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Preparing To Go Overseas

CHRONOLOGICAL CHECKLIST FOR GOING OVERSEAS


Each of the following tasks links to a detailed discussion of how to accomplish it.

MAKE INITIAL PREPARATIONS

Learn About Post

Schedule NFATC Training

Obtain Moving Logistics References


THEN IMMEDIATELY

Organize Household Effects

Arrange Medical/Health Schedules

Organize Papers and Records

Confirm Banking Arrangements

Make Shopping Lists and Shop

Make Travel Arrangements

Plan for Shipment of Pets

Investigate Spouse Employment

Obtain School Information

Plan for Shipment of Automobile


CONTINUE PREPARATIONS

Make Mail Arrangements

Check Absentee Voting Procedures

Write Letters to Post


AFTER RECEIVING TRAVEL ORDERS

Apply for Passports

Update Immunizations

Confirm all Requirements for Shipments and Clearance of Pets

Request and Pick up Airline Tickets

Pack Out

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