Oct. 25, 2023

Join Hotel Loyalty Programs

Multiple hotel partners report that they are not getting traveler contact information in DTS reservations and are cancelling hotel reservations if a travel card is not activated when the booking is made. When hotels have your loyalty/rewards information on file, they can contact you directly if needed. Follow these steps to add your loyalty numbers in DTS.

Oct. 23, 2023

Follow DTMO on LinkedIn

The Defense Travel Management Office has joined the LinkedIn community! Follow our page for travel policy updates, information on DTMO program initiatives, guidance on travel assistance and support resources, and more.

Oct. 23, 2023

UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 87-23(I), Evacuation Authority derived from Department of State (DoS) cable

This item clarifies that a Department of State (DoS) cable authorizing or ordering departure of eligible family members under chief of mission from an embassy does authorize the Secretary of Defense to do the same without further consultations.

Oct. 20, 2023

TAC Outreach Call 10/24/2023: FY23 MR4, Announcements, and Updates

We invite you to join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss the FY23 MR4 Release, Announcements, and Updates.

Oct. 19, 2023

UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 79-23(E), Clarification of Reimbursable Lodging Expenses Associated with Rental or Lease of Nonconventional Lodging such as a Single-Family Home or Apartment

This item clarifies JTR Paragraph 020303-G, indicating that rental or lease of a single-family home or apartment is considered long term lodging regardless of whether the lodging costs are accrued daily, weekly, or monthly. This item also clarifies Table 2-8,indicating that parking at a single-family home or apartment is considered part of the lodging cost and not separately reimbursable. This item also clarifies Table 2-16 fees, such as tourism, safe, service, or resort fees may only be reimbursed in conjunction with conventional lodging(hotel and motel establishments).

Oct. 5, 2023

TAC Outreach Call 10/10/2023: Fiscal Year Crossover Preparation (Continued… Again)

We invite you to join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET so we can conclude our discussion on Fiscal Year Crossover and Approval Failure messages.

Oct. 1, 2023

Updated Per Diem Names in DTS

Nine per diem installation names change effective October 1, 2023 – failure to update travel documents may result in incorrect reimbursement.

Sept. 27, 2023

Impact of the Potential Government Shutdown on Official Travel

Travelers should take direction from their commands. In the event of a United States Government shutdown, the Defense Travel Management Office will be impacted.

Sept. 22, 2023

TAC Outreach Call 09/26/2023: Fiscal Year Crossover Preparation (continued)

Join the TAC Outreach Call held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to continue the discussion on preparing for the upcoming Fiscal Year Crossover. We’ll also review the DoD Installation Name Changes and how to handle documents.

Sept. 8, 2023

TAC Outreach Call 09/12/2023: Fiscal Year Crossover Preparation

We invite you to join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET so we can discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year Crossover and how to prepare. We’ll also review the DoD Installation Name Changes and how to handle documents.