### Question
How does the law define permanent change of station?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 3330d*, **permanent change of station** is defined as:

> 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**

