Transfer Cases

Transfer Case

This guide explains how to claim Transfer Case (POSOUT, POSIN, TFRGTH, PRPLVE, JRNYPD) for permanent moves. Follow these steps to ensure correct claims and avoid rejections.

Key Points for Transfer Case

Topic Details
Authority MoD letters (28 Oct 1998, 29 Dec 2008), Para 1034 Regs for Army 1987.
Types POSOUT (posting out), POSIN (posting in), TFRGTH (transfer grant), PRPLVE (preparatory leave), JRNYPD (journey period).
Process DO Part-II Orders, PAO verification, bank payment.

(A) POSOUT (Posting Out Within Corps/Regt)

Aspect Details
Rules Cease allowances separately; TYOJ cancellation (Col. 8, if TD >180 days); unit (9a), X List SOS (9b), category (9c), type (9d), SORS (9e), authority (9f).

(B) POSIN (Posting In Within Corps/Regt)

Aspect Details
Rules TOS date (Col. 4, matches SOS); grant allowances separately; X List TOS (9b), category (9c), type (9d), TORS (9e), authority (9f); physical reporting required.

(C) TFRGTH (Transfer Grant)

Aspect Details
Rules POSIN date (Col. 4), reference DO (Col. 8), INDMOVE/UNITMOVE (7b), Married/Single (7a).
Certificates Compliance, >20 km transfer, no incidentals/RMA, different municipal limits, UNITMOVE >180 days.

(D) PRPLVE (Preparatory Leave)

Aspect Details
Rules With POSIN, 6 days (Col. 4, 6), POSIN ref (Col. 8), JRNYPD separate; AL before PRPLVE.
Certificate Compliance with Para 1034.

(E) JRNYPD (Journey Period)

Aspect Details
Rules With POSIN, journey period (Col. 4), POSIN ref (Col. 8), PRPLVE separate.

Checklist for Transfer Casualties

Check Document/Action Notes
✔️ DO Part-II Order POSOUT: Unit, X List, category, type, SORS, authority. POSIN: TOS, X List, category, type, TORS, authority. TFRGTH: POSIN date, ref, INDMOVE/UNITMOVE, Married/Single. PRPLVE: Leave period, days, POSIN ref. JRNYPD: Journey period, POSIN ref.
✔️ Compensatory Allowances Cease (POSOUT), grant (POSIN) separately.
✔️ Certificates TFRGTH: Compliance, >20 km, no incidentals, municipal limits, UNITMOVE >180 days. PRPLVE: Para 1034.
✔️ Eligibility Confirmation POSIN: Physical reporting. TFRGTH: Permanent move, not same municipal limits.
✔️ Bank Details NEFT Mandate Form for TFRGTH.
✔️ Service Book Entry Confirm transfer details.
✔️ Ink-Signed Claim Submit, countersigned by OC/CO.
✔️ Verification Check pay slips for TFRGTH.

Common Reasons for Rejection

Issue
Reference DO Part-II not found or incorrect.
Reference DO Part-II later than current DO.
POSIN DO cancelled or same unit as serving unit.
TFRGTH: Units <20 km or same municipal limits, incidentals/RMA claimed, missing UNITMOVE certificate.
PRPLVE: Overlapping with PAL, duplicate publication.
JRNYPD: Reference DO not POSIN-related.

Quick Tips

Tip
Publish separate DO Part-II for POSOUT, POSIN, TFRGTH, PRPLVE, JRNYPD, allowances.
Ensure TOS (POSIN) matches SOS (POSOUT).
Submit TFRGTH/PRPLVE certificates.
Verify physical reporting for POSIN.
Check pay slips for TFRGTH.
Keep copies of DO Part-II, NEFT Mandate Form, pay slips.
Ensure service book reflects transfer details.
Report issues to PAO/unit promptly.
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