Making PCSing easier.

SFC Michael Boulanger — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:25:35 -0400

The Military already allows Soldiers to use their Government Travel Card during PCS, but should they allow us to use DTS instead of filling out an actual travel voucher? I know they already have the option on DTS and I believe it would make a PCS so much easier. Do any of the branches of service already do this?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2014 1:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:34:21 -0400

I do see how it would be easier to have a centralized system for all travel, but I don't know that DTS would be the right solution. I often see or hear about problems with DTS. I think if DTS does start covering PCS, then perhaps more Soldiers will know how to use it better. The biggest issues I could see with DTS though would probably come from the accounting code information. I do like the old way of doing things though, simply because we can have that face-to-face interaction and get questions answered on the spot. Having everything automated takes away that aspect of it.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Dec 3 at 2014 1:52 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:52:32 -0500

Being in a PCS status right now, not sure how I feel about it due to I am currently awaiting payment of a TDY trip in the outgoing unit that has been delayed for an extended period of time. If I was going to utilize DTS, I think I would take the advance to ensure payment of credit card usage.