What is a PCS entitlement calculator?

A PCS entitlement calculator helps military service members estimate allowances during a Permanent Change of Station move, including DLA, TLE, MALT, and PPM incentives based on current JTR rates.

What is DLA (Dislocation Allowance)?

DLA is a Dislocation Allowance paid to help offset relocation costs during a PCS move. The amount varies by rank and dependent status, ranging from approximately $1,900 to $5,700 for 2026.

What is a PPM (DITY) move?

A PPM (Personally Procured Move), formerly DITY move, is when you move household goods yourself instead of using government movers. You receive an incentive payment based on weight moved and distance.

Privacy Policy | PCS Navigator

Overview

PCS Navigator ("the App") helps military service members plan and manage their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Profile Information: Military rank, duty stations (losing and gaining installations), move date, number of dependents, estimated household goods weight, and move method preference
Chat Messages: Questions and messages you send to the AI assistant
Documents: Photos or scans of documents you choose to upload for organization purposes

Information Collected Automatically

Distance Calculations: We use Google Maps API to calculate driving distances between your duty stations
Device Information: Basic device identifiers for app functionality

How We Use Your Information

Entitlement Calculations: Your profile data is used locally on your device to calculate PCS entitlements (DLA, TLE, MALT, PPM incentives, BAH)
AI Assistance: Chat messages are sent to OpenAI's API to provide helpful responses about your PCS move
Distance Calculations: Installation locations are sent to Google Maps API to calculate accurate driving distances

Data Storage

Local Storage: Your profile information and documents are stored locally on your device using secure storage
No Account Required: We do not require you to create an account or provide personal contact information
No Server Storage: Your profile data is not stored on our servers

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

OpenAI

Purpose: Powers the AI chat assistant
Data Shared: Chat messages you send
Privacy Policy: openai.com/privacy

Google Maps Platform

Purpose: Calculates driving distances between installations
Data Shared: Installation names/locations
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Data Security

All API communications use HTTPS encryption
Profile data is stored locally on your device
We implement rate limiting and input validation to protect our services

Your Rights

You can:

Delete Your Data: Clear your profile and all stored data at any time within the app
Control Permissions: Manage camera and photo library access through your device settings

Children's Privacy

PCS Navigator is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@pcsnavigator.com

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about our data practices. Contact us using the information above.

International Users

This app is intended for use by U.S. military service members. If you access the app from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.