Aug. 2, 2023

UTD for MAP 21-23(R), Increase Recruiter Expenses

This item edits Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), pars. 020605 and 020606 to incorporate an increase to the reimbursement limits for recruiting expenses and monthly parking expenses.

July 28, 2023

Defense Travel Dispatch Summer 2023

Inside: Pet Transportation Reimbursement During Relocation Travel | Managing Installation Name Changes in DTS | Only YOU Can Prevent GTCC Delinquencies | Mobile Wallet Capability for GTCC Transactions | Summer Travel Tips

July 24, 2023

UTD for MAP 69-23(I), Update Table 1-7 approval authority for U.S. Army

This item clarifies who may authorize and approve TDYs of 180 days or more for Army Service members in JTR, par. 010206, Table 1-7.

July 20, 2023

UTD for MAP 68-23(R) TLE Extension Recertification for Vandenberg SFB CA

Extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Vandenberg SFB CA (CA026) Military Housing Area (MHA). Effective July 20, 2023.

July 18, 2023

UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 60-23(E), Travel In and Around the PDS

This item clarifies that for Service members and employees who are working remotely, whose official worksite is as defined in 5 CFR 531.602 and determined under the criteria in 5 CFR 531.605, whose remote official worksite is not within a defined local area, the local area will be within 50 miles of that remote official worksite. For remote Service members and employees within the local commuting area, transportation expenses between a Service member’s or an employee’s official worksite and the Service’s or organization’s worksite may be authorized, at the discretion of the Service’s or organization’s remote work policy.

July 17, 2023

UTD for MAP 67-23(R) TLE Extension Recertification - Moody AFB, GA

This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Moody AFB(GA081) Military Housing Area. The initiating local command must document and certify the continued existence of a housing shortage in the affected area within each 90-day period after the effective date.

July 10, 2023

TAC Outreach Call 7/11/2023: Chatting with the TAC

Join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss how to best communicate with the TAC over chat.

June 26, 2023

TAC Outreach Call 6/27/2023: Debt Process in DTS

We invite you to join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss the Debt Process in DTS.

June 21, 2023

DoD Approves Pet Expenses Reimbursement Due to PCS

The Department of Defense has approved a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, like pet transportation or quarantine fees, incurred by Service members during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).

June 21, 2023

UTD for MAP 02-23(R), Pet Expenses Due to a Permanent Change of Station

This item implements Sec 624 of FY 2023 NDAA which amends 37 U.S.C. 453 and authorizes reimbursement of costs related to the relocation of a pet that arise during a permanent change of station (PCS). Under this new policy, a Uniformed Service member may be authorized reimbursement of up to $550 for a PCS within the continental United States and up to $2,000 for a PCS to or from a location outside the continental United States to cover expenses directly related to pet transportation, such as pet shipping and quarantine fees. This policy will be effective January 1, 2024 and published in the Joint Travel Regulations on that date.