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Temporary Duty Travel Training

Temporary Duty Travel Training. Bill Tirrell, Chief of Travel & Transportation Branch PDTATAC Division. GSA Expo June 9 – 11, 2009. Caveats. Material included in this brief is current BUT is subject to change

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Temporary Duty Travel Training

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  1. Temporary Duty Travel Training Bill Tirrell, Chief of Travel & Transportation Branch PDTATAC Division GSA Expo June 9 – 11, 2009

  2. Caveats • Material included in this brief is current BUT is subject to change • Do NOT use this brief as the basis of any decision; consult the appropriate reference in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) or Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) for the most current information • “If you can’t stand the answer, don’t ask the question.” ~ Ed Brennan, State Department • PDTATAC website can now be found at: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem

  3. Overview • JFTR, Volume 1 - not applicable to DoD civilian employees • DoD civilian employees follow the regulations of authority whose appropriations pay for the travel (except for ‘Fly America’) • Service regulations supplement the JTR, but cannot authorize expenditures that are not allowed in JTR • JTR available at: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil

  4. JTR and JFTR Basics • JTR/FTR and JFTR are NOT guidance; have the force and effect of law • NoJTR or JFTR waivers • Location of TDY, not hotel, determines per diem locality and rate (with a very rare exception) • Just because JTR (or JFTR) does not specifically state that you cannot do something, does NOT mean that you can (JTR, par. C1050-A and JFTR, par. U1000) • Said differently: The regulations tell users what they can do; find where the regulations say you can do something • JTR & JFTR Appendices • A must-readif dealing with DoD civilian employees (and Uniformed Personnel), travel and transportation allowances

  5. Blanket Premium Class Authority and Fly America • Each trip – on a trip-by-trip basis in a government-funded business or first-class seat • Must be authorized/approved AND reported • Authority is at various levels • NO blanket authorizations/approvals • JTR, par. C2204 & JFTR, par. U3125 • Fly America and Open Skies • Different for DoD civilian employees and Uniformed Personnel than for State (and some other) Personnel • See JTR, par. C2204-C & JFTR, par. U3125-C

  6. Baggage Handling and Tips • Two of many Miscellaneous Expenses (JFTR/JTR, APP G) • Tips for baggage handling at the airport are reimbursable for Uniformed Personnel • Tips for baggage handling in the airport are NOT reimbursable for a DoD civilian employees • Except for an employee with a disability or for handling government material • Curbside baggage checking fees are NOT reimbursable for anyone • See above regarding tips (Ex: $2/bag curbside fee is not reimbursable, but the Uniformed Personnel can be reimbursed the tip given over and above the fee.) • The ‘difference’ is law

  7. Emergency Leave from OCONUS • DoD civilian employees and Uniformed Personnel have emergency leave programs • DoD civilian employees (from foreign countries): • JTR, Ch 7, Part L – (Family Visitation Travel (FVT) in connection with visiting evacuated family members) • JTR, Ch 7, Part M – (Emergency Visitation Travel (EVT) – like Uniformed program but all the way to the emergency site) • JTR, Ch 7, Part H – (Emergency T&T for an employee while on TDY) • Uniformed Personnel covered in JFTR, pars. U7205 and U7206

  8. Fly America and Open Skies • Only the following government agencies have SPECIFIC LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY(49 USC §40118(d)) to use foreign flag airlines between foreign countries even if a U.S.- certificated air carrier is available: • Covers employees of these agencies, their dependents, and baggage • This does NOT apply (EVER) to DoD civilian employees or Uniformed Personnel • See JTR, par. C2204-C & JFTR, par. U3125-C • Open Sky agreements are NOT applicable to DoD personnel • State Department • US Information Agency • US International Cooperation Agency • USAID • Arms Control & Disarmament Agency

  9. Frequently Asked Questions • Why must we use city-pair airfares when there are less expensive airfares available? • What are the CTO fees for ticket changes? • Do I, as a civilian employee, have to use government lodging?

  10. Conclusion • A traveler’s greatest need is correct and timely information • Travelers should be informed by knowledgeable personnel using JTR/FTR/DSSR or JFTR, and Service implementing regulations • JTR implements FTR (& DSSR, in part) for DoD civilian employees • JFTR is statutory regulation for Uniformed Services • PDTATAC Division is required to review “all written material” implementing JFTR and/or JTR (DODD 5154.29) • Read Appendix A in JTR and JFTR • Refer contractor questions to the CORs and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

  11. Additional Information • Website:http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem • Service points of contact: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem/phdir.html • Contact the PDTATAC Division: PDTATAC@dtmo.pentagon.mil

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