Does the Army move someone if not a PCS Move?

2021-09-10T22:04:52-04:00

My wife heard from a military relative that the Army will move you once a year. I have never heard of this and found nothing on any military website. Even ask several NCOs in my company. We are trying to move into a new house in the same city.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 10 at 2021 10:47 PM

2021-09-10T22:47:37-04:00

They will move you if you have PCS orders.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Sep 10 at 2021 11:04 PM

2021-09-10T23:04:48-04:00

They will move you if you are reassigned within the same HQ command. But for you simply wanting to move to a different place that is entirely on you.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2021 11:22 PM

2021-09-10T23:22:34-04:00

SFC Private RallyPoint Member Your previous post with answers.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-have-the-army-move-my-stuff-once-a-year-even-if-it-s-not-a-pcs

Can I have the Army move my stuff once a year even if it’s not a PCS? | RallyPoint

So, someone keeps telling me I can have the military move my stuff free of charge once a year like a PCS move. I have never heard of this. I am planning to PCS to Korea in January but thought maybe to move my family back to Colorado early so we can buy a house. Has anyone ever heard of this?

Response by SMSgt Bob W. made Sep 11 at 2021 12:58 AM

2021-09-11T00:58:54-04:00

Three[3] cases of beer and steaks will get your Army friends to move you. Be sure to hold the beer until you have moved in.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2021 2:05 AM

2021-09-11T02:05:04-04:00

If you don't have PCS orders the unit would have to pay for the move

Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Sep 11 at 2021 7:12 AM

2021-09-11T07:12:43-04:00

Move you where?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2021 8:51 AM

2021-09-11T08:51:39-04:00

The Army will pay for a move with a PCS order no more than once a year.
If the Army didn't give you a PCS order, then they have no reason to pay for a move.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2021 9:00 AM

2021-09-11T09:00:12-04:00

This is just silly. That is all.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Sep 11 at 2021 10:02 AM

2021-09-11T10:02:41-04:00

Do you mean will the Army pay someone to move once a year? No. The government covers PCS moves. If you move while at your duty station you pay for any costs of that move. Like say I wanted to move off post out of on post housing right now. I pay to hire a moving truck if I needed one. No reimbursement.

If you want to move to a new house, ask some friends with trucks to help you. Or rent a truck.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Sep 11 at 2021 10:33 AM

2021-09-11T10:33:18-04:00

Government paid moves are always a consequence of another Government action. The most familiar is a PCS move. The Government does pay for a move from off base housing to on base housing, but usually not the other way (on base to off base). It’s highly unlikely the Government would pay for a move between two off base locations. No matter why the move happens the cost of the Government move must be supported with a fund citation on orders. There’s a DoD software system set up to manage Government moves. Also a web site with lots of information. HTTPS//:move.mil

Response by SGT Robert Wager made Sep 11 at 2021 1:17 PM

2021-09-11T13:17:49-04:00

No, next question

Response by SSG Keith Cashion made Sep 11 at 2021 3:45 PM

2021-09-11T15:45:12-04:00

Good advice by all, but keep in mind one per PCS and fiscal year.

Caveat is that if you did not move or the Government didn't move you on current orders, then yes you still have your entitlement. If you used it, then you have to be on orders.

There are some hardship moves , but those require HRC approval.