How many permissive TDY days may a losing commander approve for eligible members?

• A. 30 days CONUS/20 days OCONUS
• B. 20 days CONUS/30 days OCONUS
• C. 20 days CONUS/45 days OCONUS
• D. 30 days CONUS/30 days OCONUS

Answer: (B)

The key idea is the authorized permissive TDY (PTDY) allowance for members being reassigned from a losing unit. When a member is transitioning out, the losing commander may approve PTDY to help complete move-related tasks without tapping into leave or funds.

The standard allowance is 20 days for CONUS assignments and 30 days for OCONUS assignments. This reflects the greater time typically needed to relocate overseas, arrange travel, and settle into a new duty location, compared with moves within the continental United States.

So, for eligible members, the losing commander may approve up to 20 days PTDY if the member is transferring within CONUS, or up to 30 days PTDY if the transfer is OCONUS.