KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Moving personal belongings during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move can be a significant undertaking, especially when crossing international borders during peak PCS season.

Dedicated transportation experts from the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Base Support Operations Transportation (BASOPS Trans) Consolidated Personal Property Shipping Office (CPPSO) understand these challenges and work diligently to ensure smooth and efficient processes for Soldiers and their Families, even with the heightened demands of peak PCS season, said Brandon Von Willer, BASOPS Trans plans and operations chief.

"Our mission is to alleviate the stress associated with PCS moves by providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the entire personal property shipment process," Von Willer said. "We are committed to ensuring each servicemember’s belongings are transported safely and arrive at their destination in a timely manner, and we are proactively managing the increased volume associated with peak PCS season."

The CPPSO offers a range of services to assist with personal property transportation, including:

The BASOPS Trans CPPSO emphasizes the heightened importance of early planning for PCS moves, especially with the peak PCS season underway. Servicemembers are strongly encouraged to contact their local PPPO as soon as they receive their official orders to initiate the shipping process, Von Willer said.

This proactive approach is critical during these high-demand months to secure preferred move dates and allows ample time to complete necessary paperwork, potentially mitigating delays. By staying informed and planning ahead, servicemembers can significantly increase the likelihood of a smoother transition during their PCS moves, he said.

For further information and assistance with personal property shipments, servicemembers are encouraged to contact their local Installation Transportation Office or visit the 405th AFSB’s BASOPS Trans webpage.

The 405th AFSB is assigned to U.S. Army Sustainment Command and headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The brigade provides materiel enterprise support to U.S. forces throughout Europe and Africa – providing theater sustainment logistics; synchronizing acquisition, logistics and technology; and leveraging the U.S. Army Materiel Command materiel enterprise to support joint forces. For more information on the 405th AFSB, visit the official website and the official Facebook site.