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Travel Regulation Changes Date: Sent Monday, July 17, 2006 Category: None

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In keeping with the latest round of military budget cuts and other funding shortfalls affecting the Department of Defense, changes will be made to the Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR).

Lodging:

All military and civilian personnel performing temporary duty (TDY) are encouraged to stay with relatives and friends while on government business travel. If weather permits, public areas such as parks should be used as temporary lodging sites. Bus terminals, train stations, and office lobbies may provide shelter in periods of inclement weather. Employees are encouraged to stop by local commissaries and post/base exchanges to pick up cardboard boxes, which will allow them flexibility in lodging accommodations.

Meals:

Expenditures for meals will be limited to an absolute minimum. It should be noted that certain grocery and specialty chains, such as Costco, Hickory Farms, General Nutrition Centers, and occasionally Safeway often provide free samples of promotional items. Entire meals can be obtained in this manner. Travelers should also be familiar with indigenous roots, berries, and other protein sources available at their destinations. If restaurants must be utilized, travelers should use "all you can eat" salad bars. This is especially effective for employees traveling together, as one plate can be used to feed the entire group. Military personnel are also encouraged to bring their own food on business travel. Cans of tuna fish, Spam, and Beefaroni can be consumed at your leisure without the necessary bother of heating or costly preparation. Cost of these items will not be reimbursed.

Transportation:

Hitchhiking is the preferred mode of travel in lieu of commercial transport. Luminescent safety vests will be issued to all military personnel prior to their departure on TDY. Bus transportation will be used only when work schedules require such travel. Airline tickets will be authorized in extreme circumstances, and the lowest fares will be used. For example, if a meeting is scheduled in Washington, D.C., but a lower fare can be obtained by traveling to Omaha, NE, then travel to Omaha will be substituted for travel to Washington, D.C.

Miscellaneous:

All military and civilian personnel are encouraged to devise innovative techniques in an effort to save tax dollars. Money could be raised during airport layover periods, which could be used to defray travel expenses. Red caps will be issued to all personnel prior to their departure so that they may earn tips by helping others with their luggage. Small plastic roses and ballpoint pens will also be available to personnel so that sales may be made as time permits. Proceeds must be turned into the military finance section at the conclusion of the TDY.

Received from Rhonda Shiffler.