Per Diem, Travel and Transportation
Allowance Committee
The primary purpose of the Committee
is to ensure that uniform travel and transportation regulations are
issued pursuant to Title 37, United States Code, other applicable
laws, and decisions of the Comptroller General of the United States,
for members of the seven Uniformed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
and Public Health Service). In connection with civilian employees
of the Department of Defense, the primary purpose of the Committee
is to issue uniform regulations implementing the Federal Travel Regulations
(FTR), Statutory requirements, Executive orders, and decisions of
the Comptroller General of the United States. The objective of these
regulations shall be, to the fullest extent permitted by law, fair
and equitable reimbursement of uniformed members and civilian personnel.
Joint Federal Travel Regulation
JFTR Volume 1- The regulations in this Volume pertain to per diem,
travel and transportation allowances, relocation allowances, and
certain other allowances of Uniformed Service members (including
regular and reserve components).
Joint Travel Regulation JTR Volume 2- These regulations are issued
for the information and guidance of all Department of Defense
civilian personnel.
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Allowance Programs
Continental
US Cost of Living Allowance CONUS COLA - Compensates for
a portion of excess costs for non-housing expenses incurred
in areas that exceed costs in an average U.S. military location
by more than 8%. Housing and housing related costs are covered
under the basic allowance for housing (BAH) and excluded from
CONUS COLA. Members must absorb the first 8% of expenses above
the national average.
Overseas Cost of Living Allowance
COLA - A supplement designed to equalize purchasing between
members overseas and their CONUS-based counterparts. Average
supplement $297 per month.
Overseas Housing Allowance
OHA - OHA compensates members for the majority of housing
expenses. Comprised of three components: rental ceiling, utility/recurring
maintenance allowance, and move-in housing allowance (MIHA).
Per Diem Rates - The Per
Diem Committee provides rates for overseas US areas.; e.g.
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, etc. at the beginning of every month
or as necessary.
- Travel Regulations
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