I am at my new duty station, and I need the movers to get my stuff from a storage unit and another city (10+ drive away). Can I leave?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:10:01 -0500

I am at my new duty station, and I need the movers to get my stuff from a storage unit and another city (10+ drive away). Can I leave to meet the movers?
I mean would my post allow me to drive and meet them and get my hhg picked up?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Nov 22 at 2019 10:09 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:09:00 -0500

Damn it check with your chain of command they own you, not us.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Nov 23 at 2019 4:57 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 04:57:28 -0500

Is all up to your CoC like SGM Bill Frazer states!

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Nov 23 at 2019 12:45 PM

SPC Stewart Smith — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:45:45 -0500

It's up to your chain of command.
If they say 'no', it is still your responsibility to have someone there with the movers so you can properly verify everything is packaged up and accounted for. Then, when you get your stuff, make sure they do not just drop it off. Go through every item and verify the contents. I had a PS4 that was stolen and the moving company didn't do anything about it because I signed for everything and let them leave(rookie move).

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2019 2:21 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 14:21:24 -0500

You picking up your belongings is up to your command granting you leave.
If you are doing a DITY move, the contract will only pick up from 1 location.

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Nov 26 at 2019 9:26 AM

MSG Gary Eckert — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:26:34 -0500

Where was your last duty station? If was an "all-others" (meaning you did not have dependents with you) overseas tour and you have not already used the entitlement, you should request up to four days of proceed time IAW para 5-37h.(3), AR 600-8-10. If you do not qualify for proceed time then you are stuck with using either a leave or pass. Especially for the pass, you may be limited by local policy on how far away from the installation you may travel. Is there someone living in the area that you can give access to the storage area? If so, legal services at JAG can assist you with preparing a power of attorney that transportation will accept.