PCS Command Center
A move plan built for the spouse who holds it all together. Get a personalized timeline and countdown, the steps for your kids and your career, your entitlements, and offers that fit your move.
Tools for your move
The rest of your move, handled
The plan
Your PCS timeline, phase by phase
Phase 1 · 8-12 weeks
Lock in the logistics
- Get a copy of the orders and confirm the report date
- Book the move (HHG or PPM) through TMO
- Set your PCS budget and expected entitlements
- Start the housing search at the new base
Phase 2 · 6-8 weeks
Move the kids with you
- Request school records and enroll in the new district
- Line up childcare or get on a daycare waitlist
- Transfer pediatrician, dental, and prescriptions
- Map the drive and book pet-friendly lodging
Phase 3 · 4-6 weeks
Take your career with you
- Check license portability in your new state
- Apply for the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) or refresh your resume
- Tell your employer or line up remote work
- Join the base spouse network before you arrive
Phase 4 · Move week
Land and rebuild
- Claim your TLE lodging days
- Set up utilities and make the house feel like home
- Find your people: spouse groups and the FRG
- Update IDs, vehicle registration, and voter info
Questions
PCS questions spouses ask
How far ahead should a military spouse start planning a PCS?
Start as soon as orders are in hand, ideally 8 to 12 weeks out. That window lets you book the move through TMO, request school records, get on childcare waitlists, and research license portability or remote work before the busy final weeks. The PCS Command Center anchors every step to your actual move date.
How do I transfer my kids’ schools during a PCS?
Request official records from your current school early, then contact the new district to confirm enrollment requirements (proof of residency, immunizations, IEP or 504 plans). The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children protects continuity for things like course placement and graduation requirements when you move between states.
Can I keep my job or career when we move?
Often yes. Options include a remote-work arrangement with your current employer, transferring a professional license to the new state (many states have military-spouse license portability laws), or using the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) to fund a portable certification. The Command Center routes you to the career-portability quiz and SpouseWorks planner based on your situation.
What is the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) and am I eligible?
The SpouseWorks Scholarship, renamed from MyCAA in June 2026, provides up to $4,000 toward licenses, certifications, or associate degrees in portable career fields. Following the DoD’s 2024 expansion, eligibility covers spouses of service members in pay grades E-1 through E-9, W-1 through W-3, and O-1 through O-3. Use the SpouseWorks planner to check your fit.
What PCS entitlements will my family receive?
A PCS typically includes DLA (Dislocation Allowance), MALT mileage for driving, per diem for travel days, and TLE for temporary lodging, plus a PPM payout if you move yourself. The exact amounts depend on pay grade, dependents, and distance. The PCS Budget Planner estimates your total against out-of-pocket costs using 2026 rates.