Official Travel Reimbursement
5-Business-Day Voucher Filing
5-Day Voucher Window
Travelers are responsible for electronically filing a voucher in the Defense Travel System (DTS) OR preparing the DD Form 1351-2, *Travel Voucher or Subvoucher*, to claim reimbursement for official travel within five business days upon return to permanent duty station.
Signature Implications
Signature Certifies Truth
The traveler's signature on the form indicates:
- The claim is accurate
- Statements are true and complete
- The traveler is aware of the liability for filing a false claim
Electronic Funds Transfer Mandatory
EFT Mandatory
Electronic funds transfer is the mandatory means by which a travel claim is settled.
Split Disbursement
Split Disbursement Required
The split disbursement option in DTS will be used.
Split Pays GTCC
This option permits direct payment via electronic funds transfer to the GTCC vendor for charges incurred on the individually billed account.
Long TDY (45+ Days)
45-Day Interim Vouchers
In cases where the traveler is temporary duty for 45 days or more, an interim voucher or scheduled partial payments will be set up in DTS every 30 days, with split disbursements used to make on-time payments.
No Excuse for Late GTCC Pay
Extended temporary duty trips do NOT excuse on-time payments of the GTCC bill.