Travel Pay
The DFAS Casualty Travel-Indianapolis processes TDY, TCS, and PCS travel for mobilized Army Reserve, Army National Guard, and Active Duty Wounded Warriors. The Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps provide travel support for their members. Each service’s information and procedures are contained in this handbook. Please see a representative from the appropriate finance office, PSD or WWPMT for more information.
The travel information presented here includes entitlements, voucher submission, and frequently asked questions. More information on TDY and PCS travel is available from links at http://www.dfas.mil/dfas/militarymembers.html.
Entitlements
You are entitled to a daily rate (per diem) at the local rate for the travel day to the combat zone. For example, you are entitled to travel pay the day you travel to the combat zone, but not the day you travel from the combat zone to the medical treatment facility. You are also entitled on non-travel days to an incidental rate of $3.50 a day for each day you are in a combat zone. Wounded Warriors eligible for the PAC program are also authorized the incidental rate of $3.50 a day. Your local WWPMT, finance office or PSD can help you with completing and submitting your voucher. Please visit them prior to your departure.
Submitting the final settlement voucher
You should submit your final settlement voucher within five days of completing your travel and being released from active duty. You may also choose to submit your initial claim when you become an outpatient at your Continental United States (CONUS) medical treatment facility. While an outpatient, you are able to submit monthly accruals so you can pay hotel bills, laundry expenses and other necessary payments. A complete travel package includes the original or one clear copy of:
– DD Form 1351-2 (Voucher)
– Orders (mobilization, demobilization, temporary change of station, DD214 (Release from Active Duty), DD1610 (TDY Authorization))
– Amendments/Endorsements (if issued)
– Statement of non-availability required if government meals or quarters are unavailable
– Lodging receipts
– Any receipts $75.00 or more
This checklist should help you in the submission process:
1) Sign and date your voucher.
2) Provide a day-time phone number and/or an email address.
3) Staple attachments to voucher.
4) Double check voucher to ensure all information is correct.
5) Voucher must have a Reviewer’s signature and date.
6) Keep a copy of your complete voucher package for reference.
7) Submit your travel voucher to the appropriate office (see the FAQs for your particular service).