 A permanent change of station or PCS can be a stressful time for anyone, whether it's your first or your last move. During this process, one of your biggest stress relievers can be planning ahead and using the Housing Early Application Tool or HEAT. HEAT will change the traditional PCS cycle by helping the military families find housing sooner. They're able to get their applications in sooner, they're able to understand how long wait lists are and what communities are available to them before they even move. HEAT can help you find government-owned, privatized or community housing. To apply, visit the Housing Early Application website. For more information and helpful tips, go to the Military One Source website. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Ian Cotter.