Dislocation Allowance (DLA) is provided to offset relocation costs.

• A. Basic housing allowances
• B. Separation Pay
• C. Relocation Costs (Dislocation Allowance)
• D. Retention Bonus

Answer: (C)

Dislocation Allowance is about easing the financial burden of moving to a new duty location. It’s a one-time payment meant to offset relocation expenses, such as packing and transporting household goods, travel to the new location, and temporary lodging or house-hunting trips. It’s not a continuing monthly housing stipend (basic housing allowance), not a payment upon leaving service (separation pay), and not a bonus for extending service (retention bonus). Because its purpose is specifically to cover relocation costs, the best choice is Relocation Costs (Dislocation Allowance).