| UTD for MAP 09-25(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification – Atlantic City, NJ (NJ196) | This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Atlantic City, NJ (NJ196) Military Housing Area. 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 February 10, 2025. | 2/10/2025 |
| UTD for MAP 08-25(I), Reestablish Travel for Non-Covered Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) | This item reestablishes the authority to travel for Non-Covered Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Memorandum “Non-Covered Assisted Reproductive Technology,” February 3, 2025, stated the rescission of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Memorandum, “Administrative Absence for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care,” February 16, 2023, should not be interpreted as the elimination of access to non-covered Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Effective February 4, 2025. | 2/4/2025 |
| UTD for MAP 07-25(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification Edwards AFB (CA457) | This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Edwards AFB (CA457) Military Housing Area. 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 February 4, 2025. | 2/4/2025 |
| UTD for MAP 07-23(R) Holloman AFB, NM TLE Extension | Under JTR, par. 050601-B3, the Air Force requested a TLE extension for Holloman AFB, NM (NM205) military housing area (MHA) 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. | 2/13/2023 |
| UTD for MAP 04-25(S), Remove Travel for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care Services | In accordance with Executive Order, Enforcing the Hyde Amendment, January 24, 2025, this item removes Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), paragraph 033013. This item also removes definitions and acronyms related to the authority in JTR, par. 033013. | 1/28/2025 |
| UTD for MAP 04-23(R) Atlantic City, NJ (NJ196) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension | Under JTR, par. 050601-B3, the U.S. Coast Guard requested to reinstate a TLE extension for the Atlantic City, NJ military housing area (MHA) 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. | 2/13/2023 |
| UTD for MAP 03-25(R), Temporary Lodging Expense Extension for Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NY | This item reinstates the Hancock Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Syracuse, NY military housing area (MHA) NY223 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 the Hancock Field ANGB, Syracuse, NY MHA, personnel require additional time to locate and secure permanent housing. This item reinstates Hancock Field ANGB, Syracuse, NY as a location to receive up to 60 days TLE. Effective April 16, 2025. | 4/16/2025 |
| UTD for MAP 03-23(R) Moody AFB, GA (GA081) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension | This item reinstates the Moody AFB Military Housing Area (MHA) GA081 as a location to receive an extended Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) under the authority in 37 U.S.C. § 452. 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. This item reinstates the Moody AFB Military Housing Area (MHA) GA081 as a location to receive up to 60 days TLE. | 1/26/2023 |
| 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 |
| MAP-CAP Memo Per Diem Rate Update for Alaska | Per diem rates for the continental United States and foreign areas outside the continental United States (OCONUS) locations are set by the General Services Administration and Department of State, respectively. Per diem rates for all non-foreign OCONUS locations (Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and possessions) are determined by the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee (PDTATAC).PDTATAC staff members traveled to the state of Alaska and collected price data from restaurants most frequented by DoD travelers. Staff members then analyzed hotel and restaurant data and calculated updated rates.
Effective November 1, 2022, per diem rates are updated for localities in the state of Alaska. A per diem bulletin was published in the Federal Register to notify agencies outside the DoD.
This memorandum is provided as information only. | 11/1/2022 |