If you arrive at Los Angeles AFB prior to the arrival of your POV
from the overseas area, it is suggested that you contact the inbound personal
property office prior to going to the port to receive your POV. When
you pick up your vehicle at the port, ensure that you do a thorough inspection
of the vehicle and annotate any damage. After you leave the port, if
you discover damage to the vehicle that was not reported while at port, it will
be difficult to substantiate your claim for damages. Please check
your local TMO office or the port itself for details on shipment of your
vehicle. It is very important that at the time you present your
vehicle for shipment you and the port representative do a complete inspection of
the vehicle. Ensure complete visual inspection of the vehicle and
accurate annotation of any damage to the vehicle.
PRIVATELY OWNED
VEHICLES (POV): TMO has all the POV shipment information; however, the Los
Angleles AFB TMO does not process applications for shipment. You are
responsible for contacting the POV Processing Center where you plan on shipping;
this is normally determined by your travel plans. There are 12 POV
Processing Centers located throughout America. Please refer to the
Air Force Move website for specific procedure information on how to ship your
POV. This information applies to all branches of
service.
DOCUMENTS:
1. 7 copies of your orders and any
amendments
2. Photo identification (valid driver's license or military
ID)
3. Proof of ownership (registration or title - It is strongly suggested
that a copy of your title be presented at turn-in, as your vehicle may be held
by U.S. Customs for proof of ownership)
4. Vehicles with a lien -
authorization from your lien holder authorizing exportation
5. Leased
vehicles - a letter from the leasing company authorizing exportation
6. Power
of Attorney - this is necessary if the vehicle is being delivered by someone
other than the customer
7. The year, make, model, VIN, and color of your
vehicle, along with the present mileage
8. Destination address and
notification address & emergency contact, if any, where you can be notified
of your vehicle arrival at destination
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
1. No
more than 1/4 tank of fuel (gasoline or diesel)
2. A complete set of keys
(ignition, doors, trunk, gas cap and wheel locks). Keep a set of keys
to all locks.
3. Make sure your vehicle is clean, including the interior,
exterior, and undercarriage
4. Make sure your vehicle is in safe operating
condition. The vehicle must have operable brakes, including the
handbrake, and must have no noticeable fluid leaks or major cracks in the
windshield
5. Your glove compartment must be empty
Examples of items
you MAY leave in your vehicle:
1. Tools, not to exceed $200 in value
2.
Items such as jacks, tire irons, fire extinguishers, jumper cables, etc.
3.
One spare tire and two snow tires
4. Portable cribs, children's car seats,
strollers
5. Factory and non-factory installed stereo and speakers inside the
vehicle or trunk. These must be bolted down or permanently installed
as part of the vehicle.
6. Thermos bottles and car cushions
Examples
of items you MAY NOT leave in your vehicle:
1. TV's and VCR's, except factory
installed
2. Accessories not permanently installed
3. Flammable or
hazardous substances, oils, paints, waxes
4. Any liquids or pressurized
cans. Propane tanks must be purged and certified by an authorized
dealer
5. Citizen Band radios
* A Letter of Release from the "third
party interest" (leasing company or lien holder) if your vehicle is leased or a
recorded lien exists in the U.S.
This written approval must be on the leasing
company's or lien holder's letterhead paper, and contain a complete description
of the vehicle including the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the name of
the owner or lien holder of the leased vehicle, and the telephone numbers at
which that owner or lienholder may be contacted. The writing must
bear an original signature of an official of the leasing company or lien holder,
and state the date it was signed. The written approval must include
the leasing company's or lien holder's acknowledgement that return shipment
prior to the next permanent change of station is a private matter between the
leasing company or lien holder and the member. All requirements
stated in the lease agreement are the member's responsibility.
** Car
alarms MUST be disconnected. Bring a working remote device only if
the vehicle has a keyless entry system.