Posted on Apr 3, 2019
Who do I talk to in order to arrange for shipping my car to the Phase 2 location for a 68C reclass?
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Hello,
I started on HHG today so I am not rushing after phase 1 and I can concentrate just on that. I asked if it was possible to ship my vehicle over to my phase 2 location (from Bliss to Lewis), and they told me they don't do it unless I have a special situation, including not having enough days to drive.
We stay on post and I will have 6 days from phase 1 to phase 2, so I am coming back to get my wife and go over to Lewis, we have 2 pets and would really like to fly there if possible since we have a compact and driving 26 hours with a cat and a dog in a small space seems like a challange.
Has anyone shipped their car to their phase 2 location, and if so who did you talk to arrange this.
Would this situation count as not having enough time to drive, or would I need to make the drive?
Thank you very much
I started on HHG today so I am not rushing after phase 1 and I can concentrate just on that. I asked if it was possible to ship my vehicle over to my phase 2 location (from Bliss to Lewis), and they told me they don't do it unless I have a special situation, including not having enough days to drive.
We stay on post and I will have 6 days from phase 1 to phase 2, so I am coming back to get my wife and go over to Lewis, we have 2 pets and would really like to fly there if possible since we have a compact and driving 26 hours with a cat and a dog in a small space seems like a challange.
Has anyone shipped their car to their phase 2 location, and if so who did you talk to arrange this.
Would this situation count as not having enough time to drive, or would I need to make the drive?
Thank you very much
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Fort Bliss to Fort Lewis is 1,729 miles. According to Joint Federal Travel Reg (unless it has updated in the last 3 years), you can travel 350 miles in one day, with an additional 50 miles on the first OR last day. With that calculation, in 5 days you can travel 1800 miles. End state is that according to the Army, it is a 5-day trip. 6 days is more than 5, so there is very little chance you will be allowed to ship a POV at government expense. The entire reason you have 6 days between the two is so that you CAN drive. Classes are set up to feed each other, and travel time is calculated. You have one extra day to get your affairs in order, and to arrive a day prior so you have a chance to get things in place prior to the start of class. The timing of this is not coincidental. The expectation is that you drive - which also means the Army will likely not pay for airfare, either, at least not anything above and beyond the cost of mileage they would give you.
I know this sounds harsh, but the Army REALLY doesn't give a damn about your pets. They also don't care whether you are driving a compact or a pick-up. Those are personal decisions which have no bearing on the Army's funding or timing.
If you like your car, but don't want to drive with 2 animals, consider shipping the animals - it will probably be cheaper than shipping a POV. There are some pretty reputable companies that do this. You could also have your wife fly with the animals, and you drive by yourself. At the end of the day, though, you are going to have to A) drive there, B) ship your POV (EXPENSIVE, especially if you are doing that on top of paying for airfare for you, your wife, and your two pets), C) sell your car.
I know this sounds harsh, but the Army REALLY doesn't give a damn about your pets. They also don't care whether you are driving a compact or a pick-up. Those are personal decisions which have no bearing on the Army's funding or timing.
If you like your car, but don't want to drive with 2 animals, consider shipping the animals - it will probably be cheaper than shipping a POV. There are some pretty reputable companies that do this. You could also have your wife fly with the animals, and you drive by yourself. At the end of the day, though, you are going to have to A) drive there, B) ship your POV (EXPENSIVE, especially if you are doing that on top of paying for airfare for you, your wife, and your two pets), C) sell your car.
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I was still hoping for the chance, but I will weight the options and see what works best, Thank you for the advice
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You can always pay out of pocket. Or sell your POV and buy another one when you get to Lewis...
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If no success in shipping without coming out of pocket I would have to sell, would avoid it if possible tho. Thank you for the idea
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I'm at Bliss for the next year. Might be in the market for a vehicle. Drop me a line.
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The advice that has been given already is pretty much your only options. The Army will not pay to ship your vehicle from state to state. They will only pay to ship OCONUS and back.
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