I am on PCS orders for WOCS as a 153A. I am currently OCONUS. Should I carry my packing list with me or ship it with my baggage?

2017-11-06T01:04:27-05:00

This is a permanent change in station. I’m dual military but my wife has to fulfill her contract in Germany. I’m going there as a single soldier. I would rather ship my baggage instead of dragging it around on leave but if there are only 10 days prior to school date this makes it difficult shipping my baggage somewhere.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Nov 6 at 2017 2:16 AM

2017-11-06T02:16:38-05:00

Your choice but I would rather have it with me, than worry about it ending up in Timbuktu not Mother Rucker !

Response by CW2 Christopher Esparza made Nov 6 at 2017 10:46 AM

2017-11-06T10:46:15-05:00

I would say carry it, anything on the packing list that’s not in your meat grabbers you’re buying. If it’s not in MCSS you will not be admitted on day zero. Your baggage is going to sit in storage until you have graduated WOCS since you are traveling unaccompanied. Your going to have enough to worry about, bite the bullet and drag that duffel. Best of luck to you.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2017 9:39 AM

2017-11-07T09:39:27-05:00

I would definitely bring it with you. With there only being 10 days prior to the school date there is no way that your baggage will make it there if shipped. When I completed my PCS from Germany it took over a month for my HHG and my Unaccompanied Baggage didn't make it there much faster.

Response by CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) made Nov 10 at 2017 6:27 PM

2017-11-10T18:27:28-05:00

Bring it with you - correct answer.