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Lock up all valuables and other
items not being shipped. When the
movers arrive, go out and inspect the
wooden containers that will be used to
pack and ship your goods. All con-
tainers and material must be in
sound condition. Go through the
house with the crew and explain what
areas are "off limits." As the movers
dismantle articles/make sure that the
nuts, bolts, etc, are placed in a small
box or bag and securely attached to
one piece of that article. You must
stay with the person writing up your
moving
inventory.
preparation
Watch over the
and challenge the preparer if the
inventory is not accurately completed.
Remember, this inventory will serve as
your basis for loss or damage. Be sure
all items (cartons and pieces of furni-
ture) are tagged with an inventory
number and are recorded on the
inventory. Before you sign the inven-
tory and release the crew, check top to
bottom, inside and outside, to be sure
that all items are on the inventory and
are loaded into the containers. If wood-
en containers are used, they must be
as smooth as possibl
sealed at your residence, in your pre-
sence. After signing the inventory,
make sure that you receive a legible
copy of each page. You will also be
given a copy of the government bill of
lading. This is the carrier's contract
with the government to ship your pro-
perty. Upon arrival at your new duty
station, check in immediately with the
Transportation Office to arrange to re-
ceive your household goods.
Remember, being prepared is your
responsibility. For more information,
call 4608 or 4609. □
SHIPPING YOUR GOODS CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
There are currently three moving companies working on
base. During the summer months extra packing crews are
hired to accommodate the increased number of packouts.
Packout Tips
Here are a few helpful hints for your packout.
* Try to keep as organized as possible.
* Make sure the packers take everything you intend to ship
at tire time of your packout. Check your storage area and
look around the entire home area and decide what you will
not take with you. Discard, sell, or give away old clothing,
magazines, broken or unserviceable appliances, furniture and
toys. Unauthorized items for shipment are: plants, perish-
able foods, open boxes of food, ammunition, light bulbs, bat-
teries or any other corrosive materials, alcoholic beverages
and flammables (this includes pressurized cans). Moving a
pet is the individual's responsibility; the Household Goods
Office does not get involved with the shipment of animals.
Ensure that all personal property items are free of soil and
pests. The packers may refuse to pack or pick up goods
showing signsof soil or pest infestation.
* Do not let the packers accidentally pack items you will
need after your packout day, such as passports, birth certifi-
cates, etc.' It's a good idea to lock up valuables and other items
not being shipped. When the packers arrive, go through the
DAMAGE CLAIM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
house with the leader of the crew. Give him/her specific in-
structions such as "off limits" and "do not pack." One popu
lar method is to put all items not being shipped in selected
cabinets or closets and use masking tape that states "do not
pack." This will keep your items not being shipped in a
secure place. Disconnect electrical appliances that are being
shipped and clean them. Unplug radios, TVs, video cassette
recorders, stereo equipment, clocks, lamps and secure the
cords. Ensure all spillable liquids are drained from portable^
containers, such as kerosene heaters, propane grills, etc. An
item can be packed in its original container, but let the pack-
ers seal it.
* Point out items that you declare as professional books,
papers and equipment. These items must be packed, weigh-
ed and listed separately on your inventory. Constantly check
that all cartons are being sealed and marked with a general
description of contents.
* Before the packers leave, check each room, the storage
areas and all cabinets and closets to ensure that all packing
was done properly and nothing was left behind.
* Don't speculate. If you have questions regarding your en-
titlements, jot them down and ask your counselor when you
go to your appointment. □
same format (specific inventory num-
ber, name of item and description of
loss or damage) on the continuation
page. After completing Columns (a), (b)
and (c), complete all remaining blocks
in Section 12 of the DD Form 1840. En-
sure the carrier completes all blocks in
Section 13. Upon completion of the DD
Form 1840, the carrier should take
copies 1 and 2 and the representative
should retain copies 3,4 and 5.
The DD Form 1840R is printed on the
reverse side of copies 3,4 and 5 of the
DD Form 1840. The representative
should reverse all carbon paper before
completing the DD Form 1840R. If ad-
ditional losses or damages are found af-
ter completing the DD Form 1840, com-
plete Section A of the DD Form 1840R
using the same format for listing loss or
damage as the DD Form 1840. If a con-
tinuation page is necessary, it should be
prepared in duplicate, following the
same format.
After completing Section A of the DD
Form 1840R, bring all copies in your
possession to the Claims Office.
The Claims Office will complete Sec-
tion B and return one copy to you for
your records. The other two copies are
distributed as follows: one copy is sent
as notification to the carrier and the
other copy is retained by the Claims
Office.
Navy, Marine, Coast Guard and civil-
ian personnel should file their claims
with the Navy Legal Services Office, lo-
cated in Bldg. 752, ext. 7900. Air Force
and Army personnel should file
through the Air Force Legal Office,
located in Bldg. 782, ext. 7991 or 4306. O
THE INFORMATION IN THIS INSERT IS CURRENT AS OF NOV. 30,1990