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What is the maximum time frame for NTS to end after the termination date?
What is the maximum time frame for NTS to end after the termination date?
- 3 months
- 1 year (correct)
- 2 years
- 6 months
What is the required time frame for turning over HHG transportation to a Transportation Officer after a final decree of divorce?
What is the required time frame for turning over HHG transportation to a Transportation Officer after a final decree of divorce?
- 2 months
- 1 year or 9 months
- 3 months
- 1 year or 6 months (correct)
What transportation allowance is a member entitled to if denied concurrent travel with dependents for 20 weeks?
What transportation allowance is a member entitled to if denied concurrent travel with dependents for 20 weeks?
- Back to the last duty station
- To a designated place in CONUS (correct)
- To an overseas location only
- To any location requested
Which of the following correctly states the time frame for HHG transportation to be turned over after a Service member's personal travel completion?
Which of the following correctly states the time frame for HHG transportation to be turned over after a Service member's personal travel completion?
For what duration must a member be denied for concurrent travel to be eligible for alternate transportation allowance?
For what duration must a member be denied for concurrent travel to be eligible for alternate transportation allowance?
What is the weight limit for unaccompanied baggage for an active-duty Service member with command-sponsored family members?
What is the weight limit for unaccompanied baggage for an active-duty Service member with command-sponsored family members?
What percentage of the PPM monetary allowance does the selected amount correspond to?
What percentage of the PPM monetary allowance does the selected amount correspond to?
How many days of SIT are authorized for a Service member on a PCS order for authorized HHG?
How many days of SIT are authorized for a Service member on a PCS order for authorized HHG?
If a Service member chooses the PPM monetary allowance, what amount is equal to 60% of that allowance?
If a Service member chooses the PPM monetary allowance, what amount is equal to 60% of that allowance?
What total weight limit applies to unaccompanied baggage for a Service member's family?
What total weight limit applies to unaccompanied baggage for a Service member's family?
What is the weight allowance for a pay grade E-9 with dependents?
What is the weight allowance for a pay grade E-9 with dependents?
Which pay grade has the lowest weight allowance without dependents?
Which pay grade has the lowest weight allowance without dependents?
What is the difference in weight allowance for a pay grade O-5 to W-5 with and without dependents?
What is the difference in weight allowance for a pay grade O-5 to W-5 with and without dependents?
How much weight is allowed for a pay grade O-10 to O-6 without dependents?
How much weight is allowed for a pay grade O-10 to O-6 without dependents?
Which of the following allowances is NOT applicable to E-8 with dependents?
Which of the following allowances is NOT applicable to E-8 with dependents?
Which of the following situations does NOT allow for HHG transportation?
Which of the following situations does NOT allow for HHG transportation?
What weight allowance remains for a service member after the death of all dependents or divorce leaving no dependents eligible to travel?
What weight allowance remains for a service member after the death of all dependents or divorce leaving no dependents eligible to travel?
When transitioning from an enlisted or warrant officer to a commissioned officer, what is the weight allowance based on?
When transitioning from an enlisted or warrant officer to a commissioned officer, what is the weight allowance based on?
If a service member's pay grade changes, what happens to their weight allowance if it reverts back?
If a service member's pay grade changes, what happens to their weight allowance if it reverts back?
Which of the following does NOT correctly describe a restriction on HHG transportation?
Which of the following does NOT correctly describe a restriction on HHG transportation?
Under what circumstance is a Service member not authorized an HOS?
Under what circumstance is a Service member not authorized an HOS?
Which scenario does NOT prevent a Service member from receiving HOS?
Which scenario does NOT prevent a Service member from receiving HOS?
What situation results in a Service member being ineligible for HOS?
What situation results in a Service member being ineligible for HOS?
Which of the following correctly states a situation that does not authorize HOS?
Which of the following correctly states a situation that does not authorize HOS?
In which of the following events would a Service member retain authorization for HOS?
In which of the following events would a Service member retain authorization for HOS?
What is the maximum age for a child to be considered an 'unmarried dependent child' who is enrolled in school or has graduated?
What is the maximum age for a child to be considered an 'unmarried dependent child' who is enrolled in school or has graduated?
What circumstance allows a Service member to receive one annual round trip for each dependent student?
What circumstance allows a Service member to receive one annual round trip for each dependent student?
What is the weight limit for unaccompanied baggage that may be transported for each authorized trip?
What is the weight limit for unaccompanied baggage that may be transported for each authorized trip?
If a ship is at sea, the locality per diem rate is based on which location?
If a ship is at sea, the locality per diem rate is based on which location?
How long must a Service member be assigned to a ship for their dependent to be provided transportation under the specified regulations?
How long must a Service member be assigned to a ship for their dependent to be provided transportation under the specified regulations?
What is one of the eligibility criteria for COT leave for a Service member?
What is one of the eligibility criteria for COT leave for a Service member?
Which of the following scenarios qualifies a member for COT leave based on tour conditions?
Which of the following scenarios qualifies a member for COT leave based on tour conditions?
What additional requirement must be fulfilled if both tours served by a member are accompanied?
What additional requirement must be fulfilled if both tours served by a member are accompanied?
In which case is a member likely to be ineligible for COT leave?
In which case is a member likely to be ineligible for COT leave?
What is a significant factor that impacts the eligibility for COT leave in terms of tour types?
What is a significant factor that impacts the eligibility for COT leave in terms of tour types?
What is the maximum amount of time for which an advance TLE is limited if the new PDS is OCONUS?
What is the maximum amount of time for which an advance TLE is limited if the new PDS is OCONUS?
Where can you locate the approved TLE extension information for a specific location?
Where can you locate the approved TLE extension information for a specific location?
What is the maximum number of days for which an official can authorize extended TLE in increments?
What is the maximum number of days for which an official can authorize extended TLE in increments?
Who is the delegated authority for ERD travel if dependents are traveling to CONUS?
Who is the delegated authority for ERD travel if dependents are traveling to CONUS?
When must travel be completed after a final divorce decree or annulment for service members?
When must travel be completed after a final divorce decree or annulment for service members?
What is the maximum number of days of Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) a Service member can receive when moving from CONUS to OCONUS?
What is the maximum number of days of Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) a Service member can receive when moving from CONUS to OCONUS?
In which of the following circumstances can TLE be temporarily increased up to 60 days?
In which of the following circumstances can TLE be temporarily increased up to 60 days?
If a Service member chooses to stay in other lodgings while Government quarters are available, how is reimbursement calculated?
If a Service member chooses to stay in other lodgings while Government quarters are available, how is reimbursement calculated?
What is the maximum reimbursement rate per day for a Service member and dependents occupying temporary lodging?
What is the maximum reimbursement rate per day for a Service member and dependents occupying temporary lodging?
For a military spouse, what percentage of their entitlement begins at the start of a PCS move between two military members?
For a military spouse, what percentage of their entitlement begins at the start of a PCS move between two military members?
What is the maximum number of days a Service member can claim DLA after occupying Government quarters?
What is the maximum number of days a Service member can claim DLA after occupying Government quarters?
Which rank is the lowest that can claim DLA for authorized Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)?
Which rank is the lowest that can claim DLA for authorized Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)?
What reimbursement is a Service member entitled to if ordered to vacate Government quarters due to privation or any convenience of the Government?
What reimbursement is a Service member entitled to if ordered to vacate Government quarters due to privation or any convenience of the Government?
If married Service members on PCS orders maintain separate households and later occupy the same residence at the new PDS, what is their eligibility for DLA?
If married Service members on PCS orders maintain separate households and later occupy the same residence at the new PDS, what is their eligibility for DLA?
If a Service member has 8 days elapsed time during their move, but the allowable travel time is 7 days, how many days of TLE can they claim?
If a Service member has 8 days elapsed time during their move, but the allowable travel time is 7 days, how many days of TLE can they claim?
Which location is NOT included in the deferred dependent travel and transportation allowance?
Which location is NOT included in the deferred dependent travel and transportation allowance?
Under which circumstance are Dependent Travel and Transportation Allowances NOT payable?
Under which circumstance are Dependent Travel and Transportation Allowances NOT payable?
What is a valid reason for dependent travel allowances to be denied?
What is a valid reason for dependent travel allowances to be denied?
Which of the following correctly describes a possible location for deferred dependent travel?
Which of the following correctly describes a possible location for deferred dependent travel?
Which condition is necessary for receiving dependent travel allowances?
Which condition is necessary for receiving dependent travel allowances?
What is the per diem calculation for each dependent traveling with the first dependent?
What is the per diem calculation for each dependent traveling with the first dependent?
If dependent travel begins more than 60 days after the effective date of the PCS order, on what basis are travel allowances determined?
If dependent travel begins more than 60 days after the effective date of the PCS order, on what basis are travel allowances determined?
What percentage of MALT may be advanced to a Service member authorized dependent transportation upon separation from active duty?
What percentage of MALT may be advanced to a Service member authorized dependent transportation upon separation from active duty?
Which criteria determines travel and transportation allowances if the dependent travel begins within 60 days after the effective date of the PCS order?
Which criteria determines travel and transportation allowances if the dependent travel begins within 60 days after the effective date of the PCS order?
What happens to the travel allowances if dependent travel begins after 60 days post effective date of PCS orders?
What happens to the travel allowances if dependent travel begins after 60 days post effective date of PCS orders?
What percentage of per diem is provided for dependents aged 12 years and older traveling with the service member?
What percentage of per diem is provided for dependents aged 12 years and older traveling with the service member?
How is the per diem calculated for two or more dependents of 12 years and older traveling separately from the service member?
How is the per diem calculated for two or more dependents of 12 years and older traveling separately from the service member?
What is the per diem rate for a dependent under 12 years old traveling with the service member?
What is the per diem rate for a dependent under 12 years old traveling with the service member?
What impact does a service member's use of a POV while traveling have on the MALT Plus calculation if they use government quarters or dining facilities?
What impact does a service member's use of a POV while traveling have on the MALT Plus calculation if they use government quarters or dining facilities?
What per diem rate is applied when only one dependent travels separately from the service member?
What per diem rate is applied when only one dependent travels separately from the service member?
What condition allows for an additional travel day when the distance exceeds 400 miles?
What condition allows for an additional travel day when the distance exceeds 400 miles?
What is the authorized travel time when a Service member is reassigned at the same Permanent Duty Station (PDS)?
What is the authorized travel time when a Service member is reassigned at the same Permanent Duty Station (PDS)?
What is the protocol if a Service member's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders are modified after travel has started?
What is the protocol if a Service member's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders are modified after travel has started?
What is included in the authorized travel time for a Service member who has a Temporary Duty (TDY) en route?
What is included in the authorized travel time for a Service member who has a Temporary Duty (TDY) en route?
How is authorized travel time calculated for train travel?
How is authorized travel time calculated for train travel?
What is the requirement for dependents traveling unaccompanied while a Service member is on TDY?
What is the requirement for dependents traveling unaccompanied while a Service member is on TDY?
How many travel days are authorized if the ordered travel is 400 miles or fewer?
How many travel days are authorized if the ordered travel is 400 miles or fewer?
In what situation can a Service member be reimbursed for the use of three private vehicles?
In what situation can a Service member be reimbursed for the use of three private vehicles?
Which condition requires special accommodations during travel?
Which condition requires special accommodations during travel?
What is the restriction on transporting family members in two vehicles?
What is the restriction on transporting family members in two vehicles?
What is the maximum reimbursement limit for actual costs incurred per PCS move in CONUS?
What is the maximum reimbursement limit for actual costs incurred per PCS move in CONUS?
What allowance is provided to partially cover lodging and meal costs during a temporary lodging period in CONUS?
What allowance is provided to partially cover lodging and meal costs during a temporary lodging period in CONUS?
As of January 1, 2024, what is the maximum reimbursement amount for relocating one household pet during a PCS?
As of January 1, 2024, what is the maximum reimbursement amount for relocating one household pet during a PCS?
What is the reimbursement limit for actual expenses incurred related to the movement of a pet per PCS move?
What is the reimbursement limit for actual expenses incurred related to the movement of a pet per PCS move?
What does DLA partially reimburse a Service member for during relocation?
What does DLA partially reimburse a Service member for during relocation?
What is the maximum number of FEML trips authorized for a tour of at least 24 months?
What is the maximum number of FEML trips authorized for a tour of at least 24 months?
How many FEML trips are authorized for an overseas tour lasting 36 months?
How many FEML trips are authorized for an overseas tour lasting 36 months?
A Service member on a tour of duty for how many months or more is eligible for R&R leave transportation?
A Service member on a tour of duty for how many months or more is eligible for R&R leave transportation?
How many days must an eligible traveler be at an authorized duty location before taking the first R&R leave?
How many days must an eligible traveler be at an authorized duty location before taking the first R&R leave?
What is the minimum number of days one must serve at a duty location to qualify for R&R leave?
What is the minimum number of days one must serve at a duty location to qualify for R&R leave?
What is a requirement that must be included in the emergency visit travel request?
What is a requirement that must be included in the emergency visit travel request?
What eligibility period must a service member meet to qualify for FEML?
What eligibility period must a service member meet to qualify for FEML?
Which information is NOT required in the emergency visit travel request?
Which information is NOT required in the emergency visit travel request?
Which of the following best describes the relationship required in the emergency visit travel request?
Which of the following best describes the relationship required in the emergency visit travel request?
How many areas of contact are included in the emergency visit travel request?
How many areas of contact are included in the emergency visit travel request?
What is the maximum number of days a traveler is entitled to attend a memorial service for a deceased service member?
What is the maximum number of days a traveler is entitled to attend a memorial service for a deceased service member?
Who is eligible to participate as official observers at the dignified transfer of remains for a deceased service member?
Who is eligible to participate as official observers at the dignified transfer of remains for a deceased service member?
For how many days may a Service member have one personally owned vehicle (POV) stored at Government expense during a contingency operation?
For how many days may a Service member have one personally owned vehicle (POV) stored at Government expense during a contingency operation?
When does the round trip travel for the memorial service need to be completed in relation to the service member’s death?
When does the round trip travel for the memorial service need to be completed in relation to the service member’s death?
What is the incidental expense amount for a traveler on TDY to a U.S. installation OCONUS when Government quarters are available?
What is the incidental expense amount for a traveler on TDY to a U.S. installation OCONUS when Government quarters are available?
What is the maximum number of days for which standard travel and transportation allowances for TDY are authorized?
What is the maximum number of days for which standard travel and transportation allowances for TDY are authorized?
How many consecutive days must a Service member be assigned to a ship to be eligible for certain allowances?
How many consecutive days must a Service member be assigned to a ship to be eligible for certain allowances?
Who is responsible for determining if travel is necessary when a witness's testimony is crucial for a case?
Who is responsible for determining if travel is necessary when a witness's testimony is crucial for a case?
What entitlements do RC members performing active duty without pay receive?
What entitlements do RC members performing active duty without pay receive?
What is the maximum number of family members who can travel in connection with the repatriation of a Service member held captive?
What is the maximum number of family members who can travel in connection with the repatriation of a Service member held captive?
What type of allowances may a Service member assigned to a PCS as an Observer to a UN peacekeeping organization be eligible for?
What type of allowances may a Service member assigned to a PCS as an Observer to a UN peacekeeping organization be eligible for?
What accrues per diem when a traveler dies in a TDY status?
What accrues per diem when a traveler dies in a TDY status?
What percentage is a Service member traveling with dignitaries approved for at or below when it comes to AEA?
What percentage is a Service member traveling with dignitaries approved for at or below when it comes to AEA?
What maximum duration allows for travel and transportation allowances when a TDY order is canceled while en route to the TDY location?
What maximum duration allows for travel and transportation allowances when a TDY order is canceled while en route to the TDY location?
What is the required time frame for seeking approval for an upgraded class of service after travel is completed?
What is the required time frame for seeking approval for an upgraded class of service after travel is completed?
What happens if a traveler uses a POV instead of an authorized Government vehicle?
What happens if a traveler uses a POV instead of an authorized Government vehicle?
Under what condition may the AO authorize a TDY rest point or rest stop en route?
Under what condition may the AO authorize a TDY rest point or rest stop en route?
What is included in the reimbursement for the use of a Government automobile?
What is included in the reimbursement for the use of a Government automobile?
What is required if a traveler misses travel arrangements?
What is required if a traveler misses travel arrangements?
When is mileage reimbursement not authorized for a traveler using a Government automobile?
When is mileage reimbursement not authorized for a traveler using a Government automobile?
How are distances used for travel determined?
How are distances used for travel determined?
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What is the duration of NTS for Service members with HHG authorization?
What is the duration of NTS for Service members with HHG authorization?
Non-Temporary Storage (NTS) is allowed for a Service member authorized HHG transportation to a Home of Selection (HOS). This authorization lasts for 1 year after the date of separation from the Service.
When must HHG transportation be turned over to a Transportation Officer?
When must HHG transportation be turned over to a Transportation Officer?
Service members must turn over their HHG transportation to a Transportation Officer within 1 year after their divorce, or within 6 months after completing personal travel from an overseas location (OCONUS) due to a PCS, whichever happens first.
What transportation allowance is given to a member with dependents denied concurrent travel for 20 weeks or more?
What transportation allowance is given to a member with dependents denied concurrent travel for 20 weeks or more?
A Service member whose dependents are denied concurrent travel for 20 weeks or more is allowed transportation to a designated location within the contiguous United States (CONUS).
What is the weight limit for unaccompanied baggage of an active-duty Service member with command-sponsored family members?
What is the weight limit for unaccompanied baggage of an active-duty Service member with command-sponsored family members?
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What percentage of the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) monetary allowance does a Service member receive when choosing the PPM?
What percentage of the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) monetary allowance does a Service member receive when choosing the PPM?
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How many days of SIT are authorized for a service member with authorized HHG on a PCS order?
How many days of SIT are authorized for a service member with authorized HHG on a PCS order?
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Who does the 2,000-pound weight limit for unaccompanied baggage apply to?
Who does the 2,000-pound weight limit for unaccompanied baggage apply to?
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What does the 60% figure represent when a Service member chooses the PPM?
What does the 60% figure represent when a Service member chooses the PPM?
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What is the weight allowance for O-10 to O-6 personnel?
What is the weight allowance for O-10 to O-6 personnel?
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How much weight allowance is provided for O-5 to W-5 personnel?
How much weight allowance is provided for O-5 to W-5 personnel?
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What is the weight allowance for O-1 personnel?
What is the weight allowance for O-1 personnel?
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How much weight allowance is given to E-9 personnel?
How much weight allowance is given to E-9 personnel?
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What is the weight allowance for E-8 personnel?
What is the weight allowance for E-8 personnel?
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When is HHG transportation NOT allowed?
When is HHG transportation NOT allowed?
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What happens to weight allowance after losing all dependents?
What happens to weight allowance after losing all dependents?
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How is weight allowance determined for promotions?
How is weight allowance determined for promotions?
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Weight allowance for promotion & reversion
Weight allowance for promotion & reversion
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Weight allowance after losing dependents (PCS)
Weight allowance after losing dependents (PCS)
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When is an HOS NOT authorized?
When is an HOS NOT authorized?
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Retirement with less than 8 years: HOS?
Retirement with less than 8 years: HOS?
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Is an HOS authorized upon involuntary release?
Is an HOS authorized upon involuntary release?
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HOS upon separation with severance pay?
HOS upon separation with severance pay?
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Why is HOS not allowed after involuntary release?
Why is HOS not allowed after involuntary release?
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Unmarried Dependent Child Age?
Unmarried Dependent Child Age?
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OCONUS Dependent Student Travel?
OCONUS Dependent Student Travel?
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Unaccompanied Baggage Limit?
Unaccompanied Baggage Limit?
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Per Diem Rate When Ship is at Sea?
Per Diem Rate When Ship is at Sea?
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PCS Allowance During Deployed Unit Home Port Change?
PCS Allowance During Deployed Unit Home Port Change?
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What are the requirements for COT leave?
What are the requirements for COT leave?
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What if the member's family is accompanying them?
What if the member's family is accompanying them?
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What is COT leave?
What is COT leave?
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How long is COT leave typically granted?
How long is COT leave typically granted?
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Why is COT leave important?
Why is COT leave important?
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TLE Advance for OCONUS PDS
TLE Advance for OCONUS PDS
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TLE Extension List Location
TLE Extension List Location
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Extended TLE Authorization
Extended TLE Authorization
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ERD Travel Authority for Dependents
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Travel Completion Deadline for Divorce/Annulment
Travel Completion Deadline for Divorce/Annulment
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Weight Allowance: 125%
Weight Allowance: 125%
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TLE for OCONUS Moves
TLE for OCONUS Moves
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TLE Extension: CONUS Moves
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Maximum TLE Reimbursement
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Spouse's Weight Allowance (Mil-to-Mil)
Spouse's Weight Allowance (Mil-to-Mil)
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What is the DLA?
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What is the maximum DLA claim period?
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Who is eligible for DLA?
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DLA eligibility for married couples on PCS orders?
DLA eligibility for married couples on PCS orders?
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When is a partial DLA paid?
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When is DDTTA allowed?
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When are Dependent Travel and Transportation Allowances NOT payable?
When are Dependent Travel and Transportation Allowances NOT payable?
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What is a 'Designated Place' for DDTTA?
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Can dependents travel from a previous PDS?
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What is the 'Home of Record'?
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Per Diem for Under 12 Dependents
Per Diem for Under 12 Dependents
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Dependent Age for Late Travel
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MALT Advance for Dependent Transportation
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Dependent Travel Allowance Calculation
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Late Dependent Travel Allowance
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Dependent Travel with Service Member (12+ yrs)
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One Dependent Traveling Separately
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Multiple Dependents Traveling Separately (12+ yrs)
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Dependent Travel with Service Member (Under 12 yrs)
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POV & Gov't Quarters/Dining
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Travel Time Calculation for Long Distances
Travel Time Calculation for Long Distances
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Travel Time for Transfers within the Same PDS
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Travel Time When Orders Change Mid-Trip
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Travel Time for PCS with En Route TDY
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Travel Time Calculation for Train Travel
Travel Time Calculation for Train Travel
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What is 'delayed travel' for dependents?
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How is a member reimbursed for using multiple POVs for dependents?
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How many travel days are allowed for short distances (400 miles or less)?
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How is weight allowance determined for a promotion and subsequent reversion?
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What is TLE?
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What is the maximum TLE advance for an OCONUS move?
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When can a Service member be reimbursed for pet relocation costs during a PCS?
When can a Service member be reimbursed for pet relocation costs during a PCS?
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What is the minimum tour duration for R&R leave transportation?
What is the minimum tour duration for R&R leave transportation?
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How long must a Service member be at their duty location before taking R&R leave?
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What is the maximum number of FEML trips for a 24-month overseas tour?
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What is the maximum number of FEML trips for a 36-month overseas tour?
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Who is eligible for Family Emergency Leave (FEML)?
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What information is included in an emergency visit travel request?
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How is weight allowance determined for PCS moves?
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How many FEML trips are allowed for a 36-month overseas tour?
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What is TLE and its advance for OCONUS moves?
What is TLE and its advance for OCONUS moves?
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RC Funeral Honor Travel Allowance
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Memorial Service Travel Allowance
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Memorial Travel Time Limit
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Dignified Transfer of Remains Observers
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Invitational Travel Allowances
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Travel and transportation allowances for RC members within same city
Travel and transportation allowances for RC members within same city
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Travel and transportation allowances for RC members commuting daily
Travel and transportation allowances for RC members commuting daily
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TDY Allowance Duration
TDY Allowance Duration
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TDY to PCS Transition
TDY to PCS Transition
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RC ADWP Entitlements
RC ADWP Entitlements
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Witness Travel Authorization
Witness Travel Authorization
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Prisoner Travel Reimbursement
Prisoner Travel Reimbursement
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Guest Definition for Awards
Guest Definition for Awards
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What is a per diem allowance?
What is a per diem allowance?
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What happens if a traveler chooses a mode of transportation not listed in the orders?
What happens if a traveler chooses a mode of transportation not listed in the orders?
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What must a traveler do if they miss or cancel their travel arrangements?
What must a traveler do if they miss or cancel their travel arrangements?
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What if a traveler loses their tickets?
What if a traveler loses their tickets?
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When can an AO authorize a rest point during travel?
When can an AO authorize a rest point during travel?
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How are distances calculated for travel reimbursement?
How are distances calculated for travel reimbursement?
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What must a traveler do if an unexpected delay forces them to stay overnight?
What must a traveler do if an unexpected delay forces them to stay overnight?
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When can a traveler request approval for an upgraded class of service?
When can a traveler request approval for an upgraded class of service?
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Study Notes
HHG Transportation Restrictions
- HHG transportation is not allowed for service members on leave, or facing court martial or administrative discharge under OTH (Other Than Honorable) conditions.
- HHG transportation is not permitted if the OCONUS tour is less than 12 months.
- HHG transportation is not permitted for call to active duty for less than 6 months.
- A service member is not authorized an HOS when the service member is issued orders for retirement without pay, retirement with less than 8 years, separation with severance pay, or involuntary release.
- If both the primary residence and place of active duty are in the same city, travel and transportation allowances are not authorized.
- If the RC member commutes daily between the primary residence and place of active duty, and both are not in the same corporate limits, travel and transportation allowances are not authorized.
HHG Transportation and NTS Authorization
- Service members authorized Household Goods (HHG) transportation to a Home of Service (HOS) are also authorized Non-Temporary Storage (NTS).
- NTS authorization ends one year from the termination date.
HHG Transportation Turn-In Deadline
- HHG transportation must be turned over to a Transportation Officer within one year of the divorce decree OR six months after the service member's personal travel from the Pre-Deployment Station (PDS) Outside CONUS (OCONUS) due to a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), whichever date is earlier.
Transportation Allowance for Denied Concurrent Travel
- If a service member is denied concurrent travel with dependents by a competent authority for 20 or more weeks from the reporting month, they are eligible for transportation to a designated location within the CONUS.
Unaccompanied Baggage Weight Limit
- For unaccompanied baggage, the weight limit for an active-duty service member with command-sponsored family members is 2,000 pounds. This is the weight limit for the entire family.
- For a dependent who is enrolled in school or graduates from a school, their unaccompanied baggage can be up to 350 pounds per authorized trip.
PPM Monetary Allowance Percentage
- The amount equal to 60% of the PPM monetary allowance is payable when the service member chooses the PPM monetary allowance.
PCS Order SIT Days
- A service member on a PCS order is authorized 90 days of SIT (Storage in Transit) for authorized HHG.
PCS and NTS Weight Allowance
- PCS and NTS weight allowances vary by pay grade, with and without dependents:
- O-10 to O-6: 18,000 pounds with dependents, 18,000 pounds without dependents
- O-5 to W-5: 17,500 pounds with dependents, 16,000 pounds without dependents
- O-1: 12,000 pounds with dependents, 10,000 pounds without dependents
- E-9: 15,000 pounds with dependents, 13,000 pounds without dependents
- E-8: 14,000 pounds with dependents, 12,000 pounds without dependents
PCS Weight Allowance after Death or Divorce
- For a service member's first PCS after the death of all dependents, or a divorce leaving no dependents eligible for government travel, their weight allowance remains at the with-dependents rate.
Weight Allowance for Rank Changes
- From enlisted or warrant officer to commissioned officer, or from enlisted to warrant officer, the greater of the weight allowance for the pay grade held on the effective date of the PCS order or for the pay grade held when the appointment was accepted, is authorized. If the service member's pay grade reverts to a prior pay grade, the greater of those two weight allowances is authorized.
Dependent Child Age
- An "unmarried dependent child" is a dependent child under age 23 enrolled in school or who graduates from a school.
- For dependents under 12 years of age, per diem is calculated at 50% of the rate for the first dependent.
- Dependent Travels with Service Member (12+): Per diem is 75%
- Dependent Travels with Service Member (<12): Per diem is 50%
- Dependent Travels Separately: 100% per diem
PCS Allowance Between PDS and Dependent's School
- A service member stationed OCONUS and accompanied by a command-sponsored dependent is granted one annual round trip for each dependent student at any time within a fiscal year (October 1 to September 30) between the service member's PDS OCONUS and the dependent student's school in the United States.
Unaccompanied Baggage Weight Limit - Dependent School Trips
- Unaccompanied baggage of up to 350 pounds may be transported for each authorized trip between the school and the service member's PDS.
Dependent Travel & Per Diem - Ship Deployment
- When the new PDS is a ship, the locality per diem rate is based on the location where the ship is boarded. If the ship is at sea, the locality per diem rate is based on the last location the ship departed.
PCS Allowances on Leave From Deployed Unit
- If a service member is on leave from a deployed unit whose home port is changed, PCS allowances begin from the leave point to the old home port and continue to the new home port.
Dependent Travel Restrictions - Inactive Ship
- A dependent must not be provided transportation under this paragraph unless the service member has been assigned to the ship for more than 30 consecutive days.
COT Leave Eligibility
- IPCOT (Individual Pre-Deployment Conus Tour): Eligible for COT Leave if the tour is unaccompanied.
- Conus Tour Combined: Eligible for COT Leave if both tours are accompanied, and the total time served at the PDS is greater than the length of the unaccompanied tour.
Advance Travel Leave (TLE)
- CONUS PDS: Advance TLE limited to maximum for 14 days
- OCONUS PDS: Advance TLE limited to maximum for 7 days
- A service member with two dependents, one over 12 and one under 12 is 125%
- TLE may be temporarily increased for up to 60 days for a PCS move to a new CONUS PDS in a Presidentially declared disaster area, experiencing a sudden increase in Service members, or housing shortage.
- If Government quarters are available at the old or new PDS and the Service member chooses to stay in other lodgings, reimbursement is limited to the Government quarters cost or the locality lodging rate, whichever is lower.
TLE Extension Location
- Per Diem, Travel, and Transportation Allowance Committee (PDTATAC).
TLE Extension Authorization
- Officials may authorize extended TLE in 10-day increments up to a maximum of 60 total TLE days.
ERD Travel Delegation
- O5 or higher is delegated authority for ERD travel when dependents travel to CONUS.
Divorce Decree Travel Timeline
- Travel must be completed within one year after the final divorce decree or annulment’s effective date or 6 months after the date the Service member completes personal PCS travel from the PDS OCONUS, whichever occurs first.
Dependent Travel Extension
- On a case-by-case basis, and only when the delay is not for personal preference, the commanding officer or designated representative at the duty location at or near the former dependent’s location may authorize an extension up to 6 additional months. Acceptable reasons for an extension include hospitalization, medical problems, and school year completion.
- A service member and dependents may be reimbursed up to a maximum of $290 per day and may occupy temporary lodging on the same or different days up to the authorized number of days.
- Mil to Mil Spouse: spouse begins with 65% per diem.
DLA Allowances
- DLA (Deployment Leave Allowance) partially reimburses a service member for relocation expenses.
- Maximum DLA claim days after occupying government quarters is 120 days.
- E-4 with authorized BAH is the lowest rank to claim DLA.
- If both military spouses are on PCS orders and maintain separate households, then both are eligible for DLA when they later move in together at the new PDS.
- A service member ordered to occupy or vacate government quarters due to privatization, renovation, or other government convenience must be paid partial DLA.
- Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLE) is an allowance to partially cover lodging and meal expenses incurred while occupying temporary lodging in CONUS upon a PCS.
- A service member with 8 days elapsed time between PDSs, but allowable time is 7 days, is eligible for 1 day of TLE.
- A single DLA is paid in instances where the senior military member occupies family GQ at the new PDS.
Deferred Dependent Travel and Transportation Allowance
- This allowance is limited to travel from one of these locations to the new PDS:
- Home of Record (HOR)
- Designated Place
- Pre-Deployment Station (PDS) from which the service member elected not to move the dependent
- Last PDS
Dependent Travel and Transportation Allowances Not Payable
- These allowances are not payable in these situations:
- Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments
- OCONUS tours where the service member is without dependents
- When the service member's time in service is less than a certain threshold.
- If a dependent does not intend to establish permanent residence
Additional Information
- If dependent travel begins 60 or fewer days after the PCS order’s effective date, travel and transportation allowances are based on the dependent’s age on the date travel begins.
- If dependent travel begins more than 60 days after the PCS order’s effective date, travel and transportation allowances are based on the dependent’s age on the 60th day.
- A service member authorized dependent transportation in connection with a separation or relief from active duty may be advanced 75% of the MALT.
- POV Use with Government Facilities: Service members using a POV and using Government quarters or dining facilities have no impact on MALT Plus calculations.
Additional Rules for Travel Time
- Distance over 400 miles: Divide by 350, if remainder is 51 or more, add an additional travel day.
- Train travel: Compute authorized travel time using scheduled departure and arrival dates.
- Reassignment at same PDS: No travel time allowed.
- Modified, canceled, or revoked PCS order (post travel start): Travel time allowed between same locations.
- TDY en route: Travel time is based on authorized transportation.
New Information
- Transportation for more than two POVs is not automatically approved. It's allowed only in specific cases (e.g., special accommodations due to physical conditions, or when the member has a need for dependents to have more than two vehicles and the delayed travel is justified).
- The traveling member isn't reimbursed for using private vehicles by dependents, unless for valid reasons.
- For ordered travel 400 miles or fewer, one travel day is authorized.
- A service member on a PCS order with an effective date of January 1, 2024, may be authorized reimbursement for the costs related to the relocation of one household pet that arises from a permanent change of station.
- Reimbursement for the actual cost of all expenses is limited to $550 per PCS move in CONUS.
- Reimbursement for the actual cost of all necessary expenses described above in connection with the movement of a pet is limited to $2,000 per PCS move.
- Maximum FEML trips for 24-month overseas tours: 1
- Maximum FEML trips for 36-month overseas tours: 2
- R&R leave transportation eligibility: A service member on a tour of duty for 12 months or more is eligible.
- Days at authorized duty location before R&R leave: 91 or more
- Emergency Visit Travel Requests:
- Include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of family members and others.
FEML Eligibility at Authorized PDS
- A service member stationed at an authorized FEML PDS for 24 or more consecutive months may be eligible for FEML.
Additional Information
- Standard travel and transportation allowances for TDY: 180 days
- Assignment lasting 181 or more consecutive days at one location becomes a PCS.
- RC Member Performing Active Duty without Pay: Mileage and Occasional meals or occasional lodging.
- Determining necessity of travel for witness testimony: Presiding hearing officer.
- Reimbursement for prisoner transportation: Military guards.
- Definition of a guest: A person related by blood or marriage, or whose close association is equivalent to a family relationship.
- Per diem for award travel: En route travel and the day of the ceremony.
- Ship deployment eligibility: Service member must be permanently assigned for 31 or more consecutive days.
- Authorized Family Member Travel for Service Member Held Captive: No more than three family members.
- PCS as Observer to UN peacekeeping organization: Station allowances and housing allowance.
- TDY as Observer to UN peacekeeping organization: DoD's per diem allowances.
- AEA (Approved Exceptional Travel): 300% or below.
- Death notification: Casualty assistance office.
- TDY death per diem accrual: Date of death.
- Funeral honors eligibility: 50 or more miles from residence.
- Memorial service travel: One round trip and per diem, maximum 2 days at memorial site, must be completed within two years.
- Dignified transfer of remains travel: Primary next of kin and two additional family members.
- Transfer of remains procedures: DoDD 1300.22.
- TDY vs PCS Course Duration: 139 or fewer days (TDY), 140 or more days (PCS).
- CONUS TDY Incidental Expense: $5
- OCONUS TDY Incidental Expense: $3.50
- POV storage at Government expense during contingency operation: 31 or more days.
- Medical treatment transportation: Secretarial Process.
Additional Per Diem and Travel Information:
- Per diem covers lodging, meals, and incidentals.
- If unauthorized transportation is used, reimbursement is up to the cost of authorized transportation.
- For canceled TDY orders during travel, round-trip standard allowances are authorized.
- A TDY rest stop is authorized when travel is over 14 hours, OCONUS, and by coach class.
- Distances are determined by Defense Table of Official Distances (DTOD).
- Missing travel arrangements must be reported to the Travel Management Company (TMC) and the AO.
- Involuntarily disrupted travel requiring overnight stays must be reported to the AO.
- Lost tickets must be reported to the TMC.
- Upgraded service may be approved within 7 days of travel completion for extenuating circumstances.
- Reimbursement for use of a government automobile covers fuel, fares, tolls, and parking fees.
- If a government vehicle is directed but a POV is used, reimbursement is not authorized, but mileage is allowed when a POV is instead of a directed government vehicle.
- If a rental car is cheaper, reimbursement will be limited to that cost.
- Reimbursement for one-way mileage is authorized when traveling from home to a terminal.
- Dual lodging is authorized for up to 7 days if the first lodging location is unavailable.
- Lodging costs at the first TDY location are miscellaneous expenses; at the second location, per diem.
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