Entitlement Intelligence

Move Options & DITY Comparison

Compare Government Move (TMO) vs. Partial DITY vs. Full DITY side-by-side. Score the options on profit, physical effort, schedule control, and claims protection.

Decision Facet Radar

Scored 1 (Low) to 5 (High)
Option 3

Full DITY (PPM) Move

You assume full responsibility for your entire relocation. You rent the truck or hire your own containers, pack all items, drive, and unload.

Maximum Rewards (Pros)High profit margins. Service members frequently pocket $3,000 to $8,000+ in tax-advantaged profit by keeping expenses low. Absolute control over your dates, transit speed, and packing quality.
Critical Risks & DrawbacksExhausting physical labor. If you exceed budget on truck rentals, hotel stays, or container storage, you eat the cost. Any cargo damaged in transit is your responsibility.

Interactive DITY Profit Estimator

Model weight, distance, and expenses to forecast your net relocation profit.

95% JTR Payout Rates
Typical: E-5 single = ~5,000 lbs, O-3 family = ~12,000 lbs.
Miles between current base and new duty station.
Full DITY Path
Ppm Payout:$10,623.38
Expenses:-$1,850.00
Est. Profit:$8,773.38
Partial DITY (20% Weight)
Payout:$2,173.13
Expenses:-$350.00
Est. Profit:$1,823.13

PPM profits are subject to federal income tax (on the profit portion, not the expenses). Keep all receipts! Expenses reduce your taxable DITY income.

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Heavy Duty Moving Box Kit

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Clean Packing Paper (10 lbs)

Ink-free wrapping paper to protect dishes, glass, and fragile keepsakes.

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Bubble Cushioning Wrap Roll

12-inch wide bubble wrap perforated every 12 inches for fast packing.

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Heavy-Duty Stretch Plastic Wrap

Elastic self-adhering plastic wrap to hold drawers closed and protect furniture.

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Premium Mattress Protection Bags

Thick tear-resistant polythene bags to safeguard beds during transit.

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Relocation Partners & Moving Services

Compare military-certified DITY truck rentals and professional trailer-drop freight solutions.

Penske Truck Rental

12% Military Discount
DIY Truck

Full DIY moves (you pack and drive everything long-distance)

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ABF U-Pack / SureMove

$50 Military Discount Code
Trailer-Drop

DITY moves without driving a massive freight truck

Military Rate Pre-AppliedGet U-Pack Quote

Budget Truck Rental

15% Military Discount
DIY Truck

Budget-conscious local or regional relocations

Military Rate Pre-AppliedGet Budget Quote

Estes SureMove

Custom Military Rates
Trailer-Drop

Large household freight trailer drops and ramps

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