PCS Moves During A Pandemic

摘要

It's a new world order because of COVID-19, and it is causing a major change for military families making PCS moves. The following information was derived from multiple sources, to include an article by Karen Jowers in Military Times: Pay & Benefits June 17, 2020 "As military moves restart, it's still a PCS season."Peak season in years gone by normally began May 15 thru the end of August, but this year there was an 82% decrease when military orders got bacldogged, moves subsequently got backlogged, moving companies in some areas experienced labor shortages, and new requirements for moving crews to avoid the spread of the coronavirus also slowed down the process. U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has adjusted "Peak Season" to November 15. With travel restrictions being somewhat waived and TRANSCOM reassessing issues, anticipation for higher-than-average shipment levels for PCS moves for this fall and winter is projected. However, some military installations or other multiple areas or hot spots could again face lockdowns if a second wave of the coronavirus pops up, or different countries begin to have issues. So military families must be willing to become more flexible when making their plans.