Planes Companies Military Relocation Guide

Packing & Inventorying

Before the Packers arrive

• Remove all breakables from closets and drawers.
• Detach any items that are attached to your residence, e.g. washers, dryers, electronic components, etc.
• Disassemble any items that do not fit out of the residence as is.
• Remove all contents from your crawl space or attic unless there is a permanent stair case, flooring, and we are able to stand up.
• Separate anything you are planning on taking with you from the rest of your belongings ahead of time to ensure that they do not get packed.
• If you are having an additional delivery at your destination city, please make sure those items are separated and clearly marked so they can be properly inventoried. The Military will not pay for us to go through the items afterwards because your items were not clearly separated; it will be at your expense.
• Make sure to separate your Professional Books, & Equipment (PB&E) from your household goods because they need to be separately packed and inventoried so they do not count against your weight entitlement.
• Complete household chores (i.e. laundry, dishes, trash removal) before the crew arrives.

Please secure the following items in an area away from what the movers will be packing. You should transport these items yourself:

• Money, coin collections
• Gems/jewelry
• Stamps
• Purse/wallet

The Packing

• Your Planes Relocation Counselor will give you a window of time for the arrival of your packing crew.
• The crew will bring all of the necessary equipment to safely pack all items that need to be transported in boxes.
• The number and types of cartons needed are determined during the pre-move survey and through information our counselor receives from you.
• Each box will be marked to indicate the room the items were in (i.e. MBR – Master Bedroom) along with the general contents inside (i.e. Dishes/Glassware).

Inventorying Your Belongings

• Once the packing is complete, the crew leader will prepare an inventory list.
• It is your responsibility to go along with the crew leader to make sure each box has a sticker on it and is placed on the inventory form.
• The crew leader will notate on the inventory form the size of the box and a general description of the contents.
• Please be sure PB&E is clearly noted on both the boxes and the inventory forms.
• If you are having an additional delivery at your destination city, please make sure those boxes are packed and inventoried separately.
• Before signing the inventory, make sure all items are listed.
• Your signature indicates you have agreed upon the items taken, and their condition, as listed.