Is there a regulation stating that you have to hand carry your ACH when you PCS?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 01:46:31 -0400

I’ve always put it in household goods.

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Jul 13 at 2020 2:09 AM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 02:09:55 -0400

If there is not one, there should be. Not having your ACH upon arrival to your unit makes you non deployable, now sure, they can send you to CIF to get a replacement, but you would end up paying for the ACH in your household goods. Your TA 50 in its entirety, should be carried with you, in the event of a real world rapid deployment. The tools of your job should always be with you.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Jul 13 at 2020 3:58 AM

SSG Brian G. — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 03:58:18 -0400

Really not seeing the problem here. You PCS you should have have a briefcase, a carryon and two duffels and a C bag. I was always able to pack all my TA50 as well as my basic clothing issue in those AND have room for a few changes of civvie attire.

Sounds more like a SM needs a packing class.

And no, there is no regulation but there needs to be one. As SSG Robert Perrotto states.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2020 7:24 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:24:44 -0400

When you PCS there will be an unaccompanied baggage shipment during your household goods pack. Put all of your TA-50 in that. ALL TA-50 in that shipment will not count towards your weight allowance either. They should have told you to put it in that shipment during your LEVY brief.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2020 7:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:54:45 -0400

You are authorized professional gear in your shipment of your HHG. In my 20yrs of Service I have never carried my ACH with me while on leave and traveling, never wanted to put myself in a position to risk it unintentionally coming up missing while on leave and traveling to my duty location.

If you are receding instructions from your gaining Command to carry it with you, it could be because you’re going to need it upon arrival for an exercise or deployment. Check with the gaining command to get clarification. If you’re not going to need it upon arrival, ship it with your HHG as Pro-gear. Good luck to you....

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Jul 13 at 2020 10:05 AM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:05:41 -0400

Why not turn it in at CIF when you leave and draw a new issue at new post? Sounds as if ACH is field gear and was my experience different units had different things.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jul 13 at 2020 11:57 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:57:02 -0400

No. There is a reason you are specifically authorized "PRO GEAR" as a separate item as part of a PCS. Because there is an expectation that you will SHIP these items, not carry them. There is ZERO doctrinal requirement for you to hand carry your PRO GEAR.
People will argue this because of "he said, she said", but when you ask them what regulation states you must hand carry, they will come up blank.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Jul 13 at 2020 11:58 AM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:58:47 -0400

Just wear it on the plane, problem solved.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2020 1:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:39:46 -0400

Personally, I hand-carry all my equipment, ( TA-50 and household goods) when I PCS. Easier to track my stuff.