What is the difference between a voucher and an authorization?
A voucher is a request for reimbursement of expenses incurred during travel. After travel, a traveler creates a voucher from an authorization (auth) to update the estimated costs with actual costs incurred on the trip.
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Check document status by logging in to DTS. Go to Official Travel vouchers or authorization, and then look in the Sort by Status column. Or, go to the digital signature page within the document. If you can't access to DTS, contact your Defense Travel Administrator (DTA) to check the status of your document.
Block 8: TRAVEL ORDER/AUTHORIZATION NUMBER – You'll find this number on the upper left hand corner of your orders, if TCS orders, or from Box 22 of your DD Form1610. Invitational travel orders should have this number clearly indicated on the orders.
When you return from your trip, you will have to fill out a Travel Voucher (TV) or the form used to present your travel claim for expenses. Remember: Timing is critical - complete and submit the travel claim/voucher immediately, within 5 calendar days, after returning from official travel.