JOINT FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS - DTMO

Ch 3: Transportation, Accompanied Baggage, and Local Travel
Part A: Applicability and General Rules
6. Last duty station,
7. HOR,
8. HOS,
9. PLEAD,
10. A designated place,
11. A COT leave location,
12. Safe haven location IAW par. U5120-I,
13. POV loading port/VPC,
14. POV unloading port/VPC, and
15. POV storage facility.
U3000-U3015
U3015 ACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE AND EXCESS ACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE TRANSPORTATION
A. General. This par. prescribes transportation authority for:
1. Accompanied baggage transported free on a transportation ticket, and
2. Excess accompanied baggage.
See APP A for definitions of BAGGAGE and BAGGAGE, ACCOMPANIED.
B. Accompanied Baggage
1. General. The rules for accompanied baggage allowances and charges for excess accompanied baggage are
outlined in the carrier’s tariff. Travelers should check with individual transportation carriers, prior to travel, for
guidance on the allowances and limitations of baggage weight and size as well as the number of bags allowed.
2. Accompanied Baggage Transfer. Itemized necessary accompanied baggage transfer expenses are
reimbursable except when the member is receiving TDY mileage or MALT.
3. Accompanied Baggage Return as Part of a Troop Movement. When a member's accompanied baggage is
transported as part of a troop movement but the member is later removed from the movement order, expedited
transportation may be used to return/forward the accompanied baggage to the member. This expedited
transportation must be authorized/approved IAW Service regulations.
C. Excess Accompanied Baggage
1. Definition. Accompanied baggage in excess of the weight, size, or number of pieces carried free by a
transportation carrier or when charged a fee by the airline to transport accompanied baggage.
2. Traveler Responsibility. The traveler should be financially prepared to pay for excess accompanied
baggage while traveling.
3. Authorization/Approval. Excess accompanied baggage may be authorized/approved by the AO.
4. Expense Reimbursement (APP G)
Change 290 U3A-4
02/01/11