Moving can be an extra stressful event for members of the Armed Services. For most members of the Navy, attending boot camp usually involves leaving your hometown. As soon as that’s over, A-school begins in another location far from home. Once you’ve finished you’re a-schooling — usually a 10-week ordeal — it’s time to ship out. This leaves very little time to arrange for a stable living situation for the your family. If you’re looking to make a move but find yourself constrained by the unique time constraints that the Navy presents, here are a few tips.
The Navy Family Support Household Goods team can help with moving costs for families who are moving because of orders. The division will pay for moving up to a certain weight so be sure you stay within the designated weight limit. Weight limits are based on rank and dependent status. Careful that you do not exceed the weight limit or cheat on the form. The Navy has a team of auditors who review every move and they will find any inconsistencies or weight excesses and you will end up being billed for the move if you exceed the weight limit.
The Navy also allows an exception for what is known as “pro gear.” This is any item that is being included in the move that is necessary for execution of the service member’s job duties. Be sure you separate your pro gear from the rest of your household items before the move. They cannot be claimed after the fact. As of 2009, the Navy also allows an exception for “spousal pro gear.” This is any equipment necessary for the spouse’s execution of job duties (teaching books, computers, etc.). The spousal pro gear allowance is 500 pounds.
Finally, know how big your duty station will be. If you’re preparing to head overseas, try to get an idea of how much stuff you will be able to fit in your new home. This will go a long way toward determining how much stuff you can bring with you and how much needs to be left in the United States in a storage unit.
Mike James helps residential and business customers who use self storage when they don’t have enough storage space on their own property. Mike’s company – Extra Space Storage – has locations from coast to coast, including a self storage unit in Bakersfield and a self storage facility in Palmdale.
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