Permanent Change of Station

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is a U.S. military term referring to being "permanently" moved to a new post or unit on the same post/installation. Sometimes people use it as a verb, ie. We will be pcsing to Japan. Given the frequency with which military personnel are moved between stations the word "permanent" may be regarded as a term of art.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service provides a website which contains useful information related to Permanent Duty Travel and Permanent Change of Station for government civilian employees.

Permanent Duty Travel Link:

http://www.PCSPortico.com PCSPortico can help you to a smooth relocation.

http://www.dod.mil/dfas/travelpay/dodagencies/permanentdutytravelpdt.html

Pamphlet for Civilian Permanent Duty Travel (a must read for civilian PCS moves):

http://www.dod.mil/dfas/travelpay/dodagencies/permanentdutytravelpdt/pam3rev06.pdf