PCS to San Diego

When orders arrive

Confirm your report date, move entitlements and housing-office contacts. Keep orders and essential documents accessible.

Before the move

Arrange your household-goods move, temporary lodging and a backup budget. Compare neighborhoods against your actual gate and duty hours.

On the road

Carry medications, documents and essentials separately. Confirm arrival and delivery windows.

Arrival week

Complete check-in, document housing condition and test the commute before committing to a neighborhood.

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