Move.mil and the Defense Personal Property System (DPS)
Anyone booking a government-arranged household goods move
DPS is the online system used to request household goods and PPM shipments, track them and file damage claims. You log in with a CAC or a DPS account, complete counseling and submit your shipment request, after which a transportation office approves it and a mover is assigned. DPS is down for weekly maintenance from Friday evening to Saturday morning Central time. A modern replacement is in development, but DPS remains the system of record in 2026.
How to use it
Log in to DPS as soon as you have orders, complete self-counseling and request your pack and pickup dates; call 833-MIL-MOVE for help.
Last checked 2026-10. Rules and amounts change; your installation's finance, transportation or family center office has the final word.
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- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- Personal Property Activity (who runs military moves now)Every family making a PCS household goods move in 2026 and beyond
- Household Goods Loss and Damage ClaimsFamilies whose belongings were lost or damaged in a government move
- Plan My MoveAnyone who wants a personalized PCS checklist
- Relocation Assistance Program and Loan ClosetsFamilies waiting for household goods to arrive