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May 25, 2023

DoD Ending MyTravel Program

The Department will officially conclude MyTravel operations on September 13, 2023. All future DoD travel will be booked through the Defense Travel System (DTS).

May 25, 2023

CTD for CAP 50-23(I), Update Administrative Household Goods (HHG) Weight Allowance Locations Table for Poland and Romania

This item updates the Joint Travel Regulations Supplement, Administrative Household Goods (HHG) Weight Allowance Locations Table to rescind household goods weight allowance restrictions for Navy civilian employees assigned to Poland and Romania. Civilian employees assigned to Redzikowo, Poland and Deveselu, Romania are now authorized the full HHG weight allowance.

May 24, 2023

Travel Volume and Impact on TMCs

The increase in travel volumes can result in changes to airline schedules, flight delays & cancellations, and long in-person wait times. These challenges result in increased demands for assistance and have the potential to additionally impact TMCs.

May 23, 2023

UTD for MAP 28-23(E) Add Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, South Africa and Mbabane, Eswatini Authorized Consumable Goods Locations

This item updates the Joint Travel Regulations Supplement, Authorized Consumable Goods Locations to authorize a Consumable Goods Allowance for Service members assigned to Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, South Africa and Mbabane, Eswatini.

May 19, 2023

TAC Outreach Call: 5/23/2023 Routing Lists

Join the TAC Outreach Call on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss Routing Lists in DTS.

May 18, 2023

UTD for MAP 16-23(S), Transportation Reimbursement for Armed Forces Members Assigned to Alaska

This is a statutory (S) item implementing a mandatory provision of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Section 603 of the FY23 NDAA directs the Secretaries of the Armed Forces to reimburse eligible Armed Forces members the cost of airfare from the member’s permanent duty station (PDS) to their home of record when they are assigned to a PDS in Alaska and travel is authorized by an Officer above the grade of O-5. Effective between December 23, 2022 and December 31, 2023.

May 18, 2023

UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP – 20-23(E), Premium Class and Premium Economy Definition

This item edits JTR, pars. 020205, 031802, and Appendix A to incorporate the definition change of premium class accommodations, introduce premium economy airline accommodations as a class of service, and management controls related to the use premium class accommodations. Effective June 1, 2023.

May 8, 2023

UTD for MAP 46-23(I), TLE Extension Recertification - Edwards AFB/Palmdale, CA MHA (CA457)

This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Edwards AFB/Palmdale, CA Military Housing Area (CA457). Effective 5/8/2023.

May 4, 2023

TAC Outreach Call: 5/09/2023

Join the TAC Outreach Call held Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 0800 (8 AM) and 1300 (1 PM) ET to discuss how to perform Personal Leave on Official Travel (PLOT) in DTS.

May 4, 2023

Spring 2023

Inside: DoD Travel Volume & Impact on TMCs - Update | DoD Excellence in Practice Award Recipients | Help Reduce GTCC Delinquencies/Charge-Offs in your Command | Travel Allowances to Access Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care | DoD Travelers Benefit from Rewards Programs | Installation Name Changes