(formerly referred to as Do-It-Yourself (DITY) Moves)
PPM Requirements:
DD1351-2- Completed and signed by Reviewing official
PCS Travel Orders
DD2278- Calculated by the Transportation Office*
Copies of Certified Weight tickets including Gross (full) weight and one for Tare (empty) weight
Operating Expense (OPE) worksheet- if attempting to reduce your taxable income
Copy of Paid Rental Agreement
Copy of vehicle registration when utilizing POV and/or boat/trailer move (See JTR for details)
*Weight Allowances are based on rank and type of move (See JTR for details)
Operating Expenses:
Operating expenses (OPE) are goods that Service Members pay for that lower their taxable income when they claim the PPM/ DITY move. Items that can be reused are not normally authorized.
Common Operating Expenses:
| Authorized Expenses |
Unauthorized Expenses |
| Truck and Trailer Rental |
Rental or Purchase of Auto Transporter |
| Safe Move and Safe Tow Insurance |
Purchase of Dolly |
| Hand Truck and Dolly Rental |
Extra Drivers |
| Furniture Pads |
Oil Change/Lube |
| Boxes/Totes/Tape |
Meals/Lodging |
| Oil/Fuel/Electric Vehicle Charging/Tolls |
Hitch Fees/Tow Bars |
| Hired Labor |
Routine Maintenance |
| Rope/Tarps/Tie-Downs/Tie Straps |
Storage |
| Packing Material |
Locks |
| Weight Ticket Fees |
Tire Chains |
| Portable Storage Containers (PODS) |
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| Environmental Fees |
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| Sales Tax |
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Incentive Pay for Authorized Expenses:
Military moves are not taxable unless you receive incentive pay. Incentive pay is taxed at 22%. You will be mailed a W-2 on the incentive pay amount for the tax year you received the payment.This type of W-2 is not available on myPay.
Still have questions? Please see your Transportation Office for assistance.
Page updated May 21, 2024