Family member entry approval is required for some locations. This move involves shipment of household goods from a location other than Hampton Roads to the Hampton Roads area, or another area in the Continental United States or Overseas. It is the most complex move because of the paperwork involved. Members who volunteer to move themselves and meet all requirements are entitled to 95 percent of what it would cost the government to pay a commercial carrier. Most members can receive up to 60 percent of this amount in advance, to help cover the expenses of their move.
Some restrictions apply.
Certified weight tickets for the vehicle both empty and loaded with the HHG shipment are required before any claim for reimbursement can be made. Personnel Property Shipping Offices will provide service members with a list of qualified scales in the local area. This is a Navy prototype move where the Navy service member selects his own carrier from a list of participating companies. The benefits include full replacement valuation at no cost to the service member and the opportunity to coordinate the move directly with the carrier. Ask an Entitlements Counselor for more information and any restrictions.