Transport for Troops
PCS Readiness

Prevention-first readiness for your PCS vehicle move

Understand your orders, your potential entitlements, and your expenses before you commit — so you can plan confidently and know when to seek TFT support.

PCS Readiness is prevention-first education. The goal is to help you avoid surprises and make informed decisions before your move.

Understanding your orders

Know your orders type (PCS, TDY, ETS, EAS), your report date, and what your orders authorize for vehicle shipping.

Potential entitlements

Review what your branch and the JTR may cover for POV shipment or storage, and what documentation proves it.

POV decisions

Decide which vehicles to ship, whether to drive, ship, or store, and how multiple POVs affect your plan.

Travel planning

Plan your travel timeline around your report date, shipment scheduling, and delivery windows.

Temporary lodging

Understand lodging options and TLE/TLA during your move, and how they interact with your vehicle timeline.

Dependents

Plan for dependents, EFMP needs, and family logistics alongside your vehicle move.

Financial risk

Identify where actual costs may exceed reimbursements, and where a gap could create hardship.

Finance questions

Prepare the questions to ask your finance office before you commit to shipping arrangements.

When to seek TFT support

If your planning reveals a gap between what your move will cost and what the government covers, or if you face hardship or timing pressure, TFT may be able to help. Use the navigator to find the right pathway.