Plan My Move Frequently Asked Questions

Plan My Move is here to help you prepare for your relocation by organizing important tasks into user-friendly checklists. After answering a few simple questions, you will receive a customized checklist tailored to the specific needs of you and your family. The checklist will include all the tasks you need to complete, along with clear instructions on how to tackle each one. You can use the checklist as is or further customize it by adding your own tasks. Plan My Move also provides links to helpful resources and information to guide you throughout your move.

Service members, military families and their loved ones can all use Plan My Move. Additionally, if you have a Military OneSource account, you can save and revisit your Plan My Move checklists for future reference.

On the Welcome page, just answer a few simple questions and then click the Build My Custom Checklist button. If you want to review checklists from previous moves, use the Log In to View Saved Moves button at the bottom of the page.

Plan My Move allows you to:

• Edit and rearrange the order of checklist items with the drag-and-drop feature
• Choose to view tasks by category or in a chronological timeline
• Add custom tasks to your checklist
• Save and revisit your checklist at any time

Please note: Not all destinations may appear on Plan My Move. If you can’t find your destination, select the closest installation or contact your Military and Family Support Center. Plan My Move does not include State Department postings such as embassies or consulates.
 

Once you’ve answered the initial questions, Plan My Move creates a personalized checklist based on your circumstances. As you provide more information, your checklist will automatically update with additional tasks.

You can view your checklist in either Topic View or Timeline View, and you can toggle between a Full List of tasks or Condensed List. In Timeline View, tasks are automatically organized in the order you are likely to complete them. You can adjust the order of tasks by clicking on the six dots and dragging items up or down in your list. 

You can also add your own custom tasks. 

• To add a task in Topic View, click on the plus sign to the right of the topic, then click the Add a Custom Task button.
• To add a task in Timeline View, simply click the Add a Custom Task button at the top or bottom of the list.
   

Yes. You can easily save, print or export your checklist as either a PDF, Word document or Excel file. Just follow the menu options on the Download Checklist page. 

Before printing or downloading:

1. Choose either Topic View or Timeline View.
2. Decide if you would like to display Full List With Tasks or Condensed List.
3. Select your preferred format: PDF, Word or Excel.

If you have a Military OneSource account, log in to Plan My Move to save your checklist and return to it anytime. Check off your tasks as you complete them to keep track of your progress as you prepare for your move.
 

Absolutely. Even if you have been through a permanent change of station, or PCS, each relocation can have different requirements. Plan My Move can help you stay organized and ensure you do not miss important tasks. You can also save your checklists to help you prepare for future moves.

In addition to the resources available through your installation Relocation Assistance Program, Plan My Move is part of the Military OneSource network, offering 24/7 support to service members and their families worldwide. For a comprehensive overview of the support available to you, watch the Pinning Down PCS Success video. For more assistance, call 800-342-9647 or schedule a live chat.

You can find more assistance by visiting these resources:

• PCS & Military Moves — Learn about support for moving your life, family and belongings, including important information about education, sponsorship and settling in to your new location.
• Tips and Tools for PCS Success — In this podcast, a MilSpouse discusses tips learned from frequent PCSing.
• Specialty Consultations — Professionally trained consultants can help you navigate the challenges of a PCS.
• Relocation Assistance Program — Your installation Relocation Assistance Program can help you prepare for your PCS, including making connections at your new duty station.
• What You Need to Know About PCSing With Pets — This podcast covers the many ways the Defense Department and the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command provide care, comfort and safety when moving your pets during a PCS in this podcast.
• Parenting Through a PCS: Caregiver Resources and Tips — This podcast explores resources and support to help with the challenges of PCSing with a family.
• U.S. Transportation Command — USTRANSCOM is the DOD’s provider for moving solutions.