What is meant by moving laterally from a position in one
department to a position in another department?

Lateral moves retrain successful employees for new
positions in the private sector.

Lateral moves afford employees with a step up in
seniority and responsibility in a new department.

Lateral moves are shifts between departments and
duties without moving up on the GS schedule.

Lateral moves retrain successful employees for new
positions in the private sector to reward loyalty.