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My husband just got his orders but they are not "in hand" yet.  So we know where we are moving but I don't think there's anything I can really do to get ready until I could actually get a copy of his orders.  My questions are should we do a dity move?  Do you come out ahead when you move yourself?  We'll be moving from MO to VA, and most of our stuff is already in storage as I've been living with my parents while he's been gone.  Does the money for the move come out of your own pocket and then they reimburse you?  Just want to have enough saved up if this is the case, and how long does it take to get reimbursed?  My husband has been told he might have to go to c school still, not sure when we'll find out.  Would it be possible for me to move to his next duty station while he's still in c school?  I'm guessing we won't find out for sure till last minute.  Any suggestions are welcome!!

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If his orders show both the C school and his PCS station, then, yes you can move while he's in C school.  Depends on the length of the school, of course.  Some sailors have to check into their command and go to school later, lots of variation there.

 

Most people come out ahead on a DITY move.  You can find all the requirements online (I don't have the site handy, but I know plenty of folks here do if you can't fins it).  You'll have to drive your vehicles anyway!   He can request an advance on the moving expenses.  Something like 85% I think.  Look in the PCS/moving group, there are a lot of the links posted in the discussions.

Thanks...I was hoping you'd comment :)  I always scan discussions to see what you have to say!!!

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