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DoD Travel News

Provides travel-related news and information for travelers, travel managers and administrators.


  • Impact of the Potential Government Shutdown on Official Travel
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 102-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 5 Tables 5-62 through 5-106 - 508C
  • UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 104-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 5 Table 5-1 through 5-61 – 508C
  • UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 103-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 3 Tables – 508 Compliant
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 99-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 4 Tables - 508C
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 98-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 3 Tables 3-9 through 3-20 – 508C
  • UTD for MAP 93-24(E), Add Juba, South Sudan to the List of Authorized Consumable Goods Allowance Locations
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 91-24(I), Update Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty OCONUS
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 97-24(I), Clarify Rental Vehicle Damages Are Not Reimbursable as Travel Expenses
  • UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 78-24(I), Update Joint Travel Regulations and Per Diem Supplements 508 Compliant
  • TAC Outreach Call 12/10/2024: Reports in DTS
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 96-24(I), Update PDTATAC Computation Examples and JTR Supplements for Section 508 Compliance (1)
  • UTD for MAP 95-24(I), Correction of number of days when in a location with approved TLE extension
  • UTD for MAP 94-24(I), Correction to Table 5-13
  • DoD Authorizes Additional 7 Days to CONUS Temporary Lodging Expense
  • UTD for MAP 66-24(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Period Increase
  • Additional Reimbursement Authorized for Pet Transportation from Countries with Higher Rabies Risk
  • UTD for MAP 73-24(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension for Atlantic City, NJ
  • UTD for MAP 52-24(R), Add Secretarial Process Authority to Reimburse Pet Transportation Expenses in Excess of $2,000
  • Early-Bird Rates for GovTravels 2025
  • CTD for CAP 87-24(I), Temporary Waiver for Broker Fees or Real Estate Commissions When Purchasing a Residence
  • CTD for CAP 84-24(I), Waiver of Certain Provisions for Official Relocation Travel to Locations in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, and VA impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton
  • TAC Outreach Call 11/12/2024: Other Authorizations and Pre-Audits
  • Certain Forms Removed from DTS
  • UTD for MAP 67-24(R), Temporary Lodging Expense Extension for Edwards AFB/Palmdale CA
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 85-24(I), Correct Outdated Reference
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 86-24(I), Miscellaneous Corrections
  • UTD for MAP 20-24(R), Expansion of Secretarial Process Authority to Increase the Number of Roundtrips for Designated Individuals and Non-Medical Attendants
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 38-24(I), Clarify Designated Individual is Replaced by Family Member
  • UTD for MAP 82-24(I), Clarification of Roundtrip Transportation Incurred by a Child Care Provider
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 77-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 2, Table 2-14 through Table 2-27
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 75-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 2, Table 2-1 through Table 2-13
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 74-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 1 Tables - 508 Compliant
  • UTD for MAP 83-24(I), Clarify Local Emergency Displacements and Correct the Level of Authority to Authorize a Local Emergency Displacement from a Foreign Location
  • TAC Outreach Call 10/22/2024: Routing Lists
  • UTD for MAP 63-24(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension for Moody AFB, GA
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 80-24(I), Clarify POV Use During Evacuation and Evacuation Related TDY
  • UTD for MAP 68-24(E), Clarification of Entitlements for Retirement and Separation Travel
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 76-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 1 Tables 1-2 and 1-4 – 508 Compliant
  • TAC Outreach Call 10/08/2024: Group Authorizations
  • UTD for MAP 72-24(I), Update Coast Guard Office Due to Reorganization
  • DoD to Reimburse Transportation Costs of Child Care Providers
  • UTD for MAP 62-24(I), Clarify POV Shipment is Limited to One Vehicle IAW Updated Statutes
  • UTD for MAP 69-24(I), Clarification of Commercial Transportation Reimbursement for Child Care Pilot Program
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 70-24(I), Clarification of Rental Vehicle Insurance Reimbursement for Certain Classified Special Operations
  • TAC Outreach Call 09/24/2024: Fiscal Year Crossover Preparation (3/3)
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 50-24 (E), Expansion of Rental Vehicle Reimbursable Expenses
  • Bypass Turkish Airlines Booking Error in DTS
  • UTD/CTD for MAP 64-24(I), Correct Omission of U.S. Space Force in the Uniformed Services List
  • Safeguarding Against Common Disruptions during Official Travel
  • TAC Outreach Call 09/10/2024: Fiscal Year Crossover Preparation - 2 of 3
  • CTD for CAP 61-24(I), Clarify Authorized Travel Time Rules for Civilian PDT
  • UTD for MAP 60-24(I), Multiple Temporary Lodging Expense Recertifications
  • TAC Outreach Call 08/27/2024: Fiscal Year Crossover Preparation (Part 1 of 3)
  • UTD for MAP 32-24(E), Change Time Limitation for POV Transportation in Connection with Retirement
  • CTD for CAP 46-24(E), Clarification when Authorizing Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses and House Hunting Trip
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 59-24(I), Update Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty OCONUS for Powidz, Poznan, and Zagan, Poland
  • UTD for MAP 58-24(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification – Bath, ME (ME136)
  • UTD for MAP 51-24(I), Clarification of Permanent Duty Travel for Service Members
  • TAC Outreach Call 8/13/2024: DFAS Post Pay Review
  • Major Changes to Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses Allowance
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 56-24(I), Clarify Laundry Reimbursement is not Authorized In CONUS
  • UTD for MAP 55-24(I), Clarify Maximum Reimbursement Amount For Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 53-24(I), Miscellaneous Corrections
  • Updated CDC Pet Dog Importation Regulation Goes into Effect August 1
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 48-24(I), Clarification for POV Constructed Cost Comparisons
  • UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 49-24(I), Clarify When Government Quarters may be Directed
  • TAC Outreach Call 07/23/2024: Debt Management
  • UTD for MAP 44-24(I), Correction to Medical Specialty Care Travel
  • TAC Outreach Call 07/09/2024: Centrally Billed Accounts
  • UTD-CTD for MAP/CAP 43-24(I), Miscellaneous Corrections
  • CAP 35-24(S), Redefining Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses (TQSE) Allowances
  • TAC Outreach Call 6/25/2024: Lodging
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 31-24(E), Add Jordan, Joint Training Center, as an Administrative Household Goods (HHG) Weight Allowance Location
  • UTD for MAP 40-24(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification – Edwards AFB/Palmdale, CA
  • UTD for MAP 37-24(I), Clarify Eligibility Requirements for Non-Emergency Specialty Care
  • TAC Outreach Call 6/11/2024: Types of Fares in DTS
  • UTD for MAP 33-24(I), Update Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty OCONUS to Clarify Tour Length for Geilenkirchen, Germany
  • CTD for CAP 22-24(E), Shipment of Alternative Fueled POV or Circuitous Route to New PDS
  • DoD Approves Reimbursement for Transportation or Shipment of Breast Milk During PCS
  • UTD for MAP 25-24(R), Transport or Shipment of Human Breast Milk for PCS Travel
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 18-24(E), Zero-Emission Vehicle Rental Vehicle Charging Related Expenses
  • TAC Outreach Call 05/28/2024: DTS and TMC Interaction
  • UTD for MAP 96-23(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension – Bath, ME
  • TAC Outreach Call 05/14/2024: Trip Cancel
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 27-24(I) Miscellaneous Corrections
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 21-24(I), Miscellaneous Corrections
  • UTD for MAP 26-24(R) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension Recertification - Portsmouth, NH/Kittery, ME (NH194)
  • UTD for MAP 24-24(I), Correction to Realign the JTR to Statutory Authority for the Career Intermission Program
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 23-24(I), Partially Rescinding MAP-CAP 12-24 (I)
  • TAC Outreach Call 04/23/2024: Constructed Travel Changes
  • TAC Outreach Call 04/09/2024: Sustainable Defense Travel – Encore, Updates, and FAQs
  • Highlights of GovTravels 2024
  • UTD for MAP 101-23(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension – Vandenberg SFB, CA (CA026)
  • TAC Outreach Call 03/26/2024: Leave and TDY
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 14-24(E), Privately owned vehicle (POV) constructive cost analysis update
  • UTD for MAP 19-24(I) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification – Edwards AFB/Palmdale, CA (CA457)
  • UTD for MAP 15-24(I), Clarify Inactive Duty Training (IDT) Outside the Normal Commuting Area
  • Rental Car Agreement #5 Effective April 1, 2024
  • TAC Outreach Call 03/12/2024: Introduction to Sustainable Defense Travel
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 12-24(I), Clarification of Rental Vehicle Expenses
  • UTD for MAP 9-24(I) -- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification – Atlantic City, NJ (NJ196)
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 13-24(I), Clarification of Electronic Travel System Authorization Authority
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 8-24 (I) -- Add AFRICOM Funded Environmental and Morale Leave (FEML) Locations and Destinations
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 05-24(I), Clarification of Limitation on Lodging Taxes and Fees Reimbursement
  • Top Performers Recognized for Excellence in Practice Awards at GovTravels 2024
  • Sustainable Defense Travel – Travel Green on your next Official Trip
  • UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 104-23(I), Sustainable Transportation for Official Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel
  • UTD for MAP 6-24(I) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification – Moody AFB, GA (GA081)
  • TAC Outreach Call 02/13/2024: DTS Login Process
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 04-24(I), Remove Reference to Travel Modernization Pilot Program Exemption
  • UTD for MAP 14-23(R), Child Care Reimbursement Incident to a Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
  • UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 102-23(I), Add Language Clarifying Use of a Transportation Network Company (TNC)
  • GovTravels 2024 – There’s still time to register!
  • Save on Lodging Taxes in Exempt Locations
  • TAC Outreach Call 01/23/2024: Groups and Membership Rules
  • UTD for MAP 82-23(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension –Portsmouth, NH/Kittery, ME Military Housing Area (MHA) NH194
  • Avoid Improper DTS Payments by Checking Receipts
  • TAC Outreach Call 01/09/2024: International Date Line (IDL) Travel
  • UTD for MAP 74-23(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension - Palmdale/Edwards AFB, CA (MHA CA457)
  • DoD Preferred 2024 Expansion
  • UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 110-23(I), Update DTMO Website Link and Evacuation Travel in Who May Use DTS
  • UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 109-23(I), Replace SF 1164 with OF 1164 and Update Table 2 in Defense Travel System (DTS) Regulations
  • MAP/CAP 107-23(I), CY2024 Government Meal Rates Frequently Asked Questions
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 106-23(I), CY2024 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage Rates
  • UTD for MAP 108-23(I), CY2024 Dislocation Allowance (DLA) Rates
  • Early-Bird Rates for GovTravels 2024
  • Help Us Improve Your Travel Experience
  • TAC Outreach Call 12/12/2023: Long-Term TDY
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 88-23(I), Update Authorized R&R Locations and Destinations
  • UTD for MAP 86-23(R),Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension - AtlanticCity NJ (MHA NJ196)
  • UTD for MAP 81-23(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension – Moody AFB, GA (GA081)
  • UTD for MAP 99-23(I), Miscellaneous Corrections
  • UTD for MAP 97-23(I) – Reduction of Extended Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Allowances When Receiving Basic Allowance for Housing Per Diem
  • UTD for MAP 98-23(I), Clarifying Active-Duty Service member as Attendant for Medical Specialty Care Travel of More Than 100 Miles
  • UTD for MAP 95-23(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification – BATH, ME (ME136)
  • TAC Outreach Call 11/14/2023: Reports in DTS
  • Hotels Offering More Breakfast Options for Travelers
  • Dispatch Has a New Look
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 89-23(I), Miscellaneous Corrections
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 90-23(I), Additional Miscellaneous Corrections
  • UTD for MAP 85-23(S), PCS Allowances when Attending Professional Education Training or Class
  • UTD for MAP 91-23(I), Clarification of TLE Recertification and Extension Requirements
  • Join Hotel Loyalty Programs
  • Follow DTMO on LinkedIn
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 87-23(I), Evacuation Authority derived from Department of State (DoS) cable
  • TAC Outreach Call 10/24/2023: FY23 MR4, Announcements, and Updates
  • 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
  • TAC Outreach Call 10/10/2023: Fiscal Year Crossover Preparation (Continued… Again)
  • Updated Per Diem Names in DTS
  • Impact of the Potential Government Shutdown on Official Travel
  • TAC Outreach Call 09/26/2023: Fiscal Year Crossover Preparation (continued)
  • TAC Outreach Call 09/12/2023: Fiscal Year Crossover Preparation
  • Introducing Mobile Wallet Capability for GTCC
  • TAC Outreach Call 08/22/2023: DFAS Post Pay Review & Analysis (Updated Q&A)
  • UTD for MAP 72-23(I) TLE Extension Recertification Goldsboro/Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
  • TAC Outreach Call 08/22/2023: DFAS Post Pay Review & Analysis
  • UTD for MAP 71-23(I) TLE Extension Recertification Holloman AFB NM
  • UTD for MAP 73-23(I) TLE Extension Recertification Palmdale/Edwards AFB, CA
  • TAC Outreach Call 08/08/2023: Constructed Travel
  • UTD for MAP 21-23(R), Increase Recruiter Expenses
  • Defense Travel Dispatch Summer 2023
  • UTD for MAP 69-23(I), Update Table 1-7 approval authority for U.S. Army
  • UTD for MAP 68-23(R) TLE Extension Recertification for Vandenberg SFB CA
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 60-23(E), Travel In and Around the PDS
  • UTD for MAP 67-23(R) TLE Extension Recertification - Moody AFB, GA
  • TAC Outreach Call 7/11/2023: Chatting with the TAC
  • DoD Approves Pet Expenses Reimbursement Due to PCS
  • UTD for MAP 02-23(R), Pet Expenses Due to a Permanent Change of Station
  • Reducing Travel Card Delinquencies: APCs, Supervisors, and AOs
  • Reducing Travel Card Delinquencies: Cardholders
  • Traveler Health & Safety
  • CTD for CAP 53-23(I), Update Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty OCONUS to Remove Outdated Information
  • DoD Ending MyTravel Program
  • CTD for CAP 50-23(I), Update Administrative Household Goods (HHG) Weight Allowance Locations Table for Poland and Romania
  • UTD for MAP 28-23(E) Add Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, South Africa and Mbabane, Eswatini Authorized Consumable Goods Locations
  • TAC Outreach Call: 5/23/2023 Routing Lists
  • UTD for MAP 16-23(S), Transportation Reimbursement for Armed Forces Members Assigned to Alaska
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP – 20-23(E), Premium Class and Premium Economy Definition
  • UTD for MAP 46-23(I), TLE Extension Recertification - Edwards AFB/Palmdale, CA MHA (CA457)
  • TAC Outreach Call: 5/09/2023
  • Spring 2023
  • New Process for Overseas COLA Adjustments
  • Recent & Pending JTR Changes
  • TAC Outreach Call: 4/25/2023
  • DoD to Change the Name of Nine Army Installations by 2024
  • DoD Preferred Now in the Washington, DC Area
  • TAC Outreach Call: 4/11/2023
  • Coronavirus-related Travel Information
  • TAC Outreach Call: 3/28/2023
  • UTD for MAP 17-23(I), Update Administrative Household Goods (HHG) Weight Allowance Locations Table
  • Top Performers Recognized for Excellence in Practice at GovTravels 2023
  • TAC Outreach Call: 3/14/2023
  • Winter 2023
  • UTD for MAP 86-22(R) Travel for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care Services
  • UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 11-23(I) Add Language Clarifying Tip Reimbursement for Ground Transportation
  • Video Spotlight on the U.S. Government Rental Car Program
  • UTD for MAP 12-23(I) Clarify Re-delegation Authority
  • UTD for MAP 04-23(R) Atlantic City, NJ TLE Extension
  • UTD for MAP 07-23(R) Holloman AFB, NM TLE Extension