Office of Commissioned Corps Operations Division of Commissioned Corps Officer Support (DCCOS) Travel and Transportation Reminder: Personally Procured Transportation (PPT) Those officers of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (Corps) who prefer to move their household goods (HHG) by themselves during a permanent change of station (PCS) may perform a Personally Procured Transportation (PPT) move. A PPT move is optional and voluntary; however, prior to moving, officers must still contact their Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Operating Division, Staff Division, or non-HHS designated shipping officer (http://dcp.psc.gov/Travel/shipoff.asp) in order to discuss the process and ensure efficient reimbursement. The shipping officer will review the PCS order and use form PHS-4013-1, “Application for Shipment of Household Goods,” to provide the officer with an estimated reimbursement amount. Consultation with the shipping officer also allows the officer to make an informed decision about whether to transport HHG themselves based on PPT rules and regulations. Those considering a PPT should also take into account factors such as costs incurred, time and labor, and insurance before executing a PPT move. The Government will not accept claims for damages to HHG under a PPT move. Furthermore, officers are also responsible for all issues related to the Status of Force Agreement, use of U.S. carriers, import/export processes, tariffs, customs, etc. Officers performing a PPT must obtain certified weight receipts from a public weigh master or Government scale in order to establish the actual HHG weight shipped. The Government’s cost limits are based on the officer’s authorized weight allowance. Temporary storage may be authorized during a PPT, but the officer should have a residence available for HHG delivery at the destination. If temporary storage is necessary, the officer must coordinate storage arrangements with the shipping officer prior to departing the old permanent duty station. Reimbursement will not include an incentive payment for the storage portion of the move. Officers may also find additional detailed information about PPT moves in Pamphlet 11, “Information on Shipment of Household Goods,” pages 24-36, and on the Commissioned Corps Management Information System (CCMIS) Travel and Transportation Information Web page at http://dcp.psc.gov/Travel/contents.asp. Questions pertaining to PPT moves or any other travel and transportation issues can also be sent to the Corps’ travel email address at phstravel@hhs.gov.

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