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Feb. 6, 2023

TSA PreCheck Is Available For NAF

TSA PreCheck is free to DoD civilians and Service members including Reservists, National Guardsmen, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and now Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) employees...

Feb. 6, 2023

UTD for MAP 93-22(R) Bath, ME (ME136) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension

Under JTR, par. 050601-B3, the Navy requested a TLE extension for Bath, ME (ME136) 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.

Jan. 31, 2023

UTD for MAP 97-22(R), Vandenberg SFB CA TLE Extension

Under JTR, par. 050601-B3, the Air Force requested a TLE extension for Vandenberg AFB (CA026) 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.

Jan. 26, 2023

UTD for MAP 03-23(R) Moody AFB, GA (GA081) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension

This item reinstates the Moody AFB Military Housing Area (MHA) GA081 as a location to receive an extended Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 452. Due to the lingering effects of the pandemic, installations are experiencing a housing shortage, which is extending the time period for incoming personnel to find housing. This item reinstates the Moody AFB Military Housing Area (MHA) GA081 as a location to receive up to 60 days TLE.

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).

Jan. 24, 2023

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).

Dec. 30, 2022

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.