The government has a worldwide contractor for shipping your
automobile. The instructions for preparing your Privately Owned Vehicle (POV)
for shipment are contained in a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution
Command (SDDC aka MTMC) Pamphlet called "Shipping Your POV" found at the SDDC
web site (use Quick Links). Once your POV has been turned over to the
government, it can be tracked through the Global POV web site in Quick
Links.
If you arrive at Nellis AFB prior to the arrival of your POV from the
overseas area, it is suggested 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 the port, it will be difficult to
substantiate your claim for damages. Please check with 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 OWED VEHICLES
(POV): TMO has all the POV shipment information; however, the Nellis 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 web site 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 & any amendments
2. Photo-identification (valid driver's
license or Military ID)
3. Proof of Ownership (Registration or Title- It is
strongly suggested 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, if the vehicle is being delivered by
someone other than the customer
7. The Year, Make, Model, VIN, 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 & 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 &
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, car cushions
Examples of items you may NOT
leave in your vehicle:
1. TVs and VCRs, 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 lien holder may be
contacted. The writing must bear an original signature of an official
of the leasing company's 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 alarm must be disconnected. Bring a
working remote device only if the vehicle has a keyless entry system.