Three weeks before your move, be sure you take care of the following items. [For the full list of PCS checklists, see this page.]
| To Do | Done? |
| If you are an active duty service member, contact your military pay office to recertify Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) and have sign-off on your PCS. | |
| Reconfirm packing, pick-up and delivery dates with mover. | |
| If you have a military ID card, check the expiration date and update it if necessary. | |
| Notify your credit card companies of your new or temporary address. | |
| Notify your stock broker or investment counselor of your new or temporary address. | |
| Transfer bank accounts and your safe deposit box. Arrange for credit references. | |
| If possible, settle all your outstanding bills. | |
| Cancel all local deliveries and services, such as newspapers and diaper service. | |
| Retrieve all items you have loaned out. | |
| Confirm your change of address with the US Postal Service. | |
| Plan menus from what you have remaining in the freezer and cabinets. | |
| Remove old TSP markings and stickers from furniture and boxes. | |
| If you are using the Personal Property Shipping Office (PPSO), reconfirm moving dates. | |
| Have drapes and carpets cleaned; DO NOT leave in plastic wrappers. | |
| Clean up your current living space or quarters. | |
| Clean out your attic, crawl space, or similar storage area within the residence. | |
| Renew and pick up any necessary prescriptions. Obtain prescription slips in case you need refills on the road. Pack medicine in leakproof, spillproof containers. | |
| If you are an active service member making use of military weight allowances, separate your professional books, papers and equipment (PBP&E). These items will be weighed and listed separately on your shipping inventory. Make sure the packers know these are your professional items -- their weight will not be counted into your weight allowance. |
