PER DIEM, TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE COMMITTEE 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 04J2501 Alexandria, VA 22350-9000 www.defensetravel.dod.mil PDTATAC/tgh 8 June 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR SUBJECT: SEE DISTRIBUTION UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 074-17(I) - Travel Orders and Reserve Component (RC) Travel 1. SYNOPSIS: Reinstates language validating allowances in travel orders and per diem when Reserve Component members sent TDY from annual training that was omitted in the current re-write of Chapters 1-4. 2. The attached clarifying revision is forwarded for information purposes only. No coordination or comments are required. 3. This revision was initiated by the PDTATAC Staff. 4. These changes are scheduled to appear in the JTR, dated 1 July 2017. 5. This determination is effective 8 June 2017. 6. Action Officer: Tim Haddix (timothy.g.haddix.civ@mail.mil). //Approved// VELDA A. POTTER Regulations Lead, Policy & Regulations Branch Attachment: Rev 1 Uniformed E-Mail Distribution: MAP Members P&R Branch PMO-DTS GSA-3FT GSA-OGP(MTT) DTMO PPC Civilian E-Mail Distribution: CAP Members P&R Branch PMO-DTS GSA-3FT GSA-OGP(MTT) DTMO CBCA Judges
JTR REVISIONS 010206: Travel and transportation allowances are payable only after valid orders are issued. The order directs travel to, from, or between official points and serves as the basis for the trip and associated reimbursements. A travel authorization or order should be issued before travel begins. Travel or expenses incurred before a travel authorization or order is issued are not reimbursable, unless otherwise stated in the JTR. In unusual or urgent situations when travel must begin before a written authorization or order can be issued, a verbal authorization may be given. In such cases, the verbal authorization must be followed up in writing (called a confirmatory order ) before allowances are paid. A travel order may only contain authority for travel and transportation allowances provided within the JTR. If there is any conflict between a travel order and the JTR, the JTR prevails. A. Modifications after Travel. ***** 032302. RC Member Called or Ordered to Active Duty with Pay for a Specific Duty Status A. Eligibility. The following RC members are ineligible for per diem or AEA: 1. - 2. ***** 3. An RC member listed below when both Government quarters, other than temporary lodging facilities, and a Government dining facility are available. a. An RC member performing annual training (AT). In this case the training location is the PDS, and no per diem is payable. Per diem is payable for TDY away from the annual training location or for travel to and from the annual training location if not in a commuting status. b. ***** Rev 1 (06/08/2017)
The following pages are the same policy preceding this page but showing tracked changes.
PER DIEM, TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE COMMITTEE 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 04J2501 Alexandria, VA 22350-9000 www.defensetravel.dod.mil PDTATAC/tgh 8 June 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR SUBJECT: SEE DISTRIBUTION UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 074-17(I) - Travel Orders and Reserve Component (RC) Travel 1. SYNOPSIS: Reinstates language validating allowances in travel orders and per diem when Reserve Component members sent TDY from annual training that was omitted in the current re-write of Chapters 1-4. 2. The attached clarifying revision is forwarded for information purposes only. No coordination or comments are required. 3. This revision was initiated by the PDTATAC Staff. 4. These changes are scheduled to appear in the JTR, dated 1 July 2017. 5. This determination is effective 8 June 2017. 6. Action Officer: Tim Haddix (timothy.g.haddix.civ@mail.mil). //Approved// VELDA A. POTTER Regulations Lead, Policy & Regulations Branch Attachment: Rev 1 Uniformed E-Mail Distribution: MAP Members P&R Branch PMO-DTS GSA-3FT GSA-OGP(MTT) DTMO PPC Civilian E-Mail Distribution: CAP Members P&R Branch PMO-DTS GSA-3FT GSA-OGP(MTT) DTMO CBCA Judges
JTR REVISIONS 010206: Travel and transportation allowances are payable only after valid orders are issued. The order directs travel to, from, or between official points and serves as the basis for the trip and associated reimbursements. A travel authorization or order should be issued before travel begins. Travel or expenses incurred before a travel authorization or order is issued are not reimbursable, unless otherwise stated in the JTR. In unusual or urgent situations when travel must begin before a written authorization or order can be issued, a verbal authorization may be given. In such cases, the verbal authorization must be followed up in writing (called a confirmatory order ) before allowances are paid. A travel order may only contain authority for travel and transportation allowances provided within the JTR. If there is any conflict between a travel order and the JTR, the JTR prevails. A. Modifications after Travel. ***** 032302. RC Member Called or Ordered to Active Duty with Pay for a Specific Duty Status A. Eligibility. The following RC members are ineligible for per diem or AEA: 1. - 2. ***** 3. An RC member listed below when both Government quarters, other than temporary lodging facilities, and a Government dining facility are available. a. An RC member performing annual training (AT). In this case the training location is the PDS, and no per diem is payable. Per diem is payable for TDY away from the annual training location or for travel to and from the annual training location if not in a commuting status. b. ***** Rev 1 (06/08/2017)