Summer Transportation Timeline
During the summer surge PCS season, the Out-Processing Center maintains an estimated timeline of how long different movements are taking to get scheduled. The info below is intended to help Soldiers and their families plan for their PCS. The info is updated weekly.
Hawaii Transportation-PPPO Personal Property Preparing Office: Most movements now at 4.5 weeks, but anticipated to increase into May, through the end of July!
- Household Goods/Unaccompanied Baggage (All outbound shipments) – 4.5 weeks lead time for pick-up
- NEXT AVAIL P/U DATE = June 10 (as of May 9)
- Non-temporary Storage, Long-term Storage (DPM I) - Specific closed-out dates, closes super-fast!
- Closed-Out Dates (as of May 5):
- May 6, 13-23, 25-30
- June 2, 7-8, 10, 20
- July 29
- Closed-Out Dates (as of May 5):
- To/From special locations - 4.5 weeks backlog for pick-up
- NEXT AVAIL P/U DATE = June 10 (as of May 9)
- Deployment/Local Storage (Long Term) - 2.5 weeks backlog for pick-up
- NEXT AVAIL P/U DATE = May 26 (as of May 9)
- To/From Kauai island - 5 to 8 weeks backlog for pick-up
- NEXT AVAIL P/U DATE = June 17 or later (as of May 9)
- BOAT/WATERCRAFT shipment of 14ft or more - 4.5 weeks for pick-up
- NEXT AVAIL P/U DATE = June 10 (as of May 9)
Note: Members who obtain short-fuse orders with short departing/reporting dates, who require short notice pickups and elect to conduct a Personally Procured Move (PPM) - please be aware in order to obtain an Actual Cost Reimbursement (ACR); JPPSO-PH MUST be afforded the opportunity to book/attempt to book, the shipment. This action begins by visiting a PPPO/Counseling office, and if not the member will only receive reimbursement at the Government Constructed Cost (GCC), which is normally less than an ACR.
Service members – there are extended transit times of HHGs because of the back-log of numerous ports.
The installation out-processing clearance process begins upon receipt of orders for permanent change of station, or PCS, or retirement/separation from the U.S. Army.
To receive installation/unit clearing papers (DA Form 137-1/137-2), please view the presentations linked below and follow the instructions.
Installation Out-Processing
- PCS and Separation Out-Processing Brief
- Out-Processing Map
- Info sheet: North Hawaii (Helemano, Schofield Barracks, Wheeler)
- Info sheet: South Hawaii (Shafter, JBPHH, PACOM)
- Medical Out-Processing (Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic only)
- Central Issue Facility Early Turn-In Memo Example
- Central Issue Facility Information Paper
Request Clearing Papers
Clearing papers are issued:
- 14 days prior to AVAL/Report Date
- 40 days from DEROS for International Travel
In order to receive clearing papers, we will need a copy of the following documents:
- Orders
- ETP if needed for the installation you are going to (see COVID microsite and FAQs - Official Travel section for more information)
- Approved DA Form 31 filled-out in accordance with AR 600-8-10 Chapter 4-7 Leave in Conjunction with Permanent Change of Station sub-section B. The DA31 must cover from date of departure from losing unit to reporting date on orders, even if early report is authorized. The TO date on the DA31 must be the same day as the reporting date in the PCS orders. Permission to report early does not change the reporting date.
*If you are ETSing then we will only need a copy of your orders.
Once complete, send an encrypted email from your work account to USARMY.SCHOFIELD.ID-PACIFIC.MBX.OUT-PROCESSING-HI@MAIL.MIL with the subject line of "Clearing Papers."
Booking Official Travel
Child, Youth & School Services
- Early Release of Students Memo School Year 2021-2022
Notes: Students can move from Hawaii any time after
April 30, 2021 and can close out their 4th quarter grade and SY20-21 to be promoted to the next grade level, so they won't have to enroll at their gaining school until Fall of SY21-22. Principals have the final approval for final grades and promotion at the school. Soldiers are welcome to share this memo with their units, if it will help to delay their PCS, especially for those that are planning to PCS the week of April 26-30. - Army School Liaison Officer Directory
- Hawaii School Information 2020-2021
- Student Withdrawl Forms
| CATEGORY | EITHER FORM ABOVE REQUIRED |
|---|---|
| Child enrolled in Child & Youth Services (child development, school age or youth centers) | Yes |
| Child attending public school (K-12) | Yes |
| Child attending private school (K-12) | No |
| Child is home schooled | No, but parents must call school where Form #4140 was completed to inform them that the student is moving and should be removed from their home school roster |
Finance
In order to attend the brief, Soldiers must have at a minimum their separation orders in hand.
Contact Us
- Soldier Support Center
Bldg. 750, Room 103
673 Ayres Ave.
Schofield Barracks - (808) 655-0094
Clearing Housing (Barracks & Family Housing)
Resources
Temporary Lodging Allowance, or TLA
For more information, visit the Housing Services Office webpage.
Transportation
Once orders are received, ALL customers should use the Defense Personal Property System at https://move.mil to begin to schedule their move. Then, you should immediately contact the local Personal Property Preparing Office by emailing a full set of orders and any amendments to usarmy.hawaii.pppo@mail.mil. No appointment is needed for questions, travel slips or travel slip changes.
For those who cannot access https://move.mil on a work or home computer, you may want to see if the Library, Education Center, or Soldier For Life program can provide assistance with computer access.
The Schofield Barracks Transportation - Personal Property Processing Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.. Every other Friday, they close at 2 p.m. They are closed on all federal holidays. Their phone number is (808) 655-1868.
Tricare
Below are Tricare-related briefings for service members who are PCSing or separating from the Army. Additional briefings are available online at https://www.tricare.mil/Briefings.