Joint Travel Regulations Changes

Changes to the JTR are published to DTMO's Policy & Regulations RSS feed.

TitleDescriptionEffective Date
UTD for MAP 37-26(I), Remove References to Separation or Retirement for Pet Transportation and Clarify Unaccompanied Air Baggage AllowancesThis item removes outdated references to Service member separation or retirement for pet transportation during evacuation travel. This item also clarifies that 350 pounds of unaccompanied air baggage (UAB) is authorized between safe haven locations for civilian employees and their dependents. Effective June 1, 2026.6/1/2026
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 07-26(R), Emergency Replacement Privately Owned Vehicle ShipmentThis item authorizes the shipment of a replacement personally owned vehicle (POV) for Service members and civilian employees whose electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid vehicle must be removed from Guam due to an emergency or circumstances beyond their control. This item also authorizes storage of the POV and reimbursement of rental vehicle expenses for personnel with 12 months or less remaining on their tour. Currently, shipping contractors servicing Guam will no longer transport electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, and new shipments of these vehicles are now prohibited. In response, the Department is coordinating the removal of such vehicles currently in Guam. Effective June 15, 2026.6/15/2026
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 41-26(I), Update DoD Text to DoW in Ch. 3 and Miscellaneous CorrectionsThis item This item updates the JTR language from “Department of Defense,” “DoD,” “Secretary of Defense” to “Department of War,” “DoW,” “Secretary of War.” This change is to ensure compliance with the administrative and operational mandates established by Executive Order 14347 which directs the use of “Department of War” across all official correspondence, internal policy manuals, and administrative documentation. This item also corrects miscellaneous grammatical errors and hyperlinks, clarifies passport reimbursement in Table 2-24, updates the Army's PDTATAC representative. Effective July 1, 2026.7/1/2026
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 31-26(I), Clarification of Exceptions for the Integrated Lodging Program (ILP) and Retirement of the ILP SupplementThis item is an administrative update to the lodging sections of the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Specifically, it incorporates Air Force recommendations to clarify the use of commercial lodging when government quarters are unavailable, details exceptions to the Integrated Lodging Program, and clarifies authorization procedures for nonconventional lodging, per 41 C.F.R. § 301-11.7. Additionally, this action retires JTR Supplement, “Department of War (DoW) Integrated Lodging Program (ILP)” and incorporates its necessary information into JTR, par. 020303. Effective July 1, 2026.7/1/2026
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 46-26(I), Updated CY2026 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage RatesThis memo announces the midyear adjustment by GSA to 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 July 1, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026.7/1/2026
UTD for MAP 03-26(R), Lodging for the Last Day of Travel to the New Permanent Duty Station (PDS)This item authorizes lodging for Service members on the last day of travel to the new PDS, not to exceed the applicable locality rate, in conjunction with the 75% of the locality’s meals and incidental expense (M&IE) rate. This item will align Service member permanent change of station (PCS) allowances with civilian PCS allowances, as defined in the Joint Travel Regulations, section 0539. Effective July 6, 2026.7/6/2026
UTD for MAP 39-26(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification for Edwards-Palmdale, CA (CA457)This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Palmdale/Edwards AFB, CA Military Housing Area (CA457). The initiating local command must document and certify the continued existence of a housing shortage in the affected area within each 90-day period after the effective date. Failure to recertify the continued existence of a housing shortage will result in an early termination of the extension at the end of that 90-day period. Effective July 7, 2026.7/7/2026
UTD for MAP 40-26(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension for Fallon NV (NV211)This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Naval Air Station Fallon, NV Military Housing Area (NV211). The initiating local command must document and certify the continued existence of a housing shortage in the affected area within each 90-day period after the effective date. Failure to recertify the continued existence of a housing shortage will result in an early termination of the extension at the end of that 90-day period. Effective July 7, 2026.7/7/2026
UTD for MAP 36-26(R), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification for Laughlin AFB, TX (TX278)Under Joint Travel Regulations, par. 050601-B3, the Air Force requested a TLE extension for the Laughlin AFB, TX military housing area (MHA278) because it has determined that the MHA is experiencing a sudden increase in the number of Service members assigned there and 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 Laughlin AFB, TX MHA, personnel require additional time to locate and secure permanent housing. Effective July 23, 2026.7/23/2026
UTD for MAP 44-26(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification for Vandenberg SFB, CA (CA026)This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Vandenberg SFB, CA Military Housing Area (MHA CA026). The initiating local command must document and certify the continued existence of a housing shortage in the affected area within each 90-day period after the effective date. Failure to recertify the continued existence of a housing shortage will result in an early termination of the extension at the end of that 90-day period. Effective July 27, 2026.7/27/2026
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