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Travel costs

If you're travelling for more than 10 hours but not overnight, you may be eligible for part-day travelling allowance.

Costs of the journey

If you travel another way, you'll only be paid up to the cost of the most economical option.

Accommodation

If you hold the rank of Major (or equivalent) or lower and living-in accommodation (LIA) is available on base, you must stay in LIA unless you've been approved to stay elsewhere.

Meals and incidentals

You can't use the DTC or travelling allowance to pay for alcohol or voluntary tips. 

Staying with family or friends

Pay for travel costs

Another member can use their DTC to pay for your travel costs but can't withdraw cash for your approved meals and incidentals.

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