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Moving to permanent duty station. How?
So my husband is done with A school July 31st. We dont know where we are going yet but I am becoming a little frustrated just thinking about how difficult a move to another state will be. I dont even really know what my question is. I guess i need to know where to start?
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Permalink Reply by abuon18 on
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Once he gets his hard copy orders he should go to the PSD office on base and they will direct him. Since it's you're first move I would suggest having the Navy move you. They will send movers to pack up everything in your house, move it to where ever your new duty station is, and deliver it to your new house.
Honestly there is not anything you can do until he gets his orders unless you plan on getting rid of any of your stuff. IE whenever we move I do a HUGE purge of my closet & give a ton of clothes away. Once he gets his orders he will set up everything to do with the move. At the point I would suggest joining the Facebook spouse groups for the area (there are always tons!) so you can start getting advice on where to live. For example some duty stations have really great military housing and some I wouldn't step foot in so those groups can help you decide what the best option is for you. Then you can start looking online for housing. He will get instruction (he may have to ask!) on if and how many days of a hotel he will get reimbursed for when you get to your new duty station... For example they may pay for a few nights of a hotel while you are searching for your new home.
Again at this point there is honestly nothing you can do. "Hurry up and wait!" Once he gets his orders it will move VERY quickly so hang on! -
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Permalink Reply by brits_hiswife on
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Is having the Navy move us when we get DLA? I think the fact that i know things will move very quickly is what scares me. How will we be able to apartment hunt? I dont think we live on base so Ill want to see the apartment in person and not thru photos. But I understand what you are saying. Ill hurry up and wait. Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Usually, when you report in to the first duty station, they will put you up in the Navy Lodge or a hotel for about ten days. Many commands will approve ten days of "house hunting", where he does not need to work, just check in, and can spend the time looking for an apartment. Of course, you'd do the online looking first to narrow things down, and check with the housing office to be sire the lease has a military clause and is okay to rent from.
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That has helped tremendously. Thanks
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Yes sorry if I wasn't clear! Look online first to see what's available so when you get to the area you know what you want to see in person. I suggested joining the FB groups so the other spouses can let you know what they think of the military housing (if you're interested), and also what areas are nicer/safer and what to stay away from, since you'll be unfamiliar with the area and won't have time to waste doing all that research! Like Anti M said most commands will give him 10 days of house hunting leave but not all will-my husband didn't get ANY days of house hunting leave. As far as DLA, I heard from another wife they are not doing that anymore. They are only reimbursing you after you move so I'm not sure. Her discussion is in this group if you want to search for it and ask her questions. We received advance DLA and yes the Navy moved us. We have never done a DITY move so I don't know how the money works in that type of move.
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Yeah, the house hunting time is always a gamble. Falls on the spouse to do the selecting, which is why the military housing can be appealing, even if there is a wait list.
No matter what they do with the DLA, there will be out of pocket expenses. Try to set aside some moving money now, if at all possible. I know that can be difficult. Get your paperwork organized into a travel folder, that would be personal papers and any financial information. Gather up your valuables to hand carry (jewelry, small electronics). If you are packed out, never have them pack small valuables you can pack in the car. Mostly they are honest, but let;s not tempt anyone. Start going through your home now, try to toss, donate or sell stuff you may not need later.
I remember getting my ratty old stuffed toys out of the trash before a move when I was a kid (dad was Navy), and I still have them to this day. Moving with kids is a special type of stress all around.
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