Joint Travel Regulations Changes

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TitleDescriptionEffective Date
UTD for MAP 03-23(R) Moody AFB, GA (GA081) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) ExtensionThis 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.1/26/2023
UTD for MAP 04-23(R) Atlantic City, NJ (NJ196) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) ExtensionUnder JTR, par. 050601-B3, the U.S. Coast Guard requested to reinstate a TLE extension for the Atlantic City, NJ 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.2/13/2023
UTD for MAP 07-23(R) Holloman AFB, NM TLE ExtensionUnder JTR, par. 050601-B3, the Air Force requested a TLE extension for Holloman AFB, NM (NM205) 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.2/13/2023
UTD for MAP 101-22(I) 2023 Dislocation Allowance (DLA) RatesThis item increases the DLA rates effective January 1, 2023 based on the basic rate of pay increase of 4.6% in the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).12/31/2022
UTD for MAP 101-23(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension – Vandenberg SFB, CA (CA026)This item reinstates the Vandenberg SFB, CA Military Housing Area (MHA) CA026 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 Vandenberg SFB, CAMHA, personnel require additional time to locate and secure permanent housing. This item reinstates Vandenberg SFB, CA as a location to receive up to 60 days TLE.3/28/2024
UTD for MAP 108-23(I), CY2024 Dislocation Allowance (DLA) RatesThis item increases the DLA rates effective January 1, 2024 based on the basic rate of pay increase of 5.2% in the FY2024 President’s Budget. The FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) does not contain a provision to alter the increase rate.12/27/2023
UTD FOR MAP 11-22(R), EXTENDED TLE DUE TO A HOUSING SHORTAGE.PDFIn support of the Secretary of Defense’s initiative on “Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families,” this item introduces a new circumstance under which a temporary lodging expense (TLE) extension may be granted, outlines substantiating data framework, and modifies the eligibility process. Previously, under 37 U.S.C. § 474a, a Service member’s period of TLE at a location could be extended when that location is in an area covered by a Presidential declaration under the Stafford Act, or a military housing area (MHA) experiencing a sudden increase in Service members assigned to the location.10/1/2022
UTD for MAP 12-23(I) Clarify Re-delegation AuthorityThis item adds language to JTR, Table 3-2.1, clarifying the re-delegation authority for the Combatant Commands. The Combatant Commander may be re-delegate no lower than a two-star or civilian equivalent.2/15/2023
UTD for MAP 14-23(R), Child Care Reimbursement Incident to a Permanent Change of Station (PCS)This item implements a new pilot program pursuant by Section 627 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. In accordance with Section 627, the Secretary of Defense must carry out a pilot program to reimburse a member of the Armed Forces for travel and transportation expenses 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.1/30/2024
UTD for MAP 15-24(I), Clarify Inactive Duty Training (IDT) Outside the Normal Commuting AreaThis item clarifies that allowances paid to Reserve component (RC) members performing IDT outside the normal commuting distance are limited to expenses for travel to and from the IDT location (as identified in JTR, par. 032304-B).3/13/2024
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