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Joint Travel Regulations

By Crystal Washington July 26, 2021

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From the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website: The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) implements policy and law to establish travel and transportation allowances for Uniformed Service members (i.e., Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, and Public Health Service Commissioned Corps), Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees, and others traveling at the DoD’s expense.

The Per Diem, Travel, and Transportation Allowance Committee (PDTATAC) has oversight of the JTR. The Defense Travel Management Office serves as the administrative staff for the PDTATAC by developing, administering, and maintaining the JTR.

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Block 1 : Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is mandatory. Submit an SF 1199 or DD 2762 with updated banking account information. Split Disbursement:  If you would like funds applied directly to your Government Travel Card, place an “x” in the block and indicate the dollar amount to be applied. If your reimbursement is less than the amount requested, then the whole reimbursement will be applied to the Government Travel Card. Block 2 : Name:  Last name, first name, and middle initial of Employee. Block 3 : Grade of the Employee. Block 4: Social Security Number of Employee – full 9 digits. Block 5: Indicate “PCS” and “Member/Employee.” Blocks 6a-6d: Valid mailing address. Block 6e: Valid and legible e-mail addresses. Block 7: Daytime telephone number. Block 8: Order/Authorization number which is listed on the original orders (See DD Form1614 Block 25). Block 9: List any and all previous payments paid from any finance office pertaining to the travel period being claimed. List “0.00” if you have not received any payments. Block 10: This block may be used to make a note to explain something to the travel office, if applicable (e.g. Supplemental for_         ” Block 11: Employee’s new duty station address where employee is being assigned (See DD Form1614 Block 8). Blocks 12: Complete for any authorized dependents that traveled with you. ** Note: Mark “accompanied” if you and your dependents traveled together, mark “unaccompanied” if you and your dependents traveled separately. Block 12a: List the names of your dependents Block 12b: Enter relationship to you (spouse, son, daughter, etc.) Block 12c: List the date of marriage for spouse, list birthdates of other dependents Block 13: List the address where your dependents were residing at the time PCS orders were received. Block 14: Indicate whether your household goods have been shipped. Block 15: Itinerary (see below, and example). Block 15a : Date: List the year the travel was conducted in the top box       Next to “DEP” and “ARR” list the month and day of departure and arrival (e.g., 05/15). Block 15b : Place: Enter a specific location to include City and State, a Fort, or a City and Country–do not enter “HOR” Block 15c: Mode of Travel (see page 2 of DD1351-2 for codes). Block 15d : Reason for stop (see page 2 of DD1351-2 for codes). Block 15e : Enter Lodging cost if applicable. Block 15f: If “PA” is indicated in block 15C and block 16 is checked own/operate, then indicate POC miles. Block 16: POC Mileage – Own/Operate must be checked to be reimbursed for mileage. Block 17: Duration of Travel from beginning to end. Block 18: List any reimbursable expenses such as airfare, rental car, tolls, etc. Block 19: Not applicable for en route. Block 20a&b: Signature of traveler and date signed.  Do not forget the date in Block 20B, even if it is in your digital signature. Signature date must be the day of or after final date claimed. Block 20c-f: Reviewer’s signature and date signed. All parts (20c, 20d, 20e, & 20f) must be completed or voucher will be returned. Signature date must be the same day or after the traveler. Block 21: Would be required for an “after the fact entitlement ”, such as excess baggage approval. Block 22: If block 21 is completed, block 22 would explain the “after the fact entitlement” e.g. Excess baggage is approved or IBA is authorized for the purchase of airfare. Blocks 23 – 28: These blocks are not used for en route travel.

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How Far Can We Drive Each Day of our PCS?

Before permanent change of station (PCS) orders even hit your inbox you've likely already mapped out your route to your next duty station, and maybe even planned a detour to see friends or family along the way. But then you read the rules and feel confused: what is this talk about a 350 miles per-day limit?

The orders probably say something like, "Travel by privately owned vehicle is authorized....." followed by more details on reimbursement.

The orders may or may not have information on them about how many travel days you are allotted. But they will have the report date on them. A quick look at a map will show you how many hours of driving it will take to get there.

For example, if you're traveling Arizona to Naval Air Station Pensacola , Florida, you'll be driving 1,573 miles. As you might guess, the military does not want you making this almost 23-hour drive in one go. They also don't want you to take two months getting there.

That's why the military created travel rules, with guidelines for how many days -- and overnight stops -- it should take a service member to get from point A to point B.

Related: 8 Tips to Prepare for Your First PCS Move

According to the Defense Travel website's FAQs , "A traveler who is authorized PCS travel by POV is allowed one day of travel for the first 400 miles between authorized points. For any distance greater than 400 miles, the traveler is allowed another day of travel for every additional 350 miles. See the JTR, par. 050205."

That's the calculation the military uses for determining how many travel days they'll pay for. For the 1,573 mile trip, you are authorized to take 5 travel days. (If the remainder of the mileage divided by 350 is more than 51, add a day.)

But what's really important is that you arrive and sign-in on your report date. If you take three days to get there or seven days to get there, it doesn't really matter. You'll get paid per diem for the five days.

Seasoned military spouses and service members have figured out that there's not much benefit to pushing the limits on this. The reason 350 miles is the recommended amount of miles a day is because that is approximately 6six hours a day at 60 miles-per-hour. That's not a lot if you are driving on the interstate at a higher speed than that. But it can really add up to long days if you're driving two vehicles, one of them hauling a trailer and the other with three kids, a dog and a cat.

Six hours of driving a day for eight days is a lot. The military doesn't want you to push it to the point of exhaustion. They want to give you wiggle room to stop early if you're tired and to allow for flat tires or vehicle repairs.

But that doesn't mean you can't manipulate the timeframe a little to your advantage. For example, on that trip from Fort Huachuca to Pensacola, you may be able to plan some longer days, and then take a day in San Antonio and hit up Sea World.

Most importantly, drive carefully, plan your stops ahead of time and make the most of where this journey takes you.

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS) CONUS

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There are numerous steps in the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) process. Through various agencies the Army provides guidance and counseling to assist Soldiers and their families in making the best choices.

To further  ease the process of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves , the Secretary of Defense has directed the Department to:

• Permanently increase standard TLE maximum coverage from 10 to 14 days for CONUS moves and allow up to 60 days of TLE if a Service member is in a specified Military Housing Area with a housing shortage,  that went into effect October 2022 .
• Increase the Dislocation Allowance (DLA) for E-1 to E-6 Service members, to further help offset personal expenses for PCS moves. DLA payments for all Service members will be paid automatically one month prior to their move date to pre-empt out-of-pocket expenses.  This went into effect October 2022 . 

For more information, please visit:  https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3167769/dod-announces-immediate-and-long-term-actions-to-help-strengthen-the-economic-s/

Retired Soldiers are eligible for end of Military Service PCS. Travel must be completed within one year from the retirement date on your orders. Travel to any location within the U.S. a retiree is planning to reside after retiring may be claimed. For moves outside the U.S. you will be responsible for any additional cost above what it would have cost to move you within the contiguous 48 states.

Permissive TDY - If you are retiring you may be authorized up to 20 days of permissive TDY (PTDY) (See AR 600-8-10 for clarification or for approval speak to your Command). The approving authority for PTDY of ten days is an LTC or above, if more than 10 days, COL or above. AR 600-8-10 paragraph 5-35G states: “Transition PTDY may be used in increments (not to exceed days as authorized in paragraphs e and f, above) or used in one period; however, once a soldier signs out and permanently departs the duty station, PTDY may not be taken in increments.”

PTDY taken in increments must be done prior to clearing the post. Any PTDY authorized once a Soldier has cleared post, will be limited to 20 consecutive days to include weekends.

Moving Services and Transportation - Moving services cannot be arranged using the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). They must be arranged in person at your local transportation office (TO). MilitaryOnesource is also available to help service members, their families, and anyone moving with the military to get organized for your move.

Provide the following at time of counseling:

• Complete set of orders/authorization including amendments/for each type of shipment planned (e.g., Household Goods (HHG), Non-Temporary Storage (NTS), Unaccompanied Baggage (UB)).
•  An idea of when you want to move and an estimated weight. Be as flexible as possible when selecting HHG pack and pickup dates. Your preferred dates may not be available during some periods such as summer or days near official holidays. Avoid scheduling lease termination or house sale closing on the same date your HHG are to be packed, picked up, or delivered. Leave some time in your schedule for the unforeseen. You or your designated representative must be available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time on pack, pickup, and delivery dates.
•  The date you plan to arrive at your new duty station. Your arrival date assists your Transportation Service Provider (TSP) and/or local TO with scheduling delivery of your shipment(s), which may reduce storage costs paid by the Government.
•  What type of shipment you want to make (HHG, UB and or NTS) and the estimated weight. Do not forget to declare Professional Books, Papers, and Equipment / Professional Gear (PBP&E/Pro-Gear).
•  Information on excess cost. The minimum excess cost is approximately $100.00 per hundred pounds over the maximum weight allowance.
•  A list of large or unusual items (e.g., large screen TV [i.e., plasma, LCD, DLP], piano, pool table, china cabinet, wall unit, satellite dish, hot tub, boat, motorcycle, recreational vehicle).
•  A letter of authorization signed by you or a Power of Attorney; required if you are unable to visit the TO. You may appoint your spouse or an agent to act on your behalf. Be sure the person you choose knows what you want and has the information to make the right arrangements. Remember, this person is acting for you, and you are responsible for that person’s decisions.

Personally Procured Move (PPM) , formerly called Do It Yourself (DITY)

The PPM program allows you to personally move HHG and either be reimbursed up to the Government’s cost or to collect an incentive payment from the Government.

The TO must provide counseling and prior approval for a PPM move. Failing to comply with Service requirements of the program may limit payment or result in complete denial of your claim.

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U.S. Transcom provides an “It’s Your Move” Guide to assist Service members in understanding allowances and responsibilities during the packing, shipping and storage of household goods.

Short Distance Moves

If you were living on base and your housing agreement requires you to move out of government quarters before you can determine your Home of Selection (HOS), you are authorized a short distance HHG move from the government quarters to a local temporary residence in the vicinity of the vacated quarters. The usual rank-based weight limits do not apply to this "local move" out of government quarters. This local move does not count as your retirement move, but you will need a memo from the garrison housing office providing the funding citation to be used for the move. If you have any questions, your local personal property office can help you figure out the right steps.

Weight Allowance

Moving allowance is based on the Service members rank and dependency status at the time of retirement. Overages are the Service members financial responsibility. For up to date information regarding household goods weight allowance DoD Joint Travel Regulations .

To estimate weight of your personal belongings use a weight estimator calculator .

Professional Books, Papers, and Equipment / Professional Gear (PBP&E) Allowance

PBP&E is limited to 2,000 pounds net weight and does not include personal computers and accompanying equipment, and/or awards presented for significant contributions while performing official duties .

PBP&E/Pro-Gear is defined as:

HHG in a member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties at the next or a later destination.

If you have PBP&E/Pro-Gear to declare, you must do so in DPS.

If your estimated and declared PBP&E/Pro-Gear weighs 1,000 pounds or less, there will be no additional approval or review of your declared PRO-Gear and it may be included and packed with the rest of your HHG.

If your estimated and declared PBP&E/Pro-Gear weighs more than 1,000 pounds, your Service may review your declaration and items at their discretion outside of DPS.

When PBP&E/Pro-Gear is properly declared in DPS, the weight of PBP&E/Pro-Gear does not count against the total weight of your shipment(s). Before signing your inventory prepared by the TSP(s), be sure these items are declared as “PBP&E/Pro-Gear”. The proper designation of these items and the exclusion of the weight can be very important.

The following items are considered PBP&E/Pro-Gear:

Reference material not ordinarily available at the next Permanent Duty Station (PDS)

Instruments, tools, and equipment peculiar to technicians, mechanics, and members of the professions

Specialized clothing such as diving suits, astronaut’s suits, flying suits and helmets, band uniforms, chaplain’s vestments, and other specialized apparel not normal or usual uniform or clothing

Communications equipment used by a member in association with the Military Affiliated Radio System

Individually owned or specially issued field clothing and equipment

Government- or uniformed service-owned accountable Organizational Clothing and Individual Clothing property issued to the employee or member by the Service/DoD component for official use.

Excluded from PBP&E/Pro-Gear are:

Commercial products for sale/resale used in conducting business

Sports equipment

Office furniture

Household furniture

Shop fixtures

Furniture of any kind even though used in connection with (ICW) the PBP&E (e.g., bookcases, study/computer desks, file cabinets, and racks)

Personal computer equipment and peripheral devices

Memorabilia, including awards, plaques, or other objects presented for past performance (includes any type of going-away gifts, office decorations, pictures, etc.)

Table service, including flatware (including serving pieces), dishes (including serving pieces, salvers, and their heating units), other utensils, and glassware

Other items of a professional nature that are not necessary at the next/subsequent PDS, such as textbooks from previous schools unrelated to future duties; personal books, even if used as part of a past professional reading program or course of instruction; and reference material that ordinarily would be available at the next/subsequent PDS either in hard copy or available on the Internet.

Unlike some PCS moves, you are only allowed ONE of the following options:

Long term storage (NTS) at origin (the location where you were last stationed) for up to 180 days for separating members, and one year for retirees. If you have not scheduled your final delivery before your entitlement expires, you will be personally responsible for any additional storage costs.

Short term storage (SIT) at your destination up to 90 days. This applies to separating and retiring Service members. If your household goods are not delivered before the 90 days expires, you will be responsible for excess storage costs. You may also lose the ability to file any loss or damage claims with your branch of Service's Military Claims Office.

What to expect from your Transportation Service Provider (TSP)

Conduct Pre-Move Survey (physical or telephonic) depending on the type of shipment and estimated weight. It should be conducted prior to the first day of packing.

Begin packing/pickup between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Protect appliances against damage while in transit. The TSP secures moving parts that, if allowed to move in transit, could damage the appliance

Use new, clean packing materials for linen, clothing, and bedding

Use new or like-new packing materials for all other items. Excelsior or newspaper is not allowed. Items packed in boxes should be padded and insulated from carton walls.

Pack mirrors, pictures, and glass tabletops in specially designed cartons

Wrap and protect all finished surfaces from marring or scratching; use furniture pads

Properly roll and protect rug and rug pads at residence. Only small throw rugs may be folded.

Pack all designated PBP&E in separate boxes. These cartons must be marked “PBP&E/PRO Gear”, weighed separately, and listed on the inventory form.

Put all nuts, bolts, and screws from a disassembled item in a bag and attach securely to the item

Mark each carton to show general contents

Prepare an accurate and legible inventory

Obtain approval from the TO prior to loading on the tailgate of the moving van

Remove all excess packing material from your residence

TSP’s Responsibilities (at Destination):

Begin delivery between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Perform a one-time placement of rugs prior to placement of your HHG

Unpack and unwrap all cartons, boxes, and crates

Place each item or carton in the room you indicate. This one-time placement includes placing unpacked articles in cabinets, cupboards, or on kitchen shelves when convenient, safe, and it is your desired location. Have placement planned out before the TSP arrives. TSPs are required to place each item only once.

Assemble all furniture and equipment if disassembled at origin

Remove packing and blocking from appliances. The TSP is not required to connect appliances to electric, gas, or water outlets

Provide a “Joint” written record of any loss and or damage at delivery on DD Form 1842 or on the “Defense Personal Property Program Notification of Loss or Damage AT Delivery” Form. You and or your designated representative along with the delivery TSP sign this form. The TSP’s representative must provide a copy of this form.

TSPs are not required to go into an attic, crawl space, or similar storage area for the purpose of delivering and placing personal property

Once the shipment has been delivered, the TSP is not required to deliver property to a self-storage facility.

NOTE: It is not advisable to waive unpacking at any time during the delivery. However, if unpacking is waived, the TSP is not required to return later to unpack or remove debris

Claims - Unfortunately, you may suffer loss or damage to your personal property during movement. If your property is lost or damaged you have the right to file a claim directly with the TSP.

First you must give written notice to the TSP that you intend to file a claim you can do this ether at delivery or afterwards.

At delivery- Review and sign the Notification for Loss and Damage at Delivery Form given to you by the delivery crew.

After delivery- Using the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) submit the Notification of Loss and Damage After Delivery. The form can be found under “Start My Loss & Damage Report”.

Next, within nine months from the delivery date you must file a claim with DPS. Log on to DPS and click on “Start my Loss and Damage Report”. Have as much information as possible regarding each item listed in your claim to include: manufacturer, inventory item number, cost at purchase and year of purchase. Also include a description of the damage and repair or replacement estimate.

Once your claim is submitted the TSP must confirm receipt of your claim within 15 calendar days. The TSP is responsible for assessing the value of your property and may inspect the damaged property, repair items, or pick up any items damaged beyond repair.

If a claim is filed directly with the TSP within nine months of delivery, then the TSP’s maximum liability on each domestic HHG is:

$7,500 per shipment or

$6.00 times the net weight of the HHG shipment, or gross weight of the UB shipment, in pounds, not to exceed $75,000, whichever is greater.

For direct claims settlement between member and TSP:

Claims must be filed through DPS

Claims must be filed with the TSP first to maintain full replacement value (FRV) eligibility.

A member has the option to transfer the claim to the military claims Service after 30 days. In these instances, the military claims office pays the member depreciated value and then pursues the FRV claim with the TSP. After settlement with the TSP, if the FRV settlement exceeds the amount paid by the military claims Service to the member, the member receives the difference.

Accepting a Claim Offer

The TSP will provide you with an itemized listing of their offer for each item. You can accept or make a counter offer for each item listed. You may be offered a cash payment or having an item replaced in lieu of cash. You will submit your final offer acceptances into DPS to complete the process.

Inconvenience Claims

An Inconvenience Claim is paid by the TSP when they fail to meet the required pickup and delivery dates for your PCS. You must meet the following conditions you may be eligible for an Inconvenience claim.

The TSP fails to pick up a shipment upon the agreed date

The TSP fails to deliver on or before the required delivery date, provided you are in possession of residence and are available to receive the delivery

The TSP places your shipment into storage in transit, or SIT, without you being notified

You have requested your shipment be released from SIT and the carrier is unable to deliver the shipment with in the following dates:

Seven government business days from the date you first make requested delivery

Within two government business days, when your requested delivery date is more than seven business days out.

TSP should notify you within a few days of the delivery date if there is an expected delay with your shipment. Download the DP3 Shipment Inconvenience Claim Form and contact your Transportation Office is you believe you are owed an Inconvenience claim.

For household good shipments picked up after May 15, 2020 instead of submitting receipts for the first seven days of meals you have the option to receive 100% reimbursement of the local per diem for meals and incidental expenses. If your expenses were more than per diem, you can choose to submit receipts and be reimbursed 100% of your out of pocket costs.

Monetary Allowances and Subsidies

Travel Advances : Retirees can receive 80% of travel entitlement amount. Submit your requests at the Defense Military Pay Office (DMPO).

Travel Voucher

For a detailed guide on how to complete the DD 1351-2 click here .

SmartVoucher can be used to make filling in your DD Form 1351-2 easier. Sending in vouchers that are legible, correct and include all the necessary information and documents is the first step in getting your travel claim paid promptly. After you have sent your voucher, check your claim status online at: https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/travelpay/checkvoucherstatus/

Documents to include when claiming entitlements:

DD Form 1351-2 voucher

Complete set of orders and all amendments

Receipts showing the following

Company name

Date item/service was provided

Cost of item/service

Taxes shown as a separate item on receipt

Proof of payment (marked “paid” or amount due $0.00)

Travel Settlement - Retirees have 1 year after retirement or 4 yearly written extension requests to transportation settlement.

Mail your Settlement Travel/PPM Vouchers for Separations and Retirements Travel Vouchers ( DD Form 1351-2 ) to:

DFAS-ROME Travel Operations 325 Brooks Road Rome, NY 13441 Fax: 317-275-0277

Privately-Owned Vehicles : When you separate or retire from military service, you drive or ship your vehicle(s) at your own expense, just like with many Continental United States (CONUS) PCS moves. There are no mileage, per diem, or "inability to drive" allowances.

Army Regulation 600-8-10, Leaves and Passes  https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN30018-AR_600-8-10-000-WEB-1.pdf

Army Regulation 600-8-11, Reassignment https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/r600_8_11.pdf

Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)  https://www.travel.dod.mil/Policy-Regulations/Joint-Travel-Regulations/

DFAS-Travel Pay https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/travelpay/checklists/

DFAS-Claim Status https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/travelpay/information/

Weight Allowance Calculator https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/pcs-entitlements/  

Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT) https://www.dfas.mil/militaryMembers/travelpay/armypcs/malt/

Personally Procured Move (PPM) Estimator https://www.ustranscom.mil/dp3/weightestimator.cfm

“It’s Your Move” Armed Forces Members Guide https://www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-iv/dtr_part_iv_app_k_1.pdf

Attachment K3 Shipping you POV https://www.ustranscom.mil/dtr/part-iv/dtr_part_iv_app_k_3.pdf

Military One Source https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/  

Army Community Service https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/personal-assistance/army-community-service

DoD 7000.14 R, Volume 7A, Chapter 26 https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/archive/07aarch/07a_26a.pdf  

Army Housing Online User Services https://www.housing.army.mil/  

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• Computing Per Diem when 150% AEA for Lodging, Meals, and Averaging Incidental Expenses Limiting to $5.00 a day (020307.F2)
• CPP - Constructed Transportation Cost
• Overseas COLA (OCONUS COLA) Computation
• Computing Per Diem when Meals are Available in a Government Dining Facility or Mess, or Provided by the Government when Included as Part of a Conference Fee or a Lodging Rate (e.g. Breakfast) (020304.B)
• Computing Per Diem and Reimbursable Expenses for Dual Lodging (020303, Table 2-16)
• Emergency Leave (Service Members Only) Reimbursement for personally procured transportation costs - Example 1 (040201.C)
• Emergency Leave (Service Members Only) Reimbursement for personally procured transportation costs - Example 2 (040201.C)
• Personal Emergencies for a Service Member on TDY or Away from Homeport (Service Members Only). Reimbursement for personally procured transportation costs (040201.C) Example 1 - Exceeds
• Personal Emergencies for a Service Member on TDY or Away from Homeport (Service Members Only). Reimbursement for personally procured transportation costs (040201.C) Example 2 - Less Than
• Traveler in Hotel When Flat-Rate Per Diem Transitions to Lodging Plus Per Diem (JTR, par. 020311)
• Traveler Shares Housing with Other Official Travelers and Flat-Rate Per Diem Transitions to Lodging Plus Per Diem (JTR, par. 020311)
• Traveler Rents an Apartment and Flat-Rate Per Diem Transitions to Lodging Plus Per Diem Mid-Month (JTR, par. 020311)
• Traveler Stays in Non-Traditional Lodging at ILPP Site After Flat-Rate Per Diem Transitions to Lodging Plus Per Diem (JTR, par. 020311)
• Traveler Moves to Hotel at Rate Higher than ILPP Rate After Flat-Rate Per Diem Transitions to Lodging Plus Per Diem (JTR, par. 020311)
• Funded Environmental Morale Leave (FEML) Traveling to an Alternate Destination. Transportation Costs Exceed Authorized Destination (040401.B1, 040501-B, 040503-B2))
• Funded Environmental Morale Leave (FEML) Traveling to an Alternate Destination. Transportation Costs Less Than Authorized Destination (040401.B1, 040501-B, 040503-B2)
• Computing Per Diem when Crossing the International Date Line (IDL) traveling in a Westward Direction with a Lost Day (020314)
• Computing Per Diem when Crossing the International Date Line (IDL) and traveling in a Westward Direction without a Lost Day (020314)
• Civilian Employee Returns to a PDS or Place of Abode on a Non-Workday
• 2 or Fewer Non-Workdays if Leave is Taken for all Workdays between the Non-Workdays
• Non-Workday When a Civilian Employee Takes Leave for a Whole Workday before and a Whole Workday Following a Non-Workday
• Traveler Departs the PDS Prior to the First Day of Scheduled Travel
• Commuting Distance Greater than Ordinary - POV (020603.B1c1(a))
• Commuting Distance Less than Ordinary - POV (020603.B1c1(a))
• Combined Use of POV and Public Transportation - Example 1 (020603.B1d)
• Combined Use of POV and Public Transportation - Example 2 (020603.B1d)
• Public Transportation Cost Less Than Ordinary Cost (020603.B1b)
• Distance Traveled Less than Ordinary Commuting Distance (020603.B1b)
• Computing Per Diem when Lodging Costs are Obtained on a Long-Term Basis and Taking Leave while on TDY (020303.G)
• Leave Taken While on a TDY with Long-Term Lodging (Not Flat-Rate Per Diem) (033302)
• Service Member with Dependents
• Service Member Married to another Service Member with Dependents
• Service Member with no Dependents
• Computing Per Diem when Deployment and Contingency Travel is to an Area of Responsibility (AOR) (032901.C2)
• Computing Per Diem when a POV Is Authorized to the Government's Advantage (020302.A)
• Computing Per Diem when POV Is not Authorized to the Government's Advantage and Excess Travel Time is Involved due to Leave, Permissive Travel, or an Administrative Absence (020302.A)
• Agreement Violations for Transfers to, from, and within CONUS
• Reimbursement when a Civilian Employee Chooses to Deliver or Pick-Up a Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) to or from the Port or Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) (FTR §302-9.104)
• Civilian Employee PCS Travel Per Diem Computation-8 travel days
• Civilian Employee PCS Travel Per Diem Computation-4 travel days
• Civilian Employee PCS Travel Per Diem Computation - Actual Costs Exceed the Government Cost
• Civilian Employee PCS Travel Per Diem Computation OCONUS to OCONUS
• Civilian Employee PCS or Separation Travel Per Diem Computation - Travel Completed in One Day
• Civilian Employee PCS or Separation Travel Per Diem Computation
• Eligibility Determination for Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Transportation and Storage outside the Continental United States (OCONUS)
• Non-Temporary Storage (NTS) of Household Goods (HHG) in Connection with Moves to and between Areas Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) (FTR §302-8.200-203)
• House-Hunting Trip (HHT) Subsistence Calculation
• Home Marketing Incentive Payments (HMIP)
• Non-Temporary Storage (NTS) of Household Goods (HHG) for Duty at an Isolated Permanent Duty Station (PDS) in the Continental United States (CONUS) (FTR § 302-8.108)
• Professional Books, Papers, and Equipment (PBP&E) - Administratively Restricted HHG Weight
• PCS Mixed Modes Travel Example
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Per Diem Computation - Civilian Employee's Spouse or Domestic Partner Traveling Separately from Civilian Employee [Updated file pending July 2024]
• PCS Travel Time Computation when Travel Is by Mixed Modes-1,500 mi
• PCS Travel Time Computation when Travel Is by Mixed Modes-1,000 mi
• PCS Travel Time Computation when Travel Is by Mixed Modes-385 mi
• PCS Travel Time Computation when Travel Is by Mixed Modes with Leave
• PCS Elapsed Time Is Less than Authorized Travel Time
• Civilian Employee En Route Travel by Automobile for Permanent Duty Travel (PDT)
• Renewal Agreement Travel (RAT) Leave - Per Diem
• Removing Household Goods (HHG) from Non-Temporary Storage (NTS)
• Renewal Agreement Travel (RAT) - Computing the Tour of Duty when Delayed RAT is Involved and an OCONUS Service Limitation does not Affect the Civilian Employee
• Sample Statement Computation of Liabilities and Credits for Violation of Renewal Agreement
• TQSE (LS) Computation [Updated file pending July 2024]
• Timing of Real Estate Transactions
• TQSE (AE) Computation with House Hunting Trip (HHT) [Updated file pending July 2024]
• TQSE (AE) Lodging Portion Computation when an Apartment, House, Mobile Home or Recreational Vehicle Is Rented or Used for Lodging
• TQSE (AE) Computation [Updated file pending July 2024]
• Civilian Employee Does not Stay at ILPP Preferred Location
• Lodging Plus Per Diem while Awaiting Transportation
• TQSE (LP) Computation [Updated file pending July 2024]
• TQSE (LP) Computation with house Hunting Trip (HHT)
• Computing TQSE (LP) with a 300% AEA at Presidentially-Declared Disaster Areas
• Service Member Permanent Duty Travel - Elapsed Travel Time is Less than Authorized (050205.A)
• Service Member PCS Travel Time Computation when Travel Is by Mixed Modes - POV Travel Distance Less than Official Distance (050205.B)
• Service Member PCS Travel Time Computation when Travel Is by Mixed Modes with Leave - Actual Distance Greater than Authorized (050205.B)
• Per Diem Rate when New Permanent Duty Station (PDS) is a Ship (0509)
• PCS Per Diem Computation for Service Member and Dependents through Ports of Embarkation and Debarkation (050303)
• Consecutive Overseas Tour (COT) Leave (050812)
• Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT) for Permanent Duty Travel - Multiple Travelers Using the Same Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) (050203.B1)
• Household Goods (HHG) Transportation - Unused Balance to New Permanent Duty Station (PDS) (051301.D)
• Excess Charges - HHG Transportation in Excess of Authorized Weight Allowance (051306.B)
• Household Goods (HHG) Transportation Other than between Authorized Locations (051306.C)
• Household Goods (HHG) Transportation Methods - Unaccompanied Baggage and Professional Books, Papers and Equipment (PBP&E) (051401.A)
• Household Goods (HHG) Transportation Related to the Early Return of a Dependent (ERD) - Authority on the Next Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Order (052005)
• POV Transportation in the CONUS: Driving One POV and Shipping One POV (052901.B)
• Rental Vehicle Reimbursement in connection with the Shipment of a Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Transported at Government Expense (053104.B)
• Household Goods (HHG) Transportation Authorized When a Mobile Home is Also Transported (052102.A)
• Mobile Home Transportation under Unusual or Emergency Circumstances (052701.A)
• Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) in the Continental United States (CONUS) (050601-B)
• Dislocation Allowance (DLA) - Two Service Members Married to Each Other (050506-B)
• Calculating Excess Weight of HHG (PBP&E) (051304 and Table 5-39)
• Calculating Excess Weight of HHG (Medical Equipment) (PBP&E) (051304 and Table 5-39)
• How to compute awaiting transportation allowances during a PCS
• How to compute a PCS Order's Effective Date
• Evacuation from a PDS OCONUS to a Safe Haven in the CONUS (JTR, par. 060205.B, Table 6-17)
• Evacuation from a PDS OCONUS to a Safe Haven in a Foreign Area (JTR, par. 060205.B, Table 6-17)
• Evacuation from a PDS OCONUS to a Safe Haven in the CONUS while in the CONUS on Authorized Leave (JTR, par. 060205.B, Table 6-17)
• Evacuation from a Foreign Area PDS to a Designated Place in the CONUS (JTR, par. 060205.B, Table 6-17)
• Per Diem for an Evacuation from a PDS within the CONUS to a Safe Haven in the CONUS (JTR, par. 060401)
• Per Diem for an Evacuation from a PDS within the CONUS to a Safe Haven in a Non-Foreign Area OCONUS (JTR, par. 060401)
• Per Diem for an Evacuation from a PDS within the CONUS to a Safe Haven While on Authorized Leave (JTR, par. 060401)
• Evacuation from a PDS in the CONUS to a Designated Place in the CONUS (JTR, par. 060401)
• Per Diem for a Civilian Employee or Dependent While at Safe Haven due to an Evacuation from a PDS within the CONUS or Non-Foreign Location OCONUS (JTR, par. 060410.B2)
• Appropriate Per Diem Locality Rate with a Stopover Point and Multiple TDY Locations on the Same Day (020310.B)
• TLA for TDY or Deployment (POV Travel)
• TLA for TDY Status, Vessel at Homeport or Underway
• Temporary Lodging with Meal Preparation Facilities
• Service Member Married to Another Service Member in the Same Temporary Lodging without Meal Preparation Facilities (POV Travel)
• Two Service Members Married to Each Other with Dependents in Temporary Lodging with Meal Preparation Facilities for Each Service Member (POV Travel)
• Service Member Married to Another Service Member with Dependents with Two Rooms without Meal Preparation Facilities for Both Service Members (POV Travel)
• Service Member with Multiple Dependents and Two Rooms without Meal Preparation Facilities (POV Travel)
• PCS Reporting Date and Authorized TLA are on the Same Day (Commercial Transportation)
• Lodging with Currency Conversion Fees
• PCS Reporting Date and Authorized TLA are on the Same Day, Lodging with Friends and Relatives (Commercial Travel)
• TLA Special - Rate Increase National Convention
• TLA Special - Rate Increase International Sporting Event - Multiple Rooms Used
• TLA Special - Two Service Members Married to Each Other without a Dependent, Sharing Temporary Lodging Facilities
• TLA Special - Computation for a Service Member without a Dependent
• Authorizing or Approving Official (AO) Directs a Service Member to Use Usually-Traveled Route Instead of Government Transportation

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Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules change

A number of military families stationed overseas are scrambling to find other arrangements for transporting their dogs back to the United States because of new regulations taking effect Aug. 1 — in the middle of the military’s heavy moving season.

Families are posting on Facebook about departure dates happening as soon as the first weeks of August — but now transportation is uncertain for their dogs due to new U.S. regulations and some airlines refusing to allow dogs to travel back to the states.

“Why do things always have to be so complicated for military families to bring our pet family members with us when we move?” one military wife asked on the platform. “As if moving far from home and family every few years isn’t stressful enough.”

The issue stems from new requirements from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that take effect Aug. 1, aimed at preventing the introduction of dog rabies into the United States. While dog rabies was eliminated in the United States in 2007, there are over 100 countries where dog rabies isn’t controlled, according to the CDC.

The new regulations will be cumbersome for some military families, and there’s some confusion. But the more immediate problem is that eight airlines will stop allowing dogs to travel back to the states with their families either in the cabin or as excess baggage in the cargo hold.

German airline Lufthansa is the most recent airline to make the announcement. “Due to new restrictions imposed by the U.S. authorities it is no longer possible to import dogs into the USA after 1 August 2024 until further notice,” the Lufthansa website states.

The abrupt policy changes have some military advocates baffled by it all.

“I 100% agree we have to protect the population from rabies,” said Liz Hensel, CEO of Leave No Paws Behind USA. “But there must be a better way than to leave hundreds of military families stranded in a situation where they have no idea what to do with their dogs,” she said.

There are more than 100,000 service members stationed in Europe alone, she noted. It remains to be seen how this will play out around the world.

“Our household pets really help with mental health not only for the men and women serving, but for the family dynamic as a whole,” said Hensel, a veteran who is also the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year.

The decision by Lufthansa is “heartbreaking,” as the airline has been one of the most pet friendly airlines for military families, Hensel said.

The new CDC requirements standardize the process for importing dogs, including standard requirements for the minimum age of imported dogs, microchips, the CDC Dog Import Form, and other documentation. This will “streamline the importation process and allow for safer and more efficient entry of dogs into the United States,” according to the CDC.

The rules require some documentation that generally only commercial pet shippers were required to do, and which could require extra steps such as translating the CDC form into the local language for host-nation veterinarians and their supervisors, Hensel said.

Hensel is advocating for urgent policy adjustments by the CDC, including exemptions for military families in recognition of their unique circumstances; increased quarantine and vaccination facilities; airline partnerships; and streamlined import processes with clear and consistent guidelines.

Lawmakers have stepped in to urge the CDC director to allow an 18-month delay in implementation of the blanket requirements, because the rules affect low-risk dogs personally owned by various types of individuals.

A July 8 letter from Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., has been signed by six additional members of Congress. Among other things, the dog import form has caused concern because of its delayed public availability and potential concern among dog owners, Langworthy wrote.

Information was not immediately available from the CDC about whether any solutions are being considered for military families.

Hensel speculates that the airlines are backing away from transporting the pets with their families on the same flight because they don’t want to be held liable.

According to the CDC website, if their rules aren’t followed, the dog won’t be allowed to enter the U.S. “If denied entry, your dog will be sent back to the last country of departure at your expense. Country of departure is where the last trip originated—not where the dog was born or where it lives,” officials state.

Many military families will now be forced to use pet shippers, which can continue to ship on the airlines, Hensel said.

But the cost will be a great hardship for many families.

“What has been costing around $400 will now be over $2,000,” she said, noting that the cost to ship a dog overseas through a pet shipper could be anywhere from $2,500 to over $4,000, depending on the dog, location and other factors.

Hensel worked for four years to advocate for a law to allow service members to be reimbursed for up to $2,000 of pet transportation expenses to or from overseas during a PCS move, and up to $550 for pet transportation in a move within the continental U.S. DOD implemented that benefit Jan. 1.

“And now this?” she said.

Military issues new details on reimbursing pet travel costs

Troops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station..

Limited spaces are available to transport dogs on military-contracted Patriot Express flights on PCS moves, although U.S. Transportation Command increased the cabin flight spaces from 10 to 20, in 2021.

TRANSCOM officials are aware of the issue, said spokesman Nate Allen.

“This is where the conversations between passengers and their local transportation management offices are crucial,” he said. “While there is no immediate plan to increase pet spaces, if presented with a significant increase in requirements, we have and will engage with commercial partners to increase capacity where possible.”

Passengers traveling on the Patriot Express flights will also be required to comply with the CDC’s new import requirements, Allen said.

One family posted that they are being relocated stateside for a humanitarian reassignment, which is already stressful.

“I literally don’t know how I’m going to get our dog home with us,” the military wife posted. “This is to the point I’m in tears. This is just another stressor military families don’t need.”

Karen has covered military families, quality of life and consumer issues for Military Times for more than 30 years, and is co-author of a chapter on media coverage of military families in the book "A Battle Plan for Supporting Military Families." She previously worked for newspapers in Guam, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Fla., and Athens, Ga.

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