R 311807Z MAR 26 MARADMIN 147/26  MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L LF WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/2026 PERMANENT DUTY TRAVEL/PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION  ASSISTANCE// REF/A/DOC/MCO 1754.10B MARINE CORPS INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND  RELOCATION (IR&R) PROGRAM DATED 2 FEB 2022 REF/B/DOC/DOD 4500.9-R-PART IV PERSONAL PROPERTY DATED 30 MAY  2025// REF/C/DOC/JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS DATED 1 FEBRUARY 2026// REF/D/DOC/DOD FOREIGN CLEARANCE GUIDE DATED 9 JULY 2025 NARR/REF A IS MARINE CORPS INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND RELOCATION  (IR&R) PROGRAM. REF B IS THE DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION REGULATION  (DTR) PART IV PERSONAL PROPERTY. REF C IS THE CURRENT MONTHLY  EDITION OF THE JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS AND IS THE SOURCE FOR  ENTITLEMENTS AND ALLOWANCES FOR UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR  DEPENDENTS, AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, OF THE  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. REF D PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND CLEARANCE  REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL MISSION PLANNING AND  EXECUTION// POC/I&L LF-G4-DMO/J. C. HENDRIX/CIV/PPTY-PAX ISSUES/TEL: (703)  946-7660/EMAIL:  [email protected]/[email protected]// POC/I&L LPS-D/M. A. EDWARDS/CIV/PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION POLICY/TEL:  (571) 256-2751/EMAIL:  [email protected]/[email protected]// POC/M&RA POC/M&RA/MPO/[email protected]/TEL: (703)784-9374// POC/MF-IRR/L. S. LOREI/CIV/IRR/TEL: (703)784-3870/EMAIL:  [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MarAdmin provides Marines, Civilian  Marines, and their families conducting Permanent Duty Travel  (PDT)/Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move in 2026 with  information and necessary steps required to ensure a smooth  transition. 1.a. Commanders at all levels will ensure every Marine and Civilian Marine relocating in 2026 is provided a copy of this MarAdmin. 1.b. All Marines and their families receive PCS support from Marine and Family Program's Information, Referral and Relocation (IRR)  Program. Contact your IRR program to sign up for the mandatory PCS Workshop to receive briefs from Distribution Management Office  (DMO)/Installation Transportation Office (ITO), Installation  Personnel Administration Center (IPAC), Tricare, School Liaison,  Travel, Family Member Employment and Personal Financial Management Program, and other local resources. Spouses are encouraged to  attend! https:(slash)(slash)www.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/inform ation-referral-and-relocation. 1.c. The IRR program will help connect Marines to a Sponsorship  Coordinator within their command and to their gaining installations  POCs to receive a Welcome Aboard Packet. IRR also provides Welcome  Aboard Briefs which help orient Marines and families to everything  that is available at their new installation.  Attendance is  mandatory for all newly arrived personnel in the grades of E-1  through E-6, W-1 and O-1 through O-2 within 90 days of arrival at a new duty station. At OCONUS locations, all ranks and their family  members 10 years of age and above, must attend mandatory Welcome  Aboard workshops. 1.d. PCS checklists can help keep tasks organized throughout the PCS process. Personalized PCS checklists can be created at  https:(slash)(slash)planmymove.militaryonesource.mil/. 1.e. Remotely stationed Marines receive relocation support from  Military OneSource at https:(slash)(slash)www.militaryonesource.mil/. 2. Household Goods Shipment and Storage 2.a. Planning the Move Dates. Marines MUST start their move and  complete self-counseling at https:  (slash)(slash)www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/moving-personal -property/ as soon as possible after receipt of their orders. Keep  in mind, the most popular peak season pickup dates are immediately  following the Memorial Day weekend through mid-July.  2.b. Exception. Marines conducting their first move, Marines  separating or retiring, and Marines moving a mobile home must  receive additional counseling because of varying entitlements.   Visit/contact your local ITO at  https:(slash)(slash)installations.militaryonesource.mil/ before  submitting the shipment application to learn about your shipping  requirements and entitlements. 2.c. Personally Procured Move (PPM). PPMs are designed for the  Marine to be their own moving company.  Most Marines will request a  PPM to have more freedom when making decisions regarding when the  shipment will be picked up, how soon it will be transported to the  destination and the delivery timeline. Marines receive 100% of the  Government's cost to move up to the maximum authorized weight  allowance based on rank and with or without dependents from the  authorized origin location to the authorized destination location in the PCS Orders.  Marines are authorized storage up to (90) days at  a commercial storage facility not to exceed the Government's cost to store the same weight.  2.c.1. Marines executing a PPM to Hawaii, Alaska, and U.S.  territories and possessions must be counseled and documents properly  prepared in DPS (in use for these moves only at this time) to ensure  they are advised of information particular to the destination, such  as the requirement to verify the use of U.S. Flag vessels when the  shipment is transiting over ocean. 2.c.2. Marines performing a routine PCS must use their Government  Travel Charge Card (GTCC) for all expenses related to a PPM. The  GTCC cannot be used for separation travel, to include PPMs in  conjunction with separation travel (separatees and retirees). For  those Marines who do not possess a GTCC, an Advance Operating  Allowance (AOA) "may" be authorized as an exception to policy  through the local Transportation Office, however, Marines who are  using only their POV(s) to execute a PPM are not eligible to receive an AOA. 2.c.3. Additional information can be found at:  https:(slash)(slash)www.logcom.marines.mil/Marines/Personally-Procu red-Move/on how to prepare and submit a PPM Claim in DPS and the  estimated processing time and payment dates for settled PPM Claims. 2.d. Professional Books, Papers, and Equipment (PBP&E). The maximum  weight limit for Pro Gear for Marines of all ranks is 2,000 pounds.  Marines may request an additional weight allowance up to 500 pounds  for spouse Pro Gear required for employment or community support  activities for their spouse (civilian employee spouses are not  authorized a PBP&E weight allowance). Appendix K2 "It's Your Move"  https:(slash)(slash)www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-iv/dtr_part_iv_att_A -k_2.pdf.  Note:  IAW Ref (C), PBP&E must be declared at the origin  of the shipment, and must be documented, to include certification or  approval, according to Agency or Service transportation procedures 2.e. Completing the Customer Satisfaction Survey. Marines should  complete the survey as soon as they receive the email request. The  feedback provided-both comments and scores-plays a critical role in  improving the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3). This input  helps identify and eliminate poor-performing transportation service providers and ensures that the highest performing moving companies  receive most shipments. 3. Personal Property Claims. Lost and Damage, Inconvenience and  Physical Damage Claims. For shipment claims, please visit the guide located at  https:(slash)(slash)www.militaryonesource.mil/moving- housing/moving/planning-your-move/file-a-claim-after-your-military -move/. For non-DPS claims, such as contracted moves called Direct  Procurement Method moves, or if Marines still have questions on  their DPS claims, Marines should contact the Navy Personnel Claims  Unit at (888) 897-8217, (757) 440-6315 (DSN 564) or email  [email protected] 4. Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Shipment and Storage 4.a. Marines conducting a PCS move to, from or between OCONUS  locations may be entitled to ship or store one POV at government  expense. Contact the local transportation office for information  regarding POV entitlements based on the OCONUS destination and  prepare required documents needed to ship or store the POV. 4.b. For information on how to prepare a POV for shipment or  storage, review the documents Shipping Your POV, Appendix K3 and  Storing Your POV, Appendix K4 of the Defense Transportation  Regulation, Part IV, Personal Property, System A at  https:(slash)(slash)www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-iv/dtr_part_iv_app_k _3.pdf and  https:(slash)(slash)www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-iv/dtr_part_iv_app_k _4.pdf. 5. Overseas Moves (OCONUS) Travel Preparations/Overseas Screening  and HHG Shipments. Overseas Suitability Screening (OSS) and OCONUS  counseling. The overseas screening process may take up to 60 days or more; therefore, Marines shall commence overseas screening within 10 days from receipt of orders. To ensure the Marine reports to the  overseas station by the required date, the importance of complete  and timely screening cannot be over-emphasized.  Each Marine MUST  immediately initiate OSS through a Military Medical Treatment  Facility for all dependents authorized to accompany the Marine to  ensure suitability for OCONUS assignments. For more information on the OSS, review MARADMIN 626/25. In the meantime, Marines should continue to plan to execute their HHG shipment pickup dates while  this process is occurring. In the event the orders are modified or  canceled, Marines MUST notify the transportation office immediately  for further instructions 6. Travel Compliance/Marines Traveling Accompanied with Dependents 6.a. Travel Compliance. Each traveler is responsible for ensuring  compliance with all travel requirements prior to the departure date  whether departing from a commercial airport or from the Aerial Port  of Embarkation for Air Mobility Command-Patriot Express (AMC-PE) flights. Marines are required to maintain all receipts during travel  as many expenses are reimbursable. For information regarding travel allowances and reimbursement process, Marines should contact your  supporting ITO, IPAC or Disbursing Office. Civilian Marines should contact your supporting Human Resources Office for such information.  6.b. Marines should coordinate with the receiving command-designated  sponsor and the Housing Office to determine availability of on-base housing. 6.c. Special Issuance Passports (SIP) and Visas. SIPs and Visas may  be required for Marines, civilians, and their dependents whenever they travel to OCONUS locations. Ref (d) provides the requirements  necessary for entry into a particular country and can be accessed  for personnel with a Common Access Card (CAC) at link:  https:(slash)(slash)www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm.  When SIPs/visas  are required, applications must be prepared and submitted to a DoD  Passport Application Acceptance Facility (PAAF)/Passport Agent as  soon as possible due to an 8-11-week application processing period.  DoD Passport Agents may be located within the DMO/ITO Passenger  Travel Office or other locations aboard the installation. Note:  DoD  passport application acceptance facilities are locations on military  installations that are authorized to accept and process official,  diplomatic, and no-fee passport applications for DoD personnel and  their dependents. These facilities operate under the Department of  State's Special Issuance Agency (SIA) and follow strict rules for  trained acceptance agents. 7. Baggage on Commercial and Government Contracted Carrier. Marines executing PCS travel on a commercial or government contracted  carrier, via aircraft, ship, train, or bus, are authorized  reimbursement for no more than two (2) bags, 70 pounds or less each,  not to exceed 62 linear inches (sum of length plus width plus  height) plus a small carry-on per reserved seat. Excess baggage is  defined as all baggage more than this quantity, weight, and/or size.  Excess baggage will not be authorized prior to a Marines departure. A Marine is subject to the commercial carrier's established baggage  restrictions and fee schedules and is required to pay the commercial  carrier in accordance with the carrier's fee schedule. A Marine may  submit for reimbursement via their PCS travel claim for baggage fee  expenses when their baggage does not exceed two checked bags, not to  exceed 70 pounds, per authorized traveler.  Requests for  reimbursement of excess baggage may be submitted to MMIB-3 after PCS  travel has been completed if the contents of the baggage were  necessary at the future permanent duty station (PDS) prior to the  arrival of the Unaccompanied Baggage shipment and the items were not  available at the future PDS. For further information, contact the  local Passenger Travel Office (PTO) or see the AMC-PE Travel Page at  link: https:(slash)(slash)www.amc.af.mil/AMC-Travel-Site/. 8. Transporting Pets 8.a. The key to a successful pet move is early planning and constant  follow-through. Marines who are being reassigned to, from or between  OCONUS locations are encouraged to immediately visit their local PTO  located within the ITO to establish transportation requirements for  their pets. Be aware it may take up to six months to complete all  the requirements for ensuring pet(s) can be imported to an OCONUS  location. 8.b. PCS orders are NOT required to submit reservations for PCS  travelers and pets on AMC-PE (dogs and cats only), nor do pets have  to be cited within the orders for reimbursement purposes. The  passenger Acknowledgement of Risk During Pet Movement Document,  however, must be completed and uploaded into the AMC-PE reservation  at the time of booking or the reservation may be cancelled by  HQ-AMC.  Because pet reservations will be apportioned on a first come/first  served basis, pet transportation needs should be identified to the  local PTO as soon as the Marine has a general idea of the required  departure month. Reservations will be finalized when AMC schedules  the flight on/about 90 days prior to the flight departure date. At  that time, pet space requests will be submitted by the PTO. However,  due to limited space on the AMC-PE flights, and the availability of these flights to members of all Services, pet reservation cannot be  guaranteed, regardless of how early a Marine registers a pet  movement requirement. After the PCS Outbound Interview in Marine Online (MOL), Marines follow up with the PTO to finalize all pet  travel arrangements. 8.b.1. Reimbursement for the actual cost of authorized pet related  transportation expenses is limited to $550 per CONUS PCS move and  $2,000 per OCONUS PCS move. A Service member may be authorized the  reasonable and substantiated cost of mandatory microchipping,  quarantine fees, boarding fees, hotel service charges, licensing fees at the new PDS, testing titer levels for entry, and pet  shipping fees if the member flies rather than drives, or the pet is  shipped separately from the member. For transoceanic travel, use of  Government or Government procured transportation must be used if  available or reimbursement for transportation costs are not  authorized. In extenuating circumstances where both Patriot Express  capacity and regularly scheduled commercial airline service are not  available for pets, the Secretarial Process may approve pet  transportation expenses that exceed $2,000 for an OCONUS PCS, not to  exceed $4,000, for a Service member that departs a permanent duty station listed in JTR supplement AP-PQ-02 at link:  https:(slash)(slash)www.travel.dod.mil/Portals/119/Documents/JTR/Sup plements/pet_allowance_locations.pdf. This authority became  effective November 25, 2024.  Requests for Secretarial Process for  this supplement may be submitted via AA Form with supporting  documentation and command endorsement to CMC (M&RA, MPO-40) via  [email protected] for consideration. 8.b.2.  Transportation of a Pet to or from an Alternate Location or  a Designated Place Effective 1 April 2025 8.b.2.a. Alternate Location. Transportation of a pet to an alternate  location may be authorized if a member with or without dependents  owns a pet and receives PCS orders to a PDS where Government  quarters rules prohibit the possession of a pet, a particular breed  that the Service member owns is prohibited from being transported to  the new PDS, or airline policy prohibits the transportation of the  pet due to breed or other factors. Transportation of the pet from  the alternate location may be authorized upon the member's receipt  of new PCS orders. Transportation of a pet to an alternate location  may be authorized in the case of a member's death. 8.b.2.b. Designated Place. Transportation of a pet may be authorized  to accompany dependents to a designated place when a Service member  receives PCS orders to serve an unaccompanied or dependent  restricted tour, or to an assignment specified as unusually arduous  sea duty, or in the case of an early return of dependents at  Government expense. Transportation of the pet from the designated place may be authorized upon the member's receipt of new PCS orders. 8.b.3. The government contracted AMC-PE rotator flights offer a discounted rate (ranging from 125 dollars to 375 dollars depending  on pet weight) to transport pets. However, the number of pet spaces  per flight is very limited. The maximum weight allowed for a  combined pet and kennel is 150 pounds, which cannot be waived.  Marines are responsible for obtaining an authorized kennel/carrier bolted with metal nuts/bolts that provides adequate ventilation and  ample space for safe pet movement. Soft-sided pet kennels /  carriers may be accepted for in-cabin movement only. See the AMC Pet  Travel Information Page at  https:(slash)(slash)www.amc.af.mil/AMC-Travel-Site/ AMC-Pet-Travel-Page/ then click on AMC Pet Pamphlet 20 October 2023  or later date when updated on the website. 8.c. Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals. Emotional  support animals provide comfort to people with disabilities but are  not specifically trained to do so. As of January 11th, 2021, emotional support animals can no longer fly in the cabin of an  airplane for free.  Service animals are animals that have been  trained to help someone with a disability with a specific task.  Service animals of any breed or size are permitted to fly in the  cabin at no cost, provided they are current on all required  vaccinations and exhibit appropriate behavior during travel. A  signed Statement of Assurance for Service Animals from the member is  required no later than 48 hours prior to the aircraft departure.   This document can be found at  https:(slash)(slash)  www.amc.af.mil/AMC-Travel-Site/AMC-Pet-Travel-Page and selecting the  Statement of Assurance for Service Animals link. 8.d. Other Options for Moving Pets. Marines should research all  methods as early as possible to select the overall best  transportation methods for their pets, including quarantine  requirements and costs (Germany, Hawaii, Japan, South Korea and  Guam). Options include services offered by regularly scheduled  commercial airlines, and dedicated pet relocation services.  Regardless of the method, all pets traveling to or returning from  OCONUS require a health certificate from a certified veterinarian.  The animal health screening process may include several visits to  the veterinarian, a quarantine period, and shots which may take at  least six months prior to the expected travel date to complete. The following website provides helpful information and guidelines to  consider when traveling with a pet followed by direct links to each  of the City Pair Program's participating airline carrier's pet and  service animal policy:   <https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-a-trip/transportation-airfare-rate s-pov-rates-etc/airfare-rates-city-pair-program/airline-pet-policy>.  Contact your PTO for additional guidance. 8.e. Non-Availability. If Government transportation is directed, but not available, the traveler must provide a statement from the DMO or  ITO that Government transportation is not available. When traveling  by POV, such as to or from Alaska, a non-availability statement is  not required. 9. Keys to Success. Early counseling, planning, preparation,  flexibility, communication, and command support are the keys to  executing a successful PCS move and especially during this  challenging peak season.   10. Release authorized by MajGen Jason G. Woodworth, Assistant  Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics (Facilities).//