The movers packed many of my items that are supposed to be turned into CIF. Can those items be carried forward to my next duty station?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:18:21 -0400

Im usually really good about keeping my OCIE separate during PCS time but this time I was in the field when the movers came and my wife wasn't sure what could and couldn't go and accidentally had them pack things I needed to turn in for PCS. I just need to know if I can carry items to my next duty station and turn in there or if I'm going to be out now even though I know I have the items?

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Nov 5 at 2016 12:35 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:35:10 -0400

Have you cleared out of your current installation yet? If not, I don't think you will be able to clear post without resolving that issue.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2016 1:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 13:25:09 -0400

It's been my experience that you cannot clear your current post without first turning in those items.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Nov 5 at 2016 3:33 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 15:33:52 -0400

CIF prescreens your record and tells you what is CF and what is turn in. If you are PCSing, it should not be a big deal.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Nov 5 at 2016 5:58 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 17:58:19 -0400

I want to know why you were in the field during PCS processes. Ask CIF if a Report of Survey can get you out of a jam.

Response by SFC John Hill made Nov 5 at 2016 7:22 PM

SFC John Hill — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 19:22:04 -0400

When I retired, the Army was in the process of automating CIF/TA-50 to be service wide instead of post specific. Meaning when you outprocessed for the last time, the CIF for your current post would have a list of what you needed to turn in to clear CIF.
The Army was also testing issuing a soldier his/her individual kit that they kept with them while they were in and it would PCS with them, meaning they kept their individual TA-50 for the duration of their service. I retired before these had been implemented service wide and was only available at certain installations. I had TA-50 that had been phased out and replaced with newer gear and they did not want it back (it wasn’t on the list).
Ask your Supply SGT, he would be more knowledgeable in this area.

Response by 1SG Al Brown made Nov 5 at 2016 8:25 PM

1SG Al Brown — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 20:25:32 -0400

This is a weird story. Why is a SSG in the field when the movers show up? Stop, never mind, Murphy may be in play. If the gear is reasonable in price, buy it and clear. If it's expensive, call the moving company and see if the box is still local. If not, lesson learned.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 6 at 2016 1:23 PM

SFC George Smith — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 13:23:32 -0500

Thats One that will Have to be addressed at CIF...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 7:31 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:31:42 -0500

I've carried items forward my entire active tour station specific and plates cannot transfer everything else can the only con to taking everything with all the time is this non ets items

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 7:50 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:50:09 -0500

You can just take everything with you you can elect to pcs with all your gear. I did that 2 years ago when I did my pcs and it was very easy. Unless something changed sense then you should be able to do the same.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 7:56 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:56:08 -0500

Yes they can. In fact with the exception of body armor, I have carried my OCIE from duty station to duty station for the last 10 years. Even when I wanted to turn it in, they wouldn't let me and told me I had to take it. The only exception besides body armor was anything in multicam because they needed it for other deployers.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 12:06 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 12:06:35 -0500

It depends...but if you shipped it all the CIF CAN transfer it all, personally I would ask them to do that. The problem areas come in to play when a CIF marks certain items as a higher need locally. For example I had to turn in my SAPI plates and body armor before transferring from a FORSCOM unit to TRADOC.

Response by SPC Alexander Brandt made Nov 8 at 2016 7:24 PM

SPC Alexander Brandt — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:24:27 -0500

I just cleared out of Germany, and CIF told me I could have shipped all my equipment with me if I really cared to. Try bringing your clearing papers and clothing record with you When you talk with CIF. Tell them what went down and see if they can change your record.