Joint Travel Regulations Changes

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TitleDescriptionEffective Date
UTD for MAP 33-25(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification - Vandenberg SFB, CA (CA026)This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Vandenberg SFB, CA Military Housing Area (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 April 15, 2025.4/15/2025
UTD for MAP 03-25(R), Temporary Lodging Expense Extension for Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, NYThis 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/CTD for MAP/CAP 34-25(I), Recertification of Moscow, Russia as a Funded Environmental and Moral Leave Locations and DestinationsThis item updates the Joint Travel Regulations Supplement, “Funded Environmental and Moral Leave (FEML) Locations and Destinations,” to recertify Moscow, Russia as a FEML duty location, effective March 31, 2025. Effective when published on the website.4/16/2025
UTD for MAP 38-25(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification - Edwards AFB, 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 April 29, 2025.4/29/2025
UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 30-25(I), Clarify the 800 Mile Roundtrip Rule for Privately Owned Airplane, Boat, or HelicopterThis item clarifies that the 400 miles one way/800-miles roundtrip policy does not apply to privately owned vehicle travel by airplane, boat, or helicopter. If a traveler elects to use a privately owned airplane, boat, or helicopter, then a cost comparison is required regardless of the distance traveled to the temporary duty location. Effective May 1, 2025.5/1/2025
UTD for 43-25(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification - Atlantic City, NJ (NJ196)This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Atlantic City, NJ Military Housing Area (NJ196). 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 May 14, 2025.5/14/2025
UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 40-25(I), Clarify Table 2-24 Miscellaneous Expenses not Listed ElsewhereThis item clarifies late payment fee and international transaction fee in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Table 2-24 Miscellaneous Expenses not Listed Elsewhere. Effective June 1, 2025.6/1/2025
UTD FOR MAP 37-25(I), Inactive Duty Training Travel Reimbursement Program (IDT-TRP) is Official TravelThis item clarifies that Reserve Component members receiving reimbursement for Inactive Duty Training (IDT), pursuant to 37 U.S.C. § 452(b)(9) and established under Joint Travel Regulations, par. 032304 and service-level IDT -Travel Reimbursement Program (TRP) policies, are in an “official travel” status. Reserve Component members traveling for IDT outside the authority of service-level IDT-TRP policies are not in an “official travel” status. Effective June 1, 2025.6/1/2025
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