Relocation Assistance

Your Military and Family Support Center provides relocation assistance to help make PCS moves as smooth as possible. Resources include:

• PCS planning: Most relocation assistance programs offer consultations to help you with the moving process. If this your first military move, your first time moving overseas or you have challenging or complex circumstances contact your installation Relocation Assistance Program as soon as possible for support.
• Plan My Move: An online Defense Department relocation tool that provides you with customizable checklists and links to helpful resources for the tasks ahead.
• Military OneSource: A website and call center that offer 24/7 support for moving information and resources. Learn more about PCS basics and download this fact sheet 7 Steps to Make Your Household Goods Move a Smart Move. For comprehensive moving resources and information, including Defense Personal Property log in details, visit Moving Your Personal Property.
• Workshops and briefings: Workshops vary by location. You may find classes on housing options, moving with children, moving with pets and more.
• Predeparture briefings: These sessions provide essential information about your move and may be required for some populations.
• Special needs: If you have a child or family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, contact your installation EFMP-Family Support office to assist you.
• Settling-in services: Look for welcome programs or local area tours that may offered. Overseas services may include introductory language classes and cultural awareness activities.
• Foreign-born spouse support: Assistance includes information and referral to resources such as immigration and naturalization.
• Emergency assistance: Sometime emergencies occur while moving. The Military and Family Support Center has the resources to provide emergency financial assistance, as well as information and referrals.
• Authorized housing flexibility options: Eligible service members with PCS orders may be entitled to flexibilities such as extended stays in government housing and early housing eligibility. Contact your military personnel office for more information.
• Spouse licensure reimbursement: Your service branch may reimburse spouses up to $1,000 for relicensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves. See this Military OneSource article Transferring Your Professional License for more information and specific service branch policies.

Information, Referral & Relocation (IR&R) program locates resources about services and programs available at MCRD Parris Island, MCAS Beaufort, Naval Hospital Beaufort and at civilian agencies both locally and nationally. IR&R also provides assistance to make relocation as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Welcome Aboard Brief

Join us for a mandatory brief that includes a resource fair and a windshield tour of the installation. 

This interactive session will provide you with vital information and resources available at MCAS Beaufort and the surrounding Beaufort area. 

Who Should Attend:
All new personnel (mandatory attendance)
Spouses and DoD Civilians are encouraged to attend as well!

Childcare:
Hourly drop-in childcare for children ages 5 and under is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact the MCAS Beaufort CDC at sc.familyservices@usmc-mccs.org or call 843-228-7290 for more info.
Note: Children are welcome to attend if childcare is not available.
Get ready for an informative and engaging session that will help you make the most of your time at MCAS Beaufort!

Smooth Move Seminar

We've got you covered with the essential information and resources you need to make it a smooth transition. Learn the basics of successfully executing your PCS move.  

Here's what you can expect:
Get updated information on PCS requirements and entitlements.
Discover valuable resources to reduce the stress associated with PCS.
Ensure you're well-prepared for this significant transition in your military journey.
Registration is REQUIRED! Your attendance is MANDATORY as per MCO 1745.10B and USC Title 10. Spouses are encouraged to attend

Lending Lockers

The lending locker is for active-duty Marines and families needing household items temporarily. Items available may include:

• Cots
• Irons & Ironing Boards
• Coffee Makers, Toasters, & Microwaves
• Dishware & Kitchen Utensils
• TV/DVD Combo
• Folding Tables and Chairs
• Pack-n-Play
• And More

When checking items out of the Lending Locker, please bring the following:

• Military ID
• New command address and phone number
• New residence address and phone number

MCAS Beaufort 
Bldg. 807, Room 100 
Hoffecker Ave. 
Phone: 832-228-7351 
 

MCRD Parris Island 
Bldg. 923, Room 27 
Chosin Reservoir Rd. 
Phone: 843-228-2371 

We've got you covered with the essential information and resources you need to make it a smooth transition.

Learn the basics of successfully executing your PCS move.  Here's what you can expect:

Get updated information on PCS requirements and entitlements.
Discover valuable resources to reduce the stress associated with PCS.
Ensure you're well-prepared for this significant transition in your military journey.
Registration is REQUIRED! Your attendance is MANDATORY as per MCO 1745.10B and USC Title 10. Spouses are encouraged to attend. 

Contact the Information, Referral and Relocation (IRR) Office for more information.

MCAS Beaufort IRR 
Address: Bldg. 807, Rm 100 
Phone: 843-228-7351 

MCRD Parris Island 
Address: Bldg. 923, Rm 27 
Phone: 843-228-2371

Click here for more information on the Information, Referral and Relocation programs in South Carolina.  

Welcome to MCAS Beaufort!

Join us for a mandatory brief that includes a resource fair and a windshield tour of the installation. This interactive session will provide you with vital information and resources available at MCAS Beaufort and the surrounding Beaufort area. 

Who Should Attend:
All new personnel (mandatory attendance)
Spouses and DoD Civilians are encouraged to attend as well!

Childcare:Hourly drop-in childcare for children ages 5 and under is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact the MCAS Beaufort CDC at sc.familyservices@usmc-mccs.org or call 843-228-7290 for more info.
Note: Children are welcome to attend if childcare is not available.

Get ready for an informative and engaging session that will help you make the most of your time at MCAS Beaufort!