Frequently Used Acronyms

Table of Frequently Used Acronyms

AEA	Actual Expense Allowance
ATM	Automated Teller Machine
BAH	Basic Allowance for Housing
CAD	Call to Active Duty
CCPM	Commissioned Corps Personnel Manual
COLA	Cost-of-Living Allowance
CONUS	Continental United States
CTO	(Contracted) Commercial Travel Office
DCP	Division of Commissioned Personnel
DLA	Dislocation Allowance
DOD	Department of Defense
DTOD	Defense Table of Official Distance
GBL	Government Bill of Lading
GSA	General Services Administration
GTR	Government Transportation Request
HHG	Household Goods
HOR	Home of Record
HOS	Home of Selection
JFTR	Joint Federal Travel Regulations
M&IE	Meals and Incidental Expenses
MALT	Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation
MALT PLUS	Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation Plus Flat Per Diem
MIHA	Move-in Housing Allowance
NTS	Non Temporary Storage
OCONUS	Outside the Continental United States
OHA	Overseas Housing Allowance
OPDIV	Operating Division (Agency)
PBP&E	Professional Books, Papers and Equipment
PCS	Permanent Change of Station
PSC	Program Support Center
PDS	Permanent Duty Station
PLEAD	Place Last Entered Active Duty
POC	Privately Owned Conveyance
POV	Privately Owned Vehicle
PRO-GEAR	Professional Gear (also referred to as PBP&E)
PPT	Personally Procured Transportation
SIT	Storage in Transit
SOFA	Status of Force Agreement
TAS	Temporary Duty Assignment
TDY	Temporary Duty
TLA	Temporary Lodging Allowance
TLE	Temporary Lodging Expense
TMC	Travel Management Centers
TMS	Travel Management System
U.S.	United States
VA	Department of Veterans Affairs

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