HHG
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | Household goods |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
HHG stands for Household goods, a military term abbreviation.
Personal property, such as furniture, clothing and appliances, that the government ships for service members during a permanent change of station. Weight allowances depend on pay grade and whether the member has dependents.
Example: Our HHG arrived in Germany three weeks late with two broken dressers.
Usage notes
Shipments are scheduled through the Defense Personal Property System and handled by contracted movers. Families can file claims for loss and damage. Professional books, papers and equipment needed for work may be excluded from the weight allowance if declared.
Related abbreviations
More military term abbreviations
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- GI – Government issue
- GO – General officer
- GQ – General quarters
- GWOT – Global War on Terrorism
- HADR – Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
- HUMINT – Human intelligence
- HVT – High-value target
- HYT – High year tenure
- IDP – Imminent danger pay
- IED – Improvised explosive device
- IFAK – Individual first aid kit