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General Slang
PCS
PEE-SEE-ESS · noun · informal
Permanent Change of Station — a transfer to a new duty station.
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'Permanent Change of Station' — an official relocation of a service member (and often family) from one duty station to another for an extended assignment.
“"We PCS to Germany in the spring — start packing now."”
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PCS In A Sentence
"We PCS to Germany in the spring — start packing now."
Origin & Usage
US military personnel abbreviation of 'permanent change of station'.
People Also Ask
What does PCS stand for?
Permanent Change of Station — an official long-term relocation of a service member, and often their family, to a new duty station.
Can PCS be used as a verb?
Yes — service members say things like "we PCS to Germany in the spring," meaning they're being reassigned there.
How is PCS different from TDY?
PCS is a permanent move to a new station, while TDY (Temporary Duty) is a short assignment after which you return to your home station.
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