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AT THE FOREFRONT

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (Cont’d)

How to use SmartVoucher
• Log into SmartVoucher with CAC or myPay ID and password.
• Answer a series of easy questions similar to tax software.
• Attach required forms and submit the completed voucher.
• Monitor your email for status updates or corrections needed.

After you’ve sent your voucher, check the status online.

How Long Do I Have to Complete My Travel?

Separating / Released from Active Duty
Travel must be complete before the 181st day (6 months) after the separation date on the orders.
This applies to members and dependents alike.

Retiring / Discharged with Severance / Involuntary Release
Home of selection (HOS) travel must be complete within 3 years from the retirement date on your orders.

Extensions
Extensions will need to be command-approved and may be issued for up to 6 years past the
original separation date.

Eligible Entitlements:
• Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT)
• Plus (Per Diem)
• Dependent Travel
• Personally Procured Moves (PPM)
• Advance Payments

(ETS and Retirement PCS claims are not entitled to DLA or TLE )

Tips: Preparing for Retirement

• One year prior to your retirement date, you will receive a pre-retirement package from
your Branch of Service to help you prepare for retirement.
• Assemble your documents no later than six months in advance of your target separation
date. Your Branch of Service will provide all these documents to DFAS.
• Prior to separating from the military, add a personal email address to your myPay account
to receive email notifications from DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay.

Keep up with the latest news and announcements about retired pay reading our quarterly
newsletter at www.dfas.mil/retireenews
More information about military retired pay is available on the DFAS website
at www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary

Need a copy of your leave and earning statements (LES)?
Submit a LES request at www.dfas.mil/customerservice/lesrequest/

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