What is Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and a common entitlement associated with it?

• A. Relocation to a new duty station
• B. PCS is relocation to a new duty station; entitlements include travel allowances and shipment of household goods
• C. Temporary flight to a new base
• D. PCS is retirement action

Answer: (B)

Permanent Change of Station is the official relocation of a service member or employee to a new duty station as part of an assignment. A common entitlement tied to PCS is travel allowances for the move and the shipment of household goods, covering transportation for the member and family and moving possessions from the old residence to the new post. This distinguishes PCS from temporary moves or retirement actions, which involve different processes and entitlements.