Joint Travel Regulations Changes

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

TitleDescriptionEffective Date
UTD for MAP 24-24(I), Correction to Realign the JTR to Statutory Authority for the Career Intermission ProgramThis item realigns the JTR with the statutory authority contained in 10 USC §710 that entitles Service members participating in the program to "travel performed from the residence of the member, at the time of release from active service to participate in the program, to the location in the United States designated by the member as his residence during the period of participation in the program;...". The JTR originally stated "...HOS in the U.S..." but was inadvertently changed to “CONUS” in the December 2017 rewrite.4/19/2024
UTD for MAP 22-26(I), Clarify Chapter 1, Table 1-7This item clarifies the authorizing and approval authority for Army Service Members in the Joint Travel Regulations, Chapter 1, Table 1-7. The Army Compensation Chief is the main authority in Rule 2-B. Effective April 1, 2026.4/1/2026
UTD for MAP 21-25(I), Update Expedited Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension Approval Process and TLE Request FormThis item updates two Joint Travel Regulations Supplements, “Expedited TLE Extension Approval Process” and “Temporary Lodging Expense Extension Due to a Housing Shortage Request Form,” to reflect the increase from 14 days to 21 days of authorized TLE. Effective when published in the JTR Supplements webpage.
UTD for MAP 21-23(R), Increase Recruiter ExpensesThis item edits Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), pars. 020605 and 020606 to incorporate an increase to the reimbursement limits for recruiting expenses and monthly parking expenses.8/2/2023
UTD for MAP 20-26(I), Correction to Transportation Allowances While at a Safe HavenThis item clarifies Joint Travel Regulations, par. 060205-B.1a that rental vehicles are not separately reimbursable and removes Table 6-16. The local travel allowance covers all transportation costs, including rental of a vehicle. Effective March 19, 2026.3/19/2026
UTD for MAP 20-24(R), Expansion of Secretarial Process Authority to Increase the Number of Roundtrips for Designated Individuals and Non-Medical AttendantsThis 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 19-26(I), Clarify Transportation Allowances for Service Member Dependents at a Safe HavenThis item clarifies Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Table 6-16 and JTR, par. 060205-B.1.a that local transportation allowances may be used for payment of a rental car, public transit, taxis, and rideshare. Effective March 18, 2026.3/18/2026
UTD for MAP 19-24(I) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification – Edwards AFB/Palmdale, CA (CA457)This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Edwards AFB/Palmdale CA (CA457) Military Housing Area (MHA). The initiating local command documented and certified the continued existence of a housing shortage.3/14/2024
UTD for MAP 17-23(I), Update Administrative Household Goods (HHG) Weight Allowance Locations TableThis item updates the Joint Travel Regulations Supplement, Administrative Household Goods (HHG) Weight Allowance Locations.3/17/2023
UTD for MAP 16-23(S), Transportation Reimbursement for Armed Forces Members Assigned to AlaskaThis is a statutory (S) item implementing a mandatory provision of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Section 603 of the FY23 NDAA directs the Secretaries of the Armed Forces to reimburse eligible Armed Forces members the cost of airfare from the member’s permanent duty station (PDS) to their home of record when they are assigned to a PDS in Alaska and travel is authorized by an Officer above the grade of O-5.12/23/2022
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