Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Course (TDY Only)

Module 1: Introduction to Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)

• Understand the purpose, authority, and applicability of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• Learn the structure and key sections of the JTR relevant to TDY travel.
• Identify agency responsibilities for compliance with JTR policies.

Module 2: TDY Travel Orders

• Review the requirements for authorizing and issuing TDY orders.
• Identify necessary details and approvals for valid travel authorizations.
• Apply procedures for amending, canceling, or reissuing TDY orders.

Module 3: Government Travel Charge Card and TDY Advances

• Understand mandatory use requirements for the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC).
• Learn procedures for obtaining, managing, and reconciling travel advances.
• Recognize responsibilities for proper GTCC use and repayment.

Module 4: TDY Per Diem Rules

• Calculate per diem allowances for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses.
• Apply rate adjustments for partial days, special situations, and foreign travel.
• Understand factors that can reduce or increase per diem rates.

Module 5: Transportation by Airplane

• Review JTR requirements for air travel reservations and ticketing.
• Apply rules for mandatory contract city-pair fares and authorized exceptions.
• Understand policies for baggage, upgrades, and class of service.

Module 6: Transportation by Other Modes

• Understand policies for travel by train, bus, ship, and privately owned vehicle (POV).
• Apply mileage reimbursement rates and requirements for parking and tolls.
• Review rental vehicle policies and when other modes are authorized.

Module 7: Reimbursable Expenses

• Identify allowable expenses for reimbursement during TDY.
• Distinguish between reimbursable and non-reimbursable costs under the JTR.
• Apply documentation and justification requirements for claims.

Module 8: Deductible Meals and Staying in Government Lodging

• Apply M&IE deduction rules when meals are provided.
• Understand requirements for using government quarters and lodging programs.
• Recognize exceptions and special circumstances affecting lodging policies.

Module 9: TDY Options and Exceptions

• Review travel options such as local travel, long-term TDY, or multiple TDY points.
• Apply rules for deviations, alternate travel arrangements, and personal convenience travel.
• Understand the approval process for exceptions to standard policy.

Module 10: Conferences, Time and Leave Limits on TDY

• Understand conference attendance rules under JTR guidelines.
• Apply policies for integrating leave with TDY travel.
• Recognize limitations on TDY duration and combining official and personal travel.

Module 11: Actual Expense Allowance (AEA)

• Identify situations where AEA may be authorized and applicable limits.
• Learn the process for requesting and justifying AEA.
• Document allowable costs and comply with approval requirements.

Module 12: Emergency Travel While TDY

• Understand authorization and funding rules for emergency travel during TDY.
• Apply procedures for illness, injury, or family emergencies.
• Review requirements for returning to duty or resuming TDY after emergencies.