Joint Base Pearl Harbor - Hickam  Moving

For comprehensive information on military moves, check out the Moving Guide section at Move.mil. The Moving with the Military Overview provides information about household goods shipping and storage, automobiles, and pets. Information on moving allowances and special items can be found under Entitlements/Guidelines. There are also links for retiring and separating members, specific service branch information and more.

You may also want to check out the Tools and Resources section for other valuable information on privately owned vehicles, weight estimators and locators, household goods insurance and ideas for helping children cope with the moving process.

The Defense Personal Property System is the online system you can use to request and manage your household goods shipment(s). For how-to guides to assist with your application, go to Move.mil.

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 local Personal Property 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. For additional information see Pet Information under the Moving Guide tab on Move.mil.

As soon as you receive your permanent change of station orders, it’s important to coordinate your move immediately by following the 7 Steps to Make Your Household Goods Move a Smart Move.

In addition to planning your move, you can start getting your house and family ready. Clean up and get rid of junk. Hold a yard sale or donate serviceable items you no longer need. Gather important family records. Remember, in overseas areas, houses are generally much smaller than those in the United States and the electric current may be different.

If you are moving overseas, 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.

You’ll also want to log onto the Defense Personal Property System, the online system you use to request and manage your household goods shipment(s). For how-to guides to assist with your application, go to Move.mil.

Registration and Possession of Firearms is accomplished at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Security Department.

All personnel arriving in the State of Hawaii who bring firearms on the island of Oahu will register them with Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Records and Identification Division, Firearms Section 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813-2501, POC number is 808-723-3190. The firearms MUST be presented to HPD during initial registration and must be completed with-in five calendar days of receipt of firearms on island.

If the Service Member will live in Military or PPV Housing they must register their firearm with the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Naval Base, Pearl Harbor Security Department at 1250 South Drive, Honolulu, HI 96818-4018; within Three Working Days after Registration with HPD.  The phone number is 808-449-0877.  Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

NOTE: As proof of ownership and to register a firearm with JBPHH Security, the owner of the firearm will present a valid military I.D. card, driver's license, proof of HPD firearm registration, and proof of residence in a Housing area (copy of the lease for Housing). The actual firearm must not be brought to the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Naval Base Pearl Harbor Security Department when being registered.

Everyone 18 years old and older in the home must complete, Form DD 2760.   All Navy Personnel are required to take the Firearm Safety (CSF-PFS-010) Course on NKO.

Useful websites and information:

• Firearms Laws Website
• Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 134 Honolulu Police Department Website