Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Military Can Make Troubling Trip A Lot Easier

By Bryant S. Cole


Think about what it would be like if you got a call from the military about a service commitment that you signed up for at one point. You are living a happy life with a great job and a nice place to live, but you all of a sudden get this phone call that you are supposed to move halfway around the world to serve in the military. It happens quite a bit, particularly during the current state of affairs in the Middle East. There is a lot to consider when signing up for the military since you could be deployed to another country at any time. There is usually not too much thought that goes into a move to a location overseas since the military offers plenty of services in this regard. However, when it comes to what to do with your personal documents and belongings, those tend to be your own responsibility.

Keeping documents and personal papers safe is imperative for anyone who gets deployed to serve in the military. Every branch of the military has units that are designed to assist individuals with their moves overseas. One of these agencies is called the Transportation Management Office (TMO). Contact this office through the Family Support Center that is part of your specific branch. This center will offer all of the information and support that you specifically need to make your trip to your new home a bit easier. It's never easy to move, but using these resources will take some of the stress off of your move.

There are web sites that will be offered, such as TheDocSafe.com for online document security. Just be sure to read all of the instructions and contact the Personal Property Office at least two weeks after you have submitted all of the material if you do not hear from them. They receive many requests for information, so stay in touch so you don't get any unwanted surprises.

If you are familiar with moving within the military to different places around the country, moving to a location overseas is very different, and you'll need all the help you can get. You will be working one-on-one with a relocation counselor to assist you with your move. If you have any questions, be sure to ask this person as they will be knowledgeable about everything that you need help with. In addition, Military OneSource is an excellent potion for transaction services and any other issues that you may need assistance with.

Most branches of the military offer sponsor programs to help individuals move overseas, but something you may not receive is assistance with keeping your personal documents and papers secure, such as using an online service. The military will help relocate your family in most cases. The sponsors involved in these programs will inform you of everything you should bring with you and what to get when you arrive at your new military home.




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