Joint Travel Regulations Changes

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TitleDescriptionEffective Date
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 09-26(I), Computation Example CE-CF-01 CorrectionThis item corrects incorrect meal type information in the “Meals at Location A” table of the example. This meal should be indicated as “Provided by the Government” to apply the computation example rules to only pay the incidental expense (IE) on day 9/2 of the example. Effective February 9, 2026.2/9/2026
UTD FOR MAP 05-26 (I), Update Overseas Tour Lengths for Netherlands Antilles, CuracaoThis item updates the Joint Travel Regulations Supplement “Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS)” as directed by ASW(M&RA) memorandum, “Change to Netherlands Antilles, Curacao, Overseas Tour Lengths for Military Personnel,” dated January 28, 2026. Effective February 5, 2206.2/5/2026
UTD for MAP 67-25(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension for Vandenberg SFB, CAThis 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 Vandenberg SFB, CA MHA, 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. Effective February 4, 2026.2/4/2026
CTD for CAP 01-26(S), Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Employee Dependent Student Travel – FY26 NDAA Sec 1111This is a statutory (S) item implementing a mandatory provision of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Section 1111 of the FY26 NDAA directs the Secretary to authorize dependent educational travel for employees of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) assigned to United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, without regard to whether DoDEA anticipates that the covered employee will, during the 30-day period following the scheduled date of the dependent's departure for the travel, be transferred to a location in the United States or travel to the United States for home leave, not later than February 1, 2026.2/1/2026
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 02-26(E), Update Administrative Weight Allowances for Incirlik, TürkiyeThis item reinstates Household Goods (HHG) weight allowances for unaccompanied and accompanied Service members and DoW civilian employees stationed at Incirlik AB, Türkiye. In accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), par. 051401, HHG weight allowances are determined by a Service member’s pay grade on the effective date of the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order, and whether the Service member has dependents on the effective date of the PCS order. A DoW civilian employee’s HHG weight allowance is established in the JTR, par. 054304. Effective January 20, 2026.1/20/2026
UTD FOR MAP 69-25(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension for Edwards AFB-Palmdale, CAUnder JTR, par. 050601-B3, the Air Force requested a TLE extension for the Edwards AFB-Palmdale, CA military housing area (MHA 457) 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. The authority for action is 37 U.S.C. § 452(b)(11). Due to a shortage of housing in the Edwards AFB-Palmdale, CA MHA 457, personnel require additional time to locate and secure permanent housing. This item extends the end date through which Edwards AFB Palmdale, CA is a location where Service members may receive extended TLE. Effective January 9, 2026.1/9/2026
UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 73-25(I), CY2026 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage RatesThis memo announces the CY2026 POV Mileage Rates and updates the Frequently Asked Questions on the DTMO website for official temporary and relocation mileage rates. This change applies to travel and relocation performed on or after January 1, 2026. Effective January 1, 2026.1/1/2026
UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 74-25(I), Government Meal Rates Frequently Asked QuestionsThis item revises the Government Meal Rates Frequently Asked Questions on the DTMO website. Effective January 1, 2026.1/1/2026
UTD for MAP 72-25(I), CY2026 Dislocation Allowance (DLA) RatesThis item increases the DLA rates. The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) did not specifically establish the annual adjustment rate for Basic Pay. Therefore, 37 U.S. Code § 1009 provides authority to use the ECI of the three-month period ending on September 30 of such the prior year of the effective date if the ECI exceeds the previous year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has calculated an ECI of 3.8% for the period ending September 30, 2024. Effective January 1, 2026.1/1/2026
UTD for MAP 70-25(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension for Moody AFB, GAUnder JTR, par. 050601-B3, the Air Force requested a TLE extension for the Moody AFB, GA military housing area (MHA081) 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. The authority for action is 37 U.S.C. § 452(b)(11). Due to a shortage of housing in the Moody AFB, GA MHA081, personnel require additional time to locate and secure permanent housing. This item extends the end date through which Moody AFB, GA is a location where Service members may receive extended TLE up to 60 days. Effective December 22, 2025.12/22/2025
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