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What chapter of the JTR prescribes a member's authority for travel and transportation allowances for personal and dependent travel, HHG, POV, Mobile Home, DLA, and TLE?
What chapter of the JTR prescribes a member's authority for travel and transportation allowances for personal and dependent travel, HHG, POV, Mobile Home, DLA, and TLE?
What chapter of the JTR prescribes authority for travel and transportation for dependents, HHG, POV, Mobile Home transportation under unusual/emergency circumstances?
What chapter of the JTR prescribes authority for travel and transportation for dependents, HHG, POV, Mobile Home transportation under unusual/emergency circumstances?
What is authorized to a member regarding transportation allowances whether or not leave is taken en route?
What is authorized to a member regarding transportation allowances whether or not leave is taken en route?
PCS travel
When residence relocation is unnecessary because the PCS is a short distance move, the member must not be paid what unless ordered to perform TDY en route?
When residence relocation is unnecessary because the PCS is a short distance move, the member must not be paid what unless ordered to perform TDY en route?
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For how many weeks or more at one station is PCS travel covered for an RC member called to active duty?
For how many weeks or more at one station is PCS travel covered for an RC member called to active duty?
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An extension for travel and transportation allowance must not be authorized if it extends travel and transportation allowance for more than how many years from the date of separation?
An extension for travel and transportation allowance must not be authorized if it extends travel and transportation allowance for more than how many years from the date of separation?
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When a member travels to their first permanent duty station, what two allowances are they not entitled to?
When a member travels to their first permanent duty station, what two allowances are they not entitled to?
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When a member travels PCS from CONUS to CONUS, what two allowances are they not entitled to?
When a member travels PCS from CONUS to CONUS, what two allowances are they not entitled to?
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When a member PCS to/from OCONUS, what allowance are they not entitled to?
When a member PCS to/from OCONUS, what allowance are they not entitled to?
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When a member PCS from OCONUS to OCONUS, what two allowances are they not entitled to?
When a member PCS from OCONUS to OCONUS, what two allowances are they not entitled to?
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What allowances are members entitled to when PCS involves a member married to another member CONUS to CONUS?
What allowances are members entitled to when PCS involves a member married to another member CONUS to CONUS?
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What allowances are members entitled to when PCS involves a member married to another member TO/FROM OCONUS?
What allowances are members entitled to when PCS involves a member married to another member TO/FROM OCONUS?
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What allowances is a member entitled to if separated under honorable conditions and completed 90% of their first term?
What allowances is a member entitled to if separated under honorable conditions and completed 90% of their first term?
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What allowances is a member entitled to if separated under honorable conditions but did not complete 90% of their first term?
What allowances is a member entitled to if separated under honorable conditions but did not complete 90% of their first term?
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What allowances is a member entitled to if separated under other than honorable conditions?
What allowances is a member entitled to if separated under other than honorable conditions?
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What allowances is a member NOT entitled to if separated under other than honorable conditions?
What allowances is a member NOT entitled to if separated under other than honorable conditions?
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What PCS allowances is a member placed on TDRL allowed?
What PCS allowances is a member placed on TDRL allowed?
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What does NTS stand for?
What does NTS stand for?
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How many pounds is a member selected as senior enlisted advisor authorized for weight allowance with dependents?
How many pounds is a member selected as senior enlisted advisor authorized for weight allowance with dependents?
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What happens with the weight allowances when both members are assigned to the same PDS but orders are to different PDS?
What happens with the weight allowances when both members are assigned to the same PDS but orders are to different PDS?
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Study Notes
Chapter 5 Overview
- Chapter 5 of the JTR outlines authority for travel and transportation allowances for personal and dependent travel, including Household Goods (HHG), Privately Owned Vehicle (POV), and various allowances like DLA and TLE.
Special Circumstances
- PCS allowances under unusual or emergency circumstances are also covered in Chapter 5, specifically for dependents, HHG, and POV transportation, separately from direct PCS-related allowances.
PCS Travel Allowances
- Members are authorized PCS travel and transportation allowances regardless of taking leave en route.
- If relocation is unnecessary for a short distance move, members are not entitled to MALT-Plus unless performing TDY en route.
Active Duty Considerations
- Active duty entitlements for Reserve Component members called up include travel coverage for periods of 20 weeks or more.
Separation and Allowances
- Extensions for travel and transportation allowances after separation cannot exceed 6 years from the date of separation.
First Permanent Duty Station
- Members traveling to their first permanent duty station are not entitled to POV shipment or Dislocation Allowance (DLA).
CONUS to CONUS Transfers
- Members PCS-ing from CONUS to CONUS are not eligible for POV storage, POV shipment, or Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA).
OCONUS Travel Allowances
- Members transferring from OCONUS to OCONUS are not entitled to Mobile Home Shipment or TLE.
Couples in Military
- Married members PCSing CONUS to CONUS are entitled to several allowances: travel, dependent travel, HHG transportation, mobile home shipment, and TLE for each member.
- For couples going TO/FROM OCONUS, they receive all allowances mentioned above, including POV shipment, storage, TLE, and TLA for each member.
Honorable Separations
- Members separated under honorable conditions after completing 90% of their first term receive full allowances, including NTS and mobile home shipment.
- Similar entitlements apply to those who did not complete 90% of their first term.
Other Than Honorable Separations
- Members separated under other than honorable conditions receive limited allowances: MBR travel, dependent travel, HHG transportation, and mobile home shipment.
- They are not entitled to NTS, POV shipment/storage, DLA, TLE, or TLA.
TDRL Status
- Members placed on Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) are entitled to MBR travel, dependent travel, HHG transportation, NTS, and mobile home TLA.
Special Weight Allowances
- Senior enlisted advisors to key military leadership positions are authorized significant weight allowances: 17,000 lbs with dependents and 14,000 lbs without.
Joint Residence Scenarios
- When both members occupy a new residence at the same or nearby PDS but receive new orders to different PDSs, each member is individually authorized an administrative weight allowance.
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Test your knowledge of JTR Chapter 5 concerning permanent duty travel allowances. This quiz covers the authority for travel and transportation for members and their dependents, including HHG and POV transportation. Perfect for those studying military travel regulations.
