### Question
What does permanent change of station mean?


### Answer
**Permanent change of station** has the following meaning in *5 U.S.C. § 3330d*:

> the assignment, detail, or transfer of a member of the Armed Forces who is on active duty and serving at a permanent duty station under a competent authorization or order that does not—


(A) specify the duty as temporary

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3330d*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 33-EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-EXAMINATION, CERTIFICATION, AND APPOINTMENT**

