| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 86-24(I), Miscellaneous Corrections | This item corrects miscellaneous minor grammatical errors and corrects language in the Joint Travel Regulations. These changes affects pars. 033201, 033202, and 051002. | 11/1/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 67-24(R), Temporary Lodging Expense Extension for Edwards AFB/Palmdale CA | This item reinstates the Edwards AFB/Palmdale CA Military Housing Area (MHA) CA457 as a location to receive an extended Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 452(b)(11). Due to a shortage of housing in Edwards AFB/Palmdale CA, personnel require additional time to locate and secure permanent housing. This item reinstates Edwards AFB/Palmdale CA as a location to receive up to 60 days TLE. Effective November 6, 2024. | 11/6/2024 |
| CTD for CAP 87-24(I), Temporary Waiver for Broker Fees or Real Estate Commissions When Purchasing a Residence | On October 30, 2024, the General Services Administration (GSA) published FTR Bulletin 25-03, to authorize the reimbursement of broker fees and commissions for the purchase of a residence at the civilian employee’s new permanent duty station. This revision is effective November 13, 2024 and retroactively applies to buyer broker
fees or commissions incurred by a civilian employee on and after August 17, 2024. | 11/13/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 91-24(I), Update Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty OCONUS | This item updates the Joint Travel Regulations Supplement, Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) for locations in Turkey, in accordance with the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated November 15, 2024 (attached). Effective November 15, 2024. | 11/15/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 52-24(R), Add Secretarial Process Authority to Reimburse Pet Transportation Expenses in Excess of $2,000 | This item amends the Joint Travel Regulations and authorizes the Services, through the Secretarial Process, to reimburse up to $4,000 in pet transportation expenses for OCONUS permanent change of station travel. In extenuating circumstances, if pet transportation expenses exceed $2,000, then the Service’s Secretarial Process may approve up to $4,000. Effective November 25, 2024. | 11/25/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 73-24(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension for Atlantic City, NJ | This item reinstates the Atlantic City, NJ military housing area (MHA: NJ196) as a location to receive an extended Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 452(b)(11). Due to a shortage of housing in the Atlantic City, NJ, MHA personnel require additional time to locate and secure permanent housing. This item reinstates the Atlantic City, NJ MHA NJ196 as a location to receive up to 60 days TLE. Effective November 25, 2024. | 11/25/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 66-24(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Period Increase | This item was requested by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)). In the Secretary of Defense's memo titled "Our Enduring Duty to America’s Service Members and Their Families," guidance was given to increase the authorized TLE timeframe by 7 days, from 14 to 21 days. | 11/27/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 94-24(I), Correction to Table 5-13 | This item corrects the typo in Rule 4 of Table 5-13. Rule 4 is intended to apply to CONUS locations. Effective November 27, 2024. | 11/27/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 95-24(I), Correction of number of days when in a location with approved TLE extension | This item corrects the number of days to 22 for when the application of reduced TLE to partially eliminate dual lodging compensation when at a location with an approved TLE extension. Effective November 27, 2024. | 11/27/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 85-24(I), Correct Outdated Reference | This item removes reference to outdated DoDD 4500.56, “DoD Policy on the Use of Government Aircraft and Air Travel and replaces it with DoDI 4500.56, “Use of Government Aircraft and Air Travel” in JTR, paragraph 030502. Effective December 1, 2024. | 12/1/2024 |