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The maximum weight of unaccompanied baggage transported by any mode at government expense is what?
The maximum weight of unaccompanied baggage transported by any mode at government expense is what?
2000 lbs
Traveler's household goods weight allowance is?
Traveler's household goods weight allowance is?
18,000 lbs
The service/OCONUS PDS imposes an admin weight limit of what?
The service/OCONUS PDS imposes an admin weight limit of what?
4500 lbs
When the total weight of unaccompanied baggage transported exceeds 2000 lbs excluding the weight of PBP&E, the cost of transporting the excess unaccompanied baggage weight is whose responsibility?
When the total weight of unaccompanied baggage transported exceeds 2000 lbs excluding the weight of PBP&E, the cost of transporting the excess unaccompanied baggage weight is whose responsibility?
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For unaccompanied baggage when the expedited transportation mode is commercial air, a maximum of how many pounds may be transported?
For unaccompanied baggage when the expedited transportation mode is commercial air, a maximum of how many pounds may be transported?
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Where can the DOD Policy on use of government aircraft and air travel be found?
Where can the DOD Policy on use of government aircraft and air travel be found?
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It is mandatory policy that travelers use an available what for all official transportation requirements?
It is mandatory policy that travelers use an available what for all official transportation requirements?
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For computation purposes, the English Channel tunnel (Chunnel) used for travel between the United Kingdom and Europe is what kind of vessel?
For computation purposes, the English Channel tunnel (Chunnel) used for travel between the United Kingdom and Europe is what kind of vessel?
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A statement on what must indicate the reason for nonuse of a particular transportation mode?
A statement on what must indicate the reason for nonuse of a particular transportation mode?
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PDTATAC has determined that POC use on TDY is to the government's advantage for TDY to locations within how many miles round trip?
PDTATAC has determined that POC use on TDY is to the government's advantage for TDY to locations within how many miles round trip?
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If a city pair airfare is not available from origin to destination, what type of airfare should be used?
If a city pair airfare is not available from origin to destination, what type of airfare should be used?
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For exceptions and specific guidelines regarding the use of contract city pair air service, what must be referenced?
For exceptions and specific guidelines regarding the use of contract city pair air service, what must be referenced?
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What is the first resource for short term automobile rental by a TDY traveler?
What is the first resource for short term automobile rental by a TDY traveler?
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The traveler and command must adhere to the prudent traveler rules for government funded official travel as found in what manual?
The traveler and command must adhere to the prudent traveler rules for government funded official travel as found in what manual?
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Regardless of the transportation mode, a traveler paid what for the entire journey may not be reimbursed?
Regardless of the transportation mode, a traveler paid what for the entire journey may not be reimbursed?
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In what manual can guidance on Special Conveyance Receipts be found?
In what manual can guidance on Special Conveyance Receipts be found?
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It is mandatory policy that a traveler uses an available CTO to obtain a rental vehicle. It is not mandatory to use a CTO when renting an airplane or bus. What guidance manual?
It is mandatory policy that a traveler uses an available CTO to obtain a rental vehicle. It is not mandatory to use a CTO when renting an airplane or bus. What guidance manual?
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Selecting a rental car, what guiding instructions are used?
Selecting a rental car, what guiding instructions are used?
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Use of a government automobile is limited to official purposes including transportation from one place to another. This is in accordance with what guiding manual?
Use of a government automobile is limited to official purposes including transportation from one place to another. This is in accordance with what guiding manual?
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When travel is performed by scheduled AMC aircraft, the applicable what must be included in the travel order?
When travel is performed by scheduled AMC aircraft, the applicable what must be included in the travel order?
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Common carrier air transportation is ordinarily the most cost efficient and expeditious way to travel for travel of over how many miles one way from the PDS?
Common carrier air transportation is ordinarily the most cost efficient and expeditious way to travel for travel of over how many miles one way from the PDS?
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What transportation is ordinarily the most cost efficient and expeditious way to travel for travel of 400 miles one way from the PDS?
What transportation is ordinarily the most cost efficient and expeditious way to travel for travel of 400 miles one way from the PDS?
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The AO must use what APP to assist in determining if a restricted airfare is advantageous to the government?
The AO must use what APP to assist in determining if a restricted airfare is advantageous to the government?
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Unless proper documentation or justification is provided, each traveler and/or dependent must be provided economy/coach accommodations for all official business travel flights for over how many hours?
Unless proper documentation or justification is provided, each traveler and/or dependent must be provided economy/coach accommodations for all official business travel flights for over how many hours?
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What is the decision support tool for business class flight?
What is the decision support tool for business class flight?
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What is the decision support tool for first class flight?
What is the decision support tool for first class flight?
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What is the decision support tool for restricted airfare flight?
What is the decision support tool for restricted airfare flight?
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Study Notes
Unaccompanied Baggage (UB)
- Maximum weight transported at Government expense is 2,000 lbs.
- Traveler's household goods (HHG) weight allowance is 18,000 lbs.
- Admin weight limit for OCONUS PDS is 4,500 lbs.
- Any excess UB weight beyond 2,000 lbs is the traveler's responsibility.
- When using commercial air for expedited UB transport, limit is 1,000 lbs.
Transportation Policies
- DOD policy on government aircraft and air travel is outlined in DODD 4500.56.
- Mandatory to use a Commercial Travel Office (CTO) for official transportation needs.
- The English Channel Tunnel is classified as a ferry for travel computation.
Travel Orders and Airfare
- Travel orders must state reasons for nonuse of a transportation mode.
- Common Carrier air transportation is most efficient for travel over 400 miles one way from the PDS.
- If city pair airfare is unavailable, constructed airfare must be utilized.
- References for city pair air service exceptions include APP p - City Pair Program and various DoD manuals.
Travel Requirements and Reimbursements
- For TDY travelers, the first resource for short-term automobile rentals is a DTMO contracted vehicle.
- Travelers must follow the prudent traveler rules as specified in CBCA 2852 - TRAV.
- TDY mileage incurred across all transportation modes is non-reimbursable if paid by the traveler.
Rental Vehicles and Special Conveyance
- Mandatory CTO use for obtaining rental vehicles, except for airplanes or buses, as per CBCA 2956 - TRAV.
- Guidelines for selecting a rental car include adherence to the DTMO rental car agreement and DTR, 4500.9-R.
Official Vehicle Use
- Use of government automobiles is strictly for official purposes, detailed in 65 COMP.Gen. 253 - 1986.
- Scheduled AMC aircraft travel requires customer identification code (CIC) and air movement designation (AMD) in travel orders.
Decision Support Tools
- H3C decision support tool evaluates if a restricted airfare benefits the government.
- Economy/Coach accommodations are mandated for all travelers on flights exceeding 14 hours unless justified otherwise.
- Business class, first class, and restricted airfare decision support tools are App H3B, App H2C, and App H3C, respectively.
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