I'm wondering if TLE (temporary lodging expenses) are authorized during my final move after a medical Retirement. I am looking to stay in a hotel during my out-processing. Do we get the typical 10 days in a hotel during a normal PCS?
Retirement Move: Entitlements
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Hello @BrokenHeloDriver ,
It appears TLE is not authorized in the circumstances you mentioned. However, recommend checking with your local finance representatives and the housing office.
This regulation discusses TLE entitlements: Defense Finance and Accounting Service > MilitaryMembers > travelpay > armypcs > tle (dfas.mil) <---LINK
Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
JTR.pdf (dod.mil) <---LINK
Table 5-12. Eligibility Criteria for the TLE Authorization temporary lodging. e. After initial arrival at the PDS in the CONUS and while waiting to be assigned Government lodging. f. After initial arrival at the PDS in the CONUS and while finalizing plans for other permanent housing when Government quarters are not available. g. For a new dependent who was added to the family before the effective date of the next PCS assignment. TLE can also be authorized in the vicinity of the place where the person became a dependent. h. For a move to the Service member’s first PDS upon entering active-duty service.
2 Not Authorized a. When leaving active duty. b. For a house-hunting trip before the Service member moves to the new PDS. c. For any individual that became a dependent after the PCS order’s effective date. d. For any dependent who returned from OCONUS before issuance of a PCS order. e. For any dependent relocating for personal safety. f. When ordered to an ITDY location. g. If he or she is a Service member of the Selected Reserve and is authorized limited PCS allowances between his or her primary residence and the duty location. h. At any location OCONUS.
Ron
It appears TLE is not authorized in the circumstances you mentioned. However, recommend checking with your local finance representatives and the housing office.
This regulation discusses TLE entitlements: Defense Finance and Accounting Service > MilitaryMembers > travelpay > armypcs > tle (dfas.mil) <---LINK
Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)
TLE is an allowance intended to partially pay members for lodging/meal expenses incurred by a member/dependent(s) while occupying temporary lodging in the Continental United States (CONUS) in association with a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move.Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
JTR.pdf (dod.mil) <---LINK
Table 5-12. Eligibility Criteria for the TLE Authorization temporary lodging. e. After initial arrival at the PDS in the CONUS and while waiting to be assigned Government lodging. f. After initial arrival at the PDS in the CONUS and while finalizing plans for other permanent housing when Government quarters are not available. g. For a new dependent who was added to the family before the effective date of the next PCS assignment. TLE can also be authorized in the vicinity of the place where the person became a dependent. h. For a move to the Service member’s first PDS upon entering active-duty service.
2 Not Authorized a. When leaving active duty. b. For a house-hunting trip before the Service member moves to the new PDS. c. For any individual that became a dependent after the PCS order’s effective date. d. For any dependent who returned from OCONUS before issuance of a PCS order. e. For any dependent relocating for personal safety. f. When ordered to an ITDY location. g. If he or she is a Service member of the Selected Reserve and is authorized limited PCS allowances between his or her primary residence and the duty location. h. At any location OCONUS.
Ron
