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IAW JTR, Effective 5 January 2004, any Soldier on leave from the TCS location may be reimbursed
lodging.

d. Dual Lodging:
1) When appropriate and necessary, dual lodging may be approved (after the necessity arises) in
accordance with JTR, chapter 4, 4145.
2) Dual lodging exists to cover lodging expenses that arise because of unexpected circumstances
beyond the traveler’s control during TDY travel.
3) Dual lodging must be approved after the fact by an amended authorization/order or by the
approving official on the travel voucher.
4) Any period of dual lodging reimbursement is limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days, with
extensions beyond 14 consecutive days only if approved by the Secretarial Process.
5) Long-term reimbursement for dual lodging is not permitted and an authorization/order may not
contain such a provision. Send formal requests for exception to policy via memorandum to HQDA G-1
(Compensation/Entitlements). Justification at a minimum must include impact on mission, cost/benefit
analysis, endorsement from orders authorizing/order issuing official (AO), related orders, or other
supporting documents from the chain of command and/or requestor to support your request.

e. Soldiers within commuting distance: Soldiers who reside within commuting distance to their TCS
location are not authorized per diem. The established installation local commuting area will be used to
determine if the Soldier will receive per diem. Payment of per diem will be based on the Soldier’s TCS
location, not the actual lodging location.

f. Installation Facilities: The maximum use of installation facilities is the primary method of support in all
cases. If use of installation facilities is not feasible, then the use of centrally- contracted quarters and
multi-passenger vehicles should be used. When government or government-contracted quarters are not
available, as determined by the installation commander or the commander’s designated representative,
Soldiers will be provided an SNA (DD Form 1351-5) for both lodging and meals to authorize increased per
diem (separate SNAs are required for lodging and meals). Soldiers authorized to procure commercial
quarters may consider the use of a long-term contract lease with a commercial lodging facility.

g. Travel Vouchers: Soldiers will submit monthly accrual travel vouchers to their travel support activity.
The accrual voucher must include legible copies of all orders (mobilization, TCS and or TDY), legible
receipts for lodging, commercial travel, and any expense over $75.00, DA Form 31, and if applicable a
SNA for meals and lodging. All vouchers must be sign by the traveler in blocks 20a and someone who
knows about travel entitlements and how to complete a travel voucher will review b. Reviewer must sign
and date the voucher in blocks 20c and d.

Upload your travel voucher and supporting documents online!
Travel Voucher Direct is available for all travel claims computed and paid by DFAS. Note: Not for those
using DTS (Defense Travel System) for their travel vouchers. Where to submit your Travel Claim
If you are not using Travel Voucher Direct to submit your voucher, find the appropriate email address for
your type of travel (fax numbers provided if available).
AMC/Defense Agency Claims: DFAS-AMC-DA-TRAVEL@mail.mil
Army Active Component Advances: DFAS-TRAVELADVANCE@MAIL.MIL
Army Active Component VIP Claims: dfas.rome.jft.mbx.tdy-vip@mail.mil
Army Active Component Settlement Claims: dfas.rome.jft.mbx.army-travel@mail.mil
Military PCS Claims: DFAS-MILPCS@mail.mil
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