We are pleased to publish our newsletter, The Dispatch. Recognizing the need for better communication between the Defense Travel Management Office and the travel community, The Dispatch aims to provide timely travel-related news and updates
The May 2017 Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) will be reorganized. This new framework includes revised Chapters 1-3 covering general travel policies, standard allowances, and TDY travel. It will replace the old Chapters 1-4 and 7.
For the first time, The Defense Travel Management Office co-sponsored the National Defense Transportation Association's GovTravels symposium, which was held February 28 – March 1.
We are pleased to publish our newsletter, The Dispatch. Recognizing the need for better communication between the Defense Travel Management Office and the travel community, The Dispatch aims to provide timely travel-related news and updates.
DoD will conduct a DTS Continuity of Operations (COOP) system exercise the week of 18- 25 February 2017. As a result, EWTS will be unavailable and DTS will have downtime at the beginning and end of the exercise.
The DoD has released the 2017 CONUS Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rates, which take effect on January 1, 2017. Approximately $41 million will be paid to approximately 35,000 Service members stationed in CONUS in 2017.
The Department of Defense has released the 2017 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect on January 1, 2017. Overall rates will increase an average of 2.4 percent this year.
The DTS continuity of operations (COOP) system exercise scheduled for the week of 10-17 December 2016 has been postponed until early 2017. At this time, there is no system downtime scheduled for DTS or EWTS during that week. Please continue to monitor the "Notices" section on the DTS Welcome Page for dates of the rescheduled COOP exercise.
DTMO now offers a travel certificate for AOs as part its Training Certificate Program, a knowledge, skill and assessment-based professional development program for travel managers.
TSA's expedited security screening program, TSA Precheck is free for DoD civilians and Service members and can be used for official or leisure travel. Be part of smarter travel experience with less stress and fewer hassles.
On or about March 18, 2016, the Department of Defense will continue its expansion of the Integrated Lodging Program Pilot by integrating the ability for travelers to book Public-Private Venture (PPV/privatized) lodging properties in DTS.
The Frequent Renter Program ensures that you receive the benefits of the U.S. Government Rental Car program and also prevents you from being offered additional insurance or services, and may offer additional user benefits, such as counter by-pass or dedicated check-in lines.
The Department of Defense has released the 2016 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect on January 1, 2016. Overall rates will increase an average of 3.4 percent this year.
The DoD has released the 2016 CONUS Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rates, which take effect on January 1, 2016. Approximately $32 million will be paid to over 25,000 Service members stationed in CONUS in 2016; $7 million more than last year.
We are pleased to publish our quarterly newsletter, The Dispatch. Recognizing the need for better communication between the Defense Travel Management Office and the travel community, The Dispatch aims to provide timely travel-related news and updates.
Effective October 21, 2014, SABRE will discontinue support of "Virtually There." As a result, CWTSato travelers will no longer be able to request copies of missing invoices through the software.
