Military Relocation

"Military brat" and various "brat" derivatives[a] describe the child of a parent or parents serving full-time in the United States Armed Forces, and can also refer to the subculture and lifestyle of such families.

In the military, PCS is just a fancy acronym for "Hey, you're moving!" The acronym stands for Permanent Change of Station, but as all military families know, the move is never permanent. Some families will move every 2-3 years, while others may live at one duty station for 4-7 years.

Considered a normal part of the "military life cycle," the Permanent Change of Station move can be a really positive experience,or a very trying ordeal for military families.

A smooth move for household goods is possible during peak moving season with proper planning and attention to detail, here's some tips.

My friends often ask me how I stay so calm during the entire process of a military move, often referred to as a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS. Here are five tips for a no stress PCS.

Under (USC 10 §1056), help is available for Military members and, where applicable, their Families to manage service-required relocation by providing standardized information and services through various coordinated relocation assistance programs.

These are all great PCS move tips that are sure to help you before your service member receives that next set of orders.

Everything you need to know about your military relocation.

When you are moving, anyone can tell you to contact the transportation office, check your insurance or research the place you are going to live online. A real friend gives you genius moving tips so you can have a great move. At our live Spouse Experience event at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling in Washington, DC, spouses told us exactly what they learned from multiple moves. Steal their ideas now!

Fortunately, a little planning can lead to a successful transition, rather than a headache-inducing one.

You've got your PCS Orders, but what to do next? Military.com's PCS and Moving center has checklists, advice, and information to help you plan your next move.