What is the purpose of documenting a PCS-related pay change with DLA?

• A. To reimburse moving expenses after relocation
• B. To offset moving costs and ensure proper entitlement during relocation.
• C. To fund relocation training
• D. To provide temporary hardship pay

Answer: (B)

Dislocation Allowance is meant to ease the financial burden of a PCS by offsetting moving costs and keeping pay entitlement accurate during the relocation. When you document the PCS-related pay change with DLA, the goal is to provide a one-time support to cover moving expenses—things like packing, transporting, and temporary lodging—so the member isn’t financially strained while the new duty station is being set up and pay rates change. It helps bridge the relocation period and ensures entitlement is correct during the move. It isn’t intended for relocation training, hardship pay, or reimbursement after the move.