Can an Army reservist receive IDT travel reimbursement if they live overseas?

2020-05-31T08:22:29-04:00

For example travelling from Costa Rica to your unit for drill?

Response by LTC Stephan Porter made May 31 at 2020 9:09 AM

2020-05-31T09:09:26-04:00

I do not believe you can; at least buy the whole event. Exceptions to policy are always possible with the right approval level.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made May 31 at 2020 10:40 AM

2020-05-31T10:40:20-04:00

IDT funded orders are like any other IF there's money to back it up. IDT funds are so limited that the sponsoring Command has a choice: get 5 people in or get you in. Business decision is to go for the larger number to optimize the limited resource. Vegas odds says it's a non starter. When I was O-4 and the system was fat on IDT travel money, we still didn't fly people in from overseas except to do 6 months worth of drills stacked together. That's what I did later on as a Skipper as I could basically level out the benefit/cost. Since she worked for the Navy contracting office, comms was never a problem. Also, she was a phenomenal performer, hence worth it (Singapore to Hawaii).

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2020 11:20 AM

2020-05-31T11:20:16-04:00

It’s up to 500 last I checked and while funding is available. So, yes, if you can get a flight for under that amount.

Response by LTC Daren Walker made May 31 at 2020 12:24 PM

2020-05-31T12:24:49-04:00

Yes, you can receive IDT travel from an overseas HOR to your unit. My current unit in Hawaii is composed of mainly Soldiers who fly in from the US mainland. We even have one Soldier who flies from Germany, and another from South Korea. They all receive IDT travel reimbursement. Like others have mentioned, it is subject to availability of funds in your organization.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2020 4:14 PM

2020-05-31T16:14:22-04:00

The answer is: it depends. The AR is looking at IDT travel reimbursement for low density/high demand personnel. Unlikely it will be across the board.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2020 9:44 AM

2020-06-01T09:44:59-04:00

If IDT funds are available, then yes you will receive reimbursement for travel. The cap is $500.00 per month when travelling for BTA...as long as you get all of your documents done and submitted in DTS in a timely manner.