NPPSC 1300/3 is used primarily for which purpose?

• A. PCS Transfer Checklist NPPSC 1300/3
• B. Passenger Reservation Request NPPSC 4650/1
• C. Application for transfers and Advances NPPSC 1300/1
• D. Special Program screening NAVPERS 1306/92

Answer: (A)

The main idea behind NPPSC 1300/3 is to serve as the PCS Transfer Checklist. It’s the tool sailors use to track and verify every step of a Permanent Change of Station, bringing together required actions and documents in one standardized package. This ensures records are updated, travel is arranged, and coordination happens smoothly between the losing and gaining commands and supporting offices, while also documenting entitlements and other readiness items. The standard checklist format helps prevent missed steps and provides an auditable trail for accountability during the move.

The other forms are used for different purposes: a Passenger Reservation Request handles travel bookings, an Application for transfers and Advances is a general form for initiating transfers and entitlements, and Special Program screening is for evaluating eligibility for particular programs.