INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING DD FORM 2278 …

1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING DD form 2278(APPLICATION FOR DO IT YOURSELF MOVE ANDCONSULTING CHECKLIST)1 Date PreparedEnter the date the DD form 2278 was completed. Ensure it is in Shipment NumberIf this is the first shipment made on these orders it will be number one (1). Ifyou have made previous shipments on these orders reflect which shipment thisis. If this were your second shipment this block would contain a number (2) andso NameEnter the sponsors name ( Last, First, Middle Initial)3b. Rank/GradeE-5, E-6. SGT, SSG, etc3c. SSANE nter the sponsors social security number3d. AgencyBranch of Service4a. Type of OrdersCheck appropriate box4b. Date of OrdersDate your orders were cut4c. Issued ByAgency that issues your orders4d. New Duty AssignmentName of our next duty station. If you are moving from the local area to PostHousing enter "Local Move"4e Order NumberSelf Explanatory5. Send Check ToSeparation and Retirements Only6.

2 State of Legal ResidentsSelf Explanatory8b. Rental truck pick-up dateThis will be the date your move is to start. It is also the date finance uses tocalculate the time your final settlement voucher must be Signature of Member AgentIf service member is not available his Agent must have a Power of Date SignedSelf Explanatory