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How Far Can We Drive Each Day of our PCS?
Before permanent change of station (PCS) orders even hit your inbox you've likely already mapped out your route to your next duty station, and maybe even planned a detour to see friends or family along the way. But then you read the rules and feel confused: what is this talk about a 350 miles per-day limit?
The orders probably say something like, "Travel by privately owned vehicle is authorized....." followed by more details on reimbursement.
The orders may or may not have information on them about how many travel days you are allotted. But they will have the report date on them. A quick look at a map will show you how many hours of driving it will take to get there.
For example, if you're traveling Arizona to Naval Air Station Pensacola , Florida, you'll be driving 1,573 miles. As you might guess, the military does not want you making this almost 23-hour drive in one go. They also don't want you to take two months getting there.
That's why the military created travel rules, with guidelines for how many days -- and overnight stops -- it should take a service member to get from point A to point B.
Related: 8 Tips to Prepare for Your First PCS Move
According to the Defense Travel website's FAQs , "A traveler who is authorized PCS travel by POV is allowed one day of travel for the first 400 miles between authorized points. For any distance greater than 400 miles, the traveler is allowed another day of travel for every additional 350 miles. See the JTR, par. 050205."
That's the calculation the military uses for determining how many travel days they'll pay for. For the 1,573 mile trip, you are authorized to take 5 travel days. (If the remainder of the mileage divided by 350 is more than 51, add a day.)
But what's really important is that you arrive and sign-in on your report date. If you take three days to get there or seven days to get there, it doesn't really matter. You'll get paid per diem for the five days.
Seasoned military spouses and service members have figured out that there's not much benefit to pushing the limits on this. The reason 350 miles is the recommended amount of miles a day is because that is approximately 6six hours a day at 60 miles-per-hour. That's not a lot if you are driving on the interstate at a higher speed than that. But it can really add up to long days if you're driving two vehicles, one of them hauling a trailer and the other with three kids, a dog and a cat.
Six hours of driving a day for eight days is a lot. The military doesn't want you to push it to the point of exhaustion. They want to give you wiggle room to stop early if you're tired and to allow for flat tires or vehicle repairs.
But that doesn't mean you can't manipulate the timeframe a little to your advantage. For example, on that trip from Fort Huachuca to Pensacola, you may be able to plan some longer days, and then take a day in San Antonio and hit up Sea World.
Most importantly, drive carefully, plan your stops ahead of time and make the most of where this journey takes you.
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Calculation of Standard CONUS Per Diem: (Effective 1 Oct 19) Drivers of vehicles moving on different days receive $151.00 per travel day. If traveling by "convoy", a second driver counts as a family member. Family member(s) 12 years or older receive $113.25 and family member(s) under 12 receive $75.50 per travel day.
Joint Travel Regulations. The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) implements policy and law to establish travel and transportation allowances for Uniformed Service members (i.e., Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, and Public Health Service Commissioned Corps), Department of Defense (DoD) civilian ...
by 350, one additional day of travel time is allowed. When the total official distance is 400 miles or less, 1 day's travel time is allowed. See chart below. Chart for determining number of authorized travel days: Miles # of Days 51 - 400 1 Day 401 - 750 2 Days 751 - 1100 3 Days 1101 - 1450 4 Days 1451 - 1800 5 Days 1801 - 2150 6 Days
additional travel day is authorized. 1,063÷350 =3, remainder 13 3 travel days 5 Allow 1 day for travel by air, train, or bus transportation. 1 day 1 day 6 Add Step 4 and Step 5 together, to determine the authorized travel time. 3+1=4 4 days 7 Compare Step 6 with the maximum number of authorized travel days in Step 2 and use the lesser of the two.
-Authorized travel days are computed by official mileage. The first day of travel is 400 miles, each additional day is 350 miles. PER DIEM is a flat rate paid to the service member and a percentage paid to dependents for meals and lodging in route. Soldier (100%) Dependents Over 12 (75%) Dependents Under 12 (50%) Per Diem - Flying $44.25 $33.19 ...
This regulation applies to t h e a c t i v e A r m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a l Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is Dep-uty Chief of Staff, G-1. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or
This regulation applies to all personnel assigned to or under the operational control of Headquarters, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and personnel. assigned to major subordinate organizations (MSOs), special activities and field operating activities, schools and centers. Proponent and exception to authority.
That's the calculation the military uses for determining how many travel days they'll pay for. For the 1,573 mile trip, you are authorized to take 5 travel days. For the 1,573 mile trip, you are ...
Management Office (TMO) for new travel arrangements (Phone numbers for business hours and non-business hours are on the traveler's itinerary). b. Contact Army Travel Assistance Center (1-800-582-5552) or losing permanent duty station (PDS) to extend travel and ensure Soldier remains on a travel status while awaiting transportation.
For up to date information regarding household goods weight allowance see the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. To estimate weight of your personal belongings use a weight estimator calculator. ... This one-time placement includes placing unpacked articles in cabinets, cupboards, or on kitchen shelves when convenient, safe, and it is your desired ...
1-Jan-11. $0.19. 1-Jan-10. $0.285. A mileage allowance for using a privately owned vehicle (POV) for local, temporary duty (TDY), and permanent change of station (PCS) travel is reimbursed as a rate per mile in lieu of reimbursement of actual POV operating expenses. TDY mileage rates are provided for the three POV types (Car, Motorcycle, and ...
By Crystal Washington July 26, 2021. From the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website: The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) implements policy and law to establish travel and transportation ...
033203. Travel of a "Designated Individual" for the Health and Welfare of a Wounded or Ill Civilian Employee . PART E: LEAVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH TDY . 0333 LEAVE AND TDY . 033301. Leave or Personal Travel Combined with Official Travel 033302. Leave Taken while on a TDY with Long-Term Lodging 033303. Ship Relocated During Authorized Absence ...
The mileage rate is $0.22 per mile, per authorized vehicle. The TDY mileage rate is $0.625 per mile. Authorized travel days are computed by official mileage. The first day of travel is 400 miles, each additional day is 350 miles. PER DIEM is a flat rate paid to the service member and a percentage paid to dependents for meals and lodging in route.
Log on to Army Career Tracker (ACT) (Common Access Card (CAC) Required) Complete DA Form 5434. In the left column, click the "Messages" dropdown menu and click "DA Form 5434". Click "Create New Form". Fill out all applicable sections (Sections 1, 2, 4 and 5) Once complete, your sponsor will be notified.
One travel day is allowed for each 350 miles using the most direct route. If the additional distance is over 50 miles after dividing the total mileage by 350, one additional travel day is allowed. When the total official distance is 400 or fewer miles, 1 day of travel time is allowed. No per diem is allowed for travel less than 12 hours.
Policy & Regulations. Joint Travel Regulations. JTR Chapters 1-6 & Appendices ↗ Changes Supplements Computation Examples Archive Travel Policy Compliance DoD Instruction 5154.31 Defense Travel System Regulations ↗
2BDoD 7000.14-R Financial Management Regulation Volume 9, Chapter 5 *January 2024. 5-1 . VOLUME 9, CHAPTER 5: "TEMPORARY DUTY TRAVEL (TDY) AND TRAVEL ADVANCES" SUMMARY OF MAJOR CHANGES . Changes are identified in this table and also denoted by blue font. Substantive revisions are denoted by an asterisk (*) symbol preceding the section,
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Transportation may be provided between lodgings and duty stations for personnel on TDY orders when public or commercial facilities are inadequate or nonexistent. However, TDY does not automatically justify the use of a DOD motor vehicle. See DoD 4500.36-R, section C2.5.4 and AR 58-1, paragraphs 2-3i and 4-6c.
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