Use the Defense Personal Property System for Your Upcoming PCS Move

Published March 11, 2011
By Tech. Sgt. De'Andre Taylor
NCOIC, Personal Property Section

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- In an effort to make moving a little bit easier, the US Department of Defense United States Transportation Command, and the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command developed the Defense Personal Property Program, or DP3. As part of the DP3 mission, an internet-based system to manage DoD household goods moves was created. It's called the Defense Personal Property System or DPS.

How does DPS benefit me?

Through DPS and the DP3 initiative, Ari Force Global Strike Command members stationed at Malmstrom will receive the following benefits:

     · The ability to self-counsel and submit an application online right at your desk, instead of traveling to the Transportation Management Office
     · The ability to track shipments through DPS or Interactive Voice Response
     · The option to file a claim online, and to settle directly with the moving company, the Transportation Service Provider
     · Full Replacement Value of lost and damaged goods, as opposed to depreciated value offered in the past
     · The opportunity to make sure only quality, reputable companies handle and ship personal belongings, and those of fellow service members and DoD civilians, by completing the Customer Satisfaction Survey

How do I get started?

The process is a very easy:

     · Start at http://www.move.mil/home.htm.
     · Click on "DoD Service Member and Civilians"
     · Review the 2:47 training video and follow the step by step instructions
     · Once you receive your password, you will need your PCS orders to complete entries in the system

The Traffic Management Office will be able to assist with a move if there are any problems with DPS. Stop by the office located in building 800, or call 731- 6282.