DD Form 2278. Application for Personally Procured Move and Counseling Checklist

DD Form 2278 - Application for Personally Procured Move and Counseling Checklist is a form used by the Department of Defense to allow service members and their families to apply for a personally procured move (PPM) in which they can move their household goods themselves and receive reimbursement from the government.

The form consists of several parts, including personal information, information about the move, and a counseling checklist. Important fields include the service member's name, rank, and contact information, as well as information about the move, such as the origin and destination of the move, the weight of the household goods, and the estimated cost of the move.

Parties involved in the form include the service member and their family, as well as the transportation office and the government. It is important to consider accuracy and compliance with regulations when writing the form, as errors can result in delayed or denied reimbursement.

Data required when writing the form includes personal information, information about the move, and estimates of costs. Additional documents that must be attached include a copy of the orders authorizing the move and receipts for expenses related to the move.

Examples of practice and use cases for the form include service members who are moving to a new duty station, as well as those who are separating or retiring from the military. One strength of the form is that it allows service members and their families to have more control over their move, while also providing reimbursement for expenses. A weakness of the form is that it can be complex and time-consuming to complete.

Related forms and analogues include the DD Form 1351-2, Travel Voucher/Subvoucher, which is used to request reimbursement for travel expenses, and the DD Form 1299, Transportation Agreement, which is used to authorize the shipment of household goods.

The form affects the future of the participants by allowing them to have more control over their move and receive reimbursement for expenses. The form is submitted to the transportation office for review and signature, and is stored in the service member's personnel file for future reference.