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Relocation Assistance
Service providers are available with support both before and after a PCS move. Learn more about how to put the military’s relocation assistance program to work for you. See below for an overview of Military and Family Support Center Relocation Assistance services. Services vary by installation, so check the “Other” section below to see what other services are available at your location.
Programs and Services
Your Military and Family Support Center provides relocation assistance to help make PCS moves as smooth as possible. Resources include:
- PCS planning: Most relocation assistance programs offer consultations to help you with the moving process. If this your first military move, your first time moving overseas or you have challenging or complex circumstances contact your installation Relocation Assistance Program as soon as possible for support.
- Plan My Move: An online Defense Department relocation tool that provides you with customizable checklists and links to helpful resources for the tasks ahead.
- Military OneSource: A website and call center that offer 24/7 support for moving information and resources. Learn more about PCS basics and download this fact sheet 7 Steps to Make Your Household Goods Move a Smart Move. For comprehensive moving resources and information, including Defense Personal Property log in details, visit Moving Your Personal Property.
- Workshops and briefings: Workshops vary by location. You may find classes on housing options, moving with children, moving with pets and more.
- Predeparture briefings: These sessions provide essential information about your move and may be required for some populations.
- Special needs: If you have a child or family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, contact your installation EFMP-Family Support office to assist you.
- Settling-in services: Look for welcome programs or local area tours that may be offered. Overseas services may include introductory language classes and cultural awareness activities.
- Foreign-born spouse support: Assistance includes information and referral to resources such as immigration and naturalization.
- Emergency assistance: Sometimes emergencies occur while moving. The Military and Family Support Center has the resources to provide emergency financial assistance, as well as information and referrals.
- Authorized housing flexibility options: Eligible service members with PCS orders may be entitled to flexibilities such as extended stays in government housing and early housing eligibility. Contact your military personnel office for more information.
- Spouse licensure reimbursement: Your service branch may reimburse spouses up to $1,000 for licensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves. See this Military OneSource article Transferring Your Professional License for more information and specific service branch policies.
Other
Relocation Assistance is available to total force members and their families authorized to make a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move. The Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) provides programs and access services through the Military/Airman and Family Readiness Center (M/A&FRC), as well as, through several online avenues.
Commando Newcomers Orientation is a mandatory program for all newly assigned personnel to familiarize themselves with their new base and receive a mission briefing from the wing commander. Relocation is located in Building 1433; call 575-784-4228, 575-904-3415, or DSN 312-681-4228.
Installation Specific Information
Your sponsor or Command Support Section will refer you to the Commando Readiness Center to gain you to the base, sign you up for the Newcomers Orientation and other mandatory classes, and to complete your travel voucher. Newcomers Orientation is held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, located at 331 D.L. Ingram, Building 1433. Briefings are offered on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7:45 a.m. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. Remember to enroll at the Commando Readiness Center by calling 575-784-2700. As an added bonus, attendees receive valuable information on the local area during the Information Fair.
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