PCSing - 3 months prior.

First of all, you need to decide whether you want to make a DITY move, or have the government handle everything for you.

Second, Marine's need to make an appointment for a counseling session at your base transportation office, spouses are more then welcome to attend, but not required.

Start saving for non-reimbursable moving expenses.

Notify your landlord you will be moving, but you do not need give him or her an exact date yet.

Begin making shipping arrangements for your vehicle(s) if necessary. If you are using TMO, schedule a counseling session.

Start to keep track of tax deductible moving expenses.

Make an inventory of possessions and valuable items (take pictures or video tape). Get appraisals for antiques or collections.

Start organizing personal records like birth certificates, insurance papers or warranties.

Make a list of whom to notify concerning your move and forwarding address.

Let clubs/gyms/organizations that you belong to know you are leaving. Transfer your membership if possible.

Take care of necessary medical, optical or dental appointments. Obtain your records or find out how to forward them later.

Have Power of Attorney or Letter of Authorization drawn up for unforeseen circumstances.

Go through closets and drawers to sort through clothes and other items to give away or sell.

Make sure all stickers from previous moves have been removed from furniture.

Do not place any more mail order purchases.