There are numerous steps in the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) process. Through various agencies the Department of the Air Force provides guidance and counseling to assist service members and their families in making the best choices.

To further ease the process of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves, the Secretary of Defense has directed the Department to:

• Permanently increase standard TLE maximum coverage from 14 to 21 days for CONUS moves and allow up to 60 days of TLE if a service member is in a specified Military Housing Area with a housing shortage, that have approved TLE extensions.
• Increase the Dislocation Allowance (DLA) for E-1 to E-6 service members, to further help offset personal expenses for PCS moves.

For more information, please visit: https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3167769/dod-announces-immediate-and-long-term-actions-to-help-strengthen-the-economic-s/

Modifications to the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3)

The Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) was canceled, effective June 18, 2025. For more information, view the Defense Department PCS Task Force page.

The Personal Property Activity has launched a new Defense Personal Property System (DPS) website to schedule moves, track shipments, and file claims.

 For more information, please visit: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/moving-personal-property/