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.
  • 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 Change Process
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