How should I decide between doing a PPM Move (DITY) VS. HHG Move (DOD)?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 May 2018 10:10:57 -0400

I am going to PCS soon and need to understand the best way to do it.
I live in a 2 bedroom apartment roughly 1200sqft.
Most everything is going, but we are getting rid of some stuff.
I know that you can pocket the leftover mom by from a PPM but do you also get paid for doing a HHG.
I would love to understand so I can get the maximum benefit.
Thanks

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 31 at 2018 1:05 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:05:20 -0400

In my experience a Dity is a lot of work and you run the risk. HHG you get to observe and ensure things are packed well. You are still able to do a partial duty if you have items you wish to control yourself, or need immediately upon arrival. Anyway that is my input. Thank you for your service.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2018 1:15 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:15:44 -0400

How do you do a partial dity.
Cause everything needs to be weighed right?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2018 8:50 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 May 2018 20:50:01 -0400

Transportation will have your answers, they will only let you dity if it costs the Army less than doing HHG. If you do a dity and your expenses are less than what you get then you make a little, go over and you pay out of pocket. I personally always went dity except my OCONUS move, and came out ahead. Inquire at the transportation office and they will break down everything for you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2018 12:38 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:38:10 -0400

You may make some money in a DITY, but in my experience it's not worth the headache. If you are worried about certain things getting broken, you can do a partial DITY, rent a trailer and haul your valuables and mattresses. The only time a DITY really makes sense is if you're going to go over the weight. For instance, if you have a boat or a bunch of motorcycles, and ATVs.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2018 10:38 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 22:38:03 -0400

You must decide if you want to risk breaking your stuff, or the Army doing it for you.

But for real, one thing to consider would be the timeframe between arriving on station and when your household goods do.