Dts for Dummies

Basic DTS Cheat Sheet

POCs:

* Travel arrangements and reservations: Commercial Travel Office (CTO)

* (800) 625-8295

* Defense Travel Administrator (DTA):

* Makes changes to personal profile/information, permissions, and group access.

DTS routing (general):

Member has permission to travel

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Member creates/signs authorization

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CTO books flights, hotel, rental car, etc.

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Special review (overseas/cross org funding)

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CO/RO review

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AO review (funds obligated/travel authorization # issued)

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Member travels

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Member returns

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Member creates/signs voucher

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Special review (overseas/cross org funding)

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CO/RO review

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AO review

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Funds dispersed

Travel Prep (before you even INITIATE a travel order/authorization:

* Ensure that your browser’s Compatibility View Settings include the osd.mil extension

* In your Internet Explorer browser, go to: Tools > Compatibility View settings > and add “osd.mil” under “Add this website:”

* Are your profile, bank account numbers, and Government Travel Card (GTC) info up-to-date?

* If possible, start authorization at-least 2 weeks before departure date

* Training authorizations are dependent upon receiving training instructions from the training section, so your timeframe may be condensed

* Provides time for normal DTS routing and gives CO and AO time to review and return for changes, if needed.

* Is the state you’re traveling to tax exempt (hotel rooms)?

* If so, gather all documentation needed to get your tax exemption.

* Be sure to let hotel know your claiming tax exemption when checking in.

What Kind of TDY am I taking?:

* Regular TDY

* Training

* Read/Follow the training instructions that you receive from the training section, you must have these prior to initiating your order/authorization.

* There will be different funding/Line of Accounting (LOA), be sure to select appropriately.

* There may...