| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 14-24(E), Privately owned vehicle (POV) constructive cost analysis update | This item inserts clarifying language identified in GSA’s Federal register notice2023-00733, which issued a final ruling to clarify the calculation of “constructed cost” as it relates to temporary duty (TDY) travel. This item clarifies that what factors should be compared to privately owned vehicle costs to when preparing a constructive cost analysis. Prior Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) and General Services Board of Contract Appeals(GSCBA)decisions also address the compiling of cost associated with the method selected as most advantageous to the government (See In the Matter of Russell E. Yates, GSBCA No.15109–TRAV (Jan. 28, 2000); In the Matter of Stephen M. England, CBCA 3903–TRAV (Jan.30,2015)). | 3/19/2024 |
| CTD for CAP 22-24(E), Shipment of Alternative Fueled POV or Circuitous Route to New PDS | This item inserts clarifying language identified in General Service Administration’s (GSA) Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Case 2022-03, which issued a final ruling to allow agencies greater flexibility for authorizing shipment of an alternative fueled privately-owned vehicle (POV) or authorizing a circuitous route for these types of POVs to a new permanent duty station (PDS). These changes will provide Services with additional factors to help determine whether shipping a traveler’s alternative fueled POV is more cost-effective and advantageous to the Government than authorizing the traveler to drive their POV to the new permanent duty station (PDS). | 6/1/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 71-24(R), Increase Reimbursement for IDT Outside the Normal Commuting Distance | This item increases the reimbursement of actual expenses, from $500 to $750, that the Secretary concerned may authorize or approve when Reserve Component members in the Selected Reserve are required to perform Inactive Duty Training outside the local commuting distance. This item was requested by the Army in accordance with 37 USC § 452(b)(9). Effective December 27, 2024. | 12/27/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 20-24(R), Expansion of Secretarial Process Authority to Increase the Number of Roundtrips for Designated Individuals and Non-Medical Attendants | This item increases the number of roundtrips that may be authorized through the Secretarial Process for family members and non-medical attendants. This item amends Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), par. 033201, to authorize up to two round trips in a 60-day period for family members through the Secretarial Process and amends JTR, par. 033202, to authorize additional round trips for non-medical attendants if more than one medical attendant is authorized. This item also includes updates to statutory references and other minor clarifications. Upon legal review, legal counsel identified that the term “Designated Individual” is no longer used in the statutory authority; 37 USC §452(b)(12) specifies that “family members” are authorized to travel to a military medical facility and the term “family member” is defined in 37 USC §451(a)(3). Accordingly, The JTR revisions for this item have been updated in accordance with legal counsel’s recommendations and MAP Item 38-24(I) “Clarify Designated Place is Replaced by Family Member” will accompany publication of this item to simultaneously change all other references of “designated individual” to “family member” as required. Effective October 31, 2024. | 10/31/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 108-23(I), CY2024 Dislocation Allowance (DLA) Rates | This item increases the DLA rates effective January 1, 2024 based on the basic rate of pay increase of 5.2% in the FY2024 President’s Budget. The FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) does not contain a provision to alter the increase rate. | 12/27/2023 |
| UTD for MAP 101-22(I) 2023 Dislocation Allowance (DLA) Rates | This item increases the DLA rates effective January 1, 2023 based on the basic rate of pay increase of 4.6% in the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). | 12/31/2022 |
| UTD for MAP 111-24(I), CY2025 Dislocation Allowance (DLA) Rates | This item increases the DLA rates based on the basic rate
of pay increase of 4.5% in accordance with the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act. Effective January 1, 2025. | 1/1/2025 |
| UTD for MAP 02-23(R), Pet Expenses Due to a Permanent Change of Station | This item implements Sec 624 of FY 2023 NDAA which amends 37 U.S.C. 453 and authorizes reimbursement of costs related to the relocation of a pet that arise during a permanent change of station (PCS). Under this new policy, a Uniformed Service member may be authorized reimbursement of up to $550 for a PCS within the continental United States and up to $2,000 for a PCS to or from a location outside the continental United States to cover expenses directly related to pet transportation, such as pet shipping and quarantine fees. This policy will be effective January 1, 2024 and published in the Joint Travel Regulations on that date. | 6/21/2023 |
| UTD for MAP 14-23(R), Child Care Reimbursement Incident to a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) | This item implements a new pilot program pursuant by Section 627 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. In accordance with Section 627, the Secretary of Defense must carry out a pilot program to reimburse a member of the Armed Forces for travel and transportation expenses 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. | 1/30/2024 |
| CTD for CAP 35-24(S), Redefining Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses (TQSE) Allowances | This item implements a mandatory provision of the Federal Travel Regulation affecting Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 300-2, 302-6, and 302-17, issued by the General Services administration on May 7, 2024. This item inserts changes to the Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses (TQSE) allowances and establishes TQSE Lodgings Plus (LP) as the preferred reimbursement method. Effective July 1, 2024. | 7/1/2024 |