COMDTINST 12570.3H governs the preparation and approval of Coast Guard invitational travel authorizations and related travel reimbursements.
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It covers ITA authorization, eligible and excluded travelers, approving officials, justification letters, travel preparation, transportation, lodging, incidental expenses, and reimbursement. It requires written or electronic approval, specified travel documentation, and verification that a temporary duty site is at least 50 miles from the permanent duty station before per diem authorization.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, chief of headquarter directorates will comply with the policies contained.
The individual will provide a direct benefit or service to the Coast Guard, which means acting in an official capacity to directly accomplish or contribute to an authorized Coast Guard mission or function. (paragraph 3)
The authorizing official for an ITA must be a two-star flag officer or civilian equivalent or above. (paragraph 7)
ITAs will not be issued to contractor personnel. (paragraph 4)
Auxiliarists will not be authorized to travel under the provisions of this Instruction. (paragraph 7)
The issuing office must verify that the authorized travel point (TDY site) is at least 50 miles away from the traveler’s permanent duty station (PDS). (paragraph 2)