| UTD FOR MAP 34-22(R) TRAVERSE CITY MI TLE EXTENSION.PDF | This item adds the Traverse City, MI Military Housing Area (MHA) MI146 as a location to receive up to 60 days of Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 452. The effective dates for the extension of TLE are July 5, 2022 through September 30, 2022. Due to the lingering effects of the pandemic, installations are experiencing a housing shortage, which is extending the time period for incoming personnel to find housing. | 7/5/2022 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 20-25(I), Update Table 2-10, Rule 3 | This item aligns Joint Travel Regulations, par. 020210 and Table 2-10, “Reimbursement for Privately Owned Automobiles and Motorcycles,” Rule 3 with Table 2-11, “Cost Comparison Rules for Using a POV.” This item clarifies that if a privately owned vehicle is used, the traveler is authorized mileage and related travel expenses (e.g., tolls), limited to the policy constructed cost of the transportation and other related costs associated with the authorized transportation option. Effective April 1, 2025. | 4/1/2025 |
| CTD for CAP 03-24(R), Authority to Negotiate a Service Agreement | This item allows retired or separated Service members to negotiate a service agreement if appointed to a position at a non-foreign OCONUS duty station. Effective March 12, 2025. | 3/12/2025 |
| CTD for CAP 46-24(E), Clarification when Authorizing Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses and House Hunting Trip | This item amends the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) to align JTR, pars. 054008, 054206, and 054207 with Federal Travel Regulation § 302–6.30. This item clarifies that the Authorizing Official must reduce the total number of days civilian employees are authorized for TQSE (Lodging Plus) and TQSE (Actual Expense) by the number of house hunting trip days. Effective on September 1, 2024. | 9/1/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 52-24(R), Add Secretarial Process Authority to Reimburse Pet Transportation Expenses in Excess of $2,000 | This item amends the Joint Travel Regulations and authorizes the Services, through the Secretarial Process, to reimburse up to $4,000 in pet transportation expenses for OCONUS permanent change of station travel. In extenuating circumstances, if pet transportation expenses exceed $2,000, then the Service’s Secretarial Process may approve up to $4,000. Effective November 25, 2024. | 11/25/2024 |
| UTD for MAP 28-24(R), Sunset of Rental Vehicle Reimbursement When POV Delivery is Delayed | This item amends the Joint Travel Regulations to incorporate rental reimbursement for privately owned vehicle (POV) delivery delays into USTRANSCOM’s Global POV Contract V (GPC V). The period of performance for GPC V begins on October 1, 2024. Accordingly, when POV shipments begin on or after October 1, 2024, reimbursement for rental vehicles due to delayed POV delivery is the sole responsibility of the POV shipping contractor and will no longer be a reimbursable travel expense. Effective September 27, 2024. | 9/27/2024 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 106-23(I), CY2024 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage Rates | This item announces the CY2024 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, 2024. | 12/28/2023 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 24-25(I), Designation of Ukraine as a Location for R&R Leave Transportation | This item announces the designation of the land area of Ukraine as a chargeable rest and recuperation (R&R) leave duty location. Effective March 21, 2025. | 3/21/2025 |
| UTD for MAP 32-24(E), Change Time Limitation for POV Transportation in Connection with Retirement | This item changes the time limitation in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Table 5-65 for privately owned vehicle (POV) transportation in connection with retirement, placement on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL), discharge with severance or separation pay, or involuntary release from activity duty with readjustment or separation pay. Currently, Service members are
authorized to extend their POV transportation for up to six years but are required to request an extension annually. Under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 453(e), the proposed change will increase the existing time length for the shipment of a POV from one year to three years from the active duty termination date. After the three year period, a request for an extension may be approved on an annual basis not to exceed a maximum of six years. Effective September 1, 2024. | 9/1/2024 |
| UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 58-25(I) Escort for a Child called as a Witness | This item clarifies an escort may be authorized to accompany a witness before a military court martial when the individual is unable to travel unattended due to age or physical condition. Effective August 28, 2025. | 8/28/2025 |