Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR Course (TDY Only)

Module 1: Introduction to FTR

• Understand the purpose, structure, and legal authority of the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).
• Learn how to navigate and apply FTR provisions for temporary duty (TDY) travel.
• Identify agency responsibilities for compliance with FTR policies.

Module 2: TDY Travel Orders

• Understand the requirements for authorizing and issuing TDY travel orders.
• Identify the information and approvals needed for valid orders.
• Apply rules for amendments and cancellations of TDY orders.

Module 3: Government Travel Charge Card and TDY Advances

• Understand policies for the mandatory use of the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC).
• Learn procedures for obtaining and managing travel advances.
• Recognize responsibilities for card use, repayment, and accountability.

Module 4: TDY Per Diem Rules

• Calculate per diem allowances for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses (M&IE).
• Understand reductions, partial days, and special rate situations.
• Apply rules for foreign and CONUS per diem rates.

Module 5: Transportation by Airplane

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

Module 6: Transportation by Other Modes

• Understand rules for travel by train, bus, ship, and POV (Privately Owned Vehicle).
• Apply reimbursement policies for mileage, parking, and tolls.
• Review requirements for rental vehicles and non-air transportation contracts.

Module 7: Miscellaneous Expenses

• Identify allowable incidental and miscellaneous TDY expenses.
• Apply documentation requirements for reimbursement claims.
• Distinguish between reimbursable and non-reimbursable costs.

Module 8: Deductible Meals and Staying in Government Lodging

• Understand rules for reducing M&IE when meals are provided.
• Apply requirements for using government-provided lodging.
• Identify exceptions and special conditions for lodging policies.

Module 9: TDY Options and Exceptions

• Review available TDY travel options such as local travel or extended TDY.
• Apply rules for travel deviations and alternate travel arrangements.
• Understand circumstances where exceptions to standard policy may be approved.

Module 10: Conferences, Time, and Leave Limits on TDY

• Understand policies for attending conferences and training events under TDY.
• Apply rules for time limits and integrating leave into TDY travel.
• Recognize restrictions on combining personal and official travel.

Module 11: Actual Expense Allowance (AEA)

• Understand when AEA may be authorized and applicable limits.
• Apply procedures for requesting and justifying AEA.
• Document and claim allowable expenses under AEA provisions.

Module 12: Emergency Travel While TDY

• Identify rules for authorizing and funding emergency travel during TDY.
• Understand procedures for illness, injury, or family emergencies.
• Apply FTR policies for returning to duty or resuming TDY after emergencies.