Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
A moving checklist for military families covers PCS orders, entitlements, and tight timelines on top of the usual move. Organized paperwork keeps reimbursements and logistics on track.
Step: Review your PCS orders and report dates
Step: Decide between a government move and a DITY or PPM
Step: Schedule the move through the transportation office
Step: Gather and copy all orders and household records
Step: Create a detailed inventory for claims and weight
Step: Arrange housing and school transfers at the new base
Step: Keep medical, dental, and pet records with you
Step: Track receipts and weight tickets for reimbursement
PCS and military move planning.
When: Start as soon as orders arrive, often weeks before the report date.
Watch out: Do not lose your weight tickets and receipts; without them, reimbursement for a personally procured move can be denied.