AR 55-48 — Transportation Of Personal Property And Related Services
AR 55-48 governs Army policies and administrative procedures for transporting and storing personal property.
- Publication number: AR 55-48
- Title: TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RELATED SERVICES
- Date: 03/19/2024
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 55-48 addresses household goods, privately-owned vehicles, mobile homes, pet quarantine, dependent student transportation, and evacuation authority. It requires counseling, establishes shipment and storage limits, and specifies funding and documentation requirements.
Topics covered
- Household goods transportation
- Household goods storage
- Privately-owned vehicle transportation
- Mobile home transportation
- Pet quarantine
- Dependent student transportation
- Evacuation authority
Questions and answers
What does AR 55-48 require for personal property counseling?
Chiefs of Transportation Offices will ensure Servicemembers and DA Civilians are individually counseled to the maximum extent possible, including face-to-face, group, phone, or other virtual methods. (paragraph 3-1)
Which movers must receive face-to-face counseling?
First-time movers, Soldiers in the process of separating, retirees, Bluebark, and personal safety shipments will be counseled face-to-face by transportation personnel. (paragraph 3-1)
What must self-counseled Servicemembers and DA Civilians submit?
If self-counseled, Servicemembers and DA Civilians need to print, sign, and either upload DD Form 1299 (Application for Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property), DD Form 1797, and valid orders into DPS or submit to their local installation transportation office. (paragraph 3-1)
Can a Servicemember personally procure transportation of a TDY weight allowance?
A Servicemember may personally procure the transportation of the TDY weight allowance in accordance with the JTR. (paragraph 7)
What is the maximum unaccompanied baggage weight for dependent student travel?
Unaccompanied baggage UB of up to 350 pounds may be transported for each authorized trip between the school and the Servicemembers permanent duty station. (paragraph 9-1)