personally procured move calculator navy guide for sailors

What this tool helps you estimate

The Navy’s personally procured move (PPM) calculator gives a quick, ballpark view of your potential incentive, weight allowance, and out-of-pocket costs before you book trucks or supplies. It folds in distance, allowable weight, and common expenses so you can decide between a full DIY, a partial PPM, or a government-arranged shipment. Results are estimates and incentive payments may be taxable, so verify details with your Personal Property Office and the latest JTR.

Numbers to gather first

• Paygrade, dependent status, and projected report date
• Origin and destination ZIPs and route distance
• Estimated household goods weight and any pro gear
• Truck or trailer size, rental days, and insurance
• Fuel, tolls, packing materials, and possible storage

Using the estimate wisely

Compare scenarios, build a buffer, and plan documentation: certified empty and full weight tickets, receipts, and your DPS submission. For example, an E-5 with a spouse moving 1,200 miles and about 6,000 pounds might see a partial PPM make sense-rent a midsize truck, ship overflow, and keep every receipt. Tip: screenshot your inputs and results to speed reimbursement.