Fort Hood  Moving

To help customers access moving resources more easily, Move.mil has moved to the Military OneSource website. Now, moving resources from the Defense Personal Property Program and Military OneSource are available on the Military OneSource website.

Visit the PCS & Military Moves page on MilitaryOneSource.mil for comprehensive moving information, resources and services. Access content from the former Move.mil website, including moving guides and tips, videos and FAQs, entitlement brochures, household goods shipment logistics, DPS log in and more. There are also links for retiring and separating members, specific service branch information and comprehensive relocation assistance.

As soon as you receive your permanent change of station orders, it’s important to begin scheduling your move. The Defense Personal Property System, or DPS, is the online system you can use to request and manage your household goods shipment(s). For more information and a DPS log in link, visit the PCS & Military Moves page on MilitaryOneSource.mil.

Read Preparing for Your PCS Move to learn more about coordinating your shipment and review the Personal Property Quick Reference Guide for actions you can take to ensure a smooth move.

Learn more about Your OCONUS Move: Planning, Resources and Tips. Begin to plan what items will go in unaccompanied baggage, in your household goods shipment and in long-term, Non-Temporary Storage, or NTS, storage – check with your sponsor or overseas housing office to assist in determining what items to ship.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

The installation transportation office staff are available to assist with your inbound processing and facilitate your smooth transition into the Fort Hood Community. Members should contact their move coordinator as assigned by the transportation service provider, or TSP, at origin permanent duty station to schedule delivery of their personal property or cancel deliveries based on your communication with them. If the customer is unable to coordinate with the TSP the transportation office will assist in scheduling delivery dates.

If your property has arrived and you do not yet have an address, your property will be held in temporary storage for up to 90 days (less any storage used at origin). An additional 90 days may be approved, but must be requested in writing.

If you are expecting the arrival of household goods or unaccompanied baggage call the 254-287-2200 for assistance. 

Shipping your Privately Owned Vehicle, or POV

The Vehicle Processing Center is located at 957 Heinz Way, Grand Prairie, TX, 75051 for movement of privately owned vehicles worldwide. Their contact information is: Commercial: 469-203-8629 or toll free: 855-389-9499
Fax: 972-639-3976

Email: Dallas.VPC@ialpov.us Customers can obtain detailed information on the shipment and storage of their POV from the International Auto Logistics website: PCSmyPOV.com.

Traveling with Pets

All Fort Hood pets three months of age and older must be registered with the Veterinary Treatment Facility, 254-287-6719, within seven days of initial arrival and annually thereafter. Due to limited facilities, pick up a local phone book from the Army Community Service Relocation office to assist you with all your pet needs.

NOTE: Most rental agencies and rental properties require a non-refundable pet deposit.

Dogs, cats, and most other warm-blooded animals transported in commerce are protected by the Animal Welfare Act, or AWA. The US Department of Agriculture¹s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, enforces this law. APHIS¹ shipping regulations help ensure that people who transport and handle animals covered under the AWA treat them humanely. Airlines and other shippers are affected by regulations established to protect the well being of animals in transit. You may contact the USDA at their toll free number, 800-545-USDA or on the USDA APHIS Pet Travel website.

Visit the Fort Hood Veterinary Treatment Facility website for more pet information. 

Personal Property

Contact the Personal Property Office at 254-287-2200, and Quality Assurance at 254-287-6152 for assistance with claims process.

Unaccompanied Baggage

Unaccompanied baggage consists of items you will need immediately upon arrival at destination; pending receipt of your household goods. It is packed and shipped separately from your household goods. Items most often included are seasonal clothing, essential linens, cooking utensils and dishes, baby cribs and infant-care articles, a small radio, portable television and items required for health and comfort. As of 1 March 2014, the Joint Travel Regulation redefined professional books, papers, and equipment, and set weight limit to a maximum of 2,000 pounds with no authority to waive the limitation. Each branch of the armed services has rules regarding when and how much unaccompanied baggage may be shipped. Once a counselor reviews your orders, your entitlements are determined.

Moving with your pet includes researching airline requirements and quarantine restriction laws in your new location. Many airlines have requirements for size, weight, breed, number of animals, kennel construction, documentation and seasonal limitations. Small pets may be shipped on military flights, but availability and regulations frequently change. Contact your installation household goods/transportation office to request specific country instructions. Military OneSource can make your move easier with helpful tips, resources and hands-on information related to moving with pets and more.