Prior to Your Move
Visit your local Family
Support Center. Talking with a relocation specialist can help you understand the
affect moving has on you, your family, your children and pets. The relocation
specialist can also help make the moving process much easier and potentially
save you money!
Request a sponsor. Contact your gaining unit or Family Support Center if you
have not been assigned a sponsor. You'll find that a sponsor can greatly reduce
the amount of time it takes to settle in.
Plan ahead for the financial costs associated with moving. California has
high move-in costs for housing, typically in the $1,500 to $2,000 range. It is
important not to rely upon advance pay or advanced BAH for your move. The
resulting financial burden could result in future problems.
It might be time for a garage sale! One of the easiest ways to simplify your
move is to sell off old clothing, toys and other items prior to shipping your
goods. A garage sale often helps ensure you won't go over your allowable weight
limits and makes unpacking much easier!
Your
Shipment
Your furnishings packed and shipped by a government
contracted mover are referred to as household goods. You may have been
authorized unaccompanied/hold baggage which is a separate shipment that usually
arrives within a few days of arrival. All shipments except for self-moves are
processed through the Traffic Management Office (TMO).
Your servicing
TMO will assist you in scheduling your mover. It is very important to take a
very detailed inventory of your belongings prior to shipping. Photographs of
major furnishing items and appliances can help document the condition and age of
your belongings in the event you need to file a claim for damage caused during
shipping. You should carefully reveiw the shipper's inventory listing and review
each comment regarding the condition of the item to ensure it is accurate. This
will also ensure you are properly reimbursed for
damage.
Departing Your Former Home
There
are several tasks you must remember to complete prior to departing your former
residence:
Disconnect all utilities
Submit a change of address to the Post Office
Submit a change of address to all creditors
Notify your insurance companies of your new address
Service your vehicles prior to your trip to minimize the risk of mechanical
breakdowns
Prepare a list of emergency contacts including former and new work-related
phone numbers
Hand-carry shot records, birth certificates, marriage certificates, Social
Security Card, military identification, passports, etc.
Ensure new spouses or children are enrolled in DEERS prior to
departure
Reporting Procedures
When arriving at Beale
AFB during duty hours proceed to the squadron orderly room for inprocessing. You
should contact your sponsor to help guide you through this process. If you
cannot reach your sponsor, contact the Military Personnel Flight or the Family
Support Center.
First Term Airmen
After signing in
with the squadron, all first-term airmen will be assigned to the First Term
Airmen's Center (FTAC) for approximately 21 days. The FTAC Center is located
between the Contrails Inn Dining Facility and the Education Center and
Library.
Check In at Lodging
For arrival after duty
hours, proceed to the Gold Country Inn (Lodging) located on A Street. A
statement of non-availability is required from the Gold Country Inn for
reimbursement of off-base lodging costs. Therefore, ensure you check in with the
Gold Country Inn before booking lodging off base.
Married
Enroute
If you get married enroute during your PCS, you must inform
your commander and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The
military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow
the proper procedures.
After you Arrive
If your sponsor does not meet you upon arrival, contact your sponsor
immediately
Contact the base housing office to obtain a housing assignment or list of
available local rental properties
Contact TMO to arrange delivery of your household goods
Carefully inspect all furnishings upon arrival and annotate any damage. File
claims with the Legal Office at Beale in the event of damage within 70 days of
delivery of household goods
Visit the Family Center for information including spouse employment, lending
closet, newcomer's orientation, new spouse orientation, financial assistance,
etc.
Notify family and friends you have arrived at Beale and provide them with
contact information