How available and secure is Reserve IDT Travel Reimbursements?

Bobby Maddox — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 02:01:59 -0500

Looking at my options with the Reserves. My recruiter mentioned that she could find slots for me anywhere and I would get reimbursed up to $500 for travel to drill. The idea came up that I could sign up with a unit in California which is where my wives family is and it could maybe open a door for more frequent visits if she came with me. What’s the reality of travel reimbursements?

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Nov 10 at 2019 5:48 AM

CPT Andrew Wright — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 05:48:16 -0500

It was always out of pocket when I drilled unless the unit was preparing for deployment and then they might provide hotel rooms and meals with the extra money for mobilizing. So I would throw the BS card on the travel reimbursement but its true she could probably place you in a USAR unit anywhere if they have a vacancy for your MOS our are willing to retrain you. Best of Luck.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2019 3:45 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:45:33 -0500

IDT is an active program. However, it is subject to the availability of funds from FY to FY. you will pay for your travel and meals and hotel in route and the. File a local voucher not to exceed the 500 dollar limit

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2020 1:48 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:48:54 -0500

It is a benefit, not a guarantee. Last FY many of us had to pay out of pocket and wait 5 -6 months to receive reimbursement.