Frequently Asked Questions About Relocation

Q. My spouse just got PCS orders, what should I do to get ready for the move?

First, visit the Housing and Relocation office on base. Then, contact the Traffic Management Office (TMO) to learn about government-handled and DITY (Do It Yourself) moves. If you own a home, find a realtor to help you sell your current home and another to help you locate a house in your new location. (We can help you with that!) Before you do move, inquire about temporary housing and estimate how much you can afford to spend on a house to buy or rent. To provide you with a complete checklist for relocation, get our FREE "Tracker Packer."

Q. How do I find a realtor in my new location?

We'll help you locate a realtor that is uniquely qualified to serve the need of military families. We have a national network of realtors.

Q. What are the regulations about pets?

Depending on your relocation destination, different regulations apply. Cats and dogs traveling from the United States to Iceland, Guam and Hawaii are routinely quarantined. The quarantine can range from 30 days to six months. As of Oct. 1, 2000, the government will kick in $275 to defray to cost of quarantining pets. For those relocating to the U.K., as of December 2002, military members and their families bringing dogs and cats will no longer have to place their animals in a six-month quarantine period upon entering the country if you meet certain criteria. Some pets are exempt from military relocation. Rabbits, gerbils, birds, snakes, fish, parrots, otters and even horses are some of the family pets people have tried to ship on military chartered aircraft when moving. Unfortunately, none of these are allowed aboard Air Force Mobility Command charters. Pets means dogs and cats only, with a limit of 2 pets per family.