UTD/CTD for MAP 64-24(I), Correct Omission of U.S. Space Force in the Uniformed Services List | This item corrects an omission of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in the Uniformed Services list under the Joint Travel Regulations introduction page. Effective October 1, 2024. | 10/1/2024 |
CTD FOR CAP 68-22 (I) OCONUS CIVILIAN TOUR LENGTHS CORRECTION.PDF | This item corrects an error that was made in previous revisions to OCONUS civilian tour length guidance as part of CAP 50-20(E). Effective August 17, 2022. | 8/17/2022 |
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 06-25(I), Miscellaneous Corrections | This item corrects a minor table number structure in the Joint Travel Regulations, Table 6-21 and hyperlinks computation example 3 and computation example 4 in par. 0503. Affects par., 020314, 0503, and Table 6-21. Effective February 1, 2025. | 2/1/2025 |
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/CTD for MAP/CAP 25-25(I), Update to Foreign National Section of Who May Use DTS | This item clarifies the use of the Defense Travel System (DTS) for airfare bookings and additional expenses that a foreign national may incur. Effective when published on the DTMO website. | 3/28/2025 |
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 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 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 |