Does anyone know why the military won’t ship my POV to Alaska?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:33:27 -0500

Hello everyone! So I just PCS’d to JBER, Alaska and my vehicle is getting shipped from the New Jersey port to come up here in Anchorage. My father went to drop it off for me back home and I made sure the correct paperwork was there however they said my orders weren’t enough to ship it? I don’t even know what that means because they’re the ones I got when I graduated OSUT that the army literally gave to me haha. Does anyone know the other “orders” I need to be able to ship it? I know a couple guys up here shipped it the same way no problem so I have no clue what the shipping port is talking about. Any insight would help. Thank you!

Response by SFC Kelly Bentz made Feb 18 at 2021 6:51 AM

SFC Kelly Bentz — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:51:37 -0500

If your orders don’t specifically state shipment of POV, then the military will not pay the shipping company to ship. You have to get your orders amended to authorize shipping of POV.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2021 7:14 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:14:03 -0500

You need to go to your local transportation office and get the shipment authorization

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2021 7:45 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:45:50 -0500

If you didn’t have anything specific on your orders saying the Army will ship your POV than you will need to drive it to Alaska.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Feb 18 at 2021 9:39 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:39:27 -0500

Talk to your Transportation office that handles shipments for PCS moves. Rely on them and not on barracks lawyers for the best guidance. Unless your orders specified that a POV shipment is authorized handing your orders to them won't do much of anything

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Feb 18 at 2021 10:37 AM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:37:36 -0500

Your orders have to state shipment of POV. You might have to buy another vehicle in Alaska since it's dicey trying to drive across Canada these days.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Feb 18 at 2021 3:50 PM

SSG Brian G. — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:50:34 -0500

Not to be a smart ass... but your vehicle needs orders too. What you have in hand are the orders for YOU to go to Alaska, not your vehicle. Your orders need to be amended to include shipment of your vehicle to your new duty station.