Steps to PCS

Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC)

Location: Bldg 1043, 2nd deck, across from Anderson Hall

OIC: (808) 257-1866

SNCOIC: (808) 257-1865

NCOIC: (808) 257-2401

 

1.  Start movement of household items on move.mil such as pack out dates/ delivery date, final inspection of house, POV if shipping with PCS.
2. Complete outbound interview (OBI), submit to your S-1 and wait for S-1/ Command approval. If new PDS is overseas, print overseas checklist from OBI and complete all requirements. Turn in checklist to S-1 to submit area clearance/ VISA approval. 
3. Once OBI is approved, go to 2nd deck of IPAC for initial interview/ flights. For advance pay request, complete the advance pay form. If shipping a vehicle, attach a copy of the signed VPC worksheet from DMO to your OBI or bring with you to IPAC.

 

Potential Additional Requirements

COVID-19

Republic of Korea or MSG post

• Obtain a negative test result for COVID-19 no earlier than 72 hours before arriving in Korea. Maintain two copies of the negative PCR in your possession. The documentation must clearly state in English and/ or Korean, a negative PCR result dated no earlier than 48 hours prior to scheduled SEA-TAC aircraft departure time. No on-site PCR testing available at SEA-TAC.

Japan (Iwakuni or Okinawa)

• You will receive a COVID-19/ Welcome Aboard packet in addition to your PCS packet from IPAC. All travelers to Japan must have a negative viral COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure from SEA-TAC to Japan. 

If new PDS is overseas and not in Japan or Korea, check with your new/ gaining command for any additional COVID-19 related requirements. 

 

Authorized Flight Destinations

If new PDS is overseas and not in Japan or Korea, check with your new/ gaining command for any additional COVID-19 related requirements. 

• Authorized VPC from VPC worksheet
• Duty Station
• Point of Entry:
  • Stationed at Hawaii, arrive at LAX
  • Stationed at Korea, arrive at LAX
  • Stationed at Guam, arrive at SEA-TAC
  • Stationed at Australia, New Zealand, etc. arrive at SEA-TAC
  • Stationed at Thailand or Philippines, arrive at SEA-TAC

 

Leave in Conjunction with Orders

Flying initially to your leave address instead of new duty station

• 10 business days prior to flight, the marine must go to DMO and change their flight to a "leisure flight" to the destination they intend to fly into.
• Must pay the difference of the flights, and any associated costs with their personal debit or credit card.

 

Common Problems

• GTCC not activated or expired
• Flight for pets not available 
• OBI not approved in a timely manner (at least 30 days prior)
• TAD or FAP status (cannot PCS while TAD or FAP)
• Not having enough obligated time on contract 
• check-out sheet is missing IIF (supply), Career Planner (enlisted only), 5-1 or PMO
• VISA or approved Area Clearance not obtained prior to requesting flights
• Negative COVID-19 test not obtained 
• Missing gear statement not submitted to IPAC with correct signatures and in a timely manner
• Vacating quarters prematurely more than 7 days prior to detach date. Marines will be responsible for any additional charges beyond their TLA period and rates.
• For more information, contact TLA at (808) 257-2198