I had to PCS from Sasebo. They PCSd me and my family just for my LIMDU. But I imagine its the same. They requested my orders at the beginning of Dec 2012, and we waited and waited until my orders finally came in Feb 1st 2013 with a report NLT Feb 14th. I had to clear housing, set up my household goods pickup and shipment, clear base all in about 10 days. Don't forget Japan is almost a day ahead so you lose a day right there. And, trust me, it's a pain once you arrive in the US, we are still waiting on our household goods.