PCSing to Tobyhanna Army Depot?
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Tobyhanna Army Depot
Army · Hap Arnold Blvd. Tobyhanna, PA
Army Installation / Garrison
PCS Information
Reporting to Tobyhanna Army Depot
Official sources change often. We link to the authoritative source rather than copying details that go out of date.
- Reporting & in-processingSponsor, arrival, and in-processing guidance from Military OneSource's installation directory.Official source
- Temporary lodgingOn-installation lodging and TLE/TLA information for your arrival.Official source
- Household goods & transportation officeSchedule HHG shipments and find your transportation office through Move.mil.Official source
- PPM (personally procured move)How a PPM works, incentives, and required paperwork.Official source
- Vehicle informationRegistration, installation access, and shipping a POV.Official source
- Newcomer resourcesStep-by-step PCS guide from MilitaryPCS for the move itself.MilitaryPCS guide
Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Airport distances are straight-line estimates from the installation.
Housing decision
Where should home be near Tobyhanna Army Depot?
Housing Discovery
Homes near Tobyhanna Army Depot
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Sector 02 · Off-base Living
What's around Tobyhanna Army Depot
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Mission Results
0 SITESArrival guide
Your first days at Tobyhanna Army Depot
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Day one
First month
Contacts & family support
Who to call at Tobyhanna Army Depot
Phone numbers and offices from the official DoD MilitaryINSTALLATIONS directory and Military.com's base guide. Numbers can change — confirm before you visit.
Spouse & partner jobs
BAH
Basic Allowance for Housing near Tobyhanna Army Depot
Sample monthly rates with dependents. Your rate depends on rank, dependency status, and the duty station ZIP code on your orders.
E-5 with dependents
$1,740
O-3 with dependents
$2,085
Sample rates shown for planning only. Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Neighborhood Guide
Where military families live
Towns and neighborhoods near Tobyhanna Army Depot, with estimated drive times.
Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; county medians are used where town-level figures are unavailable.
Gouldsboro
Gouldsboro, PA is about 4 miles from the installation — roughly a 8-minute drive (estimate).
Pocono Pines
Pocono Pines, PA is about 5 miles from the installation — roughly a 9-minute drive (estimate).
Big Bass Lake
Big Bass Lake, PA is about 5 miles from the installation — roughly a 10-minute drive (estimate).
Mount Pocono
Mount Pocono, PA is about 6 miles from the installation — roughly a 11-minute drive (estimate).
Pocono Springs
Pocono Springs, PA is about 7 miles from the installation — roughly a 12-minute drive (estimate).
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| Gouldsboro | Pocono Pines | Big Bass Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive to base (est.) | 8 min | 9 min | 10 min |
| Median rent | $979/mo | $1,347/mo | $973/mo |
| Rent vs. E-5 BAH | Under by $761 | Under by $393 | Under by $767 |
Drive times are straight-line estimates. Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; some smaller towns use county medians where town figures are unavailable. Town list from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Schools
Schools near Tobyhanna Army Depot
Nearest public schools from the U.S. Department of Education's official directory. Drive times are estimates.
| School | Type | Grades | From base |
|---|---|---|---|
Clear Run El Ctr Tobyhanna | Elementary | K–2 | 8 min |
Clear Run Intrmd Sch Tobyhanna | Elementary | 3–6 | 8 min |
Tobyhanna El Ctr Pocono Pines | Elementary | K–6 | 16 min |
Swiftwater El Ctr Swiftwater | Elementary | K–3 | 21 min |
Pocono Mountain West JHS Pocono Summit | Middle | 7–8 | 14 min |
Swiftwater Interm Sch Swiftwater | Middle | 4–6 | 21 min |
Pocono Mountain West HS Pocono Summit | High | 9–12 | 14 min |
Evergreen Community CS Cresco | High | 6–12 | 20 min |
Moving
Getting your household to Tobyhanna Army Depot
Decide how you'll move, book dates early, and keep the essentials with you.
- Plan your move timelineYour PCS Plan builds dated tasks from 180 days out through 30 days after arrival.MilitaryPCS guide
- HHG, PPM, or partial moveCompare government-arranged shipments with doing some or all of it yourself.Official source
- Step-by-step move guideFrom opening a move request to filing your claim.MilitaryPCS guide
- Movers & moving helpMilitary-affiliated professionals serving Tobyhanna Army Depot.MilitaryPCS guide
Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Your PCS Team
Trusted pros who work this base
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Your PCS Timeline
From orders to keys — one platform
The 7 phases every family runs when PCSing to Tobyhanna Army Depot. MilitaryPCS follows you through every step.
Orders received
Save this base, set your report date, and start your PCS binder.
Discover the area
Explore neighborhoods, schools, off-base life, and BAH.
Find housing
Rent or buy with a VA-savvy team. Military clause protected.
Plan the move
HHG, DITY, storage, and pet transport — all in one checklist.
Execute the move
Track HHG shipments, TLE, and en-route lodging.
Land & unpack
In-processing, utilities, schools enrollment, DEERS updates.
Settle in
Community, spouse employment, kids' activities, healthcare.
Ready for the next PCS
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From the Community
Real reviews from families at Tobyhanna Army Depot
Honest takes from spouses and service members who've been through it.
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Installation Resources
Official & community links for Tobyhanna Army Depot
Curated in-processing, MWR, family readiness, and off-base essentials.
Official installation overview, in-processing, and reporting instructions.
Open resourceBranch family support program for spouses and dependents.
Open resourceGyms, pools, outdoor rec, tickets, and on-base discounts.
Open resourceMain gate, housing office, DEERS/ID card, medical, and key phone numbers.
Open resourceEnrollment support and school transition help through DoDEA / MCEC.
Open resourceMSEP employers, remote work, and licensing portability via MySECO.
Open resourceWhy MilitaryPCS
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