How Does Defense Travel System Work?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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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).

Is DTS training Annual?

Once the course is launched, users can choose from two web-based versions; the ‘Initial’ class that familiarizes new Accountable Officials and Certifying Officers with the duties and responsibilities or the ‘Refresher’ class that serves as annual training.

How do I become a GTCC?

STEP 1: Complete the Travel Card 101 training at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/passport/. STEP 2: Read and Sign the GTCC Statement of Understanding (SOU) STEP 3: Scan your Travel Card 101 Certificate of Completion and SOU and email it to the MFP G1 Reserve Affairs Branch at [email protected]

How do I get a DTS certificate?

Obtain a PKI Certificate A Common Access Card (CAC) is used to log into DTS and sign travel documents. To get a certificate, contact your Local Registration Authority or DEERS/RAPIDS Verification Officer for CAC cards.

Can I access DTS from home?

How do I log into DTS? CAC and soft token users will log in to DTS from the DTS Home page. Launch the internet browser and enter the following URL www.defensetravel.osd.mil. The DTS Home page will open.

How long does DTS take to pay?

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*.

Does DTS pay through myPay?

Defense Agency employees can check the status of travel vouchers in myPay. 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).

What is POS ACK received in DTS?

DTS routes the transaction to the appropriate financial accounting system – for most DoD organizations, this is DFAS. The document is stamped POS ACK RECEIVED to serve as acknowledgement that an obligation has been posted in the accounting system.

How long does it take DFAS to pay a travel voucher?

Current travel voucher turn around processing time is 5 business days. (Allow 3 – 5 business days for payment to deposit in your financial institution account once processing is complete.) Travel vouchers are processed in the order they are received. The “Check Voucher Status” tool only works on CAC Computers.

Do you get travel pay for ETS?

Travel is paid to the transition point, the location where the out-processing takes place, prior to the ETS/Separation or Retirement date. All other entitlements cannot be paid until after the actual date of the ETS/Separation or Retirement. Note: The reviewer signature is not required.

Do you get extra pay for TDY?

TDY orders may involve a per diem payment for meals, funds for lodging, etc. A deployment presupposes that no such expenses are necessary, except for specifically defined circumstances listed in the orders.

Is TDY a deployment?

A “Deployment” is similar to a TDY, except the member deploys to be part of a specific operation, usually a combat operation overseas. Like a TDY, when the deployment is finished, the airman returns to his/her permanent duty assignment. The typical TDY will last less than 90 days.

Can I go with my husband on a TDY?

As a spouse you can’t go on deployment with your spouse, it’s impossible and dangerous don’t do it. However, you can travel in conjunction with your spouse when they go on remote tours and most especially on a TDY. Make sure you have can afford to be away from home if it is a long TDY.

What is a 100% TDY position?

Temporary duty travel (TDY), also known as temporary additional duty (TAD), is a designation reflecting an United States Armed Forces Service member’s travel or other assignment at a location other than the traveler’s permanent duty station as authorized by the Joint Travel Regulations.

Which branch deploys the most?

the Army

What is the safest military branch?

US Air Force

What is the most dangerous military branch?

Here are 10 of the most dangerous:

What is the hardest branch of military to get into?

Air Force: As far as educational requirements, the Air Force is the most difficult to get into. Without a high school diploma, your chances of getting into the Air Force are slim.

Which military branch pays the most?

The highest ranking enlisted Marine, Sgt. Maj of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, makes over $90,000 a year in base pay alone. Military officer pay is much higher. Newly commissioned officers make about $38,250 a year.

Who are the toughest soldiers?

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