New automated base in-processing system comes to McGuire Published April 22, 2009 By 87th Comptroller Squadron JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST -- The days of waiting weeks to complete a PCS In-processing voucher for active duty Air Force members will soon become a thing of the past! The Permanent Change of Station In-Processing System has started deploying to the Air Force. PIPS offers a secure, paperless way to submit PCS related financial documents with automated assistance to the member. This process is accomplished using a "wizard approach" to guide members through PCS in-processing by presenting an interactive interview session that explains PCS entitlements based on information provided by member. PIPS can be accessed via a secure Web site application, eFinance, using a common access card and pin. Once a user navigates to the PIPS site, the system will use easy to understand question and answer sessions to take the member through the process of PCS travel from start to finish. The "wizard" technology will make it virtually impossible to overlook even the smallest detail when completing a PCS-in voucher. Because we know this may be a confusing period in a military career, we focused on the need for an accurate, relevant information exchange. When a member starts using PIPS, they will be asked whether they are PCSing to an overseas location or within the continental United States. PIPS will use this response to present a briefing containing the correct information based on where they are going. Included in this briefing are links to entitlements, rates payable, and frequently asked questions relative to the PCS move. The information provided includes: · Travel entitlements o Travel entitlements -- Mileage o Travel entitlements - Per diem o Travel entitlements - Dislocation allowance · Basic Allowance for Housing · Temporary Lodging Expense · Family Separation Allowance · Enlisted meal deductions · Advance military pay · Advance Basic Allowance for Housing · Cost of Living Allowance · Temporary Lodging Allowance - OCONUS only · Overseas Housing Allowance - OCONUS only · Hardship Duty Pay-Location - OCONUS only · Imminent Danger Pay - OCONUS only · Combat Zone Tax Exclusion - OCONUS only PIPS also has a briefing area where the local Financial Services office can include a tailored briefing or provide information specific to their location for the member to review. The FSO can supply base-specific contact information, hours of operation, or other information customers may need. For members arriving at their new duty station, PIPS will automate and standardize the documentation portion of the Financial Services In-Processing briefing. By using PIPS, members will be able to initiate and complete their Financial Services In-Processing from anywhere in the world using a CAC-enabled computer. The PIPS Program Management office is currently working with bases to plan for future deployments. Active-duty personnel can view a demonstration video of PIPS by visiting the Money - Finance Central Web site at https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-af/USAF/ep/globalTab.do?channelPageId=-1073755560. The PIPS demo can be found under the Spotlight section of the Web site. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Richard Pellicier, 87th CPTS NCO in charge of PCS in-processing, at (609) 754-1257.