Temporary Assignment

[MamaG]

My son is at Pendleton and has been assigned to go to 29 Palms for 10 days. "Someone" told him he will receive additional pay for this but "someone else" said no. Can anyone tell me which is correct? Thanks very much!

[V8403]

From what I can find out he should be able to recieve it and here is some information as to why

Are you on TDY travel?
The definition of TDY is Temporary Duty. The term is commonly used for short term assignments lasting a few days to up to 180 days, but varies according to Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard regulations for each military service or government organization. A TDY assignment can be extended beyond 180 days with authorization from the designated approval authority.

TDY Travel Orders
Your military orders will state whether you are temporary duty, TAD, TCS, or PCS to a duty location. Additionally your orders should state the reimbursements or per diem that is authorized. TDY per diem rates vary by location, and include separate authorization amounts for lodging and meals & incidentals. TDY Advance Pay may be authorized.
TDY Entitlements & Pay
The allowances stipulated in the Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JTR/JFTR) are applied uniformley to all services and agencies within DoD. Typically a Service Member on TDY assignment will receive per diem for lodging and for meals & incidentals. Lodging is reimbursed up to the maximum lodging rate, and meals are paid at a flat rate. Per diem rates vary significantly by geographic location. For more information please visit our DoD Per Diem Rates page.

The only reason he would not recieve it is if the following info applied
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marin...arian.-ulT.htm

[MamaG]

Thanks so much - for both good information and the quick response!

[kmarier2001]

Way to go John!! Awesome job finding that information