COMDTINST M4600.17B — Coast Guard Supplement To The Joint Travel Regulations (cgs-jtr)

COMDTINST M4600.17B governs Coast Guard travel and transportation regulations for military personnel and their dependents.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M4600.17B
  • Title: COAST GUARD SUPPLEMENT TO THE JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS (CGS-JTR)
  • Date: 6/28/2019
  • Proponent: CG-1332

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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.

Topics covered

  • PCS/TEMDUINS orders
  • Temporary duty orders
  • Dependent travel entitlements
  • Household goods entitlements
  • Reserve Component member travel
  • Utility bills
  • CONUS and OCONUS COLA
  • Class “A” School entitlements

Questions and answers

What takes precedence if COMDTINST M4600.17B conflicts with the JTR?

If this Manual conflicts with the JTR, the JTR takes precedence. (paragraph 1)

What does PCS/TEMDUINS allow for dependent travel?

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)

How much household goods can a member ship to a TDY location?

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)

When is per diem not authorized during annual training?

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)

Are travel and transportation allowances authorized for Reserve members performing IDT?

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)

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