Posted on Nov 25, 2015
Does the JTR allow DoD civilians to claim 100% per diem on travel days if it exceeds a certain amount of time? Can't find it.
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The typical M&IE gets adjusted for first and last day. http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqflday.cfm
Also if the actual rates are above, you can claim more but the orders must state actual costs authorized. We get that a lot in various remote locations as they use the nearest metro area as the base. An example would be Anchorage rates used for Kodiak or Adak.
So it just depends what's going on with the actual travel. People claim what they think or have receipts for but the computation is a mechanical process.
Also if the actual rates are above, you can claim more but the orders must state actual costs authorized. We get that a lot in various remote locations as they use the nearest metro area as the base. An example would be Anchorage rates used for Kodiak or Adak.
So it just depends what's going on with the actual travel. People claim what they think or have receipts for but the computation is a mechanical process.
Per Diem - First and Last Days of Travel - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. When you are assigned to temporary duty, 75 percent of the appropriate M&IE rate (see the Per Diem Rates section of the DTMO website) is paid for the day of departure from the PDS and the day of return to the PDS.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Have a reference by chance? Getting conflicting guidance. Going back and forth to SWA every month is kicking my butt.
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CH (MAJ) William Beaver
Have you logged onto DTS and clicked the 'Help' tab? Unless there is a DTS expert in your unit, they may be your best bet. I go TDY often and am told that on travel days, if it is less than 24 hours, it is half allowance. At least that is the way it has always played out for me. 23 1/2 hours equals half allowance, at least in my exoerience. Ci believe DTS is set up to follow the regs. If the times entered don't jive with the claims, the system flags it preventing you from digitally signing it until it is properly reconciled. Again, that has been my experience.
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Sir, unless the JTR has been changed, civilians only receive partial per diem for first and last days of TDY, no matter the hours of time.
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