What is considered official travel? Any travel segment that is directly between the PDS/TDY, TDY/TDY, TDY/PDS, or PDS/PDS (for PCS travel) locations is considered official travel.
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Official Travel means travel on duty: it does not include travel between home and office. Employees may claim expenses incurred in the course of official travel in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down by the Board. Each journey must be clearly delineated.
The Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) is mandated to be used by DoD personnel to pay for authorized expenses (including meals), when on official travel unless an exemption is granted. This includes temporary duty (TDY) and per component guidance, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel.
Lodging facilities that include third party booking i.e. AirBNB or private landlords are prohibited. You will need to provide copies of your lodging receipts and a signed lease/agreement.
Proof of confirmed travel plans can be plane ticket confirmation, business letter, or employment letter from the business HR Department. You can submit a copy of your flight itinerary, plane ticket, plane e-ticket, or any other flight confirmation.
(3) The term “unofficial travel” means personal travel or other travel that is not paid for or reimbursed by the Federal Government out of appropriated funds.
It is DoD policy that cardholders use their DoD travel card for all their meals that are in support of their official travel. It is actually a policy violation to use other personal forms of payment for meals while on TDY.