| UTD for MAP 69-23(I), Update Table 1-7 approval authority for U.S. Army | This item clarifies who may authorize and approve TDYs of 180 days or more for Army Service members in JTR, par. 010206, Table 1-7. | 7/24/2023 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 11-23(I) Add Language Clarifying Tip Reimbursement for Ground Transportation | This item clarifies tip reimbursement language in JTR, Table 2-13. If a traveler uses a Transportation Network Company, taxi, or limousine service, then the traveler may include a tip of up to 20% of the fare as part of the total fare amount claimed. The tip may not exceed 20% and it is not separately reimbursable. Fare means the price paid for transportation including all mandatory taxes and fees; it does not include ancillary fees for optional services. | 3/1/2023 |
| UTD for MAP 69-24(I), Clarification of Commercial Transportation Reimbursement for Child Care Pilot Program | This item clarifies the types of commercial transportation expenses that may be reimbursed when incurred by a child care provider during a permanent change of station (PCS) when child care is not available at a military child development center at the new permanent duty station (PDS) within 30 days of the Service member’s reporting date. Furthermore, the Service member is responsible for contacting the organization’s Travel Management Company (TMC) to make commercial reservations on behalf of the child care provider. Effective October 1, 2024. | 10/1/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 48-24(I), Clarification for POV Constructed Cost Comparisons | This item clarifies that when a traveler chooses to use a Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) for TDY travel, it is considered a personal choice and is never a standard or directed mode. It also clarifies that a constructed travel worksheet (CTW) such as the DTMO’s CTW or a similar locally-approved form is required when a POV is used unless the directed/authorized mode was an available Government automobile. The AO must review the CTW to consider both cost and other factors when determining if POV use is advantageous to the Government. Effective August 1, 2024. | 8/1/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 13-24(I), Clarification of Electronic Travel System Authorization Authority | This item clarifies that travel authorizations produced in an electronic travel system are not required to use or reproduce a corresponding DD Form 1610 as long as the system contains all data elements required by FTR, Chapter 301, Appendix C. A printed copy of an electronic travel authorization is considered a valid order if it contains the data elements that would be included in a DD Form 1610. | 3/6/2024 |
| 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). | 1/24/2023 |
| UTD for MAP 98-23(I), Clarifying Active-Duty Service member as Attendant for Medical Specialty Care Travel of More Than 100 Miles | This item clarifies that to receive the standard travel and transportation allowances in Chapter 2, an eligible attendant must be an active-duty Service members and civilian employee. | 11/28/2023 |
| UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 49-24(I), Clarify When Government Quarters may be Directed | This item clarifies that Service members and civilian employees may be directed to use Government contracted or owned lodging when assigned to a contingency operation or operational deployment or performing duty under similar conditions. Effective immediately. | 7/19/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 70-24(I), Clarification of Rental Vehicle Insurance Reimbursement for Certain Classified Special Operations | This item clarifies that rental vehicle insurance is reimbursable for certain special classified special operations when the nature of the mission does not allow the traveler to rent a vehicle under the U.S. Government Rental Car Agreement. The Joint Travel Regulations previously stated “…in the CONUS or non-foreign areas OCONUS” as a result of the 2017 JTR rewrite. The U.S. Government Accountability Office decision B 204486 dated January 19, 1982 is the basis for this reimbursement and does not limit it to CONUS or non-foreign OCONUS. Effective October 1, 2024. | 10/1/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 56-24(I), Clarify Laundry Reimbursement is not Authorized In CONUS” | This item clarifies that laundry reimbursement is not authorized within CONUS. Laundry and dry-cleaning expenses are a personal expense and are not reimbursable as part of per diem, AEA, or a miscellaneous reimbursable expense within CONUS. Effective immediately. | 8/5/2024 |