MCO 4600.39 governs the Marine Corps Personal Property Transportation Program for Marine Corps sponsored personnel.
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It covers personal property shipments and storage under temporary duty, permanent change of station, separation, retirement, and other orders. It also addresses privately owned vehicles, excess costs, claims, payment systems, and counseling requirements.
Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force and effective the date signed.
The shipment of HHG or unaccompanied baggage (UB) to the TAD location must be authorized by the Marine’s order writing official, contain valid funding and be specifically stated in the travel orders. (paragraph 2)
The shipment may not exceed the authorized temporary duty weight allowance for uniformed service members per JTR, pars. 4500-4575 or 350 pounds of unaccompanied baggage for civilian employees per JTR, par. 4580. (paragraph 2)
Entitlement to shipment begins on the date funded orders are issued and terminates at midnight on the 180th day following separation from the service or relief from active duty unless a written application for shipment has been turned into a PPO prior to the 180th day. (paragraph 2)
Members must have at least 12 months remaining on an OCONUS tour from the date a POV is turned in for shipment at a VPC. (paragraph 5)
Marines desiring to ship a POV which exceeds 20measurement tons are required to sign an agreement to pay the excess costs. (paragraph 8)