JBSANANTONIOI65-101 — Joint Base San Antonio Vicinity Travel

JBSANANTONIOI65-101 governs authorization and reimbursement for privately owned conveyance use on official business within the local area.

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  • Publication number: JBSANANTONIOI65-101
  • Title: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO VICINITY TRAVEL
  • Date: 2024-07-26

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The publication addresses government vehicle usage, vicinity travel approval, reimbursement claims, and mileage rates. It requires approval determinations, DTS Local Voucher submissions, and mileage documentation for applicable claims.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel and units to include active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and civilians serviced by the 502d Air Base Wing, 502d Comptroller Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

Topics covered

  • Government vehicle usage
  • Privately owned conveyance use
  • Vicinity travel approval
  • Local area definition
  • Reimbursement claims
  • Mileage rates
  • Mileage limitations

Questions and answers

When must members traveling outside the local area be on orders?

Members traveling outside the approved local area on official business shall be on orders (DTS or Verbal). (paragraph 1)

Can members be directed to use a privately owned conveyance for official business?

When government vehicle support is not available, determine alternate mode of transportation. If a POC is determined advantageous, inform the traveler. Note: Members cannot be directed to use a POC for official business. (paragraph 1)

What expenses can vicinity travel payments include?

Vicinity travel payments include claims for mileage, actual commercial or carrier costs, toll fees and parking fees. (paragraph 3)

What is the JBSA local area?

The local area for JBSA is defined as: any destination in the following Texas counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, Wilson and the corporate limits of San Marcos, Texas. (paragraph 4)

How must reimbursement claims be submitted?

Claims for reimbursement will be submitted through the Defense Travel System (DTS) as a Local Voucher and approved through the applicable individual’s unit. If a unit is not able to access DTS then the submission will be routed through the Financial Services Office. (paragraph 5)

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