# 2022-117 Careers, Posting status and move at public expenses for Canadian Armed Forces members attending Basic Occupational Training

Case summary

F&R Date: 2024-05-21

When the grievor chose to make a career change, he was assigned to a position on the basic training list for on-the-job training in his new occupation. The grievor was posted prohibited and was not allowed to move his household goods and effects or sell his home. During his training, he resided in military housing at public expense and paid for rations. After discussions with administrative staff, the grievor began to question the decision for him to be posted prohibited rather than on temporary duty. The grievor maintains that, prior to his change of trade, he was a qualified member and, for that reason, should be entitled to the relocation benefits provided for in Section 208.971 (3) of the Compensation and Benefits Instructions.

The initial authority denied the grievance on the grounds that it had been submitted outside the time limit. 

The Committee established that the method of posting from one unit to another was a decision for the leadership and management of the Canadian Armed Forces. However, the Committee raised the point that a clear administrative order and directive on the choice of method would be appropriate since none currently exists. The Committee found that he was unqualified when he was posted to his new trade, and that an unqualified member is not entitled to relocation at Crown expense in accordance with the Basic Training List Administrative Guide.  

The Committee recommended to the Final Authority not to grant any redress.