If you’re a service member planning a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), a Personally Procured Move (PPM) \u2014 formerly known as a Do-It-Yourself (DITY) move \u2014 might be your best option. A PPM gives you control over how and when your belongings are moved, and even lets you pocket the difference if your actual costs are lower than the government reimbursement rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
As of 2025, the Department of Defense has increased the reimbursement rate for PPMs to 130%<\/strong> of what it would cost the government to move your items. That means even more opportunity to save on your next PCS move.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Here are five key steps to ace your PPM:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Before getting too deep into planning, talk with your local Transportation Office (TO) or Personal Property Shipping Office (PPSO). They can verify whether you’re eligible for a PPM based on your orders and location. You\u2019ll also need to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Find your local office through MilitaryINSTALLATIONS<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To get reimbursed, you must provide certified weight tickets from a certified scale, both before<\/strong> and after<\/strong> your items are loaded. This applies whether you use your own vehicle, rent a truck, or hire a carrier. Keep in mind:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Use the PPM Calculator<\/a> to estimate your reimbursement in advance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Whether you’re moving everything yourself or hiring help, you have flexibility. Consider:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n uShip lets you compare quotes from feedback-rated carriers and book your move with confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Documentation is essential. Here\u2019s what to track:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You\u2019ll submit all of this to your TO or PPSO to receive reimbursement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Once your move is complete, return to your Transportation Office to process your claim. Be sure to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Reimbursement is usually processed within a few weeks and can be direct-deposited to your account.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Whether you still call it a DITY or you\u2019re adjusting to the PPM terminology, the outcome is the same: a chance to take control of your PCS move and save money in the process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n How to Ace Your DITY Move (Now Known as a PPM) If you’re a service member planning a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), a Personally Procured Move (PPM) \u2014 formerly known as a Do-It-Yourself (DITY) move \u2014 might be your best option. A PPM gives you control over how and when your belongings are moved,… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":9723,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving"],"acf":{"blog_post_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"blog_post_entry_footer","blog_post_entry_footer_cta":null}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6358"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6358\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Step 2: Weigh Your Options (Literally)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Step 3: Choose the Right Transportation Option<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Step 4: Keep Track of Paperwork<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Step 5: Submit for Reimbursement<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Why Choose a PPM in 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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TL;DR: DITY Move Success in 2025 (Now PPM)<\/h2>\r\n
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