Moving and storage requirements for service members and government employees are streamlined with the DD 1299, an essential document designed to facilitate the transportation and storage of personal property at government expense. This form captures all necessary details for arranging the shipment or storage of belongings, guiding users through indicating desired actions, specifying types of items and quantities, and providing detailed pickup and destination information.
Several groups of authorized individuals are entitled to use this document. Active duty military members undergoing a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move are the most common users. Members of the National Guard and Reserve called to federal active duty orders, civilian government employees receiving PCS orders, and in some cases surviving dependents of service members also qualify.
Property types covered include household goods such as furniture, appliances, and clothing. Unaccompanied baggage allows you to ship essential items separately so they arrive at your new location before the main household goods shipment. Mobile homes and manufactured housing units are also covered under applicable entitlements. Professional books, papers, and equipment directly related to your official military duties may be included as a separate line item on the form.
Submit this application as soon as you receive your PCS orders, ideally at least 30 days before your planned pickup date. This lead time allows transportation offices to coordinate packing, pickup, delivery, and any required storage arrangements within your entitlement period. After completing this form, you may also need the Household Goods Descriptive Inventory to itemize your belongings and the DD Form 1797 for your personal property counseling session, which typically accompanies this application at the transportation office.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Dd 1299 Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | dd form 1299 dd form 1797, 1299 form, form 1299 pdf, dd form 1299 |
