Dual Military (Mil-to-Mil) Move

Pro-Tips:

• You’ll also be asked detailed information about special items you might ship, like the make and model of your Motorcycle, and even the caliber and serial number of each of your firearms. Get this information organized now to save time later.
• You don’t have to have an exact address at your new location to start the move process. Don’t wait to schedule your move! The longer you wait, the more likely that your preferred move date will be unavailable, especially if it’s during Peak Season. Lines can also get long at your local Transportation Office.
• Turn off your pop-up blocker, otherwise the DPS window won’t be able to open.

Pro-Tip: You can check your progress in the Counseling Menu on the left side of the page.

Pro-Tip: A Letter of Authorization allows you to give another person permission to act on your behalf. Only the service member who has official orders can write this letter of authorization.

Pro-Tip: PBP&E is the "pro gear" or professional equipment you might need to ship. There are additional allowances for you and your spouse. It doesn’t count towards your weight allowance - just make sure you itemize it!

A "Hard Copy" of your orders refers to the physical piece of paper that you received, and that your orders have officially been cut. You’ll need to scan and upload a PDF of your orders.

Pro-Tips:

• The location of your Orders Number on the orders, varies by branch. Typically, the Army and Navy list the number in the upper left of the document, while the Marines list a Standard Document Number (SDN) on the bottom right. For the Air Force, look in box 27 of your Orders form.
• Your Orders date is the date the orders were cut or issued.

Pro-Tips:

• Can’t find your type? Check out the category "Various" to see miscellaneous move types.
• Even though you’ve uploaded your orders in DPS, it’s a good idea to reach out to your Transportation Office after you submit your application, to make sure they have everything they need to book your shipment.

Pro-Tips:

• A POV is your Personally Owned Vehicle, and in this context, a Mobile Home is an RV.
• Not all locations, in particular OCONUS, allow you to ship a motorcycle and a POV.

Pro-Tip: Your weight allowance is listed here in the second paragraph.

Pro-Tip: You can create more than one type of shipment per Orders. For example, you can schedule an HHG shipment for the majority of your belongings, and an additional PPM shipment for the ones you’ll move yourself in your car. You just have to repeat this “Create New Shipment” process for each shipment.

Pro-Tip: Print this information and keep it handy. You may not always have access to DPS throughout your move.

Pro-Tips:

• Your Pro Gear, up to 2,000 lbs, doesn’t count towards your estimated weight.
• You’ll need to enter the make, model, serial number, and caliber for each firearm.

Pro-Tip: Here, indicate if you are shipping any firearms. You must provide detailed information about each firearm you’d like to ship.

Pro-Tip: Print this page! It details all the information you need for moving day. You may not have access to DPS at all times during your move.

Pro-Tip: Use the Office Locator tool if you need help choosing a counseling office.

Pro-Tip: After you hit submit, email the Transportation Office you selected for counseling and let them know that you’ve created a shipment in DPS. They may need additional information from you before your shipment is approved.