Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Entitlements U.S. Army

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Entitlements U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 1

Lesson Objectives Define PCS PCS Types Permissive TDY Travel Per Diem & Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT) Dislocation Allowance (DLA) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 2

Definition A transfer or assignment of a military member from one location to another, either CONUS or OCONUS Why do we PCS? o Enhance national security o Compassionate reassignments o Equitable treatment U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 3

PCS Types Move from one permanent duty station to another Transfer from one unit to another Change of homeport/permanent duty stations of a unit From home or place ordered to Active Duty (AD) Last duty station to retirement or separation point/home of record U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 4

PCS Types cont. Dependent Travel o Concurrent o Deferred/Delayed Member married to member RC/NG call to/release from AD–20 weeks or more Members whose enlistment has been voided U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 5

Special Categories of PCS Cadets and Midshipmen Assigned to a school or installation as a student, if the course of instruction is less than 20 weeks A Reserve Component (RC) enlisted member called or ordered to initial active duty for training for less than 6 months. Not covered o Absentees o Discharges under other than honorable o Prisoners U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 6

Permissive TDY (PTDY) Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program (HRAP) o AR 601-2 Army Recruiting Support Programs House hunting o AR 600-8-10 Army Leave and Passes U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 7

HRAP Purpose o Supports the Army’s belief that everyone has a responsibility to assist in the Army’s recruiting efforts and mission o Allows new Soldiers the opportunity to bridge the gap with America’s youth while telling their Army story in their community Rules o Authorization from the O-5/ LTC in the Soldier’s chain of command o May be approved for a period of 14 days o No expense to the government; all expenses incurred by the Soldier U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 8

House Hunting Purpose o Used for house hunting when relocating to a new duty assignment Rules o Commanders, O-5/ LTC or higher, are authorized to approve for no more than 10 days o DA Form 31 is normally annotated prior to the Soldier’s PCS departure for house hunting o Soldier no longer required to report to the gaining on-post housing office prior to starting house hunting per military pay Emessage U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 9

Defense Travel Management Office Tool The Department of Defense’s focal point for o Commercial travel o Central oversight for commercial travel management o Travel regulations, policies, and implementation o GTCC program management o Customer support and training o Functional oversight of the Defense Travel System (DTS) o Station and housing allowances program management o Allowance calculators U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 10

PCS Allowances Travel Per Diem & Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT) Dislocation Allowance (DLA) Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) Advance Pay U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 11

Per Diem and Travel Days Per Diem Allowance o Subsistence allowance is a daily payment instead of actual expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and related incidental expenses o Is separate from transportation expenses and other reimbursable expenses o Authorized for allowable travel time (not leave time) Travel Day Computation o Based on mode of transportation o Based on distance between location U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 12

MALT Rate per mile for the authorized POV use during official PCS travel MALT Rate effective 1 January 2020: 0.17/mile Example A Soldier PCSing from Fort Stewart to Fort Bragg. PCS leave is taken in Norfolk VA. The official distance is 302 miles Fort Stewart to Fort Bragg (Mileage 302 x 0.17 51.34) U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 13

Authorized Travel (AT) Day Example Soldier travels between two duty stations Mode of travel: POV Miles: 800 miles in between duty stations o Calculation: 800/350 2.29 days o Therefore 800 miles 3 travel days Note: .15 and over must be rounded to another day 2.14 2 days 2.15 3 days U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 14

Other modes of travel and AT days Air: one day is allowed in CONUS and within areas OCONUS Bus: government purchases commercial bus transportation; per diem is allowed for the actual time needed to travel over the direct route including necessary delays Train: scheduled departure and arrival dates are used *Note: A traveler who elects to travel by a transportation mode other than the one authorized is limited to the actual time used, but not to exceed authorized time U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 15

Dislocation Allowance (DLA) JTR 0505 Purpose o Partially reimburse a member with or without dependent(s) for the expenses incurred in relocating the member’s household Rules o PCS o On a housing move ordered for the Government convenience o Incident to an evacuation o Based on grade and dependency U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 16

Types of DLA Service Member With/Without Dependent Service Member Married to Another Service Member o With Dependent o Without Dependent Secondary DLA Partial DLA U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 17

Army Military Pay E-Message 19-061 Effective October 10, 2019 Soldiers authorized to receive DLA may elect advance payment of their DLA entitlement even though they possess an Individually Billed Account (IBA) travel charge card. If elected, the travel advance is authorized for DLA only. U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 18

Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) JTR 0506 Purpose To partially pay members for lodging/meal expenses incurred by a member/dependent(s) while occupying temporary lodging Provisions 10 days CONUS to CONUS or OCONUS to CONUS 5 days CONUS to OCONUS Maximum TLE increase period is 60 days i.e. major (order of Sec Army) U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors disaster 19

TLE cont. Authorized CONUS travel entitlement Before departure from old PDS Upon arrival at new PDS House hunting after arrival at new PDS PCS orders cancelled after occupying temporary quarters While awaiting quarters assignment or living arrangements Not Authorized Leaving AD House hunting trip taken before arrival at new PDS Dependents acquired after effective date of PCS Dependents return to CONUS prior to issuance of PCS orders U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 20

TLE Rules of Entitlements Must be temporary place of residence Must be in the vicinity of old/new PDS or designated place Allowed if assigned quarters are not occupied because o Awaiting HHG shipment o Government quarters are undergoing repair/renovation o HHG have been packed, picked up and/or shipped Lodging with friend or relatives not reimbursable o Meal and Incidental (M&IE) Lodging receipts required Member married to member o Both may not claim same dependents for same days o Member may not claim other member U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 21

Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) DoDFMR Vol 7A Chapter 6804 Purpose An allowance intended to partially pay members for the more than normal expenses incurred by a member/dependent(s) while occupying temporary lodging OCONUS Rules On arrival to/departure from PDS When required to occupy temporary lodgings When required to vacate permanent quarters U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 22

TLA cont. Paid up to 60 days upon arrival Reviewed after 15 days or local policy Does not need to be consecutive (TDY, hospital, etc.) Additional periods of authorization o Delay in availability of GOV’T QTRS o Unable to secure private sector housing that the housing officer considers suitable o Non-arrival of HHG U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 23

Check on Learning 1. A Soldier is authorized travel day(s) when flying CONUS. 2. For a CONUS move, days of TLE are authorized. 3. Name four modes of travel U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 24

Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Provides travelers an effective, convenient, and commercially available method to pay for expenses related to official travel Use is mandatory for all personnel (military and civilian) to pay for PCS moves and all official travel costs Payments streamlined with split disbursement upon arrival to New PDS No need to use personal funds for mission related travel expenses U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 25

Advance Payments DoDFMR Vol 7A Chapter 320201 Amount payable (Base Pay minus Deductions) Less deduction o o o o o o o o o o Forfeiture Montgomery G.I. Bill Tricare Dental Federal/state income tax withholding (FITW/SITW) Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) Service members Group Life Insurance Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) Monthly repayment of a prior advance Garnishment Any other mandatory monthly deductions U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 26

Advance Payments Computation (Example) An E-6 with over 8 years of active military service has requested a 2 month Advance Pay for a PCS move. 2019 Base Pay: 3,543.30 Less Deductions: FITW SITW FICA Social Security FICA Medicare AFRH Garnishment ( 360.00) ( 120.00) ( 191.76) ( 44.84) ( 0.50) ( 200.00) Total Deductions: ( 917.10) Net Pay 1 Month: Net Pay 2 months: 2,626.20 5,252.40 Advance Pay: U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” 5,252.40 //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 27

Advance Payments Certification / Authorization (DD Form 2560) U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 28

Recoupment of Advance Payments Collection o Starts the month following payment o Prorated 12 months (or less) o 24 months with justification and/or memorandum from commander o Lump sum repayment o Increase monthly payments o Repaid before separation U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 29

Check On Learning 1. True or False: There are two types of Permissive TDY (PTDY) in regards to PCS. 2. DoD Government Travel Card (GTCC) provides travelers an effective, convenient, and commercially available method to pay for related to official travel. 3. True or False: An advance payment is to give funds to a member to meet extraordinary vacation expenses. U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 30

Questions Comments. Concerns . As of: Friday, February 24, 2023 U.S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 31