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TEMP0RAEt.Y
LODGING
ALLOWANCE
Temporary
lodging
allowance
(TLA)
was also
discussed in chapter 80 of this TRAMAN. It is discussed
here because it
connection with
is an allowance
that is authorized
PCS to certain members.
in
TLA is a PCS allowance payable incident to initially
reporting
to an overseas
PDS, detaching
from
an
overseas PDS, or under certain other circumstances.
It
is authorized to partially
reimburse a servicemember for
more than
normal
expenses
incident
to the use of
temporary
lodgings outside CONUS.
TLA cannot be paid at the same time as overseas
housing
allowance
(OHA) or cost-of-living
allowance
(COLA)
except under
conditions
specified
in JFTR,
Volume 1, paragraph U91OOC4. TLA is not payable for
a member
or on behalf
of a dependent
acquired
subsequent
to the effective
date of PCS orders while
they are initially
seeking a residence.
Refer to the glossary contained
in this TRAMAN
for the definition
of effective date of orders.
Refer to the JFTR, Volume 1, chapter 9, part C, and
MILPERSMAN,
Article
2640330, for additional
information
concerning
overseas TLA.
PROCESSING
OF NEW
RECEIPTS
Processing new personnel when they report aboard
requires attention
to a number of details. To make sure
that all receipt
procedures
are followed,
you should
develop
and use a check-off
list
containing
all the
actions
required
in
checking-in
personnel.
This
check-off listing
should satisfy your local command’s
requirements.
You should become familiar
with the manuals and
instructions
necessary
to properly
complete
all the
check-in requirements
and to make sure all actions are
completed.
Important
manuals
include
the
ENLTRANSMAN,
Source Data
System Procedures
ManuaZ (SDSPROMAN),
and the MILPERSMAN.
In the following
paragraphs,
various
check-in
procedures
are
covered
and
include
precheck-in
procedures,
check-in
procedures,
verification
and
purging
of service
records,
travel
claims,
receipt
endorsements, and other administrative
procedures that
are required in the receipt of new personnel.
PRECHECK-IN
PROCEDURES
When you receive an
prospective gain, take the
assignment
directive
following
actions:
for a
1. Annotate
the EDVR to show the receipt of the
assignment
directive
or
enter
the
appropriate
information
by pen-and-ink
change if not already listed.
2. File the assignment directive in a receipts tickler
file in alphabetical
order by transfer month to await the
receipt
of a copy of the
transferring
command’s
completed orders. If the orders are not received before
the first of the month following
the indicated
transfer
month, request a copy from the transferring
command.
3. Forward
a sponsor letter
and welcome aboard
material
in all cases as indicated
in MILPERSMAN,
Article
1810580.
4. Upon receipt of the orders from the transferring
command, verify that the member is being directed to
proceed
to the
correct
port.
If
not,
advise
the
transferring
command
by message. Make
sure you
retain
a copy of the message you have sent to the
member’s transferring
command
concerning
correct
routing instructions.
CHECK-IN
PROCEDURES
An important
responsibility
you will
have is the
reception extended to a new member on board. All too
often reporting personnel are treated as intruders instead
of welcome
members
by the command’s team. The
initial
impression
that you give of yourself
and the
command is very important.
It is essential
that you
receive new personnel in a friendly
manner, welcoming
them aboard, and assisting them in anyway that you can.
Remember
the customer
service skills
discussed
in
chapter 1 of this TRAMAN.
You will be responsible
for assisting
them in the
completion
of various
forms such as travel
claims or
perhaps a new page 2. It will also be your job to answer
any questions new personnel may have, or to refer them
to the appropriate
person who can give them the
information
they need. Whenever a new person checks
in to your command, always remember that you should
put his or her concerns ahead of yours. You should take
your time and complete all the necessary forms and
obtain all the needed information
from the member on
his or her initial
reporting. This will make sure that all
actions are completed in a timely manner and prevent
unnecessary
delays caused by inattention
to detail on
your part.
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