| UTD FOR MAP 26-26(R), Travel for Family Members of a Service Member in Hospice Care | This item authorizes travel and transportation allowances for up to three family members to visit a Service member in hospice care with a prognosis of nine months or less to live, under the authority of 37 U.S.C. § 452(b)(12). Currently, the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) par. 033201 narrowly authorizes family travel and transportation allowances to seriously ill or injured Service members at a medical facility. This proposal alleviates the emotional and financial burden on families of terminally ill Service members. Effective September 9, 2026. | 9/9/2026 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP MAP-CAP 51-26(I), Clarify Professional Books, Papers, and Equipment (PBP&E) Definition | This item clarifies that computer equipment and accessories associated with homeschooling are included in the weight of PBP&E. Effective September 1, 2026. | 9/1/2026 |
| UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 47-26(I), Update DoD Text to DoW in Ch. 5 and Miscellaneous Corrections | This item updates the Joint Travel Regulations 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, hyperlinks, and tables. | 9/1/2026 |
| UTD for MAP 29-26(R), Temporary Lodging Expense Extension When Household Goods Shipment is Delayed Due to Shipping Restrictions | This item authorizes up to 60 days of temporary lodging expense (TLE) for a CONUS permanent change of station when the Service member cannot receive his or her household goods due to international shipping restrictions. The Service member’s component
must verify that Government housing is unavailable and route each request and supporting documentation through their Military Advisory Panel member to PDTATAC staff for approval. | 8/20/2026 |
| UTD for MAP 43-26(I), Update DoW Manual 1315.21, Vol 2 references in the Joint Travel Regulations and Supplement | This item replaces Department of War (DoW) Instruction 1315.18 references with DoW Manual 1315.21, Vol. 2 (Military Personnel Assignments: OCONUS Duty and Dependent Travel) in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and supplement, “Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty OCONUS.” Additionally, this item clarifies the note column for Poznan, Poland. Effective August 1, 2026. | 8/1/2026 |
| UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 45-26(I), Update DoD Text to DoW in Ch. 4 and Miscellaneous Corrections | This item updates the Joint Travel Regulations 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, hyperlinks, tables, and updates the Navy’s PDTATAC representative. Effective August 1, 2026. | 8/1/2026 |
| CTD for CAP 42-26(I), Clarify Travelers Eligible for a House-Hunting Trip | This item clarifies that a domestic partner is eligible to take a house-hunting trip (HHT) when the civilian employee has accepted a permanent transfer, and the circumstances indicate the need of a HHT. Effective August 1, 2026. | 8/1/2026 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |