| UTD for MAP 97-23(I) – Reduction of Extended Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Allowances When Receiving Basic Allowance for Housing Per Diem | This item clarifies that if the Service member is in receipt of per diem equal to the amount of the basic allowance for housing at the without-dependent rate, in accordance with par. 032201-B3 and Table 3-5, then the lodging portion of TLE is reduced to $0, from days 15 to 60, when the Service member is at a location approved for extended TLE. | 11/28/2023 |
| UTD for MAP 62-24(I), Clarify POV Shipment is Limited to One Vehicle IAW Updated Statutes | This item clarifies that in accordance with 37 USC §453(c)(2) vehicle shipment may not exceed one privately owned vehicle per member household. This clarification is in conjunction with MAP 28-24(R), “Sunset of Rental Vehicle Reimbursement when POV Shipment is Delayed.” Effective October 1, 2024. | 10/1/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 56-24(I), Clarify Laundry Reimbursement is not Authorized In CONUS” | This item clarifies that laundry reimbursement is not authorized within CONUS. Laundry and dry-cleaning expenses are a personal expense and are not reimbursable as part of per diem, AEA, or a miscellaneous reimbursable expense within CONUS. Effective immediately. | 8/5/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 70-24(I), Clarification of Rental Vehicle Insurance Reimbursement for Certain Classified Special Operations | This item clarifies that rental vehicle insurance is reimbursable for certain special classified special operations when the nature of the mission does not allow the traveler to rent a vehicle under the U.S. Government Rental Car Agreement. The Joint Travel Regulations previously stated “…in the CONUS or non-foreign areas OCONUS” as a result of the 2017 JTR rewrite. The U.S. Government Accountability Office decision B 204486 dated January 19, 1982 is the basis for this reimbursement and does not limit it to CONUS or non-foreign OCONUS. Effective October 1, 2024. | 10/1/2024 |
| UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 49-24(I), Clarify When Government Quarters may be Directed | This item clarifies that Service members and civilian employees may be directed to use Government contracted or owned lodging when assigned to a contingency operation or operational deployment or performing duty under similar conditions. Effective immediately. | 7/19/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 98-23(I), Clarifying Active-Duty Service member as Attendant for Medical Specialty Care Travel of More Than 100 Miles | This item clarifies that to receive the standard travel and transportation allowances in Chapter 2, an eligible attendant must be an active-duty Service members and civilian employee. | 11/28/2023 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 01-23(I), Electronic Travel System Use of DD 1610 | This item clarifies that travel authorizations or orders produced in an electronic travel system do not require the use of a DD Form 1610. A printout of the travel authorization is considered a valid order as long as it contains the required elements from the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR). | 1/24/2023 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 13-24(I), Clarification of Electronic Travel System Authorization Authority | This item clarifies that travel authorizations produced in an electronic travel system are not required to use or reproduce a corresponding DD Form 1610 as long as the system contains all data elements required by FTR, Chapter 301, Appendix C. A printed copy of an electronic travel authorization is considered a valid order if it contains the data elements that would be included in a DD Form 1610. | 3/6/2024 |
| 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 |
| 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 |