Description:
Learn the current rules and regulations for permanent change of station (PCS) travel for civilian employees in the Department of Defense (DoD) from expert instructors. Civilian employees are covered by the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Students will learn the rules for PCS Service Agreements, travel authorizations, use of Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC), per diem and transportation allowances, international and en route travel, house hunting trips, temporary quarters subsistence expense, household goods movement, shipment of privately owned vehicles (POVs), residential transactions, miscellaneous expense allowance, relocation income tax allowance, and more.Duration:
3 days
Level:
IntermediateWho Should Attend?
All individuals involved with processing or certifying PCS orders, claims for per diem travel, transportation allowances, and certain other allowances and entitlements of DoD civilian employees. It is highly recommended for approving officers, reviewing officials, supervisors, and anyone making a PCS move. If you need to learn temporary duty (TDY) travel allowances for DoD uniformed members and/or civilian employees, see Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR (TDY Only) (FINC7215).Credits:
1.8 CEU's, 24 CPE'sLearning Outcomes:
Comply with current Defense Civilian Personnel, Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
Define and describe travel orders and requirements for moving civilian personnel performing permanent change of station (PCS) moves
Identify and compute allowances and entitlements for civilian personnel who are performing PCS moves
Calculate per diem entitlements, reimbursable expenses, and allowances for PCS moves and reimbursements in all situations
Describe and utilize the JTR for the movement of household goods, house hunting trips, mobile home allowances, transporting and storing privately owned vehicles (POV's), and residence transactions
Provide assistance to civilian employees in resolving complex travel problems
Apply the requirements as stated in the JTR, to determine allowable PCS expenses and travel-related entitlements