What steps should a PN2 take to process a PCS for a Sailor?

• A. Verify orders, coordinate housing and shipment of household goods, update duty location in NSIPS/OMPF, and ensure entitlements are correct
• B. File taxes, request leave, transfer medical records, and update email
• C. Update vacation schedule, notify command, contact housing, cancel orders
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that processing a Sailor’s permanent change of station involves making sure the move is authorized, the logistics are arranged, and the Sailor’s records and pay reflect the new location. Verifying the orders confirms that the move is valid, with correct dates and entitlements tied to that assignment. Coordinating housing and shipment of household goods tackles the two main logistics: where the Sailor will live at the new duty station and how belongings will be transported, ensuring a smooth transition. Updating the duty location in NSIPS and the OMPF keeps the Sailor’s official records current, which affects pay, benefits, and eligibility for the new assignment. Ensuring entitlements are correct ties everything together, making sure all PCS-related payments and allowances (like housing, dislocation, and overseas/zone-related entitlements) are properly set up and reflected in the system.

Other options miss important pieces: they either cover tasks not specific to PCS processing (like filing taxes or updating email) or include actions not appropriate for a PCS move (like canceling orders or only notifying one party).