Real-World PPM / DITY Move Guidance

Start With the Program

A Personally Procured Move (PPM), often called a DITY (Do-It-Yourself) move, is your chance to control your own household goods move — the financial outcome depends on your actual costs and quotes, not a guaranteed result.

• Start Your Move Plan

  The full sequence in order, from authorization to filing your PPM claim.

• Understand Your Costs

  Build a real, itemized estimate instead of guessing at a payout.

• Avoid Common Problems

  Where to go when something goes wrong — and how to avoid it up front.

• Your Move Options

  Rental trucks, trailers, full-service movers, and everything in between.

• Pick a Strategy

  Weigh cost, your time and workload, driving, schedule risk, and how well your belongings are protected.

• Payment & Taxes

  How your PPM payment works, what you'll need to submit, and how taxes affect what you take home.

• Weight Tickets

  What to settle with your transportation office before you load anything.

Then Execute It Well

• Packing

  Basics, avoiding scratches, breakable items, and labeling.

• Loading

  Item-by-item advice for pianos, couches, motorcycles, appliances, and more.

• Family & Kids

  Keeping a move manageable when you're not moving alone.

• On the Road

  Making the drive itself go smoothly.

• Unloading

  Finishing strong at the other end.

• Restricted Items

  Three checks before you pack anything unusual.

• Checklists

  Printable lists for booking, loading, arrival, and closeout.

More Resources

• Boxes & Supplies

  What to buy, and when to get started.

• Auto Transport

  Open vs. enclosed transport for shipping a vehicle instead of driving it.

• Resources

  Companies and categories worth getting quotes from.

• A Real Move Story

  Follow one military family through an actual cross-country PPM/DITY move.