AMC SPACE A REGULATION

DOD INSTRUCTION 4515.
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AIR TRANSPORTATION ELIGIBILITY
Originating Component: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Effective: January 22, 2016

Change 6 Effective: March 2, 2022
Releasability: Cleared for public release. This instruction is available on the Directives
Division Website at https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.
Reissues: DoD 4515.13-R, “Air Transportation Eligibility,” November 1, 1994, as

amended
Approved by: Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology,
and Logistics
Change 6 Approved by: Andrew P. Hunter, Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
Purpose: In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5135.02, this issuance:
• Implements policies for the eligibility of passengers, cargo, and human remains for transportation on
DoD aircraft.
• Provides policies and assigns responsibilities for the transportation of DoD-sponsored passengers,
cargo, and human remains in accordance with DoDDs 4500.09 and 4500.56 and DoD Instruction
(DoDI) 4500.57.
• Establishes and provides implementing policies for the space-available travel program.
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Change 6, March 2, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION .............................................................................. 5
1.1. Applicability. .................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Scope. ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3. Policy. ............................................................................................................................... 6
1.4. Summary of Change 6. ..................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment. .............................................................. 9
2.2. Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (ATSD(PA)). ........................... 9
2.3. Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, Department of
Defense. .............................................................................................................................. 9
2.4. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict. ....... 9
2.5. DoD Component Heads. ................................................................................................... 9
2.6. Secretary of the Air Force. .............................................................................................. 10
2.7. Secretary of the Navy...................................................................................................... 10
2.8. Combatant Commanders (CCDRs)................................................................................. 10
2.9. Commander, United States Transportation Command (CDRUSTRANSCOM). ........... 10
2.10. Executive Secretary of the Department of Defense. ..................................................... 11
SECTION 3: SPACE-REQUIRED PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION....................................................... 12
3.1. General. ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.2. Firearms and Ammunition. ............................................................................................. 12
3.3. Baggage Allowances. ...................................................................................................... 12
3.4. Transportation of Minors. ............................................................................................... 13
3.5. Emergency Leave Travel. ............................................................................................... 14
3.6. Eligible Space-required Passengers. ............................................................................... 14
3.7. Documentation Requirements. ........................................................................................ 23
3.8. Priority of Movement. ..................................................................................................... 24
3.9. Travel Entitlements for Emergencies.............................................................................. 24
SECTION 4: SPACE-AVAILABLE PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION .................................................... 29
4.1. General. ........................................................................................................................... 29
4.2. Baggage Allowances. ...................................................................................................... 30
4.3. Transportation of Minors. ............................................................................................... 30
4.4. Leave or Pass Status and Wounded Warrior Travel. ...................................................... 31
4.5. Travel in Conjunction with Space-required Travel. ....................................................... 31
4.6. Travel to Restricted, All Others, and Unaccompanied Tour Areas. ............................... 31
4.7. Registers and Sign-up Procedures. ................................................................................. 32
4.8. Documentation Requirements and Eligibility. ................................................................ 32
4.9. Dependent Travel. ........................................................................................................... 36
4.10. Unfunded EML Travel. ................................................................................................. 38
4.11. Eligible Space-available Travelers, Priorities, and Approved Geographical Travel
Segments. .......................................................................................................................... 38
SECTION 5: PATIENT MOVEMENT (PM) ........................................................................................ 47
5.1. General. ........................................................................................................................... 47
5.2. PM Eligibility.................................................................................................................. 47
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5.3. Nonmedical Attendants. .................................................................................................. 47
5.4. Other Government-sponsored Patients. .......................................................................... 48
5.5. Patients of Other USG Agencies..................................................................................... 48
SECTION 6: CARGO TRANSPORTATION ELIGIBILITY ...................................................................... 49
6.1. General. ........................................................................................................................... 49
6.2. Cargo Preparation Requirements. ................................................................................... 49
6.3. Reimbursable Transportation. ......................................................................................... 49
SECTION 7: TRANSPORTATION OF HUMAN REMAINS..................................................................... 50
7.1. Eligibility. ....................................................................................................................... 50
7.2. Escorts and Honor Guards. ............................................................................................. 50
SECTION 8: ORIENTATION FLIGHTS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS TRANSPORTATION ............................... 51
8.1. Orientation Flights. ......................................................................................................... 51
8.2. Public Affairs Transportation. ........................................................................................ 52
SECTION 9: SUPPORT TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS .......... 54
9.1. General. ........................................................................................................................... 54
9.2. Eligibility. ....................................................................................................................... 54
9.3. Transportation in Support of Exercises........................................................................... 55
9.4. Transportation Authorization Documentation. ............................................................... 55
SECTION 10: SERVICE ANIMALS, PETS, AND OTHER ANIMALS ...................................................... 57
10.1. Service Animals. ........................................................................................................... 57
10.2. Pets. ............................................................................................................................... 61
10.3. Other Animals. .............................................................................................................. 61
SECTION 11: REIMBURSEMENT AND BILLING ................................................................................ 62
11.1. General. ......................................................................................................................... 62
11.2. Categories of Traffic. .................................................................................................... 62
11.3. Reimbursement. ............................................................................................................ 63
11.4. Tariffs. ........................................................................................................................... 64
SECTION 12: APPROVAL AUTHORITIES.......................................................................................... 66
12.1. General. ......................................................................................................................... 66
12.2. Approving Authority Actions. ...................................................................................... 66
12.3. Approval Authorities. ................................................................................................... 67
GLOSSARY ..................................................................................................................................... 72
G.1. Acronyms. ...................................................................................................................... 72
G.2. Definitions. ..................................................................................................................... 73
REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................. 77
TABLES
Table 1. Travel Entitlement for Emergencies Codes ................................................................... 24
Table 2. Travel Entitlements for Emergencies ............................................................................ 25
Table 3. Eligible Space-Available Travelers, Priorities, and Approved Geographical Travel
Segments ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Table 4. Approval Authorities ..................................................................................................... 67
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FIGURE
Figure 1. Example Statement of Assurance ................................................................................. 60
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SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION
1.1. APPLICABILITY. This issuance:
a. Applies to:
(1) OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff (CJCS) and the Joint Staff , the Combatant Commands (CCMDs), the Office of Inspector
General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all
other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this issuance as the “DoD
Components”).
(2) The Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, under agreement with the
Department of Health and Human Services and the Commissioned Corps of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under agreement with the Department of Commerce.
b. Does not apply to:
(1) The eligibility of passengers, cargo, and human remains for transportation on aircraft
while in use by or in support of the President or Vice President. The approval authority for airlift
on rotary-wing and tilt rotary-wing aircraft is the Military Service or DoD Component that owns
the asset, funds the mission, and provides the aircrew. Such requests for transportation on
Military Service-owned rotary-wing or tilt rotary-wing aircraft do not require OSD approval.
(2) DoD personnel traveling on foreign military aircraft. Refer to DoDD 5030.61.
c. If this issuance conflicts with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), the JTR, as applicable,
takes precedence.
1.2. SCOPE. Specific policies for operational support airlift (OSA) are located in DoDI
4500.43. Policies on the use of government aircraft and air travel are located in DoDD 4500.56.
Policies on administrative use of motor vehicles are located in DoDI 4500.36. Policies on air
passenger management and safety and quality control of civil air carriers are located in
DoDI 4500.53. In addition, the issuance concerns:
a. All civil aircraft chartered by or on behalf of the DoD to provide passenger transportation,
when the DoD is responsible for manifesting passengers.
b. DoD aircraft operated in a common-user airlift service, to include U.S. Air Force Air
Mobility Command (AMC) organic aircraft; OSA; theater-assigned organic aircraft; and other
Service-owned aircraft when operated under a common-user role.
c. Any DoD aircraft when one or more passengers are civilians (including DoD and
non-DoD civilian employees, couriers, travelers on public affairs events, dependents, defense
contractor personnel, and retirees) who are not part of the crew or on board the aircraft for
operational support purposes.
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1.3. POLICY. It is DoD policy that:
a. DoD transportation resources will be used only to accomplish DoD and approved
interagency missions. In accordance with DoDD 4500.09, commercial transportation resources
will be used to the maximum extent practicable, provided requirements for security,
communications, and schedules can be satisfied.
b. Transportation of passengers, cargo, and human remains on DoD aircraft will comply
with applicable laws and regulations.
c. Passengers traveling on DoD-owned and contracted aircraft will be screened before

boarding the aircraft in compliance with U.S. entry and exit requirements specified in Defense
Transportation Regulation (DTR) 4500.9-R. Individuals not cleared to travel will not board the
aircraft.
d. In accordance with the policies in DoDD 4500.09 and Section 41113 of Title 49, United
States Code (U.S.C.), passenger manifesting systems and procedures must collect certain
identifying information, including the emergency contact information called for in Part 243 of
Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). DTR 4500.9-R contains specific passenger
manifesting systems information and data collection requirements.
e. All personnel must ensure that the policies and procedures in this issuance are
implemented to protect the privacy of individuals in the collection, use, maintenance, and
dissemination of personally identifiable information. All records containing personally
identifiable information gathered from individuals using the Defense Transportation System will
be maintained by manifesting systems and storage programs, and will be accounted for in a
Privacy Act system of records, pursuant to Section 552a of Title 5, U.S.C. and DoDI 5400.11.
f. Passengers on DoD or DoD-contracted aircraft may be denied boarding or transportation if

they are unruly; under the influence of alcohol or narcotics or other drugs that may create a
hazard to the safety of the aircraft or passengers; or a disruptive influence.
g. DoD aircrew and passenger terminal personnel will make every effort to assist passengers
with disabilities.
h. Aircraft not designed or normally configured for passenger (non-aircrew personnel)

transportation will not be used for passenger travel. Exceptions to this policy are passengers who
originate and terminate in the same airfield for the purpose of an orientation flight prescribed in
Section 8 of this issuance and non-aircrew personnel assigned to perform duties on a particular
aircraft.
i. DoD-funded air transportation will not be used for the movement of goods donated to the
DoD. Exceptions include cargo moved consistent with Sections 401, 402, 404, and 2561 of Title
10, U.S.C. and as otherwise noted in Section 12 of this issuance.
j. Transportation and reimbursement requests for transportation provided to other executive

agencies of the U.S. Government (USG) will be provided in accordance with Section 1535 of
Title 31, U.S.C. and DoD 7000.14-R.

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k. Space-available passenger transportation will be extended to:
(1) Uniformed services members and their dependents as an avenue of relief from the
demands of duty and prolonged service.
(2) Retired uniformed services members and their families in recognition of their career
of duty and eligibility for recall to active duty.
(3) Other designated individuals, on a limited basis, for their direct service to uniformed
services members and their families.
l. Prior to travel aboard aircraft operated by an activity not financed through the
Transportation Working Capital Fund (TWCF), DD Form 1381, “Air Transportation
Agreement,” will be executed by non-DoD personnel traveling pursuant to the guidelines
contained in this issuance when their flight originates in a foreign country. Sponsors will
execute DD Form 1381 for minor dependents or individuals incapable of signing for themselves.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization personnel traveling in performance of official duties are
exempt from this requirement. An electronic version of the form is available on the DoD Forms
Management Program website at https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.
m. Congressional and public affairs transportation may be provided in accordance with

DoDD 4515.12 and DoDI 5122.08.
1.4. SUMMARY OF CHANGE 6. This change:
a. Incorporates revisions to Section 382.3 of Title 14, CFR, as amended by Page 79774 of
Volume 85, Federal Register, by:
(1) Modifying the definition for “service animal” and adding a definition for “service
animal handler.”
(2) Adding provisions for service animal handlers to travel with service animals on:
(a) DoD aircraft; or
(b) Commercial aircraft chartered by the DoD or on behalf of the DoD.
b. Adds a definition for “properly trained service animal.”
c. Aligns terminology and definitions for defense contractors and defense contractor
personnel in accordance with:
(1) DoDI 3020.41.
(2) Other contracting policy and procedures.

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d. Updates terminology for the Teslin family of uniformed services identification (USID)
cards to include the Next Generation USID card with descriptive language that is applicable to
both card forms.
e. Updates the minimum age from 10 to 14 years of age for issuing dependent child USID
cards.
f. Updates references and organizational symbols and makes other administrative changes
for currency and accuracy.

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SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SUSTAINMENT. Under the

authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment and in accordance with DoDD 5134.12, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Sustainment:
a. Develops policies and prescribes guidance for the transportation of passengers, cargo, and
human remains on DoD aircraft.
b. Communicates with other USG agencies and industry officials on processes and
procedures for the use of DoD aircraft.
2.2. ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

(ATSD(PA)). The ATSD(PA):
a. In accordance with DoDI 5122.08, approves transportation for public affairs purposes
aboard DoD aircraft arranged by any DoD Component or at the request of another Federal
department, agency, or foreign government.
b. Reviews and authorizes requests for non-local public affairs travel.
2.3. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (COMPTROLLER)/CHIEF FINANCIAL

OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. The Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense develops and maintains financial
management procedures for billing and reimbursement for transportation services.
2.4. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND

LOW-INTENSITY CONFLICT. Under the authority, direction, and control of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy and in accordance with DoDD 5100.46 and DoDD 5111.10, the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict coordinates
with the CJCS on transportation requirements for foreign disaster relief and humanitarian
assistance.
2.5. DOD COMPONENT HEADS. The DoD Component heads:
a. Ensure that DoD Component publications, memoranda, and concept plans are in full
compliance with this issuance and with the procedures in DTR 4500.9-R, DoDD 4500.09, DoDD
4500.56, and DoDI 4500.57.
b. Establish procedures for the transportation of passengers, cargo, and human remains on
DoD aircraft under their control, which are consistent with this issuance and the procedures in
DTR 4500.9-R, DoDD 4500.56, and DoDI 4500.57.
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c. Ensure that their Component commanders and personnel at all levels prevent the misuse
of DoD airlift assets as well as the perception of their misuse.
2.6. SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE. In addition to the responsibilities in Paragraph

2.5., the Secretary of the Air Force is responsible for all matters pertaining to special airlift
mission aircraft assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing.
2.7. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. In addition to the responsibilities in Paragraph 2.5., the
Secretary of the Navy sponsors transportation requirements of the United States Coast Guard
(USCG) when USCG units are assigned to the Department of the Navy.
2.8. COMBATANT COMMANDERS (CCDRS). In addition to the responsibilities in

Paragraph 2.5., within their areas of responsibility (AORs), the CCDRs:
a. Establish procedures and approve transportation of non-DoD personnel on DoD aircraft

under their control and when the CCDRs determine travel is in the best interests of their
commands and the DoD.
b. Approve use of DoD aircraft under their control by individuals other than news media
representatives for non-local travel for public affairs purposes. This authority may be further
delegated, in writing, not below the two-star or civilian-equivalent level within their commands.
c. Approve requests for transportation in support of counterdrug operations for law

enforcement agency personnel, in accordance with CJCS Instruction 3710.01B.
d. Publish guidance, in accordance with DoDI 1327.06, regarding the availability and
authorization to use space-available and environmental morale leave (EML). Guidance must be
consistent with this issuance.
2.9. COMMANDER, UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

(CDRUSTRANSCOM). In addition to the responsibilities in Paragraphs 2.5. and 2.8. and in
accordance with DoDI 5158.06, the CDRUSTRANSCOM:
a. Accepts passengers, cargo, and human remains for transportation as authorized in this
issuance and DoDD 4500.54E.
b. Updates and maintains DTR 4500.9-R to include guidance and instructions to support
policies and procedures in this issuance for the transportation of passengers, cargo, and human
remains.
c. Provides users of the Defense Transportation System with rates for the transportation of
passengers, cargo, and human remains covered by this issuance.
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d. Annually, in March, collects and provides the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Logistics space-available movement data, including the number of passengers, moved from
AMC passenger terminals.
2.10. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. The

Executive Secretary of the Department of Defense approves transportation of:
a. Foreign officials invited by officials of the OSD, the Defense Agencies, or the DoD Field
Activities.
b. Official travel for individuals of the OSD organizations.
c. Official and unofficial travel for individuals and family members of the OSD
organizations administratively supported by OSD.
d. All other requests as delegated by the Secretary of Defense.
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SECTION 3: SPACE-REQUIRED PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
3.1. GENERAL. The passengers listed in this section are eligible for space-required
transportation on DoD aircraft under the conditions cited. Passenger service personnel will deny
transportation when an order or authorization for movement is neither authorized by this
issuance nor approved according to the policies in this issuance. The requirement to wear
uniforms by uniformed services members on active duty and members of the Reserve
Components (RC) not on active duty is governed by the regulations of the Military Department
concerned and DoDD 4500.54E. When civilian clothing is worn, it should be accepted attire in
the overseas country of departure, transit, or destination.
a. Pregnant Passengers. Pregnant women may be transported through 34 weeks of

gestation unless medically inadvisable. Women fewer than 6 weeks postpartum and infants
under 6 weeks old may be accepted for transportation if considered medically sound and so
certified in writing by a responsible medical officer or civilian physician. In an evacuation
authorizing space-required travel (e.g., the ordered or authorized departure of noncombatants),
pregnant women beyond the 34th week of gestation may be accepted for air transportation if
considered medically sound and certified in writing by a responsible medical officer or civilian
physician.
b. Disabled Passengers. Every effort will be made to transport passengers with disabilities
who are otherwise eligible to travel. Passenger service personnel and aircraft crewmembers will
provide assistance in boarding, seating, and deplaning a disabled passenger. The chief of the
passenger travel section or the aircraft commander may disapprove transportation if there is an
unacceptable risk to the safety or health of the disabled passenger, other passengers, or crew, or
if operational necessity, equipment, or manpower limitations preclude accepting a disabled
passenger, service animal, or mobility assistance device. The aircraft commander is the final
approval authority on all matters relating to flight safety.
3.2. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. DTR 4500.9-R contains procedures for transporting
firearms and small arms ammunition on DoD aircraft.
3.3. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES.
a. Checked Baggage Allowance. Passengers are authorized two pieces of checked

baggage. Each passenger also may hand-carry one article (e.g., small luggage, garment bags,
backpack) and one personal item (e.g., cosmetic case, purse, small boxes, packages) for storage
in the passenger cabin area. Checked baggage may not exceed 62 linear inches (length plus
width plus height) or 70 pounds for each piece. Carry-on baggage must fit under the seat and
may not exceed 45 linear inches. Any duffel bag, sea bag, B-4 bag, flyers kit bag, or diver’s
traveling bag that exceeds 62 linear inches but does not exceed 100 pounds may be substituted
for one of the checked baggage items.
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b. Authorized Excess Baggage Allowance. When authorized by Military Service
regulations, an individual’s orders may include an excess baggage allowance, stated by number
of pieces and not by weight. To determine the number of pieces necessary, use an estimate of 70
pounds for each piece of baggage and round to the next highest whole piece to determine the
number of pieces necessary. For example, if 100-pounds excess is needed, then two pieces of
excess baggage are authorized.
c. Unauthorized Excess Baggage. Baggage that exceeds the normal allowance without
proper authorization may be accepted for shipment at the discretion of a passenger service
representative, subject to the capacity of the mission to support excess baggage. When baggage
in excess of that capacity is refused for transportation, the owner is responsible for disposition of
unauthorized baggage not accepted for shipment.
d. Excess Baggage Fees. Excess baggage fees will not be charged for space-required
passengers traveling on DoD organic airlift when authorized by contingency, exercise, or
deployment orders. Unauthorized excess baggage will not displace space-required passengers or
cargo. Excess baggage fees may be levied if the traveler connects with commercial aircraft.
e. Baggage Allowance Restriction. To maximize seat availability, terminal personnel may

further restrict passenger baggage allowances.
3.4. TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS. Except as noted in this issuance, minors must be

accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times when traveling on DoD aircraft. A power
of attorney or other non-judicial document which has not been issued or approved by a court will
not be accepted as proof of legal guardianship or responsibility for a minor, except as noted in
Paragraph 3.4.a.
a. A document signed by a court or a notarized power of attorney that is signed by one or

both of the child’s parents that designate an individual as having responsibility for the minor is
acceptable during the ordered departure of noncombatants from a foreign area.
b. Minors between the ages of 10 and 18 years old as of the date of travel will be accepted
for unaccompanied space-required travel on Air Mobility Command Patriot Express missions
performed by DoD chartered aircraft, if they meet the criteria in Volume 14 of AMC Instruction
24-101. The minor must be accompanied to the AMC terminal or gateway by a parent, legal
guardian, or responsible adult who will remain with the child until departure and provide
evidence that the child will be met at the airport of arrival by a parent, legal guardian, or
responsible adult. Minors under the age of 10 are not permitted to travel unaccompanied.
(1) The air carrier contractor is responsible for the care of unaccompanied minors during
the flight, including any technical stops and any delay which occurs after boarding.
(2) The air carrier contractor will accept unaccompanied minors only for travel on non-
stop or direct flights (i.e., a flight that makes a stop without a plane change). No unaccompanied
minors will be permitted to travel on flights scheduled to remain overnight at any en-route
location.

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3.5. EMERGENCY LEAVE TRAVEL. Emergency leave travelers may receive options
depending on their entitlements or privileges contained in the JTR or this issuance, including:
a. Government-funded transportation on DoD aircraft.
b. Government-funded commercial transportation when DoD aircraft are not reasonably

available.
c. Member-funded (space-required) transportation on DoD aircraft or commercial aircraft

when there is no entitlement for government-funded travel in the JTR.
d. Space-available unfunded travel aboard DoD aircraft.
3.6. ELIGIBLE SPACE-REQUIRED PASSENGERS. The following individuals are eligible

for space required transportation on DoD aircraft in accordance with this issuance and the JTR.
Unless otherwise stated, transportation on aircraft funded by the TWCF is chargeable to the DoD
Component concerned at the USG DoD rate tariff.
a. Uniformed Services Members.
(1) Service members on active duty traveling under official permanent change of station
(PCS), temporary duty (TDY), or temporary additional duty (TAD) orders.
(2) Uniformed services members on funded emergency leave pursuant to DoDI 1327.06
and the leave regulations of their respective Departments. In these instances, government-funded
round-trip travel is permitted in accordance with Table 2.
(3) RC Service members, when traveling to perform inactive duty for training or active
duty for training, with or without pay.
(4) Uniformed services members traveling with leave taken between consecutive
assignments outside the continental United States (OCONUS), in accordance with the JTR.
(5) Active duty uniformed services members on rest and recuperation or liberty pass, in
accordance with DoDI 1327.06.
(6) Uniformed services members and their dependents on funded environmental morale
leave (FEML).
(7) Cadets and midshipmen of the U.S. military academies traveling on TDY or TAD
orders.
(8) U.S. Public Health Service commissioned officers and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps officers traveling on TDY or TAD
orders.

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b. Civilian Employees of DoD Components.
(1) Civilian employees traveling under official PCS, TDY, or TAD orders or on rest and
recuperation or FEML travel.
(2) U.S. citizen civilian employees traveling under a family emergency, as determined by
the respective Military Service and the JTR. Round-trip travel is permitted in accordance with
Table 1 of this issuance. When funded transportation is not authorized, individuals may travel
space-required at personal expense on DoD aircraft or space-available in accordance with Table
2 of this issuance.
(3) Civilian employees who have defaulted on their transportation agreement and
command-sponsored dependents, but only when commercial transportation is unavailable.
Travel orders will require the employee to pay the transportation costs before travel at the USG
non-DoD rate tariff. Such costs may be reimbursed in cash.
c. Command-Sponsored Dependents of Uniformed Services Members and DoD

Civilian Employees.
(1) Dependents, as defined in the JTR, traveling under official PCS orders.
(2) Dependents issued official travel orders under conditions for which the sponsor could
receive emergency leave. Round-trip travel, accompanied or unaccompanied, is permitted in
accordance with Table 2. Transportation costs for travel on aircraft operated by an activity
financed through the TWCF are normally chargeable to appropriated funds from the sponsor’s
unit. When funded transportation is not authorized, the sponsor may have their dependents travel
space-required at personal expense. In accordance with Table 3, space available travel may also
be used.
(3) Dependents accompanying their sponsors on approved circuitous travel. All costs in
excess of the authorized government-furnished transportation will be paid by the sponsor. Travel
on aircraft provided by an activity financed through the TWCF is chargeable to the sponsor.
(4) Dependents acquired after the effective date of PCS orders, which at the time of PCS
were not entitled to transportation at government expense. Dependents are authorized to join
their sponsors at their OCONUS permanent duty station (PDS) via space-required transportation
at personal expense, accompanied or unaccompanied, when no commercial transportation is
available. Transportation is limited to travel from the aerial port of embarkation (APOE) in the
continental United States (CONUS), Alaska, or Hawaii to the aerial port of debarkation (APOD)
serving the sponsor’s OCONUS PDS. The OCONUS CCDR must approve entrance of these
dependents before travel. Travel on aircraft provided by an activity financed through the TWCF
is chargeable to the sponsor. In accordance with Table 3, space available travel may also be
used.
(5) Dependents stationed OCONUS. This includes unmarried dependents who are under
23 years old and full-time students attending a school in the United States to obtain a secondary,
undergraduate, graduate (pursued on a full-time basis at an accredited institution), or vocational

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education (pursued on a full-time basis at a post-secondary vocational institution). The JTR
contain details on restrictions that apply to this travel.
(6) Accompanied or unaccompanied dependents of uniformed services members or DoD

civilian employees traveling under FEML orders in accordance with the JTR.
(7) Dependents of uniformed services members or DoD civilian employees traveling in

connection with leave taken between consecutive OCONUS assignments, in accordance with the
JTR.
(8) Dependents of uniformed services members and DoD civilians authorized to be

evacuated by a competent authority in accordance with the JTR.
(9) Dependents of uniformed services members and DoD civilian employees stationed
OCONUS participating in inter-scholastic activities when payment for transportation is
authorized in accordance with DoDD 1342.20.
d. Non-command-sponsored Dependents. The traveler will reimburse transportation

costs. A space-available travel option for the following individuals is authorized in accordance
with Table 3 of this issuance.
(1) Dependents of uniformed services members, when issued official travel orders under
conditions for which the sponsor could obtain emergency leave. The individual may elect to
travel space-required at personal expense on DoD aircraft. One-way travel, accompanied or
unaccompanied, is permitted in accordance with Table 2.
(2) Dependents of uniformed services members acquired during the course of a

member’s current tour of duty who are otherwise not entitled to transportation at government
expense and are in an OCONUS area, in accordance with the JTR. If the sponsor complies with
Military Service or CCMD regulations relating to the dependent’s acquisition and meets all
requirements of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the dependent’s entry into
the United States, the dependent is eligible for space-required transportation at personal expense
from the OCONUS APOE to an APOD in the CONUS, Alaska, or Hawaii, in conjunction with
the member’s PCS from the OCONUS area.
(3) Dependents who are permanent members of the household of uniformed services
members or DoD civilian employees may be provided space required transportation between
CONUS and OCONUS areas or between OCONUS areas at the expense of the sponsor or
dependent, if travel is within 30 days of the sponsor’s PCS travel.
e. Dependents Accompanying DoD Personnel on Official Business. A dependent spouse

normally is not permitted to accompany a DoD sponsor traveling on official business. However,
flag officers and those commanders specified in Section 12 of this issuance may approve a
dependent spouse’s travel on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with DoDD 4500.56. Travel is
allowed on a non-interference basis only and must be supported with an invitational travel
authorization (ITA). Blanket ITAs for this type of travel are prohibited.

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f. Employees and Dependents of Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Activities. Space-
required transportation is chargeable at the USG non-DoD rate tariff for the following NAF
activities, officials, or employees:
(1) NAF officials or employees traveling on official orders.
(2) NAF officials or employees and their sponsored dependents, when issued official
travel orders under conditions for which emergency leave could be granted to a uniformed
services member. If NAF-funded travel is not authorized, the NAF employee and dependent(s)
may elect to travel space-required at personal expense or space-available in accordance with
Table 3 of this issuance.
(3) Non-U.S. citizen employees of NAF activities, when transportation is in the

OCONUS area and is the responsibility of the USG in accordance with the terms of the
employment contract.
(4) NAF officials, employees, and dependents stationed OCONUS and individuals
authorized space-required transportation, when a competent authority has authorized evacuation
of NAF officials, employees, or dependents.
g. Employees and Dependents of Other USG Agencies. Space-required transportation is

chargeable:
(1) To the sponsoring DoD Component at the USG DoD rate tariff for employees of
other USG agencies when traveling for or in the interests of the DoD and when approved in
accordance with Section 12 of this issuance.
(2) To the concerned USG agency at the USG non-DoD rate tariff for:
(a) U.S. citizens that are USG employees assigned to a post or country that has been
designated a hostile area for family visitation. Travel must be authorized by the chief of the
diplomatic mission to which the employee is attached. If not attached to a diplomatic mission,
the employee must receive travel authorization from the head of the OCONUS office of the USG
agency or office to which the employee is attached or other competent agency authority. Posts
designated for family visitation travel will be notified by a Department of State (DOS) message.
Round-trip travel is authorized from the employee’s PDS to the family’s residence.
(b) U.S. citizens who are USG employees and their dependents stationed OCONUS
when traveling for emergency visitation in instances of serious illness or death of a member of an
employee’s or dependent’s immediate family. The chief of the diplomatic mission to which the
employee is attached must authorize the round-trip travel from the employee’s residence to the
emergency destination. If the employee is not attached to a diplomatic mission, the head of the
OCONUS office of the USG agency or office to which the employee is attached or other agency
authority must authorize the travel.
(c) Dependents of U.S. citizen DOS or Peace Corps employees located OCONUS,
either at post or away from post, traveling for emergency visitation in instances of serious illness
or death of a member of an employee’s or dependent’s immediate family. The chief of the

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diplomatic mission or head of an OCONUS U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID) establishment or their designees, or the Director of Personnel, Peace Corps (for Peace
Corps staff personnel) must authorize the travel. Round-trip travel, accompanied or
unaccompanied, is authorized from the dependent’s residence to the emergency destination.
(d) U.S. DOS-identified diplomatic passport couriers, when carrying DOS courier
letters.
h. Nonprofit Service Organizations. Transportation services for nonprofit service

organizations are limited to personnel of the American Red Cross (ARC), United Services
Organizations (USO), the United Seamen’s Service (USS), recognized scouting organizations,
and as indicated in Paragraphs 3.6.h.(1) through (7) of this issuance. Transportation is
reimbursable at the USG non-DoD rate tariff. Transportation in circumstances other than those
specified in Paragraphs 3.6.h.(1) through (7) may be authorized in accordance with a
memorandum of understanding (MOU) or memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the DoD
and the service organization. The MOU or MOA should be referenced to determine when
transportation is authorized and the appropriate rate tariff, if reimbursement is required. This
does not include travel in CONUS.
(1) ARC full-time paid employees who are U.S. citizens traveling under official PCS,
TDY, or TAD orders and assigned to support Military Services overseas.
(2) ARC full-time paid employees who are U.S. citizens and their dependents
accompanying Service personnel overseas, when issued official travel orders under conditions
similar to the circumstances for which emergency leave could be granted a Service member.
Round-trip travel is permitted in accordance with Table 2.
(3) The USO National Executive Director, other USO national headquarters staff
personnel, USO facility directors, and executive directors and assistant executive directors of
OCONUS USO facilities (must be full-time paid personnel who are U.S. citizens assigned to
duty on a DoD installation overseas), when the travel provides a direct service to the Military
Services and is at the invitation of the OCONUS CCDR.
(4) Employees of the USS, when travel provides a direct service to the Military Service
concerned.
(5) Professional scout leaders (full time staff and executives) stationed overseas with the
approval of the DoD and the executives of the national headquarters of the scouting
organizations, when the travel provides direct scouting support to DoD personnel and their
dependents stationed overseas.
(6) Scouting organization officials, employees, and dependents stationed overseas, when
evacuation has been authorized.
(7) Dependents of full-time paid employees of the ARC who are U.S. citizens assigned
to Military Services overseas, when evacuation of dependents has been authorized.

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i. Invited Travelers. The concerned DoD Component head must approve any traveler not
meeting the criteria permitting the issuance of ITAs and not otherwise eligible for transportation.
j. Foreign Government and International Organization Travelers. Section 9 of this

issuance addresses the eligibility of passengers from foreign governments and international
organizations.
k. Defense Contractor Personnel. Defense contractor personnel may be provided DoD-

funded transportation when there is a contractual requirement for the DoD to provide
transportation services.
(1) Defense contractor personnel providing services under a contract with the DoD will
receive a letter of authorization (LOA) for DoD-funded transportation from their contracting
officer or his or her representative, pursuant to DoDI 3020.41. ITAs may not be issued for
defense contractor employees. A sample LOA is contained in the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulations Supplement Procedures, Guidance, and Information (DFARS PGI). The LOA must
contain a statement that commercial transportation is not available, obtainable, or capable of
meeting the transportation requirement.
(a) The LOA will include the prime contract number, sub-contract number,
emergency contact phone number, and DoD appropriation or DoD customer identification code
(CIC) to be charged for services when travel is chargeable to the DoD. Transportation is
chargeable at the USG DoD rate tariff.
(b) When the defense contractor will reimburse the travel, the LOA will include the
defense contractor’s complete billing address and point of contact (POC). Defense contractors
may obtain accounts for passenger travel and cargo movements at defense contractor expense by
contacting Headquarters, AMC, Financial Management and Comptroller by e-mail at
AMC.FMFA.TWCF@us.af.mil. Transportation is reimbursable at the USG non-DoD rate tariff.
(2) Specified employees of U.S. educational institutions under contract to the DoD who
provide direct educational services for military personnel stationed OCONUS are authorized
transportation when the DoD Component concerned provides funding and the required LOA.
The dependents of such employees may be included in the LOA if the contract provides for such
travel. Eligibility is limited to travel to, from, and between the OCONUS areas.
(3) Defense contractor personnel stationed OCONUS whose travel from the CONUS,
Alaska, or Hawaii to the OCONUS duty assignment, when issued an LOA for which emergency
leave could be granted to a Service member. Space-required, round-trip travel aboard DoD
aircraft is authorized in accordance with Table 2, except for personal services contracts.
Transportation is chargeable to the defense contractor or traveler at the non-USG rate tariff.
l. Educators not Affiliated with the DoD Education Activity Prescribed in DoDD
1342.20 and not on a Personal Services Contract as Described in the DFARS PGI. These
travelers will reimburse transportation costs at the non-USG rate tariff:
(1) Educators traveling OCONUS under a DoD contract, provided travel is from the
CONUS, Alaska, or Hawaii, and travel orders are issued under conditions for which emergency

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leave could be granted a Service member. Traveler-funded, space-required, round-trip travel
aboard DoD aircraft is authorized in accordance with Table 2.
(2) Educators provided an ITA by the appropriate DoD Component. A complete and
correct billing address and POC must be included in the ITA.
(3) Personnel employed by schools in Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the
Northern Marianas and their dependents, when traveling between the CONUS, Alaska, or
Hawaii and OCONUS on orders authorized by the OCONUS commanders.
(4) Personnel connected with national accrediting associations for secondary schools and
colleges, when traveling on orders authorized by a DoD Component.
m. Athletes and Entertainers. Traveling Service member athletes, coaches, and officials
must be issued travel orders by the appropriate DoD Component. Invited athletes and
entertainers will travel on ITAs issued by the appropriate DoD Component. ITAs must include a
complete billing address and POC for the following individuals:
(1) Service member coaches, officials, and athletes participating in sports clinics,
intramural games, or contests sponsored by a DoD Component.
(2) Service member athletes and athletic teams (including coaches) traveling to train for
or participate in international competitions in amateur sports and qualifying events, preparatory
competition for those games, or any other international competition in amateur sports when the
Secretary of State, in accordance with Section 717 of Title 10, U.S.C., determines that
participation in international sports will serve the interests of the United States.
(3) Service member entertainers participating in shows, contests, or events organized and
sponsored by a DoD Component.
(4) Entertainers traveling OCONUS on ITAs issued by the Department of the Air Force,
Armed Forces Entertainment Office, or under the sponsorship of a contract with a morale,
welfare, and recreation organization. Commercial transportation must be unavailable or
unsuitable.
(5) Entertainers contracted locally in OCONUS areas traveling for DoD personnel
entertainment on ITAs issued by the OCONUS commander or delegated coordinators of the
entertainment program.
n. Civil Air Patrol (CAP). Transportation costs are reimbursable by the sponsoring DoD
Component for:
(1) Senior and cadet members of the CAP on aircraft when performing official CAP
duties or when supporting a CAP operational mission authorized by or at the request of the U.S.
Air Force. Travel is authorized in the CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
(2) Participants in a U.S. Air Force and CAP-approved Aerospace Education Workshop
field trip scheduled as part of the approved curriculum.

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o. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).
(1) ROTC students of the Army, Navy, and Air Force at field training or the Naval
ROTC summer training programs and competitions, on approval of the field training
commander.
(2) ROTC students of the Army, Navy, and Air Force during the school year. Travel
must have the prior approval of the appropriate authority of the Military Department concerned.
Students must be enrolled and actively participating in formal ROTC and academic training
during the school term in which travel occurs, and the flight must be in connection with this
training. Students must travel in uniform.
(3) Civilian officials of an educational institution that offers ROTC. Travel is to visit
military installations for orientation in connection with ROTC activities. Prior approval of the
Military Department is required.
p. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). Pursuant to Section 2031 of Title
10, U.S.C., and to the extent considered appropriate by the Secretary of the Military Department
concerned, transportation may be provided to support JROTC programs. Students must be
enrolled and participating in the JROTC program during the school term in which travel occurs,
and the flight must be in connection with the training. Students must travel in uniform.
q. International ROTC Programs. Travel requests for international ROTC programs must
be approved by the DoD Component concerned.
r. Naval Sea Cadets. As approved by the Secretary of the Navy, transportation may be
provided to support the United States Naval Sea Cadets Corps (USNSCC). Travel is authorized
in the CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Participants in the USNSCC are authorized
travel for the purpose of Sea Cadet orientation training and return. Students will have adult
chaperones and be enrolled and participating in the Sea Cadets program during the school term
in which travel occurs and the flight must be in connection with the training. Students must
travel in uniform.
s. National Guard Youth Challenge Program Participants. In accordance with

Section 509 of Title 32, U.S.C., participants in congressionally sanctioned, DoD-approved
National Guard Youth Challenge Programs may be provided transportation on DoD aircraft for
travel to and from a program site and to a program activity.
t. Persons Transported Under the Authority of the Military Extraterritorial

Jurisdiction Act. Personnel accompanying DoD forces OCONUS—including civilian
personnel, dependents of military and civilian personnel, and defense contractor personnel and
their dependents—may be transported, along with authorized escorts, under the authority of
Sections 3261 through 3267 of Title 18, U.S.C., as implemented by DoDI 5525.11. Depending
on the category of personnel being transported, official orders, ITAs, or LOAs may be used as
the transportation authorization.

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u. Other Individuals Not Affiliated With the DoD. Individuals who are not otherwise
eligible for transportation in accordance with this section may be authorized space-required
transportation in the following circumstances:
(1) Designated Individuals of Seriously Ill or Injured Uniformed Services Members.

These individuals are issued travel orders in accordance with the JTR. Not more than three
designated individuals (without regard to relationship or command sponsorship) of a uniformed
services member who is seriously ill or seriously injured and hospitalized either in the CONUS
or OCONUS may be authorized to travel. Round-trip, government-funded transportation is
authorized between the residence of the designated individuals and the location of the medical
facility in which the member is hospitalized. The attending physician or surgeon and the
commander or head of the military medical facility exercising control over the member’s care
must determine, in writing, that the presence of an individual(s) is necessary for the member’s
health and welfare.
(2) Family Members of Seriously Ill or Injured DoD Civilian Employees. In accordance
with the JTR, two family members (without regard to command sponsorship) of a DoD civilian
employee who is seriously ill or seriously injured and hospitalized either in the CONUS or
OCONUS may be authorized to travel. Individuals traveling to or from an OCONUS location
may travel on any CONUS leg segment (i.e., on a flight with en-route stops) when no change of
aircraft or mission number is required.
(3) Designated Individuals and Non-medical Attendants of Seriously Wounded, Ill, or

Injured Uniformed Services Members. Individuals are issued travel orders by the sponsoring
organization in accordance with the JTR.
(4) Relatives, Family Members, Attendants, and Escorts Attending a Funeral of a

Deceased Service Member. Individuals are issued orders in accordance with the JTR.
(5) Individuals Authorized to Attend a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.

Individuals are issued orders in accordance with the JTR.
(6) Media Representatives Sponsored or Approved by the DoD. See Section 8 of this
issuance for additional information.
(7) Members of the Clergy or Ministry Attending Meetings Dealing with Religious
Matters that are Sponsored or Approved by a DoD Component. Transportation is chargeable at
the USG non-DoD rate tariff.
(8) Individuals in Support of the U.S. Antarctic and Arctic Ice Cap Programs. When
sponsored by a DoD Component or the National Science Foundation and directly related to the
programs, transportation costs are reimbursable at the USG DoD rate tariff in Antarctica, and at
the USG non-DoD rate tariff in the Arctic.
(9) Individuals Residing OCONUS to Travel to the CONUS, Alaska, or Hawaii for
Induction into the Military Services. Transportation is chargeable at the USG DoD rate tariff and
includes returning OCONUS if found unqualified for induction on arriving in the CONUS,
Alaska, or Hawaii.

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(10) State National Guard Officials. When travel is for official duty connected with
National Guard activities, travel may be in and between the CONUS, Puerto Rico, Guam, the
Virgin Islands, or the States of Alaska and Hawaii only. Officials may include the State
governors, lieutenant governors, adjutants general, and assistant adjutants general for such travel.
(11) Certain State, County, Municipal, or Private Company Employees Who Perform a
Service in Direct Support of the National Guard Mission in the States and Territories. Travel
must be for an official purpose and authorized in advance by the Chief, National Guard Bureau
(NGB) or other authorized official. Travel may be in and between the CONUS, Puerto Rico,
Guam, the Virgin Islands, or the States of Alaska and Hawaii only.
(12) Spouses of a State Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Adjutant General When

Travel is for Official Duty Connected with National Guard Activities. Travel may be in and
between the CONUS, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or the States of Alaska and Hawaii. The
traveler must be accompanied by the official, and there must be an official function in which the
spouse is actually to participate in an official capacity or the travel must be deemed in the
interest of the National Guard. State governors or lieutenant governors will sign the approvals
personally on a case-by-case basis.
3.7. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
a. All passengers must have in their possession a travel order or similar authorization issued
by an appropriate authority and a valid form of identification issued by a DoD Component,
Federal, State, or local government authority. Additionally, overseas travelers must carry
documents required by this issuance, Volume 14 of AMC Instruction 24-101, and the JTR, such
as passports, immunization records, and visas. With the exception of emergency transportation
or medical evacuation, passengers lacking proper identification and other documents may be
denied transportation.
b. For billing purposes, travel authorizations will include either the appropriation chargeable
and the CIC, or the name and address of a specific organization or individual responsible for
payment. One copy must be provided to the passenger service personnel.
c. Passengers who are employees of other Federal Government agencies must have the
identification and other documents required in Paragraphs 3.7.a. and 3.7.b. and documentation
that their travel aboard DoD aircraft has been approved, unless specifically authorized otherwise
by this issuance.
d. Passengers traveling on ITAs as authorized by the JTR will have the ITA in their
possession. Unless specifically authorized in this issuance, an ITA does not negate approval
requirements for transportation on DoD aircraft in accordance with Section 12 of this issuance.
e. All other travelers will have the identification and other documents required in
Paragraphs 3.7.a. and 3.7.b. and documentation showing their travel on DoD aircraft has been
approved.

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3.8. PRIORITY OF MOVEMENT. Priority of movement for space-required passengers on
channel missions is prescribed by Joint Publication 4-01.
a. Priority 1. Personnel with an acute emergency that requires they be moved before
everyone else and not delayed for any reason; medical evacuees; or individuals returning to the
United States or its possessions on emergency leave.
b. Priority 2. Personnel who have an urgent deadline to accomplish an essential mission at

the destination; are destined for units or activities required to be in place to meet an emergency
and whose travel is more urgent than travel under Priorities 3 and 4; on TDY; or on PCS orders
to a mobile or moving final duty assignment.
c. Priority 3. Personnel who are traveling to accomplish an important mission; returning to

duty station from emergency leave; traveling as inductees from military entrance processing
stations to reception stations and training centers; on PCS orders to fixed or stationary final duty
assignment of duty station; or returning to duty from routine TDY or TAD.
d. Priority 4. Personnel who are not otherwise eligible for movement in Priorities 1-3;
dependents; personnel of non-DoD activities; or recruits traveling from home to military
entrance processing stations.
3.9. TRAVEL ENTITLEMENTS FOR EMERGENCIES. Tables 1 and 2 provide the

guidance for emergency leave travel. Table 1 provides the alpha numeric codes used to indicate
travel entitlements in Table 2. Table 2 provides a reference for choosing emergency leave travel
options. The “Entitlement or Privilege” column in Table 2 indicates which alpha numeric
entitlement code to use. Entitlements are round-trip unless otherwise specified. Consult the JTR
for further details regarding transportation entitlements.
Table 1. Travel Entitlement for Emergencies Codes
Alpha Entitlement
a Government-funded travel on DoD aircraft.
b Government-funded commercial travel.
c Traveler-funded (space-required) travel on DoD aircraft.
d Space-available travel aboard DoD aircraft.
Numeric
1 Stationed means serving on permanent duty or assigned to a ship.
2 Travel in or transit of the CONUS to reach an emergency destination located
OCONUS.
3 Travel in the CONUS to reach a CONUS destination.
4 Member’s home of record, place from which called (or ordered) to active duty, place
of first entitlement, or place of permanent legal residence.

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Table 1. Travel Entitlement for Emergencies Codes, Continued
Numeric
5 Individuals traveling to or from an OCONUS location may travel on any CONUS
leg segment (i.e., on a flight with en-route stops) when no change of aircraft or
mission is involved. Otherwise, CONUS travel is not authorized.
6 Government-funded, round-trip travel between CONUS locations if a member is
TDY or TAD from the PDS or assigned to a ship that is away from its CONUS
homeport when the emergency situation occurs.
Table 2. Travel Entitlements for Emergencies

Entitlement
Item The Traveler Circumstance Remarks
or Privilege
1 A uniformed The uniformed services a2, b2 Government-funded transportation from
services member is stationed OCONUS the international airport nearest the
member. and the emergency destination member’s location when notified or the
is OCONUS or in the member’s PDS.
CONUS.
2 A uniformed The uniformed services a2, b2 Government-funded transportation from
services member is stationed (1) in the the international airport nearest member’s
member. CONUS, his or her domicile location when notified or the member’s
(4) is OCONUS, and the PDS.
emergency destination is
OCONUS.
3 A uniformed The uniformed services b6
services member is stationed in the
member. CONUS and the emergency
destination is in the CONUS.
4 A uniformed The uniformed services a2,3 Transportation is authorized for only three
services member is seriously ill or b2,3 family members between the residence of
member. seriously injured and the family members and the location of
hospitalized either in the the medical facility in which the member
CONUS or OCONUS. is hospitalized. Certification by the
primary care provider or other competent
medical authority that the presence of the
family members is necessary for the
health and welfare of the member is
required.
5 A uniformed The dependent resides a2 Government-funded transportation from
services OCONUS and the emergency b2 the international airport nearest member’s
member’s destination is OCONUS or the or dependent’s location when notified,
command- CONUS. member’s PDS, or dependent’s other
sponsored OCONUS residence when member is
dependent. entitled to a station allowance on
dependent’s behalf.

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Table 2. Travel Entitlements for Emergencies, Continued
Entitlement
or Privilege
6 A uniformed The dependent resides in the a2 Government-funded transportation from
services CONUS, the member’s b2 the international airport nearest member’s
member’s domicile is OCONUS, and the or dependent’s location when notified or
dependent. emergency destination is member’s PDS.
OCONUS.
7 A uniformed The dependent resides in the c2
services CONUS, the member’s d5
member’s domicile is not OCONUS,
dependent. and the emergency
destination is OCONUS.
8 A uniformed The dependent resides c Transportation is authorized one way to
services OCONUS with the sponsor, the emergency destination.
member’s non and the emergency Government-funded return travel on
command- destination is OCONUS or DoD aircraft is not authorized.
sponsored CONUS.
dependent.
9 A U.S. citizen The employee is stationed a5
civilian DoD OCONUS and the b5
employee. emergency destination is
OCONUS or in the CONUS.
10 A U.S. citizen The dependent resides with a5
civilian DoD the employee who is b5
employee’s stationed OCONUS and the
command- emergency destination is
sponsored OCONUS or in the CONUS.
dependent.
11 A U.S. citizen The U.S. citizen DoD a5 Transportation is authorized for no more
civilian DoD employee is seriously ill or b5 than two family members between the
employee’s seriously injured and residence of the family members and the
family hospitalized either in the location of the medical facility in which
(without CONUS or OCONUS. the member is hospitalized.
regard to Certification that the presence of the
command family members is necessary for the
sponsorship). health and welfare of the employee is
required. Commercial options must be
unavailable.

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Entitlement
or Privilege
12 An ARC full- The individual is serving c
time paid with a DoD Component d5
employee overseas and the emergency
who is a U.S. destination is OCONUS or in
citizen the CONUS.
assigned to a
DoD
installation
overseas.
13 A command- The sponsor is serving with a c
sponsored DoD Component overseas d5
dependent of and the emergency
an eligible destination is OCONUS or in
ARC full-time the CONUS.
paid
employee
who is a U.S.
citizen
assigned to a
DoD
installation
overseas.
14 A U.S. citizen The individual is stationed c
civilian NAF OCONUS and his or her d5
activity travel to the PDS was
employee. incident to a PCS at NAF
expense, and the emergency
destination is OCONUS or in
the CONUS.
15 A U.S. citizen The individual resides c
NAF-activity OCONUS with the sponsor, d5
employee’s whose travel to the PDS was
command- incident to a PCS at NAF
sponsored expense, and the emergency
dependent. destination is OCONUS or in
the CONUS.

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Entitlement
or Privilege
16 Defense The individual is stationed c5 Commercial options must be
contractor OCONUS and his or her unavailable.
personnel travel from the CONUS,
who are
Alaska, or Hawaii to the duty
civilian
employees of assignment was at DoD
commercial expense, and the emergency
concerns destination is OCONUS or in
under contract the CONUS.
to the DoD.
17 An educator The individual is stationed or c5 Commercial options must be
or national traveling OCONUS, his or unavailable.
educational her travel from the CONUS,
accrediting Alaska, or Hawaii was at
association DoD expense, and the
employee. emergency destination is
OCONUS or in the CONUS.
18 A U.S. The individual is stationed a2,3 Authorization by specified officials in
citizen, OCONUS and the b2,3, each Federal agency is required.
foreign emergency destination is c5
service OCONUS or in the CONUS.
employee
(except
contract
employees) of
the DOS,
USAID, and
Peace Corps.
19 Dependents of The individual is located a2,3, Authorization by specified officials in
U.S. citizen, OCONUS either at post or b2,3 each Federal agency is required.
foreign away from post, and the Transportation may be accompanied or
service emergency destination is unaccompanied.
employees OCONUS or in the CONUS.
(except
contract
employees) of
the DOS,
USAID, and
Peace Corps.

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SECTION 4: SPACE-AVAILABLE PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
4.1. GENERAL. The passengers listed in this section are eligible for space-available
transportation on DoD aircraft under the conditions cited. Space-available passenger
transportation, using surplus aircraft capacity, is permitted, provided all space-required
passengers and cargo have been accommodated. Space-available transportation is allowed on a
non-interference basis only. DoD aircraft, including training missions, will not be scheduled or
sized to accommodate the movement of passengers on a space-available basis. Space-available
transportation will not be used for personal gain or for a business enterprise. No additional funds
may be used or flight hours performed to provide transportation under the space-available travel
program. The following guidance applies to all space-available passengers traveling on DoD
aircraft:
a. Reservations. There is no guarantee of transportation and reservations will not be

accepted or made for any space-available traveler. The DoD is not obligated to continue an
individual’s travel or return the individual to the point of origin or any other point. Travelers
should have sufficient personal funds to pay for commercial transportation, lodging, and other
expenses if space-available transportation is not available. All associated expenses are the
responsibility of the traveler.
b. Impartiality. Transportation opportunities will be provided on an equitable basis without

regard to rank or grade, military or civilian, or branch of uniformed service. No distinction is
made between members retired from the RC and members retired from active duty. Space-
available seats may not be reserved or blocked for use at en-route stops along mission routes.
Individuals traveling to or from an OCONUS location may travel on any CONUS leg segment
(i.e., on a flight with en-route stops) only when there is no change of aircraft or mission number.
c. Uniforms. The requirement to wear uniforms by uniformed services members on active

duty and members of the RC not on active duty is governed by the regulations of the Military
Department concerned and DoDD 4500.54E. When civilian clothing is worn, it should not
conflict with accepted attire in the overseas country of departure, transit, or destination.
d. Joint Spouse Service. A joint spouse Service member (active or retired) parent or step-
parent, with the documentation cited in this section, may accompany their dependent children,
regardless of which parent is designated as the sponsor in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility
Reporting System.
e. Categories. Eligible space-available travelers are placed in one of six categories

(Category I – Category VI) based on the traveler’s status and circumstance, as specified in Table
3. Once accepted for movement, a space-available passenger will not be bumped by another
space-available passenger, regardless of category.
f. Priority of Movement. On a case-by-case basis, the local installation commander may

change the priority of movement of any space-available traveler for emergency or humanitarian
reasons when the circumstances fully support such an exception. When a movement priority is
changed, the passenger will be moved no higher than the bottom of the Category I space-
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available list. The installation commander may delegate the authority to make such changes to
no lower than the chief of the passenger terminal or equivalent. Where AMC units are tenants,
the senior AMC authority will advise the installation commander of this authority and offer
technical assistance. The upgrade will be effective from the passenger’s originating and transit
locations to the emergency location. This upgrade may not be used for the passenger’s return
travel.
g. Pregnant Passengers. Pregnant women up to the 34th week of gestation may be

transported unless medically inadvisable. Women less than 6 weeks postpartum and infants
under 6 weeks old may be accepted for transportation if considered medically sound and so
certified in writing by a responsible medical officer or civilian physician. In an evacuation
authorizing space-required travel (e.g., the ordered or authorized departure of noncombatants),
pregnant women beyond the 34th week of gestation may be accepted for air transportation if
considered medically sound and certified in writing by a responsible medical officer or civilian
physician.
h. Disabled Passengers. Passenger service personnel and aircraft crewmembers will

provide assistance in boarding, seating, and deplaning a disabled passenger. Transportation may
be disapproved by the chief of the passenger travel section or the aircraft commander if there is
an unacceptable risk to the safety or health of the disabled passenger or other passengers or crew,
or if operational necessity, equipment, or manpower limitations preclude accepting a disabled
passenger, service animal, or mobility assistance device. The aircraft commander is the final
approval authority on all matters relating to flight safety.
i. Forms. Members of the RC traveling space-available must have a completed DD Form

1853, “Verification of Reserve Status for Travel Eligibility.” An electronic version of the form
is available on the DoD Forms Management Program website at
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/.
4.2. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES.
a. Checked Baggage Allowance. Passengers are authorized two pieces of checked

baggage. Each passenger also is permitted to hand-carry one article (e.g., small luggage,
garment bag, backpack) and one personal item (e.g., cosmetic case, purse, small box, package)
for storage in the passenger cabin area. Checked baggage may not exceed 62 linear inches
(length plus width plus height) or 70 pounds for each piece. Carry-on baggage must fit under the
seat and may not exceed 45 linear inches (length plus width plus height).
b. Baggage Allowance Restriction. To maximize seat availability, terminal personnel may

further restrict passenger baggage allowances. Excess baggage is not authorized for space-
available passengers.
4.3. TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal

guardian at all times when traveling in a space-available status on DoD aircraft. A power of
attorney or other non-judicial document that has not been issued or approved by a court
transferring legal responsibility for the minor will not be accepted to satisfy this requirement,

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except as noted in Section 3 of this issuance or for the ordered departure of noncombatants from
a foreign area.
4.4. LEAVE OR PASS STATUS AND WOUNDED WARRIOR TRAVEL.
a. Uniformed services members must be in a valid leave, pass, or non-duty status pursuant to
DoDI 1327.06 to register for travel and remain in such status for the entire period of travel.
Service members may travel using their military identification card and verbal verification when
on pass status. If passengers subsequently present leave orders, they must re-sign up with a new
effective date and time consistent with their leave forms. Service members in appellate leave
status are not granted space-available travel privileges.
b. DoD civilian employees, when given any of the space-available privileges listed in Table
3, must be in a leave or non-duty (i.e., weekend or holiday) status to register for space-available
travel. If in non-duty status, leave must be approved for the first normal working day following
the non-duty period. Employees will be on leave status while awaiting travel and for the entire
period of travel.
c. Service members on active duty who have been injured in a combat zone and are
receiving treatment at a medical treatment facility or in a wounded warrior program may be
offered excess seats on any DoD OSA aircraft supporting DoD senior officials’ travel. Senior
officials are encouraged to make seats available; however, mission impact, the need for classified
communications, and privacy concerns may be considered in determining whether to make
excess seats available. Wounded warriors must be ambulatory and require no in-flight medical
treatment. Allocation of seats is at the discretion of the senior traveler.
4.5. TRAVEL IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPACE-REQUIRED TRAVEL. Transportation

from a PDS to a TDY location must be on a space-required basis. Space-available transportation
may be used from the TDY location as long as space-available transportation does not substitute
for any transportation authorization when travelers have a space-required entitlement.
Dependents may not use space-available transportation to accompany their sponsors on space-
required transportation unless traveling space-available pursuant to established unaccompanied
programs. Sponsors accompanying their dependents must be traveling in the same status (either
space-required or space-available) as the dependents.
4.6. TRAVEL TO RESTRICTED, ALL OTHERS, AND UNACCOMPANIED TOUR

AREAS.
a. Non-command sponsored dependents of active duty uniformed services members serving

unaccompanied PCS OCONUS may use space-available transportation to and from the
member’s approved overseas tour location, as approved by the installation commander
concerned (or as delegated, no lower than unit commander). Dependents may not use space-
available transportation to accompany their sponsors on space-required transportation or to travel
to or from a sponsor’s restricted or all other (unaccompanied) tour location unless traveling in
accordance with non-command sponsored programs. The uniformed services member must

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obtain prior written approval for non-command sponsored dependent travel from the installation
or unit commander concerned. This documentation will be presented to passenger terminal
personnel, stay in the dependent’s possession during travel, and remain valid for one round-trip
to the sponsor’s PCS duty location.
b. Approval letters will include, at a minimum: the sponsor’s name and rank, approved
unaccompanied PCS location, sponsor’s contact information (on and off-duty), dependent names
and current residence information, timeframe for which the letter is valid, and length of stay
authorized. An example approval letter may be found at: https://www.amc.af.mil/Home/AMC-
Travel-Site/.
4.7. REGISTERS AND SIGN-UP PROCEDURES.
a. Each installation from which space-available transportation is offered will establish a

single space-available register. All passengers accepted for airlift from that location must have
been selected from the register’s roll. Maintenance of the register is the responsibility of the
AMC passenger activity, where established. The register will be automated, if the capability
exists. Where no AMC passenger activity is established, it will be the responsibility of the
installation commander to designate the organization responsible for maintaining the space-
available register.
b. To compete for space-available travel, eligible personnel must present all required
documentation and sign up on the space-available roster either in person or remotely, where such
capability exists. The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and other DoD
Components will provide procedures for using remote sign up services.
c. The original date and time of sign-up will be documented and remain with the traveler
until movement to their declared final destination is complete, their leave terminates, or a
maximum of 60 days has passed, whichever occurs first. The CCDR may further restrict this
time limit for assigned personnel. Those registered are not required to accept any seat offered
and failure to accept an offered seat will not jeopardize a passenger’s position on the space-
available register. Passengers dropped from the register may sign up again in their respective
categories and will be provided a new date and time of sign-up.
d. Instances of unacceptable passenger conduct or behavior that warrant consideration for

removal of space-available privileges will be processed in accordance with Volume 14 of AMC
Instruction 24-101.
4.8. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY. All travelers must

possess a valid form of USG identification during travel. Valid forms of USG identification
must be from a Federal, State, local, or tribal government authority. The DoD identification card
descriptions and their corresponding eligible population categories are defined in Volume 1 of
DoD Manual 1000.13. Overseas travelers must have in their possession documents required by
Section 4 of this issuance, DoDI 1327.06, and DoDD 4500.54E (e.g., passports, immunization
records, and visas). Specific required documentation must be presented to the passenger
terminal personnel or other appropriate authority when requested, and includes the following:

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a. Uniformed services members on active duty (including National Guard and RC on active
duty in excess of 30 days or active Guard Reserve), U.S. Public Health Service commissioned
officers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps
officers, and cadets and midshipmen of the U.S. Military Academies must have:
(1) A common access card (CAC).
(2) A valid leave authorization or other documentation required by the Military Service.
(3) A U.S. USID dependent identification and privilege card for any dependents
accompanying the member. Uniformed services member dependents under the age of 14 must
travel with the sponsor or eligible parent and must possess a Federal-, State-, local-, or tribal
government-issued identification.
b. RC members on active duty for 30 days or fewer (includes National Guard and RC
members) must have:
(1) A CAC or Armed Forces of the United States - Geneva Conventions identification
card for Guard or Reserve.
(2) Orders placing the Reservist on active duty.
(3) A U.S. USID dependent identification and privilege card with “Guard” or “Reserve”
in the sponsor affiliation block, for any dependents accompanying the member. Uniformed
services member dependents under the age of 14 must travel with the sponsor or eligible parent
and possess a Federal-, State-, local-, or tribal government-issued identification.
c. Retired uniformed services members must have:
(1) A U.S. USID sponsor identification and privilege card with “Retired” in the sponsor
affiliation block.
accompanying the sponsor, with “Retired” in the sponsor affiliation block.
d. Authorized RC members (including the remainder of the Ready Reserve not accounted for
in Paragraphs 4.8.a. and 4.8.b. of this issuance, as well as the Standby Reserve standby active
status list) must have:
(1) A CAC.
(2) A DD Form 1853.
in the sponsor affiliation block for any dependents accompanying the member. Uniformed

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e. Retired Reservists under the age of 60, but entitled to retired pay at age 60 (“gray area
retirees”) must have:
(1) A U.S. USID sponsor identification and privilege card with “Reserve Retired” in the
affiliation block. A notice of retirement eligibility is not required.
in the sponsor affiliation block for any dependents accompanying the member. Uniformed
f. Dual-uniformed services members with dependent children, when the non-sponsor

military parent or step-parent accompanies his or her dependent minor children on DoD aircraft,
must have:
(1) A CAC.
(2) A valid U.S. USID dependent identification and privilege card.
(3) Written approval from the dependent children’s sponsor, as identified in the Defense
Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
(a) Only original signed and notarized approval letters will be accepted. This
documentation will be presented to air terminal personnel and will be in the non-sponsor parent
or step-parent’s possession during all segments of space-available travel. This documentation is
valid for 180 days from date of signature.
(b) Approval letters will include, at a minimum: sponsor’s name, rank, contact
address and phone number; non-sponsor parent or step-parent’s name and rank; and dependent
children’s names and relationship to non-sponsor parent or step parent. An example approval
letter may be found at: https://www.amc.af.mil/Home/AMC-Travel-Site/.
g. ROTC members, nuclear power officer candidates (NUPOCs), and Civil Engineer Corps
(CEC) members must have a DD Form 1853.
h. Foreign exchange personnel, as defined in DoDD 5230.20, must have:
(1) A CAC.
(2) A valid leave authorization.
i. Dependents of foreign exchange service officers must have a U.S. DoD or USID
dependent identification and privilege card.
j. Dependents under the age of 14 and traveling without a U.S. USID dependent
identification and privilege card must travel with the sponsor or eligible parent. Dependents of
uniformed services members who are under the age of 14 must travel with the sponsor or eligible
parent and must possess a Federal, State local, or tribal government issued identification.

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k. EML travelers must have:
(1) A CAC or U.S. USID sponsor identification and privilege card for uniformed
services members.
(2) A valid EML authorization.
accompanying the uniformed services member.
l. American Samoan veterans are authorized space-available travel between American

Samoa and Hawaii, in accordance with Section 2641a of Title 10, U.S.C., when transportation is
required for hospital care. The veteran must reside in American Samoa, and an official of the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must determine the need for hospital care from VA
facilities in Hawaii. The veteran must possess a letter from the VA indicating he or she resides
in American Samoa and must travel to Hawaii to receive hospital care, along with the dates the
care will be provided. Dependent travel is not authorized.
m. Retirees residing in or located in a Commonwealth or U.S. possession and referred by a

military or civilian primary care provider located in that Commonwealth or possession to a
specialty care provider for services to be provided outside of that Commonwealth or possession
will be provided space-available travel for health care services. The member may be
accompanied by a dependent, as determined by the primary care provider and stated in the
referral for medical services. Transportation is authorized between the Commonwealth or
possession and the specialty care provider. The priority status will be the same category as that
of an unaccompanied dependent over the age of 18 traveling on environmental and morale leave.
In the event of the death of the Service member, the dependent who accompanied the member to
obtain the health care is authorized Category VI space-available travel in accordance with Table
3 to return to their point of origin.
n. Medal of Honor (MOH) recipients and dependents of MOH recipients, when

accompanied by their sponsor, must have a U.S. USID identification and privilege card with
“MOH” in the affiliation block for sponsors and the sponsor affiliation block for dependents.
o. Personnel assigned to Diego Garcia must be in one of these two categories:
(1) Third-country national (TCN) direct hire employees. Round-trip, space-available

transportation is authorized to and from Diego Garcia and the nearest intermediate destination
served by commercial aircraft. TCN employees must present a CAC and valid leave documents
to support the transportation request.
(2) Military personnel and civilian employees of the Ministry of Defence of the United
Kingdom (UK) permanently assigned to Diego Garcia. Space-available transportation is
authorized to and from Diego Garcia. Passengers must present proof that they are assigned to
Diego Garcia permanently, are in a leave, pass, or liberty status, and are authorized to travel
space-available. Documentation must include POC information for the passenger unit of
assignment. Passengers also must present photo identification consisting of a UK Ministry of
Defense identification card or valid UK passport.

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p. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba special category residents and other approved travelers must have
government-issued identification and travel approval documentation. This transportation will
not be used in lieu of authorized space-required travel.
(1) Special category residents, as designated under the provisions of Public Law 109-
163, are permitted round-trip space available travel on DoD aircraft between Guantanamo Bay
and the nearest intermediate destination serviced by scheduled commercial airlines.
(2) When scheduled commercial transportation is not reasonably available to meet the
traveler’s needs and travel is approved by the Commander, Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay,
round-trip space-available travel is permitted between Guantanamo Bay and the nearest
intermediate destination. Leave or travel approval documentation will include a statement that
scheduled commercial transportation was not reasonably available. Eligible travelers include:
(a) DoD civilians (including NAF) and their dependents (other than EML).
(b) USG agency employees and their dependents.
(c) U.S. citizen defense contractor personnel and their dependents.
(d) TCN direct hire employees.
(e) U.S citizens, when the visit has been approved by the Commander, Naval Base,
Guantanamo Bay.
q. Veterans with a permanent service-connected disability rated as total, must have a:
(1) U.S. USID sponsor identification and privilege card for disabled American veterans
with “100% DAV” in the affiliation block.
(2) U.S. USID dependent identification and privilege card for any dependents
accompanying the member with “100% DAV” in the affiliation block.
r. Surviving spouses of Service members who died while on active duty, inactive duty
training, or annual training status as well as retired military members, and their accompanying
dependents, must have a DoD USID and privilege card. Dependents who are under the age of 14
must possess a Federal-, State-, local-, or tribal government-issued identification.
s. Individuals not included in the preceding categories may be eligible for space-available
transportation pursuant to an international agreement, acquisition and cross-servicing agreement
(ACSA), cooperative military airlift agreement (CMAA), or MOU or MOA between the DoD
and another entity or certain employees of the ARC, USO, and USS when they provide direct
support to the DoD in overseas areas. In these cases, eligibility limitations and documentation
requirements must be specified in the agreement or arrangement.
4.9. DEPENDENT TRAVEL. Except where specifically noted in Section 3 of this issuance,
dependents may travel space-available only when accompanied by their sponsors.

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a. Command-sponsored Dependent Travel.
(1) Travel is authorized pursuant to Table 3. Travelers are responsible for obtaining all
country, theater, and border clearance documentation and having the necessary funds when
traveling between theaters.
(2) A sponsor must obtain verification of command sponsorship in the form of a

verification letter signed and dated by their current section or unit commander. Each letter is
valid for one round trip from the sponsor’s OCONUS PDS. The letter must state the sponsor’s
name, rank, and unit of assignment, unit contact phone number, and dependent name(s). A
verification letter example may be found at: https://www.amc.af.mil/Home/AMC-Travel-Site/.
(3) Travelers must present a copy of the verification letter to the servicing air passenger
terminal for movement and maintain a copy of the letter during travel.
(4) Travelers may sign up for space-available travel on or after the date the verification
letter is signed by the unit commander; however, travelers will be removed from the space-
available roster upon expiration of travel authorization or after 60 days, whichever occurs first.
(5) Passenger service agents will accept only verification letters signed by commanders
or acting commanders, or orders signed by “By Direction” authority in the case of the Navy and
Marine Corps. Squadron section commanders assigned to headquarters may sign verification
letters for those sponsors assigned to headquarters billets.
b. Dependents of Deployed Active Duty Uniformed Services Members.
(1) Dependents 18 years of age or older of deployed active duty uniformed services
members are eligible to travel unaccompanied when the deployment orders indicate the
deployment is for 30 consecutive days or more. Dependents are authorized to travel for the
duration of the sponsor’s deployment. There is no limit on the number of trips. Dependents may
sign up for travel no earlier than 10 days before the sponsor’s deployment and are eligible to
commence travel effective on the first day of the sponsor’s deployment.
(2) Eligible dependents must present to air terminal personnel a verification letter signed
by the member’s commander verifying the member’s length of deployment. The verification
letter must remain in the dependent’s possession during travel. A sample verification letter may
be found at: https://www.amc.af.mil/Home/AMC-Travel-Site/.
c. Unfunded Emergency Travel of Dependents Stationed in the CONUS. When funded

emergency travel is not authorized for unaccompanied dependents stationed in the CONUS
traveling OCONUS, travel may be authorized pursuant to Table 3. The sponsor must obtain
verification in the form of a letter signed by the commander or acting commander, or orders
signed by “By Direction” authority in the case of the Navy and Marine Corps. Squadron
commanders assigned to headquarters may sign verification letters for those sponsors assigned to
headquarters billets.

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4.10. UNFUNDED EML TRAVEL.
a. The CCDR or designee may designate authorized EML duty locations and destinations in
their AOR. Dependents under 18 years of age traveling under EML orders must be accompanied
by an EML-eligible parent or legal guardian who is traveling in an EML status. Dependents
18 years of age or older may travel unaccompanied.
b. Unfunded EML travelers may travel in Category II status to only one EML destination for
each set of EML orders. This does not preclude several approved destinations being included in
a single set of EML orders, as long as procedures are in effect to ensure that the individual is
provided Category II status only for travel to and from the first authorized EML destination
actually reached. Subsequent space-available travel (e.g., from the EML destination to a third
location and return, or from the third location to another EML location) may be provided only in
Category III status.
4.11. ELIGIBLE SPACE-AVAILABLE TRAVELERS, PRIORITIES, AND APPROVED

GEOGRAPHICAL TRAVEL SEGMENTS. The following traveler categories and
geographical travel segments are used in Table 3.
a. Item. A sequential numbering system for reference purposes only; has no impact on
priority of travel within that category.
b. Category. The category of travel as specified in Paragraph 4.1.e. of this issuance.
c. Traveler’s Status and Situation. Lists specific travelers and the conditions under which
space-available travel may be authorized.
d. Approved Geographical Travel Segments. Lists the origin and destination

combinations.
(1) C-C is CONUS to CONUS.
(2) O-O is OCONUS to OCONUS.
(3) C-O is CONUS to OCONUS.
(4) O-C is OCONUS to CONUS.
e. Example. A “yes” in the column headed by one of these abbreviations indicates that
travel is authorized in that particular geographical travel segment for the particular type of
traveler cited in that item number, and subject to any limitations cited. Lack of a “yes” indicates
travel is not authorized in that particular geographical travel segment. “Uniformed services” and
“uniformed services members,” as used in the chart, refer to active duty uniformed services
members (Category VI), unless otherwise specified.

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Segments
Category I - Emergency Leave Unfunded Travel. Transportation by the most expeditious
routing only for bona fide immediate family emergencies, as determined by DoDI 1327.06 and
Military Service regulations. This travel privilege will not be used in lieu of funded travel
entitlements
Item Traveler’s Status and Circumstance C-C O-O C-O / O-C
1 Wounded Warriors traveling on leave will be offered seats yes yes yes
on OSA aircraft on a space-available basis before any other
potential space-available passenger.
2 Immediate family members of Wounded Warriors who yes yes yes
possess a valid DoD identification card when accompanying
Wounded Warriors to their destination on OSA aircraft.
3 Uniformed services members with emergency status yes
indicated in leave orders and their accompanying
dependents.
4 Unaccompanied dependents of members of the uniformed yes
services who are assigned and domiciled in the CONUS.
5 Non-command-sponsored dependents of members of the yes C-O: no
uniformed services, residing OCONUS with the sponsor; O-C: yes
one-way only to emergency destination.
6 (1) Command-sponsored dependents of members of the yes yes
uniformed Services; (2) DoD civilians and their command-
sponsored dependents; (3) ARC full-time, paid U.S. citizen
personnel serving with a DoD Component overseas; (4)
NAF personnel whose travel from the CONUS, Alaska, or
Hawaii was incident to a PCS assignment at NAF expense.
7 Dependents of retired uniformed services members who die yes yes
OCONUS are authorized travel from OCONUS to the
CONUS, and OCONUS to OCONUS to accompany the
remains of the deceased member. Return travel is
authorized if accomplished within 1 year of arrival. The
dependent will present to air terminal personnel
documentation certified by DoD mortuary affairs offices.
The documentation must be in the dependent’s possession
during travel.

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Segments, Continued
Category II - Accompanied EML

8 Sponsors in an EML status and their dependents traveling yes yes
with them, also in an EML status. Sponsors include: (1)
uniformed services members; (2) U.S. citizen civilian
employees of the Military Services who are eligible for
government-funded transportation to the United States at
tour completion (including NAF employees); (3) ARC full-
time, paid U. S. citizen personnel on duty with a DoD
Component overseas; (4) USO full-time, paid U.S. citizens
personnel assigned to a DoD installation overseas; (5) DoD
Education Activity teachers during the school year and
during employer-approved training during recess periods.
Category III - Ordinary Leave, Relatives, House Hunting Permissive TDY, MOH Holders, and
Foreign Military
9 Uniformed services members in ordinary leave or pass yes yes yes
status.
10 Uniformed services members traveling under permissive yes yes yes
TDY orders for house hunting incident to a pending PCS.
11 Relatives who are permanent members of the household and yes C-O only
dependent upon a Military Service member, a DoD civilian
employee, or an ARC full-time employee serving with a
DoD Component overseas, when the sponsor is authorized
transportation of dependents at government expense. Travel
must be in accordance with the sponsor or sponsor’s
dependents’ PCS move.
12 Dependent spouses of military personnel officially reported yes yes yes
in a missing status. Dependents and accompanying
dependent children and parents, when traveling for
humanitarian reasons and on approval on a case-by-case
basis by the Chief of the Military Department or designated
representative. Travelers will present approval document
from the Service concerned.
13 Dependents of a uniformed services member when yes yes yes
accompanied by their sponsor in ordinary leave or pass
status.
14 Dependents when accompanying a uniformed services yes yes yes
member traveling under permissive TDY orders for house
hunting incident to a pending PCS.

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Segments, Continued
Category III - Ordinary Leave, Relatives, House Hunting Permissive TDY, MOH Holders,
and Foreign Military, Continued
15 MOH recipients and their accompanying dependents. yes yes yes
Except for active duty, traveler will present a copy of the
MOH (MH or MOH) award certificate or DoD USID and
privilege card with designation “MH” or “MOH.”
16 Command-sponsored dependents of uniformed services yes yes
members accompanying their sponsors on approved
circuitous travel. Commanders authorized to publish
circuitous travel orders for members under current policy of
their uniformed service, where extenuating circumstances
prevail, may approve requests for travel of their dependents
within and between OCONUS areas and the CONUS
incident to approved circuitous travel of the member.
17 Civilian U.S. Military Service patients who have recovered yes C-O: yes
after treatment in medical facilities and their accompanying O-C: no
nonmedical attendants. Travel is permitted by the most
expeditious routing to return the recovered patient and
nonmedical attendant to their OCONUS post of assignment.
(During the death or extended hospitalization of the patient,
the nonmedical attendant retains the space-available travel
authority to return to the patient’s OCONUS post of
assignment).
18 Foreign cadets and midshipmen attending U.S. Service yes
academies in a leave status. Foreign cadets’ and
midshipmen’s native countries must be identified in the
leave authorization.
19 Foreign exchange service members on permanent duty with yes yes yes
the DoD, when in a leave status.
20 Dependents of foreign exchange service members on yes yes yes
permanent duty with the DoD, when accompanying their
sponsors.
21 Unaccompanied dependents of deployed active duty yes yes yes
uniformed services members when the deployment exceeds
365 consecutive days (passenger will be at the bottom of
Category III).
22 Military personnel and civilian employees of the Ministry of yes
Defence of the UK permanently assigned to Diego Garcia.

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Segments, Continued
Category IV - Unaccompanied EML
23 Unaccompanied dependents traveling under the EML yes yes
Program.
24 DoD Education Activity teachers and their dependents yes yes
(accompanied or unaccompanied) traveling during the
summer under the EML Program.
25 Unaccompanied dependents of deployed active duty yes yes yes
uniformed services members when the deployment is for at
least 30 consecutive days.
26 Uniformed services member retirees residing in yes yes
commonwealths and U.S. possessions traveling to obtain
certain health care services (medical or dental) and one
dependent of the individual, if needed to accompany the
individual.
27 Diego Garcia TCN direct hire employees. Transportation is yes
to and from the nearest intermediate destination serviced by
commercial aircraft.
Category V - Permissive TDY (Non-House Hunting), Students, Dependents, Post
Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence, and Others
28 Military personnel traveling on permissive TDY orders yes yes yes
other than for house hunting.
29 Authorized dependents who are in-residence college yes
students attending an OCONUS branch of an American
(i.e., U.S.) university located in the same OCONUS area in
which they reside, command-sponsored, stationed
OCONUS with their sponsor, who is: (1) a member of the
uniformed services; (2) a U.S. citizen civilian employee of
the DoD (paid from either appropriated funds or NAF); or
(3) an ARC full-time, paid employee serving with the DoD.
Unaccompanied travel is permitted from the overseas
military passenger terminal nearest the sponsor’s PDS to the
overseas military passenger terminal nearest the university
during school breaks. Return travel is authorized. Students
must present written authorization from the sponsor’s
approving authority. Only one round trip each year is
authorized and unused trips may not be accumulated from
school year to school year.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
Segments, Continued
Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence, and Others, Continued
30 Dependents, command-sponsored, stationed OCONUS with yes
their sponsor, who is: (1) a uniformed services member; (2)
a U.S. citizen civilian employee of the DoD (paid from
either appropriated funds or NAF); or (3) an ARC full-time,
paid employee serving with the DoD. Unaccompanied
travel is permitted to and from the nearest overseas military
academy testing site to take scheduled entrance
examinations for entry into any of the U.S. Military Service
Academies.
31 Dependents of active duty U.S. military personnel stationed C-O: yes
OCONUS who, at the time of PCS, were not entitled to O-C: no
transportation at government expense. Travel is to
accompany or join their sponsor at his or her duty station.
Travel may be unaccompanied and is limited to travel from
the APOE in the CONUS, Alaska, or Hawaii to the
OCONUS APOD serving the sponsor’s duty station.
32 Non-command sponsored dependents, acquired in an C-O: no
OCONUS area during a military member’s current tour of O-C: yes
assigned duty, not otherwise entitled to transportation at
government expense. Command regulations pertaining to
the acquisition of dependents must be followed. Travel
must be with the member’s PCS, may be unaccompanied,
and is limited to travel from the OCONUS APOE to the
APOD in the CONUS, Alaska, or Hawaii. Member’s PCS
orders are required for travel.
33 Unaccompanied spouses of uniformed services members yes
stationed in OCONUS areas in response to written requests
from school officials or when deemed essential, authorized,
and directed in writing by the sponsor’s commander for
personal consultation on matters about the needs of
dependent members attending school at an OCONUS
location away from the uniformed services member’s PDS.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
Segments, Continued
Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence, and Others, Continued
34 Command-sponsored dependents of uniformed services yes yes
members, unaccompanied, who are stationed OCONUS.
Travel restrictions may apply to certain OCONUS
destinations as determined by the CCDR. Documentation
signed by the sponsor’s commander verifying command
sponsorship will be presented to air terminal personnel, and
be in the dependent’s possession during travel. Dependents
under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an eligible
parent or legal guardian.
35 Non-command sponsored dependents of Active Duty yes yes
personnel on a remote PCS tour. Approval must be granted
in advance by the member’s commander. A copy of the
written approval must be presented to the air terminal
personnel.
36 Service members and their dependents traveling on post yes yes yes
deployment/mobilization respite absence.
Category VI - Retired, Dependents, Reserve, ROTC, NUPOC, CEC, Veterans with a Permanent
Service-connected Disability Rated as Total, and Surviving Spouses of Service Members who Died
in Active Duty, Inactive Duty Training, or Annual Training Status and Retired Military Members
37 Retired uniformed services members and their dependents yes yes yes
(when accompanied by their sponsor).
38 Dependents, command-sponsored, stationed OCONUS with yes yes
their sponsor, who is: (1) a uniformed services member; (2)
a U.S. citizen civilian employee of the DoD (paid from
either appropriated funds or NAF); or (3) an ARC full-time,
paid employee serving with the DoD. Unaccompanied
travel is permitted to the United States for enlisting in one
of the Military Services when local enlistment in the
overseas area is not authorized. If an applicant for military
service is rejected, return travel to the overseas area may be
provided under this eligibility.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
Segments, Continued
Category VI - Retired, Dependents, Reserve, ROTC, NUPOC, CEC, Veterans with a
Permanent Service-connected Disability Rated as Total, and Surviving Spouses of Service
Members who Died in Active Duty, Inactive Duty Training, or Annual Training Status and
Retired Military Members, Continued
39 Authorized RC members and authorized RC members yes
entitled to retired pay at age 60 (i.e., “gray area retirees”)
and their dependents (when accompanied by their sponsor)
when traveling in the CONUS or directly between the
CONUS and Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (Guam and American
Samoa travelers may transit Hawaii or Alaska); or traveling
within Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin
Islands.
40 NUPOC, CEC, and ROTC students of the Army, Navy, or yes
Air Force receiving financial assistance or enrolled in
advanced training, in uniform, during authorized absences
from the school. Travel is authorized within and between
the CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. territories.
41 Newly commissioned ROTC officers who are awaiting the yes
call to extended active duty. Travel is authorized within
and between the CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S.
territories.
42 American Samoa veterans residing in America Samoa To and from Hawaii
traveling to and from Hawaii for hospital care from the VA only
facility in Hawaii.
43 Dependent who accompanied a Service member while the yes yes
Service member obtained health care services and
subsequently died.
44 Full-time, paid, U.S. citizen employees of the ARC or USO yes
assigned to duty with the Military Services on a DoD
installation overseas, and USS employees when providing
direct support to the U.S. Military Services.
45 Special Category Residents (Cuban exiles) To and from Cuba
only
46 Individuals at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as identified in To and from and
Paragraph 4.8.p. of this issuance. Such passengers will be Cuba only
at the bottom of the Category VI sign-up register.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
Segments, Continued
Category VI - Retired, Dependents, Reserve, ROTC, NUPOC, CEC, Veterans with a
Permanent Service-connected Disability Rated as Total, and Surviving Spouses of Service
Members who Died in Active Duty, Inactive Duty Training, or Annual Training Status and
Retired Military Members, Continued
47 Authorized veterans with a permanent service-connected yes
disability rated as total and their dependents (when
accompanied by their sponsor) traveling in the CONUS or
directly between the CONUS and Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto
Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa
(Guam and American Samoa travelers may transit Hawaii
or Alaska); or traveling within Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico,
or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
48 Surviving spouses of Service members who died on active yes
duty and their dependents (when accompanied by the
surviving spouse).
49 Surviving spouses of retired military members and their yes
dependents (when accompanied by the surviving spouse).
50 Surviving spouses of Service members who died in an yes
inactive duty training status and their dependents (when
accompanied by the surviving spouse).
51 Surviving spouses of Service members who died in an yes
annual training status and their dependents (when
accompanied by the surviving spouse.)

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
SECTION 5: PATIENT MOVEMENT (PM)
5.1. GENERAL. DoDI 6000.11 identifies categories of patients eligible for PM and define the
conditions necessary to provide PM. DoDI 6000.11 also identifies conditions under which costs
for PM services provided to DoD healthcare beneficiaries, other USG agencies, private
individuals or organizations, foreign countries, or foreign nationals by the USTRANSCOM are
reimbursable to the DoD. USTRANSCOM will establish the procedures and approval
authorities for regulated PM as part of its responsibilities for global patient regulating.
5.2. PM ELIGIBILITY.
a. PM. As defined in DoDI 6000.11, patients may be provided PM within the CONUS, to
the CONUS from an OCONUS area, and between or in OCONUS areas for inpatient or
outpatient treatment for which PM to obtain further medical treatment is required by a competent
medical authority. Specific authorizations for movement in PM status are based on those
specified for each category of DoD health beneficiary listed in DoDI 6000.11. PM transportation
charges will conform to DoD reimbursement policies and third-party billing procedures.
b. Recovered Patients. Recovered patients and their dependents may be authorized PM

within the CONUS, from the CONUS to an OCONUS area, and in OCONUS areas for return
travel to their duty stations when certified by a competent medical authority. Specific
authorizations for areas of travel authorized in PM recovered patient status are based on those
specified for each category of DoD health beneficiary.
5.3. NONMEDICAL ATTENDANTS.
a. When a competent medical authority determines that a family member’s presence is

necessary to a patient’s health and welfare, one adult member of the immediate family of a
patient provided PM also may be provided PM as a nonmedical attendant authorized to
accompany the patient. If an immediate family member is not available, another adult may
accompany the patient in nonmedical attendant status when the competent medical authority
determines a need.
b. Nonmedical attendants are issued travel orders authorizing the same category of
movement as the patient. Payment due the government for PM that may apply to the patient also
will be applied to the nonmedical attendant. The orders should clearly provide all known
reimbursable items, costs, and corresponding accounting data to facilitate processing by the
responsible finance activity.
c. A nonmedical attendant whose status is lost due to the death, extended medical care of the
patient, or other circumstances certified by a competent medical authority may be provided
space-required movement on DoD aircraft to the destination nearest to his or her home.
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5.4. OTHER GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED PATIENTS.
a. A government employee classified by competent medical authority as a patient and

requiring PM is authorized government transportation entitlements, in accordance with the JTR.
PM may be provided from OCONUS to a CONUS hospital or between medical facilities
OCONUS or in the CONUS. Transportation is chargeable to the employee’s agency at the USG
non-DoD rate tariff.
b. DoD civilian employees who become ill or injured while deployed in support of U.S.
military forces engaged in hostilities are eligible for medical evacuation at no cost to the civilian
employee and at the same level and scope provided to military personnel. The same system used
to track active duty patients through the Military Health System will be used to track DoD
civilian employees injured in theater while deployed in support of a contingency, in accordance
with Directive-type Memorandum 17-004.
c. Defense contractor personnel who support the Military Services in contingency operations
or other military operations may be provided with PM in emergencies where loss of life, limb, or
eyesight could occur. The contract and medical authorities must specifically authorize medical
or dental care beyond this standard. All costs associated with treatment and transportation of
defense contractor personnel to a selected civilian facility are reimbursable to the Federal
Government and are the responsibility of the defense contractor personnel, their employer, or
their health insurance provider. DoDI 3020.41 provides further guidance on the transportation of
defense contractor personnel.
5.5. PATIENTS OF OTHER USG AGENCIES. Individuals sponsored by a USG agency,

when classified as PM patients by a medical authority, may be provided PM. Specific
authorizations for PM patients who are beneficiaries of other USG agencies are based on those
specified for each category of DoD health employees listed in DoDI 1300.18. The sponsoring
agency will reimburse the DoD at the USG non-DoD rate.
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DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
SECTION 6: CARGO TRANSPORTATION ELIGIBILITY
6.1. GENERAL. The following categories of cargo are eligible for transportation on DoD
aircraft under the conditions cited in this issuance, DTR 4500.9-R, and DoDI 4500.57:
a. DoD-owned or sponsored cargo.
b. U.S. military mail and mail sent from or addressed to any Military Service post office.
c. Defense courier cargo.
d. Cargo of other USG agencies approved for transportation under the provisions contained
in this issuance, in accordance with Section 2642 of Title 10, U.S.C.
e. Cargo of DoD NAF activities such as religious and morale, welfare, and recreation
agencies. Transportation costs are funded by the shipping or sponsoring organization.
f. Cargo of the ARC, USO, or USS, in accordance with DTR 4500.9-R and DoDD
1000.26E, and under the terms of agreements between the DoD and these organizations.
g. Cargo of foreign governments and international organizations transported pursuant to

Section 9 or approved pursuant to Section 12 of this issuance.
h. Humanitarian cargo transported under the authority contained in Sections 402 and 2561 of
Title 10, U.S.C. and similar programs.
i. Foreign disaster assistance cargo transported under the authority contained in Section 404
of Title 10, U.S.C. and similar programs.
j. Cargo of DoD support contracts when such transportation is specified in the contract.
k. All other cargo when authorized by the Secretary of Defense, or designee, or other
approval authority identified in Section 12 of this issuance or DoDI 4500.57.
6.2. CARGO PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS. All cargo offered for air transportation
must meet the packing, marking, labeling, and documentation requirements outlined in DTR
4500.9-R.
6.3. REIMBURSABLE TRANSPORTATION. Documentation must provide for payment by

citing the applicable transportation account code (TAC) or indicating the name and address of
the entity or individual responsible for payment. In accordance with Section 1535 of Title 31,
U.S.C., USG agencies requesting reimbursable transportation must certify that funds are
available for payment of the services.
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SECTION 7: TRANSPORTATION OF HUMAN REMAINS
7.1. ELIGIBILITY. Transportation on DoD aircraft of human remains of the individuals listed
in this section is authorized in accordance with DoDD 1300.22, subject to the conditions and
limitations described in DTR 4500.9-R and Sections 1481 through 1490 of Title 10, U.S.C.:
a. Service members.
b. RC members.
c. DoD civilian employees serving with the Military Departments.
d. Dependents of DoD Component members.
e. Retired Service members and dependents.
f. Other U.S. citizen, USG employees, to include defense contractor employees and their
dependents, when authorized in accordance with Section 1486 of Title 10, U.S.C. or
DoDI 3020.41.
g. Prisoners of war and interned enemy detainees.
h. Foreign nationals in accordance with Section 9 of this issuance.
7.2. ESCORTS AND HONOR GUARDS. Escorts and honor guards traveling with the
remains are considered space-required passengers. DoDI 1300.18 provides additional
information on the transportation of human remains and escorts.
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DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
SECTION 8: ORIENTATION FLIGHTS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

TRANSPORTATION
8.1. ORIENTATION FLIGHTS.
a. In accordance with DoDI 5122.08; Volume 2 of DoDI 5410.19; and DoDD 5100.46,
orientation flights further the understanding of particular programs concerning the DoD’s roles
and missions. The approval authority for orientation flights is at the discretion of the Military
Departments, but may be no lower than the installation commander, except as outlined in
Paragraph 8.2. of this issuance. Passengers under 18 years of age must have written parental
approval before the scheduled flights.
b. Orientation flights will be local area flights that begin and return to the point of origin or a
point nearby, and will not be conducted to provide transportation. Conducting an orientation
flight on which a record attempt will be made, or which is the first flight of an aircraft just
accepted into the inventory, or on any other flight of a similar or special nature where the safety
of the aircraft, persons on board the aircraft, or persons on the ground may be endangered for any
reason, are prohibited.
c. Orientation flights may be provided to support:
(1) Military Service members and civilian employees of the DoD Components.
(2) ROTC program members, cadets, designated applicants to the ROTC programs, and
civilian officials of educational institutions offering ROTC. JROTC students who are members
of an organized JROTC activity and key civilian officials directly involved in the JROTC
programs.
(3) CAP cadets and individuals when authorized by the CAP, National commander.
(4) Air Force and Navy Aerospace Education Workshop participants.
(5) USNSCC cadets in connection with USNSCC activities approved by the Chief of
Naval Personnel.
(6) Boy Scouts of America members and accompanying adult leaders when participating
in DoD-approved activities. Minors must possess a completed parent or guardian consent form.
(7) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel when:
(a) Engaged in flight-checking local military air traffic control procedures and
facilities, navigational aids, communications, approach, and similar DoD procedures.
(b) Examining rated aircrew personnel of the Military Departments for civil pilot,
navigator, or engineer certificates or ratings.
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(c) Participating in approved military familiarization flights under existing
arrangements between the Military Department concerned and the FAA, if seating position
permits direct monitoring of aircrew duties.
(d) Participating with students in the FAA Aviation Career Education Camp
Program.
(8) U.S. ambassadors or their senior deputies within overseas theaters, when invited by
the CCDR or Military Department component commander to take an orientation flight and when
the CCDR determines that the orientation flight is primarily in support of the DoD mission.
(9) Federal Government officials, foreign officials, and members of Congress and their
staffs.
(10) Youth in congressionally sanctioned, DoD-approved youth programs. Program

participants may take part in no more than one orientation flight. Parental or guardian
permission is required.
(11) State and local government and local community leaders.
8.2. PUBLIC AFFAIRS TRANSPORTATION. Public affairs transportation may be

performed in accordance with DoDIs 5122.08 and 5410.16, Volume 2 of DoDI 5410.19, and
DoDD 5100.46.
a. While many orientation flights described in Paragraph 8.1. are for public affairs purposes,
other types of public affairs transportation exist.
b. The ATSD(PA), or his or her delegated representative in accordance with DoDI 5122.08,
is the approval authority for the following public affairs travel:
(1) Transportation in accordance with Paragraph 2.2. of this issuance.
(2) Guests of the Secretary of Defense participating in the Joint Civilian Orientation
Conference, in accordance with Volume 2 of DoDI 5410.19.
(3) Non-local public affairs travel, except that, pursuant to DoDI 5122.08, the CJCS and
the Secretaries of the Military Departments also have such authority; in addition, CCDRS have
such authority for non-local public affairs travel pertinent to their command responsibility to and
from their AORs.
(4) Transportation of entertainment media personnel during production of a project that

has DoD support, as outlined in a signed production assistance agreement pursuant to
DoDI 5410.16.
(5) All inter-theater public affairs travel, except that, pursuant to DoDI 5122.08, CCDRS
may also authorize inter-theater travel from the nation where their headquarters is located to their
AOR if the headquarters is located outside the AOR.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
c. Unless ATSD(PA) approval is required per DoDI 5122.08, the Offices of Public Affairs
for each Military Department and the Office of Information, Department of the Navy, are
authorized to monitor, control, and approve public affairs transportation by their respective units
for the following:
(1) State and local government and local community leaders participating in community
relations programs, media tours of military installations, or conferences in which a DoD
Component is either a sponsor or a participant.
(2) Representatives of information media individually or in groups in connection with

assignments to cover military events, press tours, visits to military installations, military
exercises, or military operations.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
SECTION 9: SUPPORT TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
9.1. GENERAL. Transportation provided to foreign governments and international

organizations must be authorized in advance of movement. It is the responsibility of the
organization sponsoring the passenger, cargo, or human remains to provide evidence that
transportation on DoD aircraft is authorized and meets the conditions outlined in this issuance.
CCDRs or their designated authorities are limited to approvals within their AOR, unless
otherwise stated in this issuance, DoDD 4500.56, or DoDI 4500.57.
9.2. ELIGIBILITY. Eligible categories of passengers, cargo, and human remains include:
a. Those with transportation authorized pursuant to the terms of an international agreement

or arrangement may be approved by the CCDR, including:
(1) ACSAs concluded pursuant to DoDD 2010.09. Traffic sponsored by a department or

ministry of defense of a foreign government or international organization with which the DoD
has an ACSA are eligible for space-required or opportune transportation on aircraft in
accordance with the terms of those agreements. Travel is reimbursable to the DoD at the USG
DoD rate tariff unless another rate is specified in the travel authorization, and will be for the
official business of the department or ministry of defense of the foreign government or
international organization.
(2) CMAAs concluded in accordance with Section 2350c of Title 10, U.S.C.
Transportation is reimbursable at the USG DoD rate tariff unless otherwise specified in the travel
authorization.
(3) Other duly concluded international agreements or arrangements. Such agreements

and arrangements are often temporary, limited in scope, and governed by the terms of the
specific agreement or arrangement.
b. Transportation authorized under a foreign military sales case, as described in Section 2751
of Title 22, U.S.C. Transportation is normally reimbursable by the foreign government or
international organization at the non-USG DoD rate tariff.
c. Transportation authorized in accordance with Section 2151 of Title 22, U.S.C. and
Section 2321h(b)(2)(A) of Title 22, U.S.C., as amended by Public Law 113-296, when
transportation is for official purposes and is the responsibility of the DoD under the Foreign
Military Financing Program or the Military Assistance Program (i.e., Grant Aid). When
transportation is provided on TWCF-funded aircraft, transportation is reimbursable at the USG
non-DoD rate tariff and chargeable to the fund cite in the documents authorizing transportation.
If the supported foreign government elects to defray the cost of transportation in lieu of funding
by the USG, the foreign government will be charged the USG non-DoD rate tariff with billing on
a direct basis.
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d. Foreign exchange personnel when transportation is directed by the DoD Component to
which the individual is assigned. Transportation is reimbursable at the USG DoD rate tariff.
e. Foreign students participating in DoD professional military education programs, when

travel on DoD aircraft is part of or required by the program curriculum. Transportation is
reimbursable at the USG DoD rate tariff.
f. Canadian Forces personnel assigned to the North American Aerospace Defense Command
when performing North American Aerospace Defense Command duties. Transportation in
accordance with this paragraph is on a noninterference basis on already-scheduled DoD aircraft.
When travel is on non-TWCF-funded aircraft, transportation is non-reimbursable. When travel
is on TWCF-funded aircraft, transportation will be authorized and reimbursed in accordance with
procedures specified in the U.S.-Canada ACSA and related arrangements.
g. Foreign national personnel assigned to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, including
its subordinate units, when performing North Atlantic Treaty Organization duties.
Transportation under this paragraph is on a noninterference basis on already-scheduled DoD
aircraft. When travel is on non-TWCF aircraft, transportation is non-reimbursable. When travel
is on TWCF-funded aircraft, transportation will be authorized and reimbursed in accordance with
procedures specified in the appropriate ACSA and related arrangements.
h. Other foreign passengers, cargo, and human remains, when authorized in accordance with
Section 12 of this issuance.
9.3. TRANSPORTATION IN SUPPORT OF EXERCISES. Transportation is authorized for

passengers and cargo of the armed forces of a foreign government or international organization
participating in exercises that include combined operations and are sponsored or directed by the
CJCS, CCDR, Military Service component commanders of the CCDR, or Military Department.
Transportation within the exercise area is authorized on a non-reimbursable basis.
Transportation to or from the exercise area or on logistics support flights within the exercise area
is not authorized unless approved in accordance with Paragraph 9.2. of this issuance.
9.4. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTATION.
a. Documents authorizing transportation on DoD aircraft pursuant to this section will be

published or endorsed by a DoD Component, refer to the specific agreement, arrangement,
program, or other authority under which transportation is authorized, and state whether
transportation is reimbursable or non-reimbursable.
b. When transportation is reimbursable by a foreign government, international organization,

or DoD Component, the documents authorizing transportation will include the major accounting
classification code (also referred to as “expenditure account chargeable”), complete billing
address, or, in the case of transportation authorized under an ACSA that is to be accomplished in
whole or in part on TWCF-funded aircraft, the USTRANSCOM-assigned CIC or TAC.
Requests for non-reimbursable transportation must be approved in accordance with Section 12 of
this issuance.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
c. Where no DoD Component head is available to issue or endorse transportation
authorizations, the senior U.S. military officer may approve the issuance of such authorizations,
provided they comply with the policies and procedures in this section.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
SECTION 10: SERVICE ANIMALS, PETS, AND OTHER ANIMALS
10.1. SERVICE ANIMALS. A service animal, as defined in the Glossary, is permitted to

accompany a passenger with a disability within the cabin on DoD aircraft. Commercial aircraft
chartered by the DoD, or on behalf of the DoD, may be subject to the provisions of Part 382 of
Title 14, CFR relating to service animals. Other DoD aircraft may accommodate service animals
subject to reasonable limitations required by the configuration of the aircraft or operational
necessity.
a. Transportation of a service animal in the cabin or cargo hold is authorized without charge
when accompanying a passenger who is otherwise authorized transportation under this issuance.
DoD personnel will make every effort to ensure individuals with disabilities are not separated
from their service animals. An animal’s weight and size, as well as USG and foreign country
restrictions, may limit the transport of a service animal within the cabin or cargo hold.
b. A service animal handler:
(1) Pursuant to Section 382 of Title 14, CFR, must comply with all requirements in this
issuance to travel with a service animal on:
(a) DoD aircrafts; or
(b) Commercial aircrafts chartered by the DoD or on behalf of the DoD.
(2) Is subject to the requirements of Section 1001 of Title 18, U.S.C. that make it a
Federal crime for making materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements, entries, or
mispresentations knowingly on required paperwork to secure disability accommodations, while
traveling with a service animal on:
(a) DoD aircrafts; or
(b) Commercial aircraft chartered by the DoD or on behalf of the DoD.
(3) May:
(a) Travel with no more than two properly trained service animals that must be able
to fit on the service animal handler’s lap or in the service animal handler’s foot space on the:
1. DoD aircraft; or
2. Commercial aircrafts chartered by the DoD or on behalf of the DoD.
(b) Be required to pay a pet fee and transport service animals in a pet carrier or pay
for damage from service animals that do not meet all of the requirements specified in Paragraphs
10.1.b.(1) to 10.1.b.(5) of this issuance.
(4) Must:
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(a) Harness, leash, or otherwise tether service animals at all times in an air terminal
or on an aircraft.
(b) Keep service animals under control at all times. Care for and supervise service
animals, to include toileting and feeding the service animals.
(c) Maintain control of service animals in an air terminal or on an aircraft, to include:
1. Restraining service animals from relieving themselves while in the air terminal
or on the aircraft; or
2. Ensuring that service animals relieve themselves without posing a health or

sanitation issue (e.g., by using a dog diaper).
(5) Provides the departing DoD passenger terminal service with the:
(a) Service animal handler’s:
1. Name.
2. E-mail address.
3. Phone number.
(b) Service animal user’s name and phone number (if different from the service
animal handler’s name and contact information).
(c) Service animal’s name and description, to include the animal’s appearance,
height, and weight.
(d) Current service animal information, to include:
1. Rabies vaccination date and the date the vaccination expires.
2. Other health issues, diseases, or conditions (e.g., fleas, ticks, or disease that
could potentially endanger people or other animals).
3. Veterinarian’s name and phone number.
4. Name and contact information of the service animal’s trainer or the training
organization that trained the service animal to do work or perform tasks for the service animal
user.
c. Transportation of service animals is subject to country quarantine procedures. When it is

necessary to detain a service animal pending a determination of admissibility, the traveler will
provide detention facilities that are satisfactory to the quarantine officer. The passenger will bear
the expense of such detention, including necessary examinations, vaccinations, and other
expenses incurred due to the service animal accompanying the traveler.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
d. A service animal may be removed from the premises if the handler cannot control the
animal or the animal poses a threat to the health or safety of passenger service personnel, the
aircraft crew, or other travelers.
e. No later than 48 hours before the date and time of departure, the service animal handler
must provide the departing DoD passenger terminal service a signed statement of assurance to
comply with:
(1) The requirements specified in Paragraphs 10.1.b.(1) to 10.1.b.(5).
(2) A signed statement with the information in Paragraph 10.1.b.(5). An example of the
signed statement is provided in Figure 1.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
Figure 1. Example Statement of Assurance
Statement of Assurance
[Service animal handler’s first and last name, e-mail address, and phone number.]
[Service animal user’s first and last name and phone number (if different from the
service animal handler’s name and contact information).]
My service animal’s name is Kaiser. Kaiser is a male Drahthaar, brown and grey wire
coat, weighs 85 pounds, and is 28 inches tall.
[Rabies vaccination date and the date the vaccination expires.]
Kaiser does not have any health issues, diseases, or conditions (e.g., fleas, ticks, or a
disease that could potentially endanger people or other animals).
[Service animal’s veterinarian’s name and phone number.]
Kaiser is trained to do work or perform tasks to assist with my disability and to behave
well in a public setting.
Kaiser completed obedience training and training to perform service animal tasks from
[name and contact information of the service animal’s trainer or training organization
that trained the service animal].
Kaiser is a properly trained dog who remains under the control of his handler in an air
terminal or aircraft. He does not act aggressively by biting, barking, jumping, lunging,
or injuring people or other animals. He does not urinate or defecate inside buildings or
vehicles.
I understand that if Kaiser does not behave well in public and acts aggressively by
biting, barking, jumping, lunging, or injuring people or other animals, the airline may
treat Kaiser as a pet, charge me a pet fee, charge me for damage from Kaiser, and
require that Kaiser be transported in a pet carrier.
To the best of my knowledge, Kaiser has not behaved aggressively or caused serious
injury to another person or animal.
I will care for, supervise, and keep Kaiser harnessed, leashed, or tethered, at all times, in
the air terminal and on the aircraft.
Kaiser will not need to relieve himself on the aircraft. I will put a dog diaper on Kaiser
if and when needed to ensure that he does not relieve himself on the air terminal or
aircraft and pose a health or sanitation issue.
I understand that I am subject to the requirements of Section 1001 of Title 18, United
States Code that makes it a Federal crime to knowingly and willfully make materially
false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements, entries, or misrepresentations on required
paperwork to secure disability accommodations while traveling with a service animal on
DoD aircraft or commercial aircraft chartered by the DoD or on behalf of the DoD.
__________________________________________
Service animal handler’s signature and date

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
10.2. PETS. Pets are dogs and cats only. Other animals, such as horses, fish, birds, rodents,
ferrets, spiders, and reptiles, are excluded as pets under this authority because of their size, exotic
nature, shipping restrictions, host-nation restrictions, or special handling difficulties that pose
unavoidable safety or public health concerns.
a. Passengers traveling under PCS orders may be allowed to ship their pets at their own
expense, and are limited to a maximum of two pets for each family. Pet movement aboard DoD
organic aircraft is authorized for PCS moves only when such aircraft provide the only service to
a location. Passengers traveling in a space-available status are not permitted to ship pets.
b. In the event of an evacuation or ordered or authorized departure of noncombatants from a

PDS located in a foreign area in accordance with DoDD 3025.14, a uniformed services member
or authorized DoD civilian employee is permitted transportation for up to two household pets to
and from the safe haven location to a designated place. The member must have owned the pets
at the evacuated foreign PDS. For an evacuation or authorized departure from a PDS located in
Alaska or Hawaii, the uniformed services member is authorized transportation for up to two
household pets that the member owned at the PDS.
c. The owner of the pet is responsible for the preparation and care of the animal and for all
documentation, immunization, and border clearance requirements, including quarantine. The
owner will provide a pet shipment container of sufficient size to allow the animal to stand up,
turn around, and lie down with normal posture and body movements.
d. See Chapter 103 of Part I of DTR 4500.9-R for additional procedures for transporting pets
on DoD aircraft.
10.3. OTHER ANIMALS. Other animals owned by the DoD, such as military working dogs,
will be moved aboard DoD aircraft as cargo. Their movement is not restricted by this issuance,
provided that such transportation does not pose safety or health risks to the aircraft, crew, or
passengers. Animals will be housed, caged, and shipped in a humane fashion consistent with law
and accepted commercial industry standards.

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SECTION 11: REIMBURSEMENT AND BILLING
11.1. GENERAL.
a. The Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the Military Departments, the Chief, NGB,
and the CCDRs may authorize and fund the transportation of DoD passengers, cargo, and human
remains on missions financed through the TWCF.
b. The sponsoring organization will issue travel orders, ITAs, and other travel authorizations
or approval documentation and include either the appropriation chargeable and the CIC or the
name and address of a specific organization or individual responsible for payment.
Reimbursement is required for transportation on aircraft operated by an activity financed through
the TWCF. Airlift provided by an activity through TWCF will be reimbursed by the sponsoring
DoD Component or agency. Reimbursement may be required for other transportation aboard
DoD aircraft in accordance with DoDI 4500.57. For billing purposes, passengers must provide
one copy of the travel authorization to the passenger services personnel.
c. The DoD Component sponsoring the movement is responsible for preparing all
documentation necessary to effect transportation, which includes providing the TAC, CIC,
billing address, and other information necessary for reimbursement purposes. Airlift rates are
located at https://www.ustranscom.mil/dbw/index.cfm.
d. The CDRUSTRANSCOM is authorized to approve transportation on missions financed

through TWCF for eligible cargo and personnel necessary to support airlift operations.
11.2. CATEGORIES OF TRAFFIC.
a. DoD Traffic. Traffic belonging to or sponsored by the DoD Components, as authorized

by the Secretary of Defense or designee, the Secretaries of the Military Departments or
designees, or the CCDRs or designees, as being primarily for official business or of official
concern to the DoD.
(1) Where transportation is provided by USTRANSCOM, airlift users or their Military

Services will pay for the services rendered. The sole exception is an order from the CJCS to
USTRANSCOM requiring transportation when no Military Service is a participant (e.g.,
unreimbursed efforts in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
(2) Special reimbursement rules apply to any contingency operation designated by the
Secretary of Defense as a “National Contingency Operation” pursuant to Section 127a of Title
10, U.S.C. These rules are issued separately in conjunction with any designation by the
Secretary of Defense in accordance with the provisions of that section.
b. Non-DoD USG Traffic. Non-DoD USG traffic consists of passengers, cargo, or human
remains belonging to or sponsored by other USG Executive Departments or agencies when
authorized pursuant to this issuance. This type of traffic is paid for by the Executive Department
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or agency involved. The Executive Department or agency requesting transportation must
provide complete billing information, including a fund citation for direct billing purposes.
c. Non-USG Traffic. Non-USG traffic consists of passengers, cargo, and human remains
belonging to or sponsored by a non-USG entity that has been authorized transportation pursuant
to this issuance. When the authorization to transport non-USG traffic indicates that
transportation is to be provided on a reimbursable basis, the individual or organization receiving
the transportation must provide complete billing information, if such information is not provided
in the authorization. This includes the name, address, and contact information of an individual
responsible for the passenger or cargo, as well as a billing address.
11.3. REIMBURSEMENT.
a. As a general rule, the transportation of passengers, cargo, or human remains on missions

financed through the TWCF is reimbursable. DTR 4500.9-R and DoD 7000.14-R prescribe rate
tariff and billing procedures in such circumstances. When transportation is on a mission
financed by the TWCF, approval actions and travel orders must specify the organization, entity,
or individual responsible for paying for transportation.
(1) When transportation is on a mission financed by the TWCF and provided at no cost
or on a non-reimbursable basis to a non-DoD customer pursuant to a statute, international
agreement, or exception to policy granted under this issuance, approval actions and orders must
specify the sponsoring DoD Component responsible for reimbursement to the TWCF.
(2) When transportation of DoD passengers and cargo on a mission is financed by the
TWCF in support of operations designated by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to Section 127a
of Title 10, U.S.C., special rules for billing and reimbursement will be provided separately, in
conjunction with the designation.
(3) Non-reimbursable transportation of DoD traffic on TWCF-funded missions engaged

in aircraft positioning or depositioning activities, as defined in Volume 14 of AMC
Instruction 24-101, must be approved by CDRUSTRANSCOM.
(4) Unless approved by CDRUSTRANSCOM, USTRANSCOM-assigned aircraft and

USTRANSCOM-gained Air Reserve Component aircraft, whether or not mobilized, flying
missions not financed by TWCF may not be used to transport DoD cargo or passengers on a non-
reimbursable basis outside the CONUS.
b. The transportation of DoD passengers and cargo on missions not financed by the TWCF
generally are not reimbursable by the DoD requestor. The transportation of non-DoD passengers
and cargo on such missions may or may not be reimbursable, depending on the terms of the
governing statute or international agreement. Consult DoDI 4500.57 and the relevant statute or
international agreement to determine whether reimbursement is required, which rate tariff to
charge, and any other restrictions or limitations that may apply.

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(1) When aircraft are departing or returning to the CONUS, missions not financed by the
TWCF should offer their unused aircraft capacity to USTRANSCOM for mission requirements
financed by the TWCF.
(2) When engaged in positioning, depositioning, or training missions within the CONUS,
DoD aircraft may be used for the transportation of DoD passengers and cargo to the extent
authorized by DoDD 4500.56 and DoDI 4500.57.
11.4. TARIFFS.
a. The USG DoD rate tariff will apply to:
(1) Traffic authorized by Paragraph 11.2.a. of this issuance.
(2) Traffic authorized by an ACSA, CMAA, or similar international agreement, unless

otherwise specified in the authorizing documents.
(3) USCG traffic, when in support of USCG units attached to the DoD Components and
sponsored by the Department of the Navy.
(4) Defense contractor personnel, cargo, and human remains when a responsible
authority specifies that transportation will be furnished at DoD expense and the authorizing
documents include a DoD CIC, TAC, or line of accounting chargeable for the transportation.
(5) Traffic authorized under Section 2649 of Title 10, U.S.C. when on TWCF aircraft.
(6) Non-DoD traffic when authorized at the DoD rate tariff in accordance with Section
2642 of Title 10, U.S.C.
b. The USG non-DoD rate tariff will apply to:
(1) Traffic authorized by Paragraph 11.2.b. of this issuance and transportation provided
pursuant to Section 1535 of Title 31, U.S.C.
(2) Activities and agencies in the USG that will make payments from appropriations,
including foreign military financing furnished in accordance with Section 2221 of Title 22,
U.S.C.
(3) Trainees and students of eligible foreign countries who elect to reimburse a portion
of the costs incurred which are otherwise chargeable to military appropriations made in
implementation of Title 22, U.S.C.
(4) Treaties or other international agreements or arrangements which specifically provide

for such transportation at the USG non-DoD rate tariff.
(5) Traffic of activities under the jurisdiction of a DoD Component funded with NAF.
c. Non-USG rate tariff will be charged for the following traffic:

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(1) Traffic authorized by Paragraph 11.2.c. of this issuance.
(2) Traffic of activities and agencies in the Federal Government (including any personnel
of the DoD) when provided unauthorized air transportation.
(3) Any agency or person outside the Federal Government, such as foreign military sales
transactions pursuant to Title 22, U.S.C. and State and local government agencies, private
parties, and any others not covered in this section.
(4) Defense contractor personnel, when a responsible DoD authority either specifies that
transportation will be furnished at the defense contractor’s expense or fails to provide a DoD
TAC, CIC, or line of accounting chargeable for the transportation.
(5) Traffic authorized under Section 2649(a) of Title 10, U.S.C. The actual rate for this
traffic may be adjusted to comply with the statutory requirement that the customer be charged no
less than the rate charged by commercial entities for the same kinds of service. In the case of an
emergency, disaster response, or the provision of humanitarian assistance, the customer should
be charged no more than the cost of providing the transportation.

DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
SECTION 12: APPROVAL AUTHORITIES
12.1. GENERAL. This section contains approval authorities for passengers, cargo, and human
remains movements not included in DoDDs 4500.09 and 4500.56, DoDI 4500.43, or otherwise
contained in this issuance.
a. Approval authorities cited in this section cannot be delegated unless specified by “or
designee” in Table 4. Delegations of authority must be made in writing and specify the period of
the delegation and the specific areas to which the delegation applies. Unless otherwise stated,
delegations of authority may not be delegated below the two-star or equivalent civilian level.
b. CCDRs may delegate approval authority to authorize sub-unified and theater special
operations commanders to approve transportation of foreign nationals in the grades of O-6 and
below, and civilian equivalents, on DoD-owned or -controlled aircraft. This authority is valid
when such commanders are in a CCDR’s AOR, and when the commander has determined that
such travel is in the primary interest of the DoD. Reimbursement is required for transportation
on aircraft operated by an activity financed through the TWCF.
c. No commitment for airlift transportation will be made before obtaining approval.
d. When approval for non-interference movement of passengers or cargo is granted, such

transportation will not displace space-required passengers or cargo.
e. The DoD Component approving the transportation of senior foreign government officials,
such as a head of state, prime minister, or ministerial personnel, must notify the Executive
Secretary of the Department of Defense at least 72 hours before the scheduled travel.
12.2. APPROVING AUTHORITY ACTIONS. Organizations requesting transportation under

this section must request transportation from the approval authority at Table 4. Non-DoD
Federal agency heads must endorse transportation requests. The approval authorities must
consider all aspects of the transportation request. All requests must include:
a. Purpose for the transportation being requested.
b. Justification explaining why the transportation is in the best interest of the DoD or of the
DoD Component concerned. Non-DoD Federal agencies requesting DoD transportation must
provide a justification explaining why DoD airlift is required and in the best interest of the USG.
c. The cost of commercial airlift and a statement explaining why commercial transportation
resources are not available or, if available, cannot meet the mission requirement. Cost alone is
insufficient justification for not using commercial transportation service.
d. The estimated cost of DoD airlift by aircraft type.
e. A statement that the requested transportation is on a space-required or a non-interference

basis and whether it will be provided on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis to the
organization or individual receiving the transportation.
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(1) When transportation is reimbursable by the organization or individual receiving the
transportation, the request must include the appropriation, account chargeable, or name and
address of the organization or individual responsible for payment.
(2) If the transportation is to be provided on a non-reimbursable basis to the organization

or individual, the request must include a justification explaining why the transportation will not
be reimbursed.
12.3. APPROVAL AUTHORITIES. Table 4 outlines transportation approval authorities and

the types of transportation each may approve. The sequential numbering in the item column of
Table 4 is for reference purposes only; it has no impact on priority of travel within that category.
Table 4. Approval Authorities
Item Approval Authorities

Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense or
Executive Secretary of the Department of Defense
Passenger, cargo, and human remains airlift requirements necessary to execute the
responsibilities in Title 10, U.S.C. This includes White House Support Missions,
foreign nationals, and other Federal executive, judicial, or legislative departments or
agencies and non-governmental directed missions not otherwise addressed in DoDD
1 4500.56, DoDI 4500.57, or this issuance. Transportation to support drug law
enforcement activities from funded DoD counter-drug appropriations; transportation in
support of foreign and U.S. disaster relief and humanitarian assistance activities;
transportation to support responses to civil emergencies; hostage repatriation; and
support to civilian law enforcement agencies.
Executive Secretary of the Department of Defense
Foreign officials invited by OSD, the Defense Agencies, or the DoD Field Activities,
2
as authorized by DoDI 7250.13.
Official travel for individuals of the OSD organizations; the Deputy Secretary of
Defense; the Under Secretaries of Defense; the Director of Administration and
Management; the General Counsel of the Department of Defense; the Assistant
3 Secretaries of Defense; the Assistants to the Secretary of Defense; the OSD Directors,
and equivalents, who report directly to the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary of
Defense; the IG DoD; and other staff offices within OSD established by law or the
Secretary of Defense to assist in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
Official and unofficial travel for individuals and family members of the OSD
4
organizations administratively supported by OSD.
5 All other requests as delegated by the Secretary of Defense.

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Table 4. Approval Authorities, Continued
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
USG and foreign national passengers, cargo, and human remains, to include other
Federal executive, judicial, or legislative departments or agencies when the
transportation is primarily in the interest of DoD. Travel may be approved on a
reimbursable basis in accordance with Section 1535 of Title 31, U.S.C. or other
6
appropriate statutory authority. Unless otherwise authorized by law, non-reimbursable
travel may be approved only on a non-interference basis on already-scheduled DoD
aircraft. Such approvals are limited to a case-by-case basis only and will not be on a
recurring basis.
ATSD(PA)
Public affairs travel for news media, entertainment media personnel, and other public
7 activities in accordance with DoDIs 5122.08 and 5410.16 and Volume 2 of 5410.19,
respectively.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics
Cargo and cargo couriers for non-DoD entities, Federal Government departments or
8 agencies, and State government agencies when transportation is reimbursable or
pursuant to Section 1535 of Title 31, U.S.C.
Secretaries of the Military Departments, Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, the Chiefs of Staff of the Army and Air Force, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Chief, NGB, or Designee
Passengers, cargo, and human remains requirements necessary to execute the
responsibilities of the approving DoD Component and in the interest of the DoD,
including transportation on rotary wing and rotary tilt assets. This includes foreign
nationals, and other Federal departments or agencies and non-governmental directed
9 missions. Travel may be approved on a reimbursable basis in accordance with Section
1535 of Title 31, U.S.C. or other appropriate statutory authority. Unless otherwise
authorized by law, non-reimbursable travel may be approved only on a non-interference
basis on already-scheduled DoD aircraft. Such approvals are limited to a case-by-case
basis only and will not be on a recurring basis.
Family members of personnel assigned to the Military Department, Joint Staff, and
10
NGB, in accordance with DoDD 4500.56.
Foreign officials invited by the Military Department, CJCS, and, NGB, as authorized
11
by DoDI 7250.13.
Invited members of Congress, dependents of members of Congress, and employees of
12
Congress when traveling in the 50 States and U.S. territories.
Secretarial designee health care beneficiaries, including authorized attendants and
13
escorts, in accordance with DoDI 6000.11.
Donated property, including gift items intended for distribution to DoD personnel,
14 which are accepted by the Military Department or Joint Staff and transported at the
expense of the Military Department, Joint Staff, or NGB.

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Secretary of the Air Force or Designee
Non-DoD passengers conducting familiarization or hurricane analysis missions in
support of the National Hurricane Operations Plan. Transportation may be provided on
15
a non-interference basis on previously scheduled missions. Authority may be delegated
to a level not lower than the commander of a U.S. Air Force major command.
CJCS or Designee
Students attending Defense colleges sponsored by the CJCS, including the National
16
Defense and Inter-American Defense Colleges.
Foreign nationals, non-DoD Federal agency personnel and cargo in support of Joint
17
Chiefs of Staff-sponsored exercises.
CCDRs1, 2, 3 or Designee
Passengers, cargo, and human remains airlift requirements necessary to execute the
responsibilities of the CCDR concerned and in the interest of the DoD, in accordance
with Title 10, U.S.C., including transportation on rotary wing, tilt rotary wing assets.
This includes foreign nationals, and other Federal Government departments or agencies
and non-governmental-directed missions not otherwise addressed in DoDD 4500.56,
18
DoDI 4500.57, or this issuance. Travel may be approved on a reimbursable basis in
accordance with Section 1535 of Title 31, U.S.C., or other appropriate statutory
authority. Unless otherwise authorized by law, non-reimbursable travel may be
approved only on a non-interference basis on previously scheduled DoD aircraft. Such
approvals are limited to a case-by-case basis only and will not be on a recurring basis.
Transportation is authorized for passengers and cargo of the armed forces of a foreign
government or international organization participating in exercises that include
combined operations and are sponsored or directed by the CJCS, CCDR, Military
19 Service component commanders of the CCDR, or Military Department. Transportation
within the exercise area is authorized on a non-reimbursable basis. Transportation to or
from the exercise area or on logistics support flights within the exercise area is not
authorized unless approved under Paragraph 9.2. of this issuance.
U.S. ambassadors and support staff invited by the CCDR when travel is primarily in the
20 official interest of the CCDR and in furtherance of the DoD mission. Travel may be
approved on a non-reimbursable basis.
21 Foreign officials on approved DoD-sponsored visits in accordance with DoDI 7250.13.
Passengers and cargo of the USO, ARC, and USS, including gifts intended for
22 distribution to members of the Military Departments, subject to the conditions and
limitations described in DTR 4500.9-R and any applicable MOU or MOA.
Foreign government officials, when requested by the U.S. ambassador or Chief of U.S.
mission, following a determination by the Secretary of State that such transportation is
23
warranted for security or medical reasons. Reimbursement in accordance with Section
1535 of Title 31, U.S.C., is required unless the Secretary of Defense directs otherwise.
Donated property, including items intended for distribution to DoD personnel, accepted
24
by a CCMD and transported at the expense of the CCMD.
Humanitarian relief supplies meeting the requirements of Section 402 of Title 10,
25
U.S.C. and transported on non-TWCF aircraft assigned or allocated to the CCMD, when

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such supplies are not shipped under the Denton Amendment Program managed by the
Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
26 Family member travel on a mission non-interference basis and supported with ITAs.
27 Space-available transportation of non-command sponsored dependents.
CDRUSTRANSCOM or Designee
USG passengers and cargo, when commercial transportation is nonexistent or severely
constrained, such as during national emergencies, strikes, and disruptions of public
28
transportation capabilities. Approvals must be within the scope of authority of DoDI
5158.06.
DoD passengers and cargo that are primarily in the interest of the USTRANSCOM
29
mission.
Foreign officials on an approved DoD-sponsored visit, in accordance with DoDI
30
7250.13, when travel is on a TWCF-funded mission and not otherwise authorized.
Humanitarian relief supplies meeting the requirements of Section 402 of Title 10,
U.S.C., and transported on aircraft assigned or allocated to USTRANSCOM when such
supplies are not shipped under the formal Denton program managed by the Defense
31
Security Cooperation Agency. Transportation of such supplies requires advance
coordination with the receiving geographic CCDR. Shipments will be processed in
accordance with the procedures detailed in DTR 4500.9-R.
Transportation provided under the authority of Section 2649 of Title 10, U.S.C., on
32
aircraft assigned or allocated to USTRANSCOM or TWCF-funded missions.
Passengers and cargo supporting DoD-related investigations conducted by the National
33
Transportation Safety Board.
Non-reimbursable, non-interference transportation of DoD passengers and cargo which
34
are engaged in positioning or depositioning activities.
Defense Attachés (DATTs) and Chiefs of Military Missions4
U.S. ambassadors (or in their absence, the Deputy Chief of Mission or charge d’affaires)
35 and members of their staffs designated by the ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, or
charge conducting official USG business.
Foreign nationals, when transportation is in support of official DoD mission
36
requirements.
Spouses of personnel assigned to the DATT, military mission, and U.S. diplomatic
mission or foreign nationals. Spouse travel must be approved on a case-by-case basis
37 only. The spouse must accompany the sponsor traveling on official business and the
spouse’s presence must be required for accomplishment of official business. Travel is
on a non-interference basis.
Base and Installation Commanders
Individuals who are in immediate danger of loss of life, limb, or sight. Approval is
38
limited to aircraft assigned to the base or installation.
Individuals and equipment (including search dogs) engaged in search and rescue
39
operations. Approval is limited to aircraft assigned to the base or installation.

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Orientation flights continuous with the local flying area and terminating at the point of
40 origin. Approval is limited to aircraft assigned to the installation and approval authority
must be no lower than the installation commander.
1
This authority may be delegated, in writing, though not below the two-star or civilian equivalent level.
2
Transportation across CCMD OCONUS geographic boundaries requires advance approval with the transiting
geographic CCDR(s) or designee(s). For public affairs purposes, reference DoDI 5122.08.
3
Exercise of authority under items 18 through 22 is limited to: (1) aircraft assigned or allocated to the CCMD; and/or (2)
aircraft tasked to support the CCMD by the Joint Operational Support Airlift Center, Executive Aircraft Scheduling
Activity, or other CCMD, after advance agreement with that center, activity, or CCMD through normal request processes.
4
DATTs and Chiefs of Military Missions’ approval authorities are limited to transportation on aircraft assigned to the
DATT or military mission when the primary purpose of the transportation is for the official business of the DATT.

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GLOSSARY
G.1. ACRONYMS.
ACSA acquisition and cross-servicing agreement

AMC Air Mobility Command
AOR area of responsibility
APOD aerial port of debarkation
APOE aerial port of embarkation
ARC American Red Cross
ATSD(PA) Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
CAC common access card

CAP Civil Air Patrol
CCDR Combatant Commander
CCMD Combatant Command
CDRUSTRANSCOM Commander, United States Transportation Command
CEC Civil Engineer Corps
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CIC customer identification code
CJCS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
CMAA cooperative military airlift agreement
CONUS continental United States
DATT defense attaché

DAV disabled American veterans
DFARS PGI Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement Procedures,
Guidance, and Information
DoDD DoD directive
DoDI DoD instruction
DOS Department of State
DTR Defense Transportation Regulation
e-mail electronic mail

EML environmental morale leave
FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FEML funded environmental morale leave
ITA invitational travel authorization
JROTC Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

JTR Joint Travel Regulations
LOA letter of authorization
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MOA memorandum of agreement
MOH Medal of Honor
MOU memorandum of understanding
NAF nonappropriated fund

NGB National Guard Bureau
NUPOC nuclear power officer candidate
OCONUS outside the continental United States

OSA operational support airlift
PCS permanent change of station

PDS permanent duty station
PM patient movement
POC point of contact
RC Reserve Components
ROTC Reserve Officer Training Corps
TAC transportation account code

TAD temporary additional duty
TCN third-country national
TDY temporary duty
TWCF Transportation Working Capital Fund
UK United Kingdom
USAID U.S. Agency for International Development
U.S.C. United States Code
USCG United States Coast Guard
USG U.S. Government
USID uniformed services identification
USNSCC United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps
USO United Services Organizations
USS United Seamen’s Service
USTRANSCOM United States Transportation Command
VA Department of Veterans Affairs
G.2. DEFINITIONS. Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the
purpose of this issuance.
channel mission. Airlift mission that operates on an established schedule and route.
circuitous travel. Travel by a route other than the one that ordinarily would be prescribed by a
transportation officer between the places involved.
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defense contractor. Any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal
non-Federal entity that enters into a contract directly with the DoD to furnish services, supplies,
or construction.
defense contractor personnel. Any individual employed by a firm, corporation, partnership, or

association under contract with the DoD to furnish services, supplies, or construction. Defense
contractor personnel may include U.S. citizens and host nation and TCN direct hire employees.
Denton Amendment. Information and instructions for shipping cargo under the Denton
Amendment can be found at: https://hatransportation.ohasis.org.
dependent. Defined in Appendix A of the JTR.
DoD aircraft. For the purposes of determining air transportation eligibility in accordance with
this issuance and DoDDs 4500.09 and 4500.56, any aircraft owned, controlled, leased, chartered,
rented, or hired as part of a contract by any DoD Component. These aircraft include, but are not
limited to, common user aircraft, executive aircraft, OSA aircraft, special air mission aircraft,
and aircraft assigned to the National Guard. It also includes aircraft belonging to or controlled
by a foreign military or international organization when the DoD has purchased, or otherwise
arranged for, capacity on the aircraft for DoD use. Eligible passengers, cargo, and human
remains transported on DoD aircraft include:
DoD personnel and other individuals specified in this issuance.
DoD property, including articles owned, leased, rented, or otherwise controlled by or

consigned to the care of a DoD Component.
Defense contractor support employees and property when there is a contractual

requirement for the DoD to provide transportation services.
Human remains, as specified in this issuance.
Other USG and non-USG personnel and cargo when the request for transportation is
approved in accordance with this issuance or DoDI 4500.57.
FEML. A program offered to all active duty military personnel, all DoD civilians with travel
agreements, command sponsored dependents, and those categories of personnel who are
designated by the CCDRs. This benefit allows travelers to travel in a duty status and utilize
either scheduled commercial or military aircraft to a designated or authorized EML destination.
individual. Under the Privacy Act, an individual is defined as a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence
invited travelers. Non-USG individuals who qualify for DoD-funded transportation and are
issued ITAs in accordance with the JTR.
GLOSSARY 74
DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
local area flight. A continuous flight performed in the local flying area that terminates at the
point of origin.
local travel. Defined in DoDI 5122.08.
National Guard Youth Challenge Programs. Programs established by the Secretary of

Defense using the National Guard to conduct civilian youth opportunities normally consisting of
at least a 22-week residential program and a 12-month post-residential mentoring period.
non-interference. The transportation of passengers or cargo on DoD aircraft that does not
displace official DoD cargo or passengers or otherwise act to restrict or impede in any way the
performance of a DoD mission.
non-local travel. Defined in DoDI 5122.08.
personally identifiable information. Defined in DoDI 5400.11.
properly trained service animal. A dog that does not urinate, defecate, or act aggressively by
biting, barking, jumping, lunging, or injuring people or other animals while on the aircraft or in
the air terminal gate area.
public affairs orientation flights. Continuous flights in DoD aircraft performed within the local
flying area and terminating at the point of origin or within proximity to the point of origin.
public affairs transportation. Transportation of individuals, groups, or materiel undertaken as

a result of a request to or an invitation from, and authorized by, an approving authority in the
interest of adding to the public understanding of DoD activities. It includes transportation
involving individuals or cargo, military or civilian, government or non-government, U.S., and
foreign requests. Transportation may be local or nonlocal, point-to-point, or public affairs
orientation flights that are performed in a local flying area and terminate at the point of origin or
in proximity to the point of origin.
scouting organizations. The Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of America as described in
Section 621 of Title 32, CFR.
service animal. A dog, regardless of breed or type, that is individually trained to do work or
perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability, to include a physical,
sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Animal species other than dogs,
emotional support animals, comfort animals, companionship animals, and service animals in
training are not service animals for the purposes of Part 382.3 of Title 14, CFR and this issuance.
service animal handler. Pursuant to Part 382.3 of Title 14, CFR, a passenger in air
transportation who is a qualified individual with a disability who receives assistance from service
animals that do work or perform tasks that are directly related to the individual's disability, or a
third party who accompanies the individual with a disability traveling with a service animal (e.g.,
a parent of a minor child or a caretaker). The service animal handler is responsible for keeping
GLOSSARY 75
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the animal under control at all times and caring for and supervising the service animal, to include
toileting and feeding.
Service component command. Defined in the DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated
Terms.
space-available transportation. Authority granted to the Secretary of Defense to allow space

on DoD assets to be used for the transportation of personnel after space-required passengers and
cargo have been accommodated.
space-required travel. Funded, mission-essential transportation authorized for a passenger on

DoD aircraft.
standby active status list. A listing for members in the Standby Reserve who have a remaining
Military Service obligation, a temporary hardship, a key employee designation, or another cogent
reason that prevents participation in training on a regular basis.
TCN. A person who is not a citizen of the U.S. or the host country where the person is
employed.
uniformed services members. Defined in Section 101 of Title 10, U.S.C.
USID. Identification cards issued to retired and reserve members, dependent family members of
Uniformed Services members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy to
facilitate access to benefits, privileges, and DoD bases. DoD is transitioning from the Teslin
family of USID cards to a more secure, next generation USID card. The next generation USID
card incorporates an updated design and security features to deter counterfeiting and fraud, and is
printed on a plastic cardstock.
GLOSSARY 76
DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
REFERENCES
Air Mobility Command Instruction 24-101, Volume 14, “Military Airlift Passenger Service,”
January 24, 2017, as amended
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 3710.01B, “DoD Counterdrug Support,”
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 32
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Procedures, Guidance, and Information,
current edition1
Defense Transportation Regulation 4500.9-R, current edition2
Directive-type Memorandum 17-004, “Department of Defense Expeditionary Civilian
Workforce,” January 25, 2017, as amended
DoD 7000.14-R, “Department of Defense Financial Management Policy,” date varies by volume
DoD Directive 1000.26E, “Support for Non-Federal Entities Authorized to Operate on DoD
Installations,” February 2, 2007
DoD Directive 1300.22, “Mortuary Affairs Policy,” October 30, 2015, as amended
DoD Directive 1342.20, “Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA),” July 7, 2020
DoD Directive 2010.09, “Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements,” April 28, 2003, as
amended
DoD Directive 3025.14, “Evacuation of U.S. Citizens and Designated Aliens from Threatened
Areas Abroad,” February 26, 2013, as amended
DoD Directive 4500.09, “Transportation and Traffic Management,” December 27, 2019
DoD Directive 4500.54E, “DoD Foreign Clearance Program (FCP),” December 28, 2009, as
amended
DoD Directive 4500.56, “DoD Policy on the Use of Government Aircraft and Air Travel,”
April 14, 2009, as amended
DoD Directive 4515.12, “DoD Support for Travel of Members and Employees of Congress,”
January 15, 2010
DoD Directive 5030.61, “DoD Airworthiness Policy,” May 24, 2013, as amended
DoD Directive 5100.46, “Foreign Disaster Relief (FDR),” July 6, 2012, as amended
DoD Directive 5111.10, “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and
Low-Intensity Conflict,” May 5, 2021
DoD Directive 5134.12, “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness
(ASD(L&MR)),” May 25, 2000, as amended
DoD Directive 5135.02, “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
(USD(A&S)),” July 15, 2020
DoD Directive 5230.20, “Visits and Assignments of Foreign Nationals,” June 22, 2005
DoD Instruction 1300.18, “Department of Defense (DoD) Personnel Casualty Matters, Policies,
and Procedures,” January 8, 2008, as amended
REFERENCES 77
DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
DoD Instruction 1327.06, “Leave and Liberty Policy and Procedures,” June 16, 2009, as
amended
DoD Instruction 3020.41, “Operational Contract Support (OCS),” December 20, 2011, as
amended
DoD Instruction 4500.36, “Acquisition, Management, and Use of Non-Tactical Vehicles
(NTVs),” December 11, 2012, as amended
DoD Instruction 4500.43, “Operational Support Airlift,” July 30, 2021
DoD Instruction 4500.53, “DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review
Program,” May 7, 2021
DoD Instruction 4500.57, “Transportation and Traffic Management,” March 7, 2017, as
amended
DoD Instruction 5122.08, “Use of DoD Transportation Assets for Public Affairs Purposes,”
December 17, 2014, as amended
DoD Instruction 5158.06, “Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE),” April 7, 2020
DoD Instruction 5400.11, “DoD Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs,” January 29, 2019, as
amended
DoD Instruction 5410.16, “DoD Assistance to Non-Government, Entertainment-Oriented Media
Productions,” July 31, 2015
DoD Instruction 5410.19, Volume 2, “Community Outreach Activities: OSD Outreach
Programs, Speaking Engagements, and Support to Non-DoD Organizations,” September 29,
2021
DoD Instruction 5525.11, “Criminal Jurisdiction Over Civilians Employed By or Accompanying
the Armed Forces Outside the United States, Certain Service Members, and Former Service
Members,” March 3, 2005
DoD Instruction 6000.11, “Patient Movement (PM),” June 22, 2018
DoD Instruction 7250.13, “Use of Appropriated Funds for Official Representation Purposes,”
June 30, 2009, as amended
DoD Manual 1000.13, Volume 1, “DoD Identification (ID) Cards: ID Card Life-Cycle,”
Federal Register, Volume 85, Page 79774, December 10, 2020
Joint Publication 4-01, “The Defense Transportation System,” July 18, 2017
Joint Travel Regulations, current edition
Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, “DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated
Terms,” current edition
Public Law 109-163, Section 377, “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006,”
January 6, 2006
Public Law 113-296, “United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014,” December 19,
2014
United States Code, Title 5, Section 552a
United States Code, Title 10
REFERENCES 78
DoDI 4515.13, January 22, 2016
United States Code, Title 31, Section 1535
United States Code, Title 49, Section 41113
REFERENCES 79

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DOD INSTRUCTION 4515.

Effective: January 22, 2016

Reissues: DoD 4515.13-R, “Air Transportation Eligibility,” November 1, 1994, as

SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION

1.1. APPLICABILITY. This issuance:

b. Does not apply to:

SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION 5

c. Passengers traveling on DoD-owned and contracted aircraft will be screened before

f. Passengers on DoD or DoD-contracted aircraft may be denied boarding or transportation if

h. Aircraft not designed or normally configured for passenger (non-aircrew personnel)

j. Transportation and reimbursement requests for transportation provided to other executive

SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION 6

m. Congressional and public affairs transportation may be provided in accordance with

1.4. SUMMARY OF CHANGE 6. This change:

(a) DoD aircraft; or

(b) Commercial aircraft chartered by the DoD or on behalf of the DoD.

b. Adds a definition for “properly trained service animal.”

(1) DoDI 3020.41.

(2) Other contracting policy and procedures.

SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION 7

SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION 8

2.1. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SUSTAINMENT. Under the

2.2. ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

b. Reviews and authorizes requests for non-local public affairs travel.

2.3. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (COMPTROLLER)/CHIEF FINANCIAL

2.4. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND

2.5. DOD COMPONENT HEADS. The DoD Component heads:

2.6. SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE. In addition to the responsibilities in Paragraph

2.8. COMBATANT COMMANDERS (CCDRS). In addition to the responsibilities in

a. Establish procedures and approve transportation of non-DoD personnel on DoD aircraft

c. Approve requests for transportation in support of counterdrug operations for law

2.9. COMMANDER, UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

2.10. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. The

b. Official travel for individuals of the OSD organizations.

d. All other requests as delegated by the Secretary of Defense.

SECTION 3: SPACE-REQUIRED PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

a. Pregnant Passengers. Pregnant women may be transported through 34 weeks of

3.3. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES.

a. Checked Baggage Allowance. Passengers are authorized two pieces of checked

SECTION 3: SPACE-REQUIRED PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION 12

e. Baggage Allowance Restriction. To maximize seat availability, terminal personnel may

3.4. TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS. Except as noted in this issuance, minors must be

a. A document signed by a court or a notarized power of attorney that is signed by one or

SECTION 3: SPACE-REQUIRED PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION 13

a. Government-funded transportation on DoD aircraft.

b. Government-funded commercial transportation when DoD aircraft are not reasonably

c. Member-funded (space-required) transportation on DoD aircraft or commercial aircraft

d. Space-available unfunded travel aboard DoD aircraft.

3.6. ELIGIBLE SPACE-REQUIRED PASSENGERS. The following individuals are eligible

a. Uniformed Services Members.

SECTION 3: SPACE-REQUIRED PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION 14

c. Command-Sponsored Dependents of Uniformed Services Members and DoD

SECTION 3: SPACE-REQUIRED PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION 15

(6) Accompanied or unaccompanied dependents of uniformed services members or DoD

(7) Dependents of uniformed services members or DoD civilian employees traveling in

(8) Dependents of uniformed services members and DoD civilians authorized to be

d. Non-command-sponsored Dependents. The traveler will reimburse transportation

(2) Dependents of uniformed services members acquired during the course of a

e. Dependents Accompanying DoD Personnel on Official Business. A dependent spouse

SECTION 3: SPACE-REQUIRED PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION 16