Is DTS used for PCS travel?

A Service member, a DoD civilian employee, a dependent of a Service member or civilian employee, and an invitational traveler may use DTS for Temporary Duty (TDY) travel. A traveler performing TDY in conjunction with a permanent change of station (PCS) cannot use DTS.

Do you get per diem for PCS?

Service members, civilian employees, and dependents receive per diem for authorized travel days during a PCS. Service members, civilian employees, and dependents must use the mode of transportation most advantageous to the Government. Within the CONUS, a POV is usually the most advantageous for PCS transportation.

How many days of per diem for PCS?

Per-Diem Driving: 1) Official Travel Time: A traveler who is authorized PCS travel by POV is allowed one day of travel for the first 400 miles between authorized points. For any distance greater than 400 miles, the traveler is allowed another day of travel for every additional 350 miles.

What is DTS for?

DTS is an online system that automates temporary duty (TDY) travel. It allows active duty Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard members to create authorizations, book reservations, receive approval, generate payment vouchers, and direct payments to their bank accounts and Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC).

How long does DTS take to pay you?

As a rule of thumb, DTS (in conjunction with your organization’s official accounting system) repays travelers within three business days of the Authorizing Official (AO) approving the traveler’s voucher*.

Do I have to use DTS?

As of September 1, 2015, the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) will require travelers going TDY to use the Defense Travel System (DTS) to book lodging, both government quarters (when available in DTS) and commercial lodging. This new language clarifies the current DTS mandatory use requirement.

Do Geo bachelors get BAH?

The default situation for a geo-bachelor is to receive one BAH at the service member’s new duty station, regardless of which location has a higher BAH. Instead of requesting BAH at their current duty assignment, they are asking to receive it at the location where their family is living.

Does DTS pay through myPay?

Army active duty, Reserve, National Guard and defense agency employees can also use myPay to check their status. Login and select “Travel Voucher Advice of Payment” from your main menu. The self-service line is for travelers not using the Defense Travel System (DTS).

Does DTS offer 24-hour support?

DTS was established in 1988 to provide a wide range of portable, mobile and fixed two-way radio solutions, equipment and infrastructure. In addition, a fully equipped certification service center provides special, fixed-price maintenance, 24-hour support contracts and maintenance plans.

What is the contact number for DTS?

The customer support phone number of Army DTS is 1-855-387-8762 / 1-877-676-6742 (Click phone number to call).

Who can use DTS?

A traveler is a military member or DoD civilian employee who uses DTS to create authorizations and vouchers to perform TDY travel.

How many travel days for PCs?

A traveler who is authorized PCS travel by POV is allowed one day of travel for the first 400 miles between authorized points. For any distance greater than 400 miles, the traveler is allowed another day of travel for every additional 350 miles. See the JTR, par. 050205.