Personal Procured Moves: This program allows members
to personally move household goods (HHG) and collect an incentive payment from
the government when they have orders for permanent change of station (PCS),
temporary duty (TDY), separation or retirement, or assignment to, from, or
between Government quarters. A member can use certain vehicles to
move HHG instead of having the Government ship them.
Members
may use the program to move all or a portion of their authorized JFTR weight
allowance. The personal property counselors give members information
on the methods and procedures for making the move, either alone or in
conjunction with a government arranged move. The counselor also
prepares DD Form 2278 (Application for Move) for
members.
Authorization for a self-move should be obtained at
the Personal Property Office of the losing installation prior to
departure. The Personal Property Office does not advise members to
move their property first and then complete the required documentation
afterwards as this my result in forfeiture of incentive.