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Purpose. To provide procedures for administration and accounting for costs incident to permanent change of station (PCS) travel under the Military Personnel, Navy (MPN) appropriation. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Applicability

a. This instruction is for use by all personnel engaged in the various aspects of managing PCS travel. Information contained here is for guidance in matters under the cognizance of the Chief of Naval Personnel (CHNAVPERS) and should be referred to when preparing documents authorizing PCS travel. Instruction contained in this guide DOES NOT apply to:

(1) PCS travel chargeable to appropriations other than "MPN";

(2) travel resulting from temporary additional duty (TEMADD) assignments; and

(3) per diem paid to members undergoing training of less than 20 weeks in connection with PCS moves.

b. All costs for per diem for training of less than 20 weeks incident to a PCS move will be charged directly to the Operation and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) appropriation.