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  • Ensure you obtain your “empty” and “full” weight tickets with all the required member information written on them.                                                     Weight Scale Link: Public Scales  Cat Scale 

  • Save all receipts. 

  • Start packing early. 

  • Consider taking everything apart. It will help you save space. 

  • Know what is tax-deductible and what isn’t. IRS 3903  IRS Help 

  • Keep expenses low, but understand it’s the value of your things that will depend on how much you want to spend to protect them.

  • Use soft belongings as packing material; don’t leave empty space, fill as many voids as possible will small/soft items. It saves you space and money on supplies and available room in your transport vehicle.

  • Use comforters and blankets to keep furniture from rubbing. 

  • How the boxes are packed matters more than how the truck is packed. Pack your items carefully. Do not rush. 

  • Plan how you will load the truck or trailer. Uhaul Penske Moving.com

  • Use the Coast Guard Personal Procurement Move Checklist to ensure you have all the proper documentation. 

Personal Procurement Move (PPM) Day Tips & Tricks

Created based on the recommendations of military families.

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