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Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Resources and Regulations

Visit the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website to view all travel regulations.

The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) are for members of the Uniformed Services of the United States and DoD civilian employees and civilians who travel using DoD funding. The JTR contains regulations related to per diem, travel and transportation allowances, relocation allowances, and certain other allowances.

The Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR), Volume 9: Travel Policy Procedures provides supplemental instructions regarding the payment of allowances authorized by the JTR. The DoD FMR applies to all personnel traveling under orders funded by the DoD, including:

• Military Members
• Reserve Component Members
• Civilian Employees
• Dependents on official orders
• Travelers on DoD invitational travel authorizations

PCS Travel Resources:

Your Human Resources office should provide you with mandatory PCS counseling prior to your relocation orders (Chapter 5, Part F). Please contact your local Human Resources if you have additional questions.

To find out more information and prepare for PCS/Military move, visit: Defense Personal Property Program (DP3).

To determine the current currency conversion rate, please visit Conversion Rates. 

Some moves may require travelers weigh their belongings to determine entitlements. To find a scale for your move, please visit the Scale Locator here. Just enter your location info - city, state, zip, etc. and visit a location near you.