Joint Travel Regulations Changes

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TitleDescriptionEffective Date
UTD for MAP 49-25(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification for Moody AFB, GA (GA081)This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the Moody AFB, GA Military Housing Area (GA081). 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 2, 2025.7/2/2025
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 45-25(I) Clarify OCONUS Reduced IncidentalThis item clarifies the OCONUS Reduced Incidental Expense in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Effective July 26, 2025.7/1/2025
UTD-CTD for MAP-CAP 35-25(I), Miscellaneous CorrectionsThis item corrects miscellaneous grammatical errors, updates repealed policies and multiple hyperlinks in the Joint Travel Regulations. Effective July 1, 2025.7/1/2025
UTD for MAP 48-25(R) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Extension for Laughlin AFB TXThis item reinstates the Laughlin AFB, TX Military Housing Area (MHA) TX278 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 Laughlin AFB, TX MHA, personnel require additional time to locate and secure permanent housing. This item reinstates Laughlin AFB, TX as a location to receive up to 60 days TLE. Effective June 27, 2025.6/27/2025
UTD FOR MAP 52-25(I), Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Recertification for NAS Fallon, NV (NV211)This item extends the TLE extension recertification dates for the NAS Fallon, NV Military Housing Area (NV211). 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 June 23, 2025.6/23/2025
UTD for MAP 47-25(I), Clarification of Tender of Service Personally Procured Move (PPM) Reimbursement.This item clarifies when a personally procured move (PPM) is performed under the tender of service program, the monetary allowance rate is equal to 100% of the Government’s constructed “Best Value” cost. June 5, 2025.6/5/2025
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
UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 31-25(E), Reimbursement of Multiple Travelers Renting a Vehicle and Purchasing FuelThis item adds the authority JTR, par. 020209 and Table 2-8 to reimburse rental car fuel and oil expenses to additional travelers when properly listed on the Company rental documentation or rental agreement under the U.S. Government Rental Car Agreement #5, paragraph 16. Additional drivers added to the documentation may be reimbursed for fuel charges. However, all other charges identified in Table 2-8 shall remain only reimbursable to the traveler booking the rental vehicle. Effective June 1, 2025.6/1/2025
UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 36-25(E), Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Definition UpdateThis item modifies the current definition of POV in Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Appendix A. A request to update the definition and clarify that vehicles shipped as a POV are being used as the primary means of transportation at the new PDS related to the execution of Global POV Contract V (GPC V). The update shall also clarify that large RVs, such as the Class A and C, are precluded from the usage of the POV shipping and storage entitlements. Effective June 1, 2025.6/1/2025
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