IPPS-A DL HR Professional / Payroll Specialist Practice Exam

Which type of assignment is NOT included in IPPS-A types of assignments?

1. Retirement

2. Permanent

3. Leave of Absence

4. Deployment

The correct answer is: Leave of Absence

In the context of IPPS-A assignments, "Leave of Absence" is not classified as a specific type of assignment within the system. IPPS-A (Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army) typically categorizes assignments into more definitive and structured forms that reflect a soldier's status or duty assignments, such as retirement, permanent assignments, and deployment. Retirement signifies the completion of service and transition from an active role, while permanent assignments indicate a soldier's ongoing duty location or operational role. Deployment, on the other hand, describes the temporary reassignment of personnel in response to operational needs. In contrast, a "Leave of Absence" represents a temporary absence from duty that does not fit the formal definitions of a permanent assignment or deployment. It generally refers to personal time off, such as for medical reasons or personal matters, and does not constitute a distinct membership status within the army's assignment categories. Thus, it is excluded from the formal assignment classifications tracked within the IPPS-A framework.