Fall_Dtrain_2024

Notice from OTO:

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Time Sensitive – Please review the below guidance for DTRAIN, Local Travel, and Patrol Orders

DTRAIN:
All ETS authorizations for DTRAIN must be received by 30 AUG. After DTRAIN, members who already have approved authorizations on file should then submit their voucher in order to be reimbursed.
 
Local claims:

During SEP, no local claims will be processed without specific prior approval. Any claims for travel in AUG must be in accordance with the below requirements and be received prior to SEP.

Patrol Orders:

Patrol orders for missions in SEP should be submitted prior to SEP so the funding can be obligated. Emergent mission needs in Sep will be considered/managed on a case by case basis as funding allows.

Additional guidance regarding FY 25 spending will be forthcoming as information becomes available.
 
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR DIRECT UNIT SUPPORT (as per D5NR NOGI from 21 May 2024)
If an auxiliary member is traveling outside their local area (usually considered more than 50 miles) to provide direct support to a Coast Guard unit, the Director’s office has limited funding with which to provide mileage and toll reimbursement using the Local Travel Claim function in ETS. There are also instances in which Aux leaders might be eligible to request reimbursement for travel.
We are processing these requests using the “Local Claim” process in ETS. These claims are a one step process submitted after the travel has been completed. If there is a question about whether or not travel will be reimbursed, the member should inquire PRIOR to the travel. While our goal is to reimburse as much travel as possible in accordance with regulations and funding, travel reimbursement will not always be possible/available.
Claim should follow the below guidelines:

  • Multiple trips can be submitted on a single Local claim.
  • Local claims must be submitted within 30 days of travel except when nearing the end of a funding period (Fiscal Year, Continuing Resolution, etc.) when it must be received 5 days prior to the last day of the period unless otherwise directed.
  • Local claims that include more than 1 round trip must all fall under the same assignment to duty or otherwise grouped with “like” events (for elected leaders). Examples are:
    • CA for Cape May must be separated from CA for Sta Manasquan
    • DCAPT Travel to COWs must be separated from travel to EXCOM Meeting
    • CFVE travel for exams must be separate from travel for Unit support to ANT Philly
    • Watch-standing aboard Cutters must be separate from Watch-standing at Sector.
  • Local claims for Unit support activities must have an attached assignment to duty.
  • If you have questions, contact the OTO.

V/R,
 
Mickey Price, CWO4
USCG D5 NR
CG Auxiliary OTO

 d05-smb-nrdiraux@uscg.mil