What is the weight limit for unaccompanied baggage PCS?

OCONUS PCS Weight Allowance According to the Department of Defense (DoD), military members qualify for 2,000 lbs. of unaccompanied baggage per household. Depending on your circumstances, your UB weight may be calculated separately or included with your regular PCS weight allowance.



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U.S. Army (USA) Service member Accompanied 25 percent of the full HHG weight allowance or 2,500 lbs, whichever is greater. Unaccompanied baggage is limited to 2,000 lbs and is part of the administrative weight limitation that may be shipped by an authorized transportation method.

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Weight allowances are restricted coming to Korea. USA Command sponsored families are authorized 50% of their permanent change of station weight allowance while unaccompanied personnel are authorized only 25% or 2,500 lbs. whichever is greater.

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The shipment to Japan and/or storage of your Personal Property is authorized in your overseas Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. Total personal property is limited to 18,000 pounds.

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For example, a Flagged Soldier may not reenlist, be reassigned (PCS), be promoted, receive military awards and decorations, enroll in military schools, or use tuition assistance benefits, as well as other prohibitions.

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The weight standards are about your height and gender. For example, if you're 60 inches tall and a male, you must be 141lb maximum. If you're 70 inches and a female, you cannot weigh more than 177lb. The weight range is from 127lb to 241lb but depends on your height and age.

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Overweight unaccompanied baggage may not be able to be shipped via air, therefore increasing shipment time. Mailing items to yourself is also an option. Contact your origin transportation office for information and authorization to do so.

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