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May 2, 2023

New Process for Overseas COLA Adjustments

Based on the new legislation, the Department will implement OCOLA decreases greater than two index points (based on data), in 50% increments this year, effective May 15 and November 15.

Vacation Rentals like Airbnb Not Authorized for TDY

May 1, 2023

Recent & Pending JTR Changes

Recent and pending revisions and additions to the Joint Travel Regulations

April 24, 2023

TAC Outreach Call: 4/25/2023

Join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss the trip cancellation process in DTS and the upcoming release information.

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April 14, 2023

DoD to Change the Name of Nine Army Installations by 2024

The Department of Defense Naming Commission has renamed nine Army installations.

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April 12, 2023

DoD Preferred Now in the Washington, DC Area

The DoD Preferred Commercial Lodging program has expanded to 80 sites with 420 commercial hotels for the 2023 calendar year.

April 10, 2023

TAC Outreach Call: 4/11/2023

Join the TAC Outreach Call on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss the different types of fares in DTS.

Covid 19

April 10, 2023

Coronavirus-related Travel Information

The latest updates on foreign and domestic travel restrictions, including DoD-issued memoranda, steps to take before official travel begins, and information on how to change DoD travel reservations.

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April 7, 2023

DoD Travel Volume and Impact on TMCs

If your organization is expecting an increase in travel due to a mass movement (i.e., end of training, group travel, or similar event) inform your TMC so that they can plan accordingly for the influx in workload.

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March 24, 2023

TAC Outreach Call: 3/28/2023

We invite you to join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss the Other Authorizations and Pre-Audits page.

March 21, 2023

UTD for MAP 17-23(I), Update Administrative Household Goods (HHG) Weight Allowance Locations Table

This item updates the Joint Travel Regulations Supplement, Administrative Household Goods (HHG) Weight Allowance Locations.