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Jan. 24, 2023
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 01-23(I), Electronic Travel System Use of DD 1610
This item clarifies that travel authorizations or orders produced in an electronic travel system do not require the use of a DD Form 1610. A printout of the travel authorization is considered a valid order as long as it contains the required elements from the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).
CTD for CAP 06-23(I), “Expiration of FTR Bulletin 22-07”
This item removes certain provisions from the JTR which implemented Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) Bulletin 22-07, “Relocation Allowances – Extended waiver of certain Federal Travel (FTR) provisions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.” The bulletin temporarily waived certain provisions of the FTR governing official relocation travel and renewal agreement (RAT) travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. FTR Bulletin 22-07expired effective December 31, 2022.
Jan. 23, 2023
TAC Outreach Call 01/24/2023: DTS Help and Resources
We invite you to join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss all the resources and help available to you and your travelers for the Defense Travel System.
Jan. 9, 2023
TAC Outreach Call 1/10/2023: Reports in DTS
We invite you to join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss the different reports in DTS.
Dec. 30, 2022
2023 Mileage Rates + FAQs
This item revises the Mileage Rates Frequently Asked Questions on the DTMO website to reflect revised calendar year (CY) 2023 standard mileage rates established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
UTD for MAP 90-22(R) Portsmouth, NH/Kittery, ME (NH194) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension
Under JTR, par. 050601-B3, the Navy requested to reinstate a TLE extension for the Portsmouth, NH/Kittery, ME military housing area (MHA) because it has determined that the MHA is experiencing a housing shortage that prevents Service members from obtaining adequate permanent Government-owned, Government-controlled, privatized or private-sector rental housing.
Dec. 27, 2022
UTD for MAP 101-22(I) 2023 Dislocation Allowance (DLA) Rates
This item increases the DLA rates effective January 1, 2023 based on the basic rate of pay increase of 4.6% in the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
2023 Government Meal Rates + FAQs
Government Meal Rates for 2023 calendar year, along with answers to frequently asked questions.
Dec. 20, 2022
UTD for MAP 87-22(R) Shaw AFB/Sumter, SC (SD263) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension
Under JTR, par. 050601-B3, the Air Force requested a TLE extension for the Shaw AFB/Sumter, SC (SC263) military housing area (MHA) because it has determined that the MHA is experiencing a housing shortage that prevents Service members from obtaining adequate permanent Government-owned, Government-controlled, privatized or private-sector rental housing.
Dec. 13, 2022
UTD for MAP 88-22(R), Seymour Johnson AFB/Goldsboro, NC Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension
Under JTR, par. 050601-B3, the Air Force requested a TLE extension for the Seymour Johnson AFB/Goldsboro, NC (NC183) military housing area (MHA) because it has determined that the MHA is experiencing a housing shortage that prevents Service members from obtaining adequate permanent Government-owned, Government-controlled, privatized or private-sector rental housing.