Description:
This course covers the rules and regulations for both temporary duty (TDY) travel and permanent change of station (PCS) travel in the Department of Defense (DoD). Regarding TDY travel, participants will learn the rules for travel authorizations, use of Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC), per diem,transportation and reimbursable allowances, contract (city-pair) discounted airfares, deductible meals, Government lodging and mess availability and non-availability, international travel, actual expense allowances for high cost areas and more. Regarding PCS travel, participants will learn the rules for PCS Service Agreements, travel authorizations, use of Government Travel Charge Card (CTCC), per diem and transportation allowances, international household goods movement, shipment of privately owned vehicles (POVs), residential transactions, miscellaneous expense allowance, relocation income tax allowance, and more.
Duration:
5 days
Level:
Intermediate
Who Should Attend?
All individuals who are involved with processing or certifying TDY and PCS travel orders, claims for per diem travel, transportation and certain other allowances and entitlements. It is highly recommended for approving officers, reviewing officials, and supervisors.
Credits:
40 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Comply with current Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
- Define and describe the requirements for travel orders and settlement vouchers while performing TDY for DoD agencies.
- Define and describe the requirements for Service Agreements, travel orders and requirements for civilian personnel performing PCS moves for DoD agencies.
- Identify and compute allowances and entitlements for uniformed and civilian personnel who are performing TDY and for civilian personnel who are performing PCS moves for DoD agencies.
- Determine when per diem allowance is authorized and under what circumstances allowance is not authorized.
- Calculate per diem entitlements, reimbursable expenses, and allowances for both TDY and PCS reimbursements.
- Assist uniformed and civilian personnel in DoD with resolving complex travel problems.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code FINC8231-003 | Start Date May 12, 2025 8:30 AM EST | End Date May 16, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location InPerson | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code FINC8231-002 | Start Date Jun 09, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 13, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 | |
| Session Code FINC8231-001 | Start Date Dec 01, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 05, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $1,549.00 |
- Introduction to Temporary Duty Travel (TDY)
- Authorized Methods for Per Diem
- Authorized Methods of Transportation
- World Wide Per Diem and Government Mess
- Special Circumstances for TDY Travel
- Actual Expense Allowance (AEA)
- Personal Emergency Travel
- Introduction to Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel
- Service Agreements
- PCS Overview, Travel Authorizations and Travel Rules
- En route Travel
- House-Hunting Trips (HHT)
- Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses (TQSE)
- Household Goods Movement and Storage
- Mobile Home Allowances
- Transporting, Shipment and Storage of POVs
- Residence Transactions and Relocation Services
- Miscellaneous Expense Allowances (MEA)
- Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA)
- Temporary Change of Station (TCS)
Other Recommended Courses:
- Advanced Appropriations Law (FINC9100)
