If you\u2019re a service member preparing for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), chances are you\u2019ve already received those all-important PCS orders. While your first instinct may be to tackle the move on your own, there\u2019s a smarter, easier way to handle it in 2025: let professional carriers do the heavy lifting while you focus on the transition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Today, what used to be known as a DITY move<\/strong> is now officially called a Personally Procured Move (PPM)<\/strong>. This option gives you more control over how your belongings are moved, and with recent updates to reimbursement rates, it can be more cost-effective than ever.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n PPMs give service members the flexibility to manage their own relocation. Instead of letting the government assign a Transportation Service Provider (TSP), you decide how and when your things get moved. Better yet, the Department of Defense now reimburses up to 130%<\/strong> of what it would cost the government to move your items. That means:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Source: DoD Reimbursement Rate Increase<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In the past, service members would often go the DIY route, renting trucks and lifting furniture themselves to maximize reimbursement. But in 2025, the numbers tell a different story:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhy Choose a PPM Over a Traditional Military Move?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Comparing Costs: Professional Movers vs. Doing It All Yourself<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n