Essential resources for military PCS moves: Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Military OneSource, DFAS pay and allowances, Transportation Management Office (TMO) contacts, and more.
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PCS Move Calculator Estimate DLA, MALT, per diem, and PPM reimbursement for any CONUS or OCONUS PCS move.
BAH Calculator Look up 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for any installation, rank, and dependency status.
VA Loan Calculator Compare VA vs. conventional mortgage payments and calculate your funding fee. Includes VA Entitlement section.
Military Salary Calculator See your full military compensation — base pay, BAH, BAS, special pays, and civilian equivalent salary.
TSP Calculator Two-phase TSP projection with BRS matching, High-3 toggle, L-fund selection, and promotion-aware pay progression.
On-Base Savings Calculator Estimate annual savings from commissary grocery discounts, tax-free Exchange purchases, and on-base fuel (AAFES/NEX/MCX).
Military Spouse Tax Wizard Determine your state of legal residence under the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) and get W-4 guidance.
SDP Calculator Project growth on Savings Deposit Program contributions — 10% APR guaranteed on up to $10,000 during combat-zone deployments.
Military Retirement Calculator Estimate your pension under BRS, High-3, or CSB/REDUX, including Guard and Reserve points and the age-60 reduction.
VA Entitlement Calculator Calculate your remaining VA loan entitlement, bonus entitlement, and maximum loan amount without a down payment.
Weight Allowances Look up your household goods weight limit by rank and dependency status for any branch of service.
The official military and government sources for PCS assistance — the documents and offices this site's figures trace back to.
Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Official Department of Defense regulations governing all aspects of military travel, including PCS moves, allowances, and entitlements (Official Regulations; https://www.travel.dod.mil/Policy-Regulations/Joint-Travel-Regulations/).
Military OneSource 24/7 support for military families including PCS assistance, financial counseling, and deployment support (General Support; https://www.militaryonesource.mil/).
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Official resource for military pay, allowances, and travel reimbursement information (Finance; https://www.dfas.mil/).
MyCAA Education Benefits Military spouse education assistance program for licenses, certifications, and education (Education; https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/).
USPS Military Mail Official postal service resources for military mail forwarding and address changes (Mail Services; https://moversguide.usps.com/).
Defense Personal Property System (dps.move.mil) The official DoD portal to initiate your household goods shipment, file claims, and manage your personal property move through your Transportation Office (Transportation; https://dps.move.mil).
Truck rental, portable storage and moving-help companies used by military families doing PPM and DITY moves, each with the military discount or code it publishes. These are affiliate links, disclosed on the page: the commission does not decide which vendor is listed or where.
Vehicle shipping is generally not covered for CONUS-to-CONUS PCS moves, though exceptions exist in specific circumstances. Check with your Transportation Office (TMO) to confirm your entitlements before arranging private transport.
For an OCONUS move the government ships one privately owned vehicle at no cost to you, arranged through a Vehicle Processing Center rather than a commercial carrier.