Residents heed rules for smooth move into Tinker’s new housing community Published Sept. 24, 2009 By Karen M. Woods 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The transition to privatized housing is a substantial change currently affecting many families in the military housing community on Tinker. The 72nd Civil Engineering Directorate's Housing Management office, 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron's Personal Property Office, and Balfour Beatty have attempted to make the transition as smooth as possible to alleviate the stress for those moving into new homes. The privatization process is currently in full force. Military housing members are now able to take possession of keys to their newly-built, privatized homes and coordinate movement of their personal property. The 72nd LRS Personal Property Office would like to remind members of a few things prior to making the move. There are two different transportation modes a member can utilize to move their personal property, a commercial move with a contractor or a personally procured move. Members may also request both types of moves. In this instance, members are required to have a housing order authorizing each mode. The first step of the move process is to inform the housing office, Balfour Beatty what type of move is desired. Once a move-in date is established and a housing order issued, members must contact the Traffic Management Office, Personal Property Office and request an appointment to complete a personal property movement application. The TMO requires at least seven to 10 business days notice prior to first pack date for commercial moves. For every 4,000 pounds of household goods estimated, the moving company requires one business day. For example, if a member estimates a household goods weight of 13,000 pounds, the TMO would need to schedule four business days for pack and pick-up. If a PPM move is desired, members are allotted 95 percent of the local contractor costs, minus federal income tax. PPM moves may begin as soon as a member completes a counseling session. The local move process is also a direct door-to-door delivery of property. Storage is not authorized. Members are discouraged from scheduling delivery to their new residence the same day they plan to receive their keys. Key issuance can sometimes be delayed. This can be dangerous, because if a local move contractor is at the residence at 8 a.m. and the member is still waiting for keys, the member is liable for the contractor's waiting time. Lastly, the Defense Transportation Regulation, Chapter 401-16, part D.1.d, authorizes time off from duties to arrange for shipment or receipt of personal property. The TMO, Personal Property Office wishes all eligible members a successful and safe move. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call a Personal Property Counselor at 739-3059.