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I am making my first PCS move to Ft. Rucker, Alabama in August. I am planning on renting either an apartment or a house off of the base. I would appreciate some advice about the surrounding cities and any suggestions on where to live. Also some general advice on making a PCS move would be nice. Thanks.
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Aviation
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Flight School - Rotary Wing
Army
Posted 9 y ago
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Ft Rucker is a very nice installation I attended Air Assault School there back in 86. Located just outside of Dothan Al, Enterprise Al, and Ozark Al. Each community is promilitary you should have no problem finding housing. If your going to be attending one of the Flight Training Courses renting is best. If you are going to be instructing you might consider buying a home. The post is very nice with some of the best facilities the Army has to offer.
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- Do what's called a partial DITY (do-it-yourself) move and pack, weigh, and carry the things you absolutely don't want broken, lost, or will be needed immediately upon arrival
- Have at LEAST one or two trusted assistants WATCH the movers pack your items.
- Do not let ANYTHING out of your quarters that doesn't have a mover's numbered sticker on it.
- Make sure the movers LABEL what is in the box ON THE BOX
- Watch the movers closely at the end of the day and just before lunch...they get sloppy around then...in too much of a hurry.
- Take photos of all your furniture, turn on your TV (take picture)
- Note any damage to the walls, doors, or floors AT BOTH ENDS of your move. The movers are liable for that (unless you fail to notice it...then YOU are liable).
- Don't pack your computer...take it with you as part of your DITY move
- Your mover-transported items will be unpacked for you at your next assignment. Check EVERY BOX off, check for damage to the box, and make them put it in the room where you want it. They are also responsible for UNPACKING the boxes (unless you tell them not to) AND removing all empty boxes and packing material.
- See if your post offers a PCS-move briefing...it can't hurt.
- If they tell you that you are over your weight limit, ask for a RE-WEIGH...a lot of times they just write it off and give you the extra poundage because it would cost Uncle Sam more for a re-weigh than to just pay for the little bit extra.
- If ANYTHING is damaged, make sure you fill out the Intent to File a Claim form and submit it...if you don't get that in on time, you can't make your claim for lost/damaged items.
- Have at LEAST one or two trusted assistants WATCH the movers pack your items.
- Do not let ANYTHING out of your quarters that doesn't have a mover's numbered sticker on it.
- Make sure the movers LABEL what is in the box ON THE BOX
- Watch the movers closely at the end of the day and just before lunch...they get sloppy around then...in too much of a hurry.
- Take photos of all your furniture, turn on your TV (take picture)
- Note any damage to the walls, doors, or floors AT BOTH ENDS of your move. The movers are liable for that (unless you fail to notice it...then YOU are liable).
- Don't pack your computer...take it with you as part of your DITY move
- Your mover-transported items will be unpacked for you at your next assignment. Check EVERY BOX off, check for damage to the box, and make them put it in the room where you want it. They are also responsible for UNPACKING the boxes (unless you tell them not to) AND removing all empty boxes and packing material.
- See if your post offers a PCS-move briefing...it can't hurt.
- If they tell you that you are over your weight limit, ask for a RE-WEIGH...a lot of times they just write it off and give you the extra poundage because it would cost Uncle Sam more for a re-weigh than to just pay for the little bit extra.
- If ANYTHING is damaged, make sure you fill out the Intent to File a Claim form and submit it...if you don't get that in on time, you can't make your claim for lost/damaged items.
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Enterprise, AL is a pretty nice town. It is a good place for married servicemen/women as well as those that are not but are well-behaved.
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I am currently going through a PCS as we speak. transportation is set up online at http://www.move.mil it's a self counseling process to set your move up as far as dates, what all you have to ship, etc. so check it out. Lots of good info a
www.move.mil - Public Home of the United States Transportation Command
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I was a building inspector and lived in Eufaula, AL. I'm familiar with Ft Rucker because I went there for VA eye care at the post clinic. Dolthan, AL is the largest big city in the area with malls and movie theaters if you're interested in that stuff. Also, if you rent Alabama has no laws protecting renters. Make sure you read the lease very carefully to make sure the landlord will fix things if they break and does not make you financially responsible. Please use the post housing office to find referenced landlords.
Good luck from a Submarine Electronics Warfare Technician
Good luck from a Submarine Electronics Warfare Technician
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SFC Michael Jackson, MBA
Let the Army move you. The little mileage/weight compensation you get from a DITY isn't worth the trouble. By the time you rent a truck, get weigh tickets (empty and full), pack, load, make the drive, unload, unpack, and assume all liability for anything broken during the move. Its too much of a pain. Just my opinion.
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CPT(P) (Join to see)
Always do both. Transportation calls DITY a PPM (personally procured move) now, but they know what you mean when you say DITY.
Naturally you will have some personal items, important uniforms, and other items that you will need to carry yourself. You might as well have the government pay for the items you are moving. A fully DITY can be a hassle if you have a lot of furniture or items, but a partial DITY just pays you for something you are already doing.
Naturally you will have some personal items, important uniforms, and other items that you will need to carry yourself. You might as well have the government pay for the items you are moving. A fully DITY can be a hassle if you have a lot of furniture or items, but a partial DITY just pays you for something you are already doing.
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SSG(P) D. Wright Downs
How much do you have and how much do you expect to spend on an apartment? These things are relative to your move and how you move. Get your storage area, for sure.
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