Ok, going to go into lecture mode here, sorry, my admin background. Just to point some stuff out, Dave is actually referring to TLE (Temporary Lodging Expense), TLA (Temporary Lodgin Allowance) is only for overseas moves. TLE is good for 10 days of reimbursable expense (save your reciepts), for days that you are not paid Per Diem. This covers ppl moving out of their house before execution of their orders. And for when you arrive at your duty station and check in (orders stamped) and are searching for housing. The 10 days can be used on either end. The travel days in between, based on either driving or flying, you will be reimbursed for. I believe it is still like 260 miles or so per day of travel if you are driving.
Of note also, is while researching this, and pulling up the actual verbage below for reference, the JFTR (Joint Federal Travel Regulations) that covers all this, states that TLE is NOT payable on FIRST and LAST PCS orders. Hmm... Like Dave said, maybe you can use it on your second set of orders....
DLA is not always given to non-married members. If governemt qrts are available (ie BOQ) upon arrival, and you stay greater than 60 days, you just screwed out of DLA. Sorry. And DLA is
2.5 times BAH (for your paygrade), so it DOES NOT MATTER what your zip code is or where you are going, that base BAH figure stays the same.
Also, in regards to moves, you are eligible for MANY different combinations. In effect, you get three moves. An advance move, pubs, pots pans, linens, TV, computer, but no furniture. A regular move, that you can divide out between that regular move, and a partial Dity. Or finally, move it all yourself with a Dity move. Also, when you get orders to overseas, you can place stuff in storage for the period of your orders.
The military will also pay for the first 90 days of keeping your stuff in storage, should you chose not to accept it, ie house hunting, or living in the BOQ. You can extend that out an additional 120 days with a simple letter. I have done that in the past.
Finally, you are given an overall weight limit based on your rank. Lets say that it is 10,000 lbs. Ok, you do DITY for 2000 lbs, and you have the military do an advance shipment of 1000 lbs, and a regular move of 4000 lbs. You still have an entitlement of 3000 lbs (10000 - 7000). You can go back and get ANOTHER move, packers come out, and move that 3000 lbs of stuff. They won't tell you about it at JPPSO, but you CAN do it. I have done it twice. You pay a nominal fee, less than $100 for the movers to come out and pack. Just FYI.
Also, there is probably going to be changes to the 2nd car move soon. Right now the military will only pay for you to move one car overseas (for us in Hawaii also). That should change, congress already approved it.
Whew, hope that info helps, think I have done like 10 Navy moves, so have gotten better at it. Below are references to TLA, TLE, and DLA.
-- John
TEMPORARY LODGING ALLOWANCE (TLA)
Reference(s):
(a) JFTR, U9200
(b) DJMS PTG
(c) SDSPROMAN, B30417
PSD Point of Contact: TLA Clerk
Document(s) Required:
(1) TLA authorization letter from Housing Office
(2) Receipts of lodging expenses
(3) Housing Search Form (if required)
(4) Statement of Non-Availability of Government Quarters for Single Members. (BEQ/BOQ stamp on order)
(5) Status of Housing Availability (DD Form 1747)
Exhibit(s): None
BACKGROUND
The purpose of Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) is to partially reimburse a member and family members for normal expenses incurred for lodging and meals during occupancy of TLA approved accommodations. Family members must be command-sponsored and accompanied tour length requirements must be met. Members without family members or unaccompanied by family members may be authorized TLA only if not assigned to sea duty and non-availability endorsement by the BOQ/BEQ is stamped on their original orders. Members arriving in advance of their family members and temporarily residing in the BOQ/BEQ must report to PSD on the date family members arrive. Failure to do so may result in loss of allowances.
INFORMATION
TLA is an actual expense driven entitlement. Paid lodging receipts are required to support TLA claims. Dummy receipts or promissory notes will not be accepted for payment. TLA is never paid in advance. Since turn-around time for payments can be 1 - 3 days, members should be encouraged to consider Advance Pay for PCS as an available financial resource to meet this unique need.
ARRIVAL TLA begins upon reporting to the member's permanent duty station, as indicated by the "date/time reported" endorsement on the original orders. It is authorized up to a maximum of 60 days from reporting date. Extensions beyond 60 days must be approved by Local Area Commander and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Payment will normally be made after completion of ten-day increments. If the 11th day falls on a weekend, TLA can be processed up to 1500 on the last preceding work day. TLA will not be paid until member has completed check-in processing through PSD.
If the Housing Office/BOQ/BEQ Officer has determined government quarters will be available within 60 days, that fact will be noted on the Status of Housing Availability Form (DD Form 1747/Accompanied or Statement of Non-Availability of Quarters endorsement/unaccompanied). Member must conduct an aggressive search for off-base housing. At the end of each 10-day period, the Housing Office will review the record of housing search form and annotate the form as to whether the search for housing was adequate or inadequate. Housing Office will terminate TLA entitlement for failure to meet program criteria.
DEPARTURE TLA may be authorized for up to five days if vacating civilian quarters and three days if vacating government quarters. TLA accommodations must be located on the same island as the detaching duty station. Commands may request extensions of departure TLA from Local Area Commander when members present official documentation certifying their scheduled departure was delayed for reasons beyond their control (i.e., housing inspections, transportation arrangements, household goods, etc.) Payment will be made on the date of departure from the island or on the last working day prior to departure.
COMMAND/PLR RESPONSIBILITY
- Have a working knowledge of documents required to complete TLA processing.
- Ensure members are thoroughly briefed on their responsibilities with regards to arrival and departure TLA.
- Ensure member has a statement of eligibility of government quarters for each 10-day period (if required).
- Ensure sponsor packages include TLA brief sheets and eligibility criteria.
PSD RESPONSIBILITY
- Counsel members on their TLA entitlement.
- Verify that accommodations being used are TLA approved.
- Ensure tour requirements have been satisfied.
- Ensure member has TLA authorization letter from Housing Office, receipt of lodging expenses, Housing Assignment Termination forms and a statement of non-availability from the BOQ/BEQ, if applicable.
- Obtain member's signature on TLA information sheet.
- Complete TLA worksheet and daily record of expenses.
- Access JTLA Program and process entitlement.
- Process a PK03 for payment.
- Update Record of Emergency Data (NAVPERS 1060/602) and local master address when member is assigned to permanent quarters.
TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE (TLE)
Reference(s):
(a) JFTR, U5700-5710
PSD Point of Contact: Travel Section
Document(s) Required:
(1) Lodging Receipts
(2) Temporary Lodging Expense Certificate
(3) Reimbursement Request (PSD Travel Office Form)
Exhibit(s): None
BACKGROUND
The purpose of Temporary Lodging Expense is to partially offset added living expenses when a member and family members occupy temporary lodging incident to a permanent change of station. TLE allowance is based on local per diem rates not to exceed $110 per day.
INFORMATION
A maximum entitlement of ten (10) days TLE is authorized incident to a PCS move between two stations in CONUS or from an overseas station to CONUS. Five days is authorized for a move from CONUS to an overseas station. TLE is not payable on any day that per diem is otherwise payable. Rates payable and computation procedures are outlined in JFTR, paragraph 5710.C. TLE is not payable for first and last PCS. TLE accommodations should be within proximity of the location of the last PDS.
COMMAND/PLR RESPONSIBILITY
- Ensure members are aware of TLE entitlement.
PSD RESPONSIBILITY
- Compute and pay TLE entitlement based on lodging receipts, number of family members and availability of cooking facilities in the temporary quarters occupied.
DISLOCATION ALLOWANCE (DLA)
Reference(s):
(a) JFTR, Vol. 1, Chapter 5, Part G
PSD Point of Contact: Travel Section
Document(s) Required:
(Member w/Family Member): Original and 1 Copy of the following:
(1) Travel Voucher (DD Form 1351)
(2) Orders
(3) NAVCOMPT 3072 for approved children (Annual Approval)
(4) Certification of Intent to Relocate; if Government Bill of Lading or DITY-Move (DD Form 1299) is not available
(Member w/o Family Member):
(1) Travel Voucher (DD Form 1351)
(2) Orders with required endorsement or statement regarding assignment of Government Quarters
Exhibit(s): None
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the Dislocation Allowance (DLA) is to partially reimburse a member with or without family members for the expenses incurred in relocating his or her household. This allowance is in addition to all other allowances authorized and may be paid in advance.
INFORMATION
A member with family members is entitled to a DLA when family members relocate their household in connection with a PCS. A member with family members is a member who, on the effective date of PCS orders, has family members entitled to transportation in connection with a change of PDS. A member whose spouse is a dependent on the effective date of the member's PCS orders is considered to be a member with family members, even though the spouse was a former member and received travel allowances upon separation from the service.
When it is definitely known that family members will not move, an advance of dependents travel allowance or advance DLA as a member with family members is not payable. However, the member in this situation when not assigned government quarters at the new PDS, may be eligible for an advance of DLA as a member without family members.
A member without family members is entitled to DLA when transferred to a permanent duty station (PDS) where government quarters are not assigned. (Temporary occupancy of government quarters upon arrival at a new PDS does not preclude entitlement to DLA if the period of occupancy is 60 days or less. In justifiable cases, a longer period, not to exceed an additional 60 days, may be authorized or approved by the member's Commanding Officer, if the request for extension includes the specific reason for the request of extension.) A member without family members is a member who has no family members; is not entitled to travel and transportation allowances for travel of family members in connection with PCS; or has family members entitled to travel and transportation allowances but the family members do not relocate in connection with a PCS. Except under conditions prescribed in JFTR, para. U5630-C, a member in pay grade E-5 or below may request to be paid advance DLA when it is established that government quarters will not be assigned at the new PDS. An E-6 or above may be paid advance DLA upon request based on information about non-assignment of government quarters at PDS or a signed statement by the member that use of government quarters at the new PDS is not planned. DLA is not payable in connection with PCS to first PDS or for separation.
COMMAND/PLR RESPONSIBILITY
- When it is planned that family members will move, an advance of DLA will be provided upon request of the member and presentation of a copy of the executed Application for Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property or executed Application for Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property or (DITY Move) DD Form 1299. When the member does not have household effects to move, a standard certification, if appropriate, will be prepared on a separate sheet of paper and attached to the original orders:
"I certify that it is my intention to relocate my dependent spouse/dependent children (children's names) to (city, state), the place where they will establish a bona fide residence. I understand that, if my family members do not move, repayment of the advance is due immediately."
- Provide PSD required documents for advance payment of DLA in a timely manner. Advance DLA may be paid within 10 days of detachment.
PSD RESPONSIBILITY
- Upon receipt of required documents, Travel Section verifies entitlement and accuracy of documents.
- Verify Page 2 of members with family members.
- Process payment equal to the member's Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) for two and one-half months through IATS.
- The Disbursing Officer attaches voucher summary to original orders on advance payment of DLA.
