Hello,

What is the Reg. on TMO shipping cars to Korea?

Does anyone have any personal experience on this?

Cheers

No personnel experience....but as long as you are command sponsored or joint domicile then there shuld not be a problem as long as it is on your orders.

Or are you looking at it from another stand point than that?

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This is a one year remote tour for me. We will be NCS.

Unless it is on your orders you will not beable to ship a car, unless you do it at your own expense.

It's alot easier to buy a "beater" over here and sell it for $50 less when you leave.

Beater cars are all over the place, and if you have a really nice car you would not want to bring it with you anyway. But if you wanted to buy a nicer car over here to travel Korea it will cost around $1000. Thats what I did and it is a really good car for my family.

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CH-47 SI

They must find it difficult...

Those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority. --Gerald Massey

When I got my order here, I was allowed to bring a car. I chose not to. My friend who just got here has his car coming in a few weeks. We are both on a one year remote. I bought a junkie car here, but I wish I had brought my car instead. So to each his own.

I guess you can call me the resident TMO expert...that's what I do in the USAF.

Quick run down on vehicle shipping to SKOR.....

Must be an E-7 or above in order to ship a car to Korea. The entitlement is automatic per the JFTR for military. Civilians, it must be stated in the orders.
E-6 and below...if you are unaccompanied and no dependents, then you can apply for storage of your vehicle at an approved facility.
If you are E-6 and below...and leaving dependents behind...you have zero entitlement.

Listed below is the nitty-gritty on vehicle shipping to Korea:

a. POVs: (includes information on operating privileges, fuel, safety, etc.) 1. USFK defines a POV as any motorized vehicle, excluding motor driven cycles with an engine combustion chamber of 49cc or less, including but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, station wagons, jeeps and motorcycles owned or operated for personal use. (a) USFK policy restricts operation and registration to one POV per family without regard to whether the vehicle was shipped as a POV or as household goods (HHG). Exceptions to the one POV limitation must be directed to the member?s gaining unit for approval by the appropriate authority. USFK policy prohibits the registration and operation of a POV by unaccompanied personnel in the grades of E-6 or GS-4 and below. Only USFK personnel eligible for driving privileges in Korea are qualified to ship a POV (including motorcycles) to Korea. (b) In order for any USFK service member in the grades of E-6 and below (to include their family members) to be eligible to be issued or re-issued, a POV operator?s license (USFK Motor Vehicle Operator?s Permit, USFK Form 134EK), the service member must be serving in Korea on a command sponsored tour. Occupation of a billet that is on the Command Sponsored Position List (CSPL) is not sufficient. The service member must actually be assigned on a command-sponsored tour ?with family members? and those family members must be living in Korea with the service member. Exceptions to the E-6 and below, unaccompanied driving policy privileges in USFK can be requested through the service member?s Commander (0-5 or above) to the Area Commander (0-6) or above) for review upon arrival at duty station in Korea. (c) Registration and operation of a POV is restricted in many geographical areas. This is due to mission constraints as well as physical location. (d) No storage of POVs is available. (e) For service restrictions and authorizations, see the applicable paragraphs below. (f) Unleaded fuel is available at all major installations in the ROK and is generally available at most service stations on the local economy. Catalytic converters do not need to be removed. If the catalytic converter is not removed, unleaded fuel must be used. Removal of the catalytic converter will be at the member?s option and expense. (g) There are no specific ROK safety requirements for POVs; however, USFK requires a local safety inspection as part of POV registration procedures. AAFES is the primary source of general automotive repair in the ROK. Very little automotive repair is available on the local economy. The AAFES repair facilities service all makes and models of POVs; however, AAFES does not always have the capability to deal with technological advancements that are in the newer models. The problem of servicing newer models is intensified due to the lack of mechanic experience, equipment and part availability. 2. Army Active Duty Personnel: Shipment of one POV [as defined in paragraph 8a (1) above] is authorized for persons on a command sponsored accompanied tour. Unaccompanied E-7 and above personnel, while authorized to own and operate a privately owned vehicle (POV) in Korea according to United States Forces Korea (USFK) policy, are not authorized to ship their POV to Korea at Army expense unless specific approval is obtained from their respective commanders prior to shipment of the POV. Unaccompanied personnel must comply with the provisions of paragraph 8a(1) above when contemplating shipment of a POV (motorcycle) in their HHG. For unaccompanied personnel that do not obtain permission from their respective commanders to ship a POV to Korea, storage of one POV is authorized at Army expense for the duration of the Soldier's tour of duty in Korea. Authority for shipment of a POV to Korea (if Soldier's commander approves the request) or storage at government expese must be indicated in the Permanent Change of Station order. 3. Air Force Active Duty Personnel: (a) Shipment of one POV [as defined in paragraph 8a (1) above] is authorized for persons on an accompanied tour and E-7, GS-5 and above who are on an unaccompanied tour in Korea. Unaccompanied personnel must comply with the provisions of paragraph 8a above when contemplating shipment of a POV. Advance approval is not required unless member is assigned to specified units below: (1) Camp Red Cloud: 604th Direct Air Support Sq. (DASS); OL-A, 30th Weather Sq.; Det. 1, 5 TAIRCG, OL-T, 6 MASG (AMC). (2) Camp Casey: Det 1, 604th DASS; Det 20, 30th Weather Sq. (3) Camp Howze: DL-A, Det 1, 604th DASS. (4) Camp Page: DL-A, Det 18, 30th Weather Sq. (5) Camp Stanley: OL-A, Det 20, 30th Weather Sq. (6) Camp Laguardia: Ol-E, Det 20, 30th Weather Sq. (b) A request to possess and operate a POV in these areas will be forwarded through CBPO channels to the commander of the parent unit (604th DASS, 30WS, or 83ALD). Approval to ship POV must be stated in the member?s orders and cite approval authority?s correspondence. 4. Navy Active Duty Personnel: Shipment of one POV [as defined in paragraph 8a (1) above] is authorized for persons on an accompanied tour and E-7 and above who are on an unaccompanied tour in Korea. Unaccompanied personnel must comply with the provisions of paragraph 8a above when contemplating shipment of a POV. (CH) 5. Marine Active Duty Personnel: Shipment of one POV [as defined in paragraph 8a (1) above] is authorized for persons on an accompanied tour and E-7 and above who are on an unaccompanied tour in Korea. Unaccompanied personnel must comply with the provisions of paragraph 8a above when contemplating shipment of a POV. (CH) 6. DOD Civilian Personnel: Queries concerning POV entitlements should be IAW the JTR, Vol. II, Chapter 11 and addressed to one of the following addresses: (a) Department of the Army and Navy Civilian Employees: Seoul Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Attn: EANC-SA-CPAC, Unit 15333, APO AP 96205-0177. (b) DOD Dependent Schools: Contact the DOD Education Activity, Arlington, VA, as listed in the member?s orders.

Wow,

Thanks, this was exactly what I was looking for. Great Post!

I should create a seperate fourm just for TMO...hint.....

Great information, but one pile-on question: What about shipping a car purchased in Korea, a la Pentagon Car Sales? For fill in info, I'll be on an unaccompanied 1-year, active duty AF. Thanks!

If it's on your orders that you can ship a car then your fine. If not then it will be out of pocket. Also if you buy a Korean car then it must meet ALL american standards before being shipped.

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CH-47 SI

They must find it difficult...

Those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority. --Gerald Massey