ALCOAST 309/21 - AUG 2021 JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS (JTR) UPDATE TO TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE (TLE)

R 301844Z AUG 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 309/21
SSIC 7220
SUBJ: JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS (JTR) UPDATE TO TEMPORARY LODGING
EXPENSE (TLE)
A. The Joint Travel Regulations
1. This ALCOAST announces an update to the JTR that now includes an
expedited process for the Uniformed Services to request an extension
to TLE for up to 60 days to assist those who are impacted by
severe housing shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This
is not a blanket approval and will be a deliberate process. This
authority is based on the authority in 37 U.S.C. 474a. These TLE
extension changes are not retroactive.
2. Commanding Officers/Officers in Charge (COs/OICs) that are aware
of severe housing shortages in their AOR and have members inbound
or currently still searching for housing should have their Local
Housing Office complete the "TLE Data Request" form. After the
CO/OIC has certified the form by electronically signing it should
be submitted to: HQS-DG-LST-CG-1332-TRAVEL@uscg.mil.
3. After a completed TLE Data Request Form is submitted to
COMDT (CG-133), and/or forwarded by another Service, the request
will be validated by COMDT (CG-133) and transmitted by
COMDT (CG-133) to the Per Diem, Travel, and Transportation
Allowance Committee (PDTATAC) for consideration and approval/
disapproval.
4. Step by step process:
   a. The CO/OIC of the affected area will work with their
Local Housing Office to complete the TLE Extension Request Form
which can be found at:
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https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant
-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Director-of-Military-Personnel
-CG-13/Military-Personnel-Policy-CG-133-/Military-Pay-and-
Compensation-Division-CG-1332/

   b. Commanding Officers will submit the completed TLE Data
Request Form to COMDT (CG-133) via the following email:
HQS-DG-LST-CG-1332-TRAVEL@uscg.mil. Note that the form must be
signed by the unit CO/OIC.
   c. COMDT (CG-133) will submit all TLE Extension requests for
consideration to PDTATAC for a joint vote with all of the Uniformed
Services.
   d. COMDT (CG-1332) will send all changes and updates of TLE
extensions to the DOL. The DOL and the PCS Assist Team will update
TLE Extensions at the following link:
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https://www.uscg.mil/Coronavirus/PCS/

5. All approved TLE Extensions are for incoming PCS members only.
6. Servicing Personnel Offices (SPO) must input or amend the
member's PCS orders to state: "Member is transferring to an
Authorized TLE Extension MHA."
7. Refer comments or questions to COMDT (CG-1332) at:
HQS-DG-LST-CG-1332-TRAVEL@uscg.mil, include TLE in the SUBJ line.
8. RADM Eric C. Jones, Assistant Commandant for Human Resources
(CG-1), sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.