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  • Army

    Relocation Assistance Program

    Building 3225

    Farley Avenue & Buffington Road

    Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806

    COMM phone number for Picatinny Arsenal Relocation Assistance Program

    973-724-7247

    COMM phone number for Picatinny Arsenal Relocation Assistance Program

    570-615-6682

    DSN phone number for Picatinny Arsenal Relocation Assistance Program

    312-880-7247

    WEBSITEWebsite: www.pica.army.mil/garrison/directorates/ACS/default.aspx
    Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Closed on Sat and Holidays
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+Building+3225,+Farley+Avenue+%26+Buffington+Road,+Picatinny+Arsenal+NJ+07806

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Relocation Assistance Overview

Service providers are available with support both before and after a PCS move. Learn more about how to put the military’s relocation assistance program to work for you. See below for an overview of Military and Family Support Center Relocation Assistance services. Services vary by installation, so check the “Other” section below to see what other services are available at your location.

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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.

Relocation Assistance

The Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program can assist with your relocation needs. Contact ACS at 973-724-7247 or visit the program in Building 3225.

The Lending Closet offers 30-day loans to military personnel and their families during transition in and out of Picatinny Arsenal. Contact ACS for a complete listing of what’s available,

Relocation Assistance Associated Links

Army Reserves
Information on the Army Reserve as a career.
DoDTAP
Official web site for verification of military service for transitioning service members.
Military Child Education Coalition
Provides information and resources on military education needs.
Military OneSource
Provides access to 24/7 counseling, information and referral for service families.
Military State Policy Source
Seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of military members and their families.
U.S. Army Cadet Command -- Official QOL Web Site
Provides information and links to all Army Cadet Command quality of life issues.
United States Army Recruiting Command Soldier and Family Assistance Programs
Public web site for all Army recruiting command needs.