TDY Travel Policies 101
What is not true about DoD travel policy? - ANS An AO can approve payment for items not
addressed by the JTR.
When the AO approves a rental car for the traveler's use at the TDY location, which of the
following is not a valid use of that official rental car? - ANS Travel to visit relatives on non-duty
days
What is not true about booking official flights? - ANS You should always try to select the least
expensive flight.
What is one of the advantages of the GSA City Pair flights? - ANS Discounted,
capacity-controlled seats are available on every flight.
Which of the following statements about using a POV on official travel is true? - ANS If official
travelers ride together, only the traveler paying the vehicle operating expenses can claim a
mileage allowance.
All of the following individuals are going TDY to U.S. installations. The AO can direct most of
them to use Government quarters or privatized lodging, but which individual is not required to
stay in either Government quarters or privatized lodging? - ANS A DoD civilian employee at a
non-ILPP location
Which of the following is not included in the per diem rate when traveling in CONUS? - ANS
Lodging tax
A uniformed member is TDY to a U.S. installation, will be staying in Government quarters, and
has all three meals available in a Government dining facility. Which meal rate will apply to the
traveler? - ANS Government Meal Rate
Which statement is not true about receipts? - ANS You must supply receipts for all trip
expenses you claimed on the voucher.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANS The JTR must mention an item in order for
the AO to approve you to receive reimbursement for it.
What is not true about DoD travel policy? - ANS An AO can approve payment for items not
addressed by the JTR.
When the AO approves a rental car for the traveler's use at the TDY location, which of the
following is not a valid use of that official rental car? - ANS Travel to visit relatives on non-duty
days
What is not true about booking official flights? - ANS You should always try to select the least
expensive flight.
What is one of the advantages of the GSA City Pair flights? - ANS Discounted,
capacity-controlled seats are available on every flight.
Which of the following statements about using a POV on official travel is true? - ANS If official
travelers ride together, only the traveler paying the vehicle operating expenses can claim a
mileage allowance.
All of the following individuals are going TDY to U.S. installations. The AO can direct most of
them to use Government quarters or privatized lodging, but which individual is not required to
stay in either Government quarters or privatized lodging? - ANS A DoD civilian employee at a
non-ILPP location
Which of the following is not included in the per diem rate when traveling in CONUS? - ANS
Lodging tax
A uniformed member is TDY to a U.S. installation, will be staying in Government quarters, and
has all three meals available in a Government dining facility. Which meal rate will apply to the
traveler? - ANS Government Meal Rate
Which statement is not true about receipts? - ANS You must supply receipts for all trip
expenses you claimed on the voucher.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANS The JTR must mention an item in order for
the AO to approve you to receive reimbursement for it.
