| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 14-25(I), Clarify Constructed Travel for POV Use | This item clarifies that when a traveler uses a privately owned vehicle (POV) instead of the authorized or directed mode of transportation, they are reimbursed the POV mileage rate and related travel expenses, not to exceed the total constructed cost of the
authorized transportation mode. This aligns the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) with the language contained in the Federal Travel Regulation § 301-10.309. Effective March 1, 2025. | 3/1/2025 |
| UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 15-25(I), Miscellaneous Corrections | This item corrects a minor table structure and grammatical errors in the Joint Travel Regulations. This change affects par. 050107 and Table 5-1.a. Effective March 1, 2025. | 3/1/2025 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 16-25(I), Add INDOPACOM and SOUTHCOM to Authorized Funded Environmental and Moral Leave (FEML) Locations and Destinations | This item inserts the Republic of Palau, Los Condores Air Base/Iquique, Chile and Mendoza, Argentina to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Supplement “Authorized Funded Environmental and Morale Leave (FEML) Locations and Destinations.” Effective February 27, 2025. | 2/27/2025 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 18-24(E), Zero-Emission Vehicle Rental Vehicle Charging Related Expenses | This item provides a clarification to JTR Table 2-8 to include the following: (1) A provision under rule 4 that includes when the nearest compatible charging station has no charge points open and available as a reason the rental company’s refueling charges may reimbursed.
(2) A rule to clarify a parking fee is reimbursable when the parking fee is a result of entering an airport parking lot or garage that offers free ZEV charging in order to charge the rental ZEV before return. | 6/1/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 19-25(I), Update Table 2-24, Rule 10 | This item removes the text pertaining to the authorization to use a Regular (blue or tourist) Passport when on official travel per passport issuance or approving authority identified in DoDM-O 1000.21. The Regular Passport must not be used for clearing immigration when entering or exiting a foreign country, unless explicitly authorized in the applicable DoD Foreign Clearance Guide country page. Effective April 1, 2025. | 4/1/2025 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 20-25(I), Update Table 2-10, Rule 3 | This item aligns Joint Travel Regulations, par. 020210 and Table 2-10, “Reimbursement for Privately Owned Automobiles and Motorcycles,” Rule 3 with Table 2-11, “Cost Comparison Rules for Using a POV.” This item clarifies that if a privately owned vehicle is used, the traveler is authorized mileage and related travel expenses (e.g., tolls), limited to the policy constructed cost of the transportation and other related costs associated with the authorized transportation option. Effective April 1, 2025. | 4/1/2025 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 22-25(I), Update DoDD 5500.07 and Joint Ethics Regulation References and Weblinks | This item replaces references and weblinks to DoD 5500.07-R (Joint Ethics Regulation) with DoDD 5500.07 and “Joint Ethics Regulation,” effective May 15, 2024. Effective April 1, 2025. | 4/1/2025 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 23-24(I), Partially Rescinding MAP-CAP 12-24 (I) | This item clarifies that due to review by the Office of General Counsel subsequent to the publication of MAP-CAP 12-24 (I) "Clarification of Rental Vehicle Expenses" it was identified that the changes made to Table 2-8 Rule 5 must be rescinded. Additional changes may be implemented once guidance is received regarding rental vehicle vendors charging the Government Administrative Rate Supplemental (GARS) after April 1, 2024 for reservations made prior to April 1, 2024 and how the U.S. Government will recoup any charges that may have occurred. | 4/15/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 23-25(I), Per Diem Rate Update for Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), Andros Island, Bahamas | The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Detachment Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), Andros Island, Bahamas requested a per diem rate update. Dining services and lodging are contracted and are available to all civilian and military travelers. Travelers are charged the actual cost of provided services. The Department of the Navy is requesting a maximum daily per diem rate of $111.00 per day, this would encompass the increased lodging rate of $59.00, the increased meal rate of $43.00 and the incidental rate remaining at $9.00. The reason for the update is to cover the increase in total lodging expenses incurred since the last increase in January 2022. Effective April 1, 2025. | 4/1/2025 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 24-25(I), Designation of Ukraine as a Location for R&R Leave Transportation | This item announces the designation of the land area of Ukraine as a chargeable rest and recuperation (R&R) leave duty location. Effective March 21, 2025. | 3/21/2025 |