Navy on preparing to move: get educated, start early and be flexible. Image: K_Pradeep/Shutterstock.com
By: FEDweek StaffAs the peak moving season gets into full swing, experts at the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Navy Household Goods Program (HHG) are offering pointers that would help ensure that transfers progress as smoothly as possible. Their advice: get educated, start early and be flexible.
“It’s never too early to get educated,” said Jay Yerkey, the HHG program manager. “Attend HHG webinars, familiarize yourself with the Military One Source and Navy Customer web sites to identify your responsibilities and the Transportation Service Provider/Agent responsibilities for your HHG move.”
Yerkey also said it is wise to submit HHG applications as soon as sailors get their orders. The average processing time in some locales can be up to six weeks, he added, saying that it is wise to have all paperwork – such as power of attorney – printed and signed.
Flexibility comes in handy when pick-up dates change, for example. If movers fail to show up on a scheduled date, service members may be entitled to file an inconvenience claim in order to recover out-of-pocket expenses they may incur.
Yerkey also suggests that service members avoid terminating rental or lease agreements until they have firm pack-out and pick-up dates. Service members who cannot be present on these dates can designate a releasing agent – usually a family member – to act in their behalf. This can be done in writing, without help from the base legal office.
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