1、Department of Defense INSTRUCTION NUMBER 1315.18 October 28,2015 Incorporating Change 3,Effective June 24,2019 USD(P&R)SUBJECT:Procedures for Military Personnel Assignments References:See Enclosure 1 1.PURPOSE.This instruction:a.Reissues DoD Instruction(DoDI)1315.18(Reference(a)in accordance with th
2、e authority in DoD Directive 5124.02(Reference(b)to establish policy,assign responsibilities,and provide procedures for the assignment and reassignment of Service members.b.Provides permanent change of station(PCS)policies and procedures to be used by the Military Services in maintaining an equitabl
3、e assignment system for enhancing career attractiveness and professional development,sustaining an assignment base for overseas tours of duty,achieving stability for tour completions,developing tour lengths consistent with maintaining a high degree of combat capability and readiness,and achieving PC
4、S stability.c.Provides standardized overseas tour lengths for Service members stationed outside the continental United States(OCONUS)and requires an assessment of force protection and anti-terrorism considerations in accordance with DoDI 2000.12(Reference(c)for establishment of new,or changes to cur