How many days may be granted to make arrangements, preparing and actually effecting transfer to another duty station?

• A. 3 days
• B. 5 days
• C. 7 days
• D. 10 days

Answer: (C)

Time available for arranging and completing a transfer to a new duty station is seven days. This window is long enough to handle all parts of the move—notifying your current supervisor, coordinating travel, arranging housing or accommodations, packing, and making the actual move—without dragging out the process. It balances practicality with efficiency, giving you enough time to wrap up the current assignment and settle into the new location.

Shorter timeframes typically don’t allow for the full logistics of moving, while a much longer period can unnecessarily extend the transfer process and impact staffing or work planning.