R 111141Z MAR 25 MARADMIN 111/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP MPO// SUBJ/TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE PERIOD INCREASE// REF/A/MSGID: DOC/SECDEF/13SEP24// REF/B/MSGID: JTR/1DEC24// NARR/REF A IS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (SECDEF) LETTER DATED 13 SEPTEMBER 2024.  REF B IS THE JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS (JTR) DATED 1 DECEMBER 2024.   POC/OPR IS MRA MPO/EMAIL:  [email protected]/TEL: 703-784-9371// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  This MARADMIN announces the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) authorization to extend the Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) timeframe in the Continental United States (CONUS) from 14 to 21 days, effective 27 November 2024. 2.  Authorization.  Per references (a) and (b), Marines executing Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders to a CONUS Permanent Duty Station (PDS), or reporting to their first CONUS PDS from their home of record or initial technical school, are authorized up to 21 days of TLE. 3.  Eligibility.  TLE partially reimburses Marines for temporary lodging and meal costs incurred by the Marine or their dependents while residing in temporary lodging within CONUS.  This applies when staying in the vicinity of the old or new PDS, home of record, initial technical school, or a designated place during a PCS move. 4.  Reimbursement Limits.  The maximum daily TLE reimbursement rate is $290.  Reimbursement is based on the locality per diem rate, the number and ages of dependents, and the actual lodging expenses incurred by the Marine or dependents, at the PDS, designated place, home of record, or initial technical school. Prior to occupying commercial lodging, Marines must use available Government quarters, as outlined in reference (b). However, this requirement does not apply to designated places.  For example, a Marine on an unaccompanied or dependent restricted tour Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) may elect to leave their dependents at a CONUS location of their choosing—a designated place.  In this example, the Marine is not required to use Government quarters when claiming TLE at the designated place, however, they must use Government quarters when claiming TLE at the new PDS, if available. 5.  TLE claim examples: 5.a.  A Marine conducts a PCS between two CONUS PDSs. The Marine occupies temporary quarters at the new PDS from 1-21 April, claiming those dates for TLE. Their spouse and child remain at the old PDS, occupying temporary quarters from 22 April to 12 May, for which the Marine also claims TLE. The Marine certifies that Government quarters were unavailable at both locations. While the Marine can claim per diem for both locations during these periods, they will only be reimbursed for a maximum of 21 total days of TLE at a rate of $290 per day (a maximum of $6,090).  If a Service member's claimed expenses exceed their authorized TLE reimbursement, they will be responsible for the difference. 5.b.  Two Service members married to each other with two children relocate on PCS orders between two CONUS PDSs. Each Service member is authorized a maximum of 21 days of TLE, limited to $290 per day, (a maximum of $6,090 for each service member). Both Service members, with their dependents, occupy temporary quarters before and after reporting to the new PDS. After certifying that Government quarters were unavailable, each Service member may independently claim TLE for a period of up to 21 days. These 21-day periods may not overlap. For example:  Service member (1) claims TLE for themselves and the two children from 1-21 April.  Service member (2) claims TLE for themselves and the two children from 22 April – 12 May.  If a Service member's claimed expenses exceed their authorized TLE reimbursement, they will be responsible for the difference. 5.c. Additional TLE examples can be at https://www.travel.dod.mil /Portals/119/Documents/JTR/CE/CE-MPDT-17.pdf. 6.  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), can be found at https:// www.travel.dod.mil/Support/ALL-FAQs/Article/3174593/temporary- lodging-expenses/. 7.  This MARADMIN is applicable to Marines/Sailors in an active duty status. 8.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//