TDY Entitlements

TDY travel creates complex cash flow situations. I learned everything about managing advances, reimbursements, and out-of-pocket expenses after a particularly stressful month where I thought...

Guard and Reserve TDY has gotten complicated with all the orders authority distinctions, DTS access gaps, and reimbursement timeline differences flying around. As someone who...

TDY Packing List — What to Bring for 2 Weeks on Orders TDY packing has gotten complicated with all the conflicting advice flying around. As...

TDY Travel Voucher Rejected — What to Do Next TDY travel vouchers have gotten complicated with all the DTS errors, rejection codes, and finance office...

The Defense Travel System frustrated me endlessly when I first started using it. I learned everything through trial and error until someone finally showed me...

Where you stay during TDY significantly impacts trip quality. I’ve had assignments where great lodging made everything better and others where miserable accommodations turned the...