When a member is selected for a specialty unit, transfer must be completed by what date?

• A. January 31
• B. March 1
• C. April 15
• D. December 31

Answer: (B)

This question checks the scheduling and coordination aspect of moving a member into a specialty unit. The transfer deadline is set to March 1 to align with the department’s upcoming cycle, allowing enough time for processing, updating records, arranging any required training or equipment, and smoothly transitioning the member into the new role. January 31 is earlier than the cycle start, December 31 would push the change into the next calendar year, and April 15 would miss the early-cycle window the department uses for personnel changes. March 1 is the most practical cutoff to complete the transfer and get the member fully into the new assignment.