TMO offers tips to make summer moves smooth Published March 21, 2012 By Carol Emling 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron personal property element chief KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Summer is the peak season for shipment of personal property and is fast approaching. May through August is typically the busiest time of year for commercial carriers because of the number of personnel receiving orders to new duty locations and wanting to move after their children complete the school year. Carriers can quickly become saturated and unable to accept additional shipments. Go to www.move.mil for information on self-counseling through the Defense Personal Property System, shipment entitlements, service policies on personally procured moves and non-temporary storage shipments, estimating weight, and completing claims. After self-counseling and submitting your shipment application in DPS, print a copy of all forms and with a complete copy of your orders and any amendments bring them to the transportation management office personal property section located in the Sablich Center, room 114, for validation in the system and document upload to Joint Personal Property Shipping Office-South Central. Currently JPPSO-South Central requires a minimum of three-week's notice for scheduling shipment pack and pickup dates with carriers. Be prepared to be flexible with requested dates. Alternate dates may be required. Exceptions to the use of DPS for self-counseling are for first-time movers, joint spouse, and personnel under separation or retirement orders. These personnel must contact the TMO personal property section to schedule a counselor briefing. For more information call 228-376-8530.