Is it possible to delay moving goods during a PCS?

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 10:48:53 -0400

I am heading to Minot and having one heck of a time securing housing. It looks as though I will be renting a room until I can find an actual place. Is it possible to move my essentials when I start duty, and then the remainder of my goods (furniture, house goods, etc.) at a later date?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 11:06 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 11:06:16 -0400

You can do a partial DITY move....pack a Uhaul with what you need and have transportation come get your stuff and stick it in storage (at no cost) until you have a place. I'm not sure what the max time on storage is probably 30 days.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 11:09 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 11:09:37 -0400

I always do a partial dity regardless - it pays.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 11:11 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 11:11:53 -0400

Ship you HHG, then when you get to your new duty station you can call transportation and tell them the situation, there is a specific ammount of time you are allotted, and I think it is 90 days. Could be longer though.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 11:26 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 11:26:58 -0400

Sir,

Might I also suggest looking into PODS or even the other types of storage shipping containers (I used the UHaul cube thingies). They are storage units you can self load and rent by the month. You can have them shipped and sent to where you are going and have them stored there or wherever you want. It is also saving on gas. To ship 2 from CA TO GA cost me around 1600. To me, it was much easier than paying all of the extra costs (fuel, higher insurance, daily fees) of a truck. Do a