COMDTINST M4600.17B governs Coast Guard travel and transportation regulations for military personnel and their dependents.
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It provides additional guidance to the JTR, including PCS/TEMDUINS orders, temporary duty, dependent travel, HHG, utility bills, and COT. It addresses travel allowances, COLA entitlements, and Class “A” School duration and entitlements.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Manual.
If this Manual conflicts with the JTR, the JTR takes precedence. (paragraph 1)
The member is entitled to travel allowances on behalf of the dependents only from the old PDS to the new PDS - not via the TDY location in accordance with the JTR, Paragraph 050303. (paragraph 2)
The member may ship HHG to the TDY location, however, the total weight may not exceed the TDY HHG weight allowance contained in the JTR, Table 2-25. (paragraph 3)
Regardless of the travel distance, per diem is not authorized during annual training when Government quarters and messing are available on (not near) the normal drilling installation. (paragraph 2-25)
Travel and Transportation allowances are not authorized when a Reserve member travels from home to their drilling unit to perform IDT, unless otherwise authorized or approved by Commandant (CG-133) for eligible members in accordance with the JTR, Paragraph 032304. (paragraph 4)