{"id":7688,"date":"2024-02-05T13:59:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T13:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arcrelocation.com\/?p=7376"},"modified":"2025-02-22T14:02:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T14:02:23","slug":"pcs-move-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcrelocation.com\/pcs-move-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"PCS Checklist [Most Critical Items to Plan and Organize]"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve received a permanent change of station or PCS announcement and you need to start planning. This process can go one of two ways<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. It can be incredibly smooth with as few bumps as possible, or <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. It can be highly turbulent with unforeseen errors at every turn. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You don\u2019t want to fall into that second category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Planning and preparation are everything for military families going through a PCS, and we\u2019ve helped hundreds of people through this process. Our PCS checklist will walk you through everything to ensure you leave no stone unturned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. The Planning Stage\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The average military family will move as often as <\/span>once every three years<\/span><\/a>. That does not mean it gets easier each time. It\u2019s important to plan immediately and stay organized between moves to prevent the last minute race to the finish, which is why a PCS checklist is useful.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n