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PCS orders set a lot in motion. These guides walk you through timelines, entitlements, and the decisions that make a military move easier from start to finish.
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9/10/2026 · 8 min read
Non-Temporary Storage (NTS): The Long-Term PCS Storage Rules
NTS is the military's long-term storage benefit for overseas and remote assignments. Here is who qualifies, what counts against your weight allowance, what cannot go in the crate, and when the clock runs out.
By VeteranPCS
9/8/2026 · 7 min read
PCS Inconvenience Claim: When Movers Miss Your Dates
When a moving company misses your pickup or delivery date, it owes you money. Here is who qualifies for a PCS inconvenience claim, what the 2026 dependent rule changed, and how to file without losing a day.
By VeteranPCS
9/6/2026 · 8 min read
PCS Damage Claim: How to File in DPS and Get Paid
Movers broke or lost your things. Here is exactly how a PCS damage claim works in DPS, the two deadlines that decide what you get paid, and the 2026 change that gives most families three extra months to file.
By VeteranPCS
9/1/2026 · 7 min read
PCS Advance Pay: How to Get Money Before Your Move
A PCS costs money before the reimbursements arrive. Here is how advance pay and advance travel payments work, what you can request, and what each one costs you.
By VeteranPCS
8/30/2026 · 7 min read
Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA): Your OCONUS PCS Guide
Temporary Lodging Allowance helps pay for hotels during an overseas PCS. Here is how long it lasts, how it is calculated, and how to keep it from expiring.
By VeteranPCS
8/29/2026 · 9 min read
Shipping a Car During a PCS: What the Military Pays For
The government ships one car overseas at its expense and usually expects you to drive inside the United States. Here is how that split works, and what to do about the second vehicle.
By VeteranPCS
8/17/2026 · 7 min read
Storage in Transit (SIT): The 90-Day PCS Storage Rule
SIT is the temporary storage the military pays for during a PCS. Here is how the 90-day clock works, how to extend it, and how to avoid paying out of pocket.
By VeteranPCS
8/15/2026 · 8 min read
Breaking a Lease With Military Orders: Your SCRA Rights
PCS orders or a long deployment let you end a lease early without a penalty fee. Here is exactly who qualifies, how notice works, and when the lease ends.
By VeteranPCS
7/28/2026 · 5 min read
Winter PCS Move: A Military Family's Cold-Weather Guide
Off-season moves have real upsides. Here is how to handle a winter PCS move, from cold-weather packing to holiday scheduling and safe travel.
By VeteranPCS
7/23/2026 · 5 min read
PCS Travel Pay 2026: MALT Mileage and Per Diem Rates
When you drive to a new duty station, the military pays mileage and per diem. Here is how the 2026 MALT rate and PCS per diem work, with an example.
By VeteranPCS
7/21/2026 · 5 min read
Dislocation Allowance (DLA): 2026 PCS Rates by Rank
Dislocation Allowance (DLA) helps offset the out-of-pocket costs of relocating. Here are the 2026 DLA rates by pay grade and how the allowance works.
By VeteranPCS
7/19/2026 · 6 min read
Military PCS Weight Allowance 2026: Limits by Rank
Your PCS weight allowance depends on your rank and whether you have dependents. Here are the 2026 household goods limits by pay grade and how to stay under them.
By VeteranPCS
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