PCS Timeline Tracker

Stay organized through your military relocation to Dayton. Track 39 essential tasks across 6 phases.

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Receive PCS orders and verify reporting dateSubmit VA loan pre-approval applicationRequest Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from VA.govResearch Dayton neighborhoods and WPAFB proximityCalculate BAH for your pay grade and dependency statusContact Chris Jurgens — start your home search earlyContact WPAFB Housing Office about on-base availability

Lock in VA lender and get pre-approval letterSchedule house-hunting trip to Dayton (military travel orders)Research schools for your children's grade levelsArrange for professional military movers (contact TMO/PPM)Begin decluttering — less weight = lower cost on DITY movesNotify current landlord or start home sale processUpdate beneficiaries and address on military records

Make an offer on your home (or finalize rental agreement)Schedule home inspectionRequest school records for transferBegin SCRA protections — notify current lenders of PCS ordersArrange pet quarantine / vet records if applicableUpdate Tricare enrollment for new region

Confirm moving company schedule and inventory listPack non-essential items and label boxes by roomArrange utility shutoff at current homeClose on home purchase or receive keysSet up utilities at new Dayton home (gas, electric, internet)Schedule Ohio driver's license (within 30 days of arrival)

Report to WPAFB and complete in-processing checklistReceive household goods delivery and do damage inspectionRegister vehicle in Ohio (within 30 days)Enroll children in schoolSet up new bank account if needed (Wright-Patt Credit Union recommended)Locate nearest commissary, BX/PX, and gym on baseIntroduce yourself to neighbors — Dayton is a welcoming community

File Ohio state income tax registration if neededGet Ohio driver's license (BMV — bring PCS orders)Apply for Ohio homestead exemption if you own your homeFind a local mechanic and healthcare providersJoin WPAFB spouse/family support groupsExplore your neighborhood — check the Things To Do guide

Resources & References

WPAFB Housing Office→DFAS BAH Calculator→Military OneSource→VA COE Application→

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