DD Form 1797: Personal Property Counseling Checklist

Enter 1. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial), 2. DOD ID, 3. BRANCH OF SERVICE and 4. GRADE/RANK/RATING.

Enter 5. ORDERS ISSUING AUTHORITY, 6. ORDER NUMBER, 7. DATE (DDMMMYYYY) and 8. NEW PERMANENT DUTY STATION (PDS).

Under 10. Entitlements under the order described above in box 5 to box 8, the boxes are HHG, UB, NTS, POV, BOAT and CLAIMS.

By signing you certify that you have been briefed and understand the personal property entitlements as identified above in box 10.

In box 12, i understand the financial responsibility for excess costs and additional expenses incurred for the requested services, that are above and beyond those authorized by the government for personal convenience/ preference, are solely the responsibility of the member/customer.

In PART I - HOUSEHOLD GOODS (HHG), (4) I understand my Temporary Storage (SIT) entitlement is for a number of days. If I do not have an approved extension prior to my storage expiration date, the storage costs will become my financial responsibility.

In PART I - HOUSEHOLD GOODS (HHG), I understand I must arrange with origin PPSO to have a partial delivery at destination. Each item requiring partial delivery will be identified as "partial out" on the inventory at the time of pack out.

In PART I - HOUSEHOLD GOODS (HHG), (10) Customer's responsibility to ensure property is free of soil and pest infestation.

In PART II - UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE (UB), UB weight allowance is included in your HHG weight allowance when an administrative/restricted weight allowance is applicable.

In PART III - NON-TEMPORARY STORAGE (NTS), NTS at Gov't expense is limited to 1 year for members with Home of Selection entitlements and 180 days for members with Home of Record/Place Entering Active Duty entitlement.

In PART III - NON-TEMPORARY STORAGE (NTS), (7) I understand that once my HHG are placed in NTS, it is my responsibility to keep the PPSO that manages my shipment updated on my latest status (new PCS Orders, Separation, Retirement), and contact information.

In PART III - NON-TEMPORARY STORAGE (NTS), NTS funding for civilian employees expires at the end of each fiscal year (30 September). For continued storage at government expense, employees must request their Human Resource Office provide the PPSO funding authorization immediately after 1 October or as soon as funding authority is granted.

In PART IV - WEAPONS, shipment of ammunition at Gov't expense is PROHIBITED.

In PART V - PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POV), (13) Customer understands their responsibility to satisfy vehicle open hazardous/safety recalls prior to turn-in and that failure to do so may result in vehicle being refused for shipment. Any open recalls that cannot be satisfied must be coordinated and approved by the Vehicle Processing Center prior to arrival for turn-in.

In PART VII - LIABILITY, CLAIMS, PROTECTION, (4) Providing notice of additional loss or damage to the TSP within 180 days of delivery.

In PART VII - LIABILITY, CLAIMS, PROTECTION, (5) FRV claim must be submitted directly with the TSP within 9 months of delivery. (6) Transferring unresolved claim to the Military Claims Office after 30 days or upon receipt of TSP final offer. (7) Filing a claim within 2 years at depreciated value.

In PART VIII - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, (3) On pack/pickup date(s) you or your designated agent must be at the residence from 0800-1700; otherwise the cost of the attempted pack/pickup will be charged to you.

In PART VIII - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, (8) Customer's responsibility to reimburse the Government for any excess costs occasioned by this/these shipment (e.g: excess weight, special services, alt location).

In PART VIII - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, (10) Professional books, papers, and equipment (PBP&E) for (M)ember and (S)pouse. Allowances: (M) NTE 2,000 pounds; (S) NTE 500 pounds.

In PART VIII - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, (12) Shipment of Alcoholic Beverages: All Federal and State taxes, permits and Customs duty fees are members responsibility and not reimbursable.

(13) Retiree & Separatee with Home of Selection entitlement: I understand my entitlement to ship HHG at Government expense will terminate unless my HHG are turned over to a PPSO or a TSP for shipment within three (3) years of the effective date of my retirement, placement on TDRL, or discharge with HOS entitlement. Note: Valid for retirement/ Separation dates on or after 24 Jun 2022, dates prior to 24 Jun 2022, the member has one (1) year to turn over HHG for movement.

(14) Separatee with Home of Record/Place of enlistment entitlement: I understand my entitlement to ship HHG at Government expense will terminate unless my HHG are turned over to a PPSO or a TSP for shipment within 180 days of the effective date of my separation.

(16) Mobile Home: Responsibility of the customer to get their mobile home ready for transportation. (19) Mobile Home: Separate shipment of household goods is not authorized except for safety reasons and/or PCS outside the CONUS.