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 War Department relocation tool that provides you with customizable checklists and links to helpful resources for the tasks ahead.
• Military OneSource: A website and contact center that offer 24/7 support for moving information and resources. Learn more about PCS basics. For comprehensive moving resources and information, including Defense Personal Property login 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 be 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: Sometimes 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.

The Information, Referral and Relocation provides assistance and support to all service members and their families moving to and from MCB Hawaii. These services include:

• Welcome Aboard: New Arrivals Orientation, Sponsorship Training Classes Unit and Group Sponsorship Classes available upon request
• Monthly PCS and Move Workshop
• Spouses welcome to attend all events

Lending Locker

The Lending Locker is a temporary loan of basic household good items at no cost. Items include cookware, dinnerware, utensils, fold-away cribs, highchairs, small appliances, fans, etc. This service is available to anyone in transition: inbound, outbound or just married while waiting to receive a personal property shipment or relinquishment of quarters. Call 808-496-7786 for more details or visit online at Information, Referral, and Relocation

Installation Specific Information

The Relocation Assistance Program was mandated by the Military Family Relocation Act of 1989. This act led to Public Law 101-8,9, which directs the Secretary of War to provide a standardized DOW-wide program. In general, the RAP supports the mission of readiness by ensuring service members and their families are prepared for a mobile lifestyle.
As of Sept. 30, 2014, the RAP was terminated DOW-wide. The four mandated services — New Arrivals Orientation, PCS and Moving Workshop, Sponsorship Training Classes and Military Installations — continue to be provided on all military installations.

On Marine Corps Base Hawaii, the NAO, STC, PCS and Moving Workshop and the Lending Locker services were realigned under Information, Referral and Relocation, which supports the Marine Corps mission of "quality of life" in two main ways:

• Establishing legislation requirements to minimize relocations and extend tours as much as possible
• Aiming to prepare members and their families for less stressful relocations

Briefs, Classes, Workshops

Offerings include:

• Monthly Welcome Aboard
• PCS and Moving Workshop
• Sponsorship Training Classes

Lending Locker

This is a no-cost service providing temporary loans of basic household good items while either waiting to receive or packing out of personal property. This program is available to command-sponsored, accompanied and unaccompanied, active-duty service members and their family members assigned to MCBH. Appointment is required along with a copy of PCS orders stating duty station as MCBH and a valid military ID card.

New Arrivals Orientation

Welcome to your new installation! The Welcome Aboard Brief is designed to provide key information and resources to ensure a smooth transition for you and your families. During this brief, you will receive important updates on life at the base and how to access resources and services.

Topics discussed will include:

• Base Services and Amenities
  Overview of essential services, such as medical facilities, commissary, exchange, and fitness centers.
   
• Relocation Assistance
  Guidance on housing, transportation, and accessing resources through the Relocation Assistance Program.
   
• Childcare and School Information
  Details on childcare options, school enrollment, and youth programs to support your family.
   
• Sponsorship and Family Readiness
  Introduction to the Sponsorship Program and Family Readiness Officers for ongoing support and connection to your new community.
   
• Local Area Orientation
  Information on local attractions, shopping, dining, and community activities to help you settle in and explore your new surroundings.

PCS and Moving Workshop

The Permanent Change of Station Workshop is designed to guide Marines and their families through every step of the relocation process. Whether it's your first move or one of many, our workshop provides valuable insights and resources to help you transition with ease.

Nine reasons to attend a PCS Workshop:

1. It’s Mandatory
   Per MCO 1754.10B, attending the PCS Workshop is required for a smooth transition to your new duty station.
    
2. Installation-Specific Information and Contacts
   Get valuable information about your new installation, including key contacts and local services.
    
3. Household Goods Weight Allowances and Entitlements
   Learn about your weight allowances for household goods and what entitlements you can access during your move.
    
4. Travel Allowances, Budget and Government Card
   Understand your travel allowances, how to budget for the move and how to use your government travel card.
    
5. Moving with Pets
   Receive guidance on transporting pets, quarantine regulations and other related requirements.
    
6. School Liaison & Exceptional Family Member Program Resources
   Access support for school enrollment and resources for family members with special needs.
    
7. Spouse Employment Opportunities
   Discover job search assistance and career development resources for spouses.
    
8. Personalized Relocation Plan and Online Relocation Resources
   Create a customized relocation plan and explore online resources to streamline your move.
    
9. Request a Sponsor
   As per MCO 1320.11H, learn how to request a sponsor to help you adjust and settle into your new duty station.

Contact Information

Don’t move alone. Contact your Information, Referral, and Relocation specialist at 808-496-7786.