you track the personal to-dos an installation office does not cover, from address changes to setting up the new home.