A
privately owned vehicle (POV) is any motor vehicle owned by, or on a
long-term lease to, an active duty member or his/her family member for
the primary purpose of providing personal transportation (Joint Federal
Travel Regulation (JFTR), Appendix A).
Pamphlets on shipping and storing your POV (includes listing of ports
with contact information) may be obtained from your local
Transportation Management Office. Alternatively, you may
obtain a copy on-line from the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office
website (see contacts/links).
If you are relocating to the Air Force District Washington from
overseas and are shipping your POV, please contact your Traffic
Management Office at your current duty station to learn about your
entitlements and any restrictions that may apply.
You should also visit the website, "Where is my POV" (see
contacts/links). From this site alone, you can obtain
information on vehicle transport status, directions to the drop off and
pick up locations (Vehicle Processing Centers or VPCs. Note
- The most favorable port servicing the National Capital Region is
Baltimore, Maryland), turn-in and pick up requirements, vehicle storage
status, the most frequently asked questions and so forth.
To pick up your vehicle, you will need:
1. To contact the VPC for official confirmation that your vehicle is available for pick up.
2. A photo identification (valid driver's license/Military ID).
3. Your copy of the Vehicle Inspection and Shipping Form, DD Form 788.
4. A power of attorney if someone other than the service member is picking up the vehicle.
Arrive no less than one hour before closing time, as you will have to accomplish some paperwork, inspect the vehicle, etc.