This is from JFTR (Joint Federal Travel Regulations) article U5630
C. Special Categories DLA Not Authorized. DLA is not authorized in connection with a PCS:
1. from home or from PLEAD to first PDS unless the dependents actually move from the member.s residence
to the PDS or designated place in connection with the PCS;
2. from last PDS to home or to the PLEAD;
3. from last PDS in one period of service to first PDS in another period of service when there was no ordered
PCS between those stations;
4. when the member does not relocate the household NOTE: Relocation of a household is not limited to HHG
shipment. A member may relocate the household and not ship HHG or move dependents (e.g., A member
with dependents who leaves the dependents in place, takes some personal belongings and moves to the new
PDS has in fact relocated the household and the member may be eligible for a DLA if Government quarters
are not available at the new PDS.); or
5. for a member with dependents, in connection with PCS travel performed under the conditions outlined in
pars. U5203-B1a, U5203-B1b, U5203-B1c, U5203-B1d, U5203-B2a, U5203-B2b, U5203-B2c; U5203-B2e,
U5203-B2f; and U5203-B3b.
Definitions:
PLEAD (Place From Which Entered (or Called) to Active Duty)
PDS (Permanent Duty Station)
PCS (Permanent Change of Station)
HHG (House Hold Goods)
DLA (Dislocation Allowance