BEFORE YOU MOVE - take care of the following issues:
-Receive
Relocation counseling and/or attend a Smooth Move Seminar
-Sponsorship - if
you will be permanent party at NAS Key West, cotact your command to obtain a
sponsor. Your sponsor will send you a sponsor package, answer your questions
about NAS Key West and the local area, and help you and your family settle in.
-Employment - Spouse employment opportunities are limited, and at the lower
end of the wage scale for all career fields. It is always a good idea to
complete a budget when there is a significant change in circumstances
(relocation, employment change, family status, etc) - assistance is available at
family centers worldwide.
-Household Goods shipments are arrange by the
Personal Property Office(PPO).
-Self Move, formerly called a DITY move,
allows a member to get paid for transporting some or all of their household
goods, rather than the government arranging transportation. Pre-authorization is
required, and should be obtained from the member's servicing PPO at the losing
installation. The member is paid based on the weight and distance of the items
transported, as compared with what the government cost would have been. This is
considered earned income, and is taxed at 28%. There is no minimum weight
required; self-move can occur in any type of vehicle. Contact your PPO for
authorization and details.
-Relocation offers an excellent opportunity to
clean and organize your household.
-Inventory your household goods. It is
always wise to maintain a good inventory; in the event of a catastrophe, loss,
damage or theft, you have proper documentation to support any claim you may need
to make with your insurance company. This is particularly important with regard
to relocation.
-Notify your utility companies of your pending move. Make sure
to leave a forwarding address, for the final bill and for any deposit to be
returned to you.
-Provide change of address information to: friends, family
subscriptions, all medical/dental/veterinarian providers, schools, insurance,
vehicle service facilities etc.
-Make sure to obtain pet records,
particularly documentation of rabies shots, and bordatella
vaccination.
-Notify your civilian employer of pending move. If applicable,
request a leave of absence, rather than resign. Obtain copies of all work
records and training received. Ask for a letter of refernce.
-Make sure your
vehicles are "road-ready".
-Hand-carry all family member medical and school
records.
-Permanent party enlisted members should apply for Military Family
Housing prior to arrival at Key West.
-Permissive TDY for house-hunting MAY
be granted by your current organization - up to 10 days. Members who do not use
permissive TDY MAY be authorized up to 8 days for house-hunting upon their
arrival. This applies only to permanent members. Check with your
sponsor/supervisor for specific requirements and details for authorization in
your situation.
TRAVEL PLANNING:
-It is important to make temporary
lodging reservations early.
-Contact the Relocation Office, either at your
current installation or at NAS Key West, for relocation planning.
-Make sure
to keep all receipts- food, gas, lodging, pet expenses, etc - while in transit.
Some receipts may be needed when you file your travel voucher upon your arrival.
Some receipts may be needed when you file your taxes next year.
-Travel
and Relocation Entitlements - members may contact the finance office and/or PPO
to determine entitlements based on their exact situation. On a PCS to PCS
relocation, the government will normally provide or pay for transportation for
the member and family from PCS to PCS; pay for lodging and meals along the way;
provide or pay for lodging in the area of the old and new PCS while member is
not in a permenent residence; provide or pay for shipment of household goods
from PCS to PCS, or from Home of Record (one time only) to PCS.
REPORTING
PROCEDURES:
-Arriving during normal working hours:
All personnel reporting
aboard shall first report to the Administration Office, on Boca Chica for
endorsement of orders and start the check-in process with your
sponsor.
-Personnel arriving after normal working hours:
Unaccompanied
- The first stop is the NAS Key West Operations Center located in the Command
Building on Boca Chica who will endorse the orders. The next stop
will be Housing Welcome Center located at Sigsbee park, Monday-Friday 0730-1600
where the service member will be OFFERED quarters. Temporary quarters
will COST YOU per day. It is suggested that you make reservations
ahead of time if you are coming in over the weekend so a room is
available. Contact (305) 293-2013/2095 or DSN 493-2013/2095 for
additional information.
Reservations for temporary quarters can be made
by your sponsor. Ensure your temporary lodging is made early while
you await quarters - especially if you arrive during the
weekend.
Accompanied - Personnel newly reporting aboard shall
first report to the Administration Office, Command Building for endorsement of
orders, etc. If permanent quarters have not been acquired by your
sponsor, temporary quarters will need to be obtained prior to your
arrival. Check with Personal Property, Building A-711 on your
household goods status at (305) 293-2973 before accepting the keys to your
quarters. The Housing Welcome Center is open Monday to Friday from
0730-1600 for housing assignment which can be held up to thirty
days. The service member will then be required to report to the
Personnel Support Detachment Building A-726, Boca Chica the next working
day.