Ques about hard copy of orders - Military Moves and Relocation

jbrooks12 · 09-23-2009, 02:32 PM

So my husband received verbal orders last month to go to Whidbey Island and we are waiting on his hard copy of orders. My question is, his prd is Jan 1, 2010 and the new fiscal year is Oct 1. So since the fiscal year is Oct 1, does anyone have any idea when we should get our hard copy of orders. Also, any idea on when we might have to report to WA. I have heard rumors that your report date can be +/- 90 days from your PRD is this true? Just not sure what is going on and my husband is currently on deployment.

mossey2000 · 09-23-2009, 02:40 PM

they won't get hard copies til oct1, we're waiting as well. as for the other, I'm not sure.

soozq · 09-23-2009, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by jbrooks12

So my husband received verbal orders last month to go to Whidbey Island and we are waiting on his hard copy of orders. My question is, his prd is Jan 1, 2010 and the new fiscal year is Oct 1. So since the fiscal year is Oct 1, does anyone have any idea when we should get our hard copy of orders. Also, any idea on when we might have to report to WA. I have heard rumors that your report date can be +/- 90 days from your PRD is this true? Just not sure what is going on and my husband is currently on deployment.

We are waiting on the end of the fisscal year too. I was told by his 1Sgt that they will be delyed because MAGTAF (whatever other thing at HQ that does them) is so backed up.

I hope you get them soon! I hate not knowing what to do and you cant get TMO or anything until then.

IslandSweetie · 09-23-2009, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by soozq

We are waiting on the end of the fisscal year too. I was told by his 1Sgt that they will be delyed because MAGTAF (whatever other thing at HQ that does them) is so backed up.

I hope you get them soon! I hate not knowing what to do and you cant get TMO or anything until then.

Does this mean that the orders won't necessarily show up Oct 1... they could happen anytime after that though?

We're in a similar boat, although I don't want our verbal orders so if we can get them changed before they issue hard copy - I'll be thrilled. I'm actually hoping we DON'T get our hard copy orders soon cause that will give us a chance to change them. Or at least I can hope.

JK · 09-23-2009, 04:32 PM

Most orders to new duty stations say 'Report No Later Than' (RNLT) Jan 1, 2010 (for example). But there is also the 'DNLT' (detach no later than...this could be Jan 1, could be Jan 31...have to see the orders) date. These are just parameters for covering billets. If your hubby is coming off deployment or will be flying from the ship back to the states, the dates can be reworked to include leave and travel time. The gaining command (Whidbey Is) has to re-approve the report date if it's later than what is on the orders so they aren't short someone they may really need.

As far as when you receive the hard copies.....who knows. I assume you're Navy, since you're moving SD to Whidbey. We are as well and frankly, who knows. It's typically the 6 wk from moving mark for us (we've done 11 moves in 18yrs). You could go ahead and book all the moving stuff from the verbal orders then change them when you get the orders. You'll love WA ST!!

soozq · 09-24-2009, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by IslandSweetie

Does this mean that the orders won't necessarily show up Oct 1... they could happen anytime after that though?

We're in a similar boat, although I don't want our verbal orders so if we can get them changed before they issue hard copy - I'll be thrilled. I'm actually hoping we DON'T get our hard copy orders soon cause that will give us a chance to change them. Or at least I can hope.

My best guess is after Oct 1. They have never been on time with anything.
EVER.

soozq · 10-01-2009, 02:39 PM

I would think it's safe to say no one got orders today!!

PrincessBlue505 · 10-01-2009, 04:03 PM

We're waiting on hard copies. I don't know if DH has had time to check to see if they're there or not, but I'm betting he has and they're not there yet. I didn't expect any today since I know they're so back logged. But we're supposed to be leaving here between Nov and Jan so hopefully they'll show up in the next couple of weeks.

DakotaCowgirl · 10-01-2009, 04:07 PM

I know that with us, we never got our hard copy orders until 60 days prior to report no later date. May be different because it is AF though.

docswife522 · 10-05-2009, 10:59 AM

We are still waiting on the hard copies. DH got verbal orders with a report in date of Dec15 and it's already Oct5! It's so frustrating!

09-23-2009, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
jbrooks12 Sailorgirl5/20 Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 28 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 4% Longevity: 25%	Ques about hard copy of orders So my husband received verbal orders last month to go to Whidbey Island and we are waiting on his hard copy of orders. My question is, his prd is Jan 1, 2010 and the new fiscal year is Oct 1. So since the fiscal year is Oct 1, does anyone have any idea when we should get our hard copy of orders. Also, any idea on when we might have to report to WA. I have heard rumors that your report date can be +/- 90 days from your PRD is this true? Just not sure what is going on and my husband is currently on deployment.

09-23-2009, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
mossey2000 I'm from the south and sometimes I have a big mouth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gulfport Posts: 9,686 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 39% Longevity: 67%	they won't get hard copies til oct1, we're waiting as well. as for the other, I'm not sure. __________________ Heather Mom to Ethan and Elijah Proud Seabee Wife! I can describe life in three words: It goes on. Robert Frost.

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PrincessBlue505 Loving being a MOMMY!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 4,748 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 8% Longevity: 65%	We're waiting on hard copies. I don't know if DH has had time to check to see if they're there or not, but I'm betting he has and they're not there yet. I didn't expect any today since I know they're so back logged. But we're supposed to be leaving here between Nov and Jan so hopefully they'll show up in the next couple of weeks. __________________

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DakotaCowgirl MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Here...going to Germany Posts: 7,723 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 59% Longevity: 47%	I know that with us, we never got our hard copy orders until 60 days prior to report no later date. May be different because it is AF though. __________________ "It is endemic of the current culture that those with large stature are overlooked except by vultures. With no regard to the depth of their souls, the height of their passion, and the beauty of their moments." P.J. Pete http://www.thewomanhood.com/forum/register.php?referrerid=1498[/URL] MacGyver can make Chuck Norris out of duct tape and a spork.

10-05-2009, 10:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
docswife522 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 2,526 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 17% Longevity: 21%	We are still waiting on the hard copies. DH got verbal orders with a report in date of Dec15 and it's already Oct5! It's so frustrating! __________________

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09-23-2009, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
JK Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 79 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 13% Longevity: 7%	Most orders to new duty stations say 'Report No Later Than' (RNLT) Jan 1, 2010 (for example). But there is also the 'DNLT' (detach no later than...this could be Jan 1, could be Jan 31...have to see the orders) date. These are just parameters for covering billets. If your hubby is coming off deployment or will be flying from the ship back to the states, the dates can be reworked to include leave and travel time. The gaining command (Whidbey Is) has to re-approve the report date if it's later than what is on the orders so they aren't short someone they may really need. As far as when you receive the hard copies.....who knows. I assume you're Navy, since you're moving SD to Whidbey. We are as well and frankly, who knows. It's typically the 6 wk from moving mark for us (we've done 11 moves in 18yrs). You could go ahead and book all the moving stuff from the verbal orders then change them when you get the orders. You'll love WA ST!!

10-01-2009, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
soozq Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 87 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 8% Longevity: 3%	I would think it's safe to say no one got orders today!!