9.2.40 Purpose
This Division sets out the benefits for a member of the Reserves travelling on duty.
9.2.41 Benefits under this Division
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A member on Reserve service who must travel for duty purposes has the basic benefits set out in Part 1 of this Chapter.
In the total workforce system, the following arrangements apply.
A member of the Permanent Forces is described as a member in Service category 6 or 7.
A member of the Reserves is described as a member in Service Category 3, 4 or 5. A member of the Reserves rendering continuous full-time service is described as a Reserve member on SERVOP C.
A member of the Reserves who is rendering service which is not continuous full-time service, is described as a Reserve member on Reserve service.
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The CDF may approve a member's travel by means that are not the most economical. The CDF must consider the interests of the ADF and the member.
9.2.42 Limit on Commonwealth expense
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A member of the Reserves who is eligible for travel may choose to pay for the travel themselves. In this case, they may be reimbursed the cost of any part of the journey they take by public transport. They can be reimbursed an amount up to what the Commonwealth would have paid for the journey.
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The member is not eligible for the reimbursement of their costs if they are eligible for vehicle allowance or any other form of allowance or reimbursement.
