PCS
n. C / Un. Stands for Permanent Change of Station. A move to a new duty station for a long period of time. You use this when a member of the military is assigned to a new base or office.
n. Abbreviation for Permanent Change of Station. Referring to the official relocation of an active duty service member to a different duty location. It often functions as a collective term for the entire moving process, including travel and housing transition.
My family is preparing for a PCS to Germany this summer.
The sergeant received his PCS orders and began coordinating the shipment of his household goods to the new base.
Frequent PCS moves can create significant professional challenges for military spouses who must navigate varying state licensing requirements and job markets every few years.
Commonly used as a noun to describe the move itself or as a verb ('to PCS') in military jargon. Often paired with 'orders' or 'cycle'.