if a member’s disqualification for the pay or bonus is solely due to a transfer under this subsection. (c) Transfer of civilian employees (1) Authority Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Defense, in the sole and exclusive discretion of the Secretary, may, during the transition period— (A) establish regulations to effectuate any necessary transfers of civilian personnel among the military departments and other components of the Department of Defense, and any necessary reductions or adjustments in force