In which situation can a Sailor bank their coast selection?

Banking a coast selection refers to the practice of deferring or delaying the selection of a duty station or assignment in order to preserve the opportunity for future assignment preferences. The understanding of this concept is rooted in Navy policies regarding duty assignments and the implications of coast selection on a Sailor’s career progression.

In this context, a Sailor cannot bank their coast selection at any time. Once a coast has been selected, it is considered a firm commitment to a specific duty station or geographic area, reflecting both the needs of the Navy and the Sailor's preferences. This policy ensures that duty assignments are effectively managed and that personnel do not unduly delay their service obligations or the assignment of others.

Considering the alternatives, during shore transfers, upon deployment, or after a disciplinary action, none of these circumstances provide a basis or opportunity for a Sailor to bank their coast selection. Each of these situations involves specific operational and administrative requirements that do not align with the concept of deferring a coast selection. Thus, the most accurate answer is that a Sailor can never bank their coast selection.