Earlier this month, the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) was amended to reinstate the previous rule that only requires a Constructed Travel Worksheet (CTW) for one-way mileage exceeding 400 miles. A change to DTS functionality is being processed to align with this policy, but in the meantime, there are certain steps travelers and Approvers should take.
As of January 31, 2025, trips 400 miles or less one-way, a Constructed Travel Worksheet (CTW) is no longer required. Until DTS is modified, travelers should attach a memo stating that the CTW is not needed per the updated JTR policy. For trips 401 miles or more one-way, travelers will need to attach a CTW to the DTS authorization according to the current process.
Until DTS is modified, travelers should attach a memo as a CTW stating that the CTW is not needed per the updated JTR policy. For trips 401 miles or more one-way, travelers will need to attach a CTW to the DTS authorization according to the current process.
Until a DTS update is implemented to align with this policy, Approvers must continue to review mileage to determine if a CTW is needed. In those cases where a CTW is not required, Approvers should select "Approve Traveler Amount" under the "Traveler Preferred Transportation" section during the approval process in DTS.
Note that any trips with mileage and an attached CTW that were approved on January 31, 2025 or after should be reviewed to ensure they comply with this updated policy.