DTS Study Guide (TDY Programs & Policies Travel)
1. What is NOT true about DoD travel policy?
- ✔️ An AO can approve payment for items not addressed by the JTR.
- This statement is generally not true; an Authorizing Official (AO) is typically bound by the policies
outlined in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
2. 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?
- ✔️ travel to visit relatives on non-duty days.
- This statement is correct; the use of a rental car for personal visits is not authorized.
3. What is NOT true about booking official flights?
- ✔️ You should always try to select the least expensive flights.
- This is typically not entirely true because while cost is important, other factors, such as the necessity
of the flight for mission accomplishment, may override choosing the cheapest option.
4. What is one of the advantages of the GSA City Pair flights?
- ✔️ Discounted, capacity-controlled seats are available on every flight.
- This statement is true; GSA City Pair flights provide discounted fares which generally contribute to
cost savings.
5. Which of the following statements about using a POV (Privately Owned Vehicle) on official travel is
true?
- ✔️ If official travelers ride together, only the traveler paying the vehicle operating expenses can
claim a mileage allowance.
- This statement is correct; only one traveler can claim the mileage for a vehicle unless otherwise
specified.
1. What is NOT true about DoD travel policy?
- ✔️ An AO can approve payment for items not addressed by the JTR.
- This statement is generally not true; an Authorizing Official (AO) is typically bound by the policies
outlined in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
2. 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?
- ✔️ travel to visit relatives on non-duty days.
- This statement is correct; the use of a rental car for personal visits is not authorized.
3. What is NOT true about booking official flights?
- ✔️ You should always try to select the least expensive flights.
- This is typically not entirely true because while cost is important, other factors, such as the necessity
of the flight for mission accomplishment, may override choosing the cheapest option.
4. What is one of the advantages of the GSA City Pair flights?
- ✔️ Discounted, capacity-controlled seats are available on every flight.
- This statement is true; GSA City Pair flights provide discounted fares which generally contribute to
cost savings.
5. Which of the following statements about using a POV (Privately Owned Vehicle) on official travel is
true?
- ✔️ If official travelers ride together, only the traveler paying the vehicle operating expenses can
claim a mileage allowance.
- This statement is correct; only one traveler can claim the mileage for a vehicle unless otherwise
specified.
