UTD for MAP 28-24(R), Sunset of Rental Vehicle Reimbursement When POV Delivery is Delayed | This item amends the Joint Travel Regulations to incorporate rental reimbursement for privately owned vehicle (POV) delivery delays into USTRANSCOM’s Global POV Contract V (GPC V). The period of performance for GPC V begins on October 1, 2024. Accordingly, when POV shipments begin on or after October 1, 2024, reimbursement for rental vehicles due to delayed POV delivery is the sole responsibility of the POV shipping contractor and will no longer be a reimbursable travel expense. Effective September 27, 2024. | 9/27/2024 |
UTD for MAP 32-24(E), Change Time Limitation for POV Transportation in Connection with Retirement | This item changes the time limitation in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Table 5-65 for privately owned vehicle (POV) transportation in connection with retirement, placement on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL), discharge with severance or separation pay, or involuntary release from activity duty with readjustment or separation pay. Currently, Service members are
authorized to extend their POV transportation for up to six years but are required to request an extension annually. Under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 453(e), the proposed change will increase the existing time length for the shipment of a POV from one year to three years from the active duty termination date. After the three year period, a request for an extension may be approved on an annual basis not to exceed a maximum of six years. Effective September 1, 2024. | 9/1/2024 |
UTD for MAP 33-24(I), Update Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty OCONUS to Clarify Tour Length for Geilenkirchen, Germany | This item updates the Joint Travel Regulations Supplement, Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS). Personnel serving in a NATO position at Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base will continue to serve 36-month accompanied and 36-month unaccompanied tours. Personnel assigned to UICs FF6350 and FF4 I KO will serve a 36-month accompanied tour or a 24-month unaccompanied tour. Personnel (accompanied or unaccompanied) assigned to the NATO AWACS E-3A Component will serve a 36- month tour, plus the length of in-country conversion training. | 5/14/2024 |
UTD FOR MAP 34-22(R) TRAVERSE CITY MI TLE EXTENSION.PDF | This item adds the Traverse City, MI Military Housing Area (MHA) MI146 as a location to receive up to 60 days of Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 452. The effective dates for the extension of TLE are July 5, 2022 through September 30, 2022. 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. | 7/5/2022 |
UTD for MAP 37-24(I), Clarify Eligibility Requirements for Non-Emergency Specialty Care | This item clarifies that a patient may be eligible for travel allowances if the qualifications as specified in health care programs established and administered by the Military Health System are met for travel reimbursement. Effective when published in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). | 7/1/2024 |
UTD FOR MAP 39-22(R) SPOKANE WA TLE EXTENSION.PDF | The Air Force has requested extended Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 452 for the Spokane, WA Military Housing Area (MHA) WA310 as a location to receive up to a total of 25 days of TLE. The effective dates for the extension will start on the date approved by the Chair through July 31, 2022. 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 adds the Spokane, WA MHA WA310 as a location where Service members may receive additional days of TLE.. | 7/7/2022 |
UTD FOR MAP 40-22(R) NEWPORT RI TLE EXTENSION.PDF | This item adds the Newport, RI Military Housing Area (MHA) RI256 as a location to receive up to 46 days of Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 452. The effective dates for the extension of TLE are July 5, 2022 through August 19, 2022. 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. | 7/5/2022 |
UTD for MAP 40-24(I), “Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification – Edwards AFB/Palmdale, CA” | This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Edwards AFB/Palmdale CA (CA457) Military Housing Area (MHA). The initiating local command documented and certified the continued existence of a housing shortage. Effective June 12, 2024. | 6/12/2024 |
UTD FOR MAP 42-22(R) QUANTICO VA TLE EXTENSION.PDF | This item adds the Quantico, VA Military Housing Area (MHA) VA296 as a location to receive up to 27 days of Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 452. The effective dates for the extension of TLE are July 5, 2022 through July 31, 2022. 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. | 7/5/2022 |
UTD for MAP 44-24(I), Correction to Medical Specialty Care Travel | This item further clarifies the eligibility requirements for non-emergency specialty care. Effective when published in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). | |