scope:

PURPOSE

a. Instruction. This instruction is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. The purpose of the overall instruction, in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02 (Reference (a)), is to establish and implement policy, assign responsibilities, and provide procedures regarding the commercial travel program within the DoD. b. Volume. This volume reissues DoD Instruction 5154.31 (Reference (b)) to establish policy, assign responsibilities, and provide procedures for management of the commercial travel program to the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO).

APPLICABILITY. This volume:

a. Applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this volume as the "DoD Components").

b. Does not apply to DoD personnel whose travel information is protected information and, therefore, must be managed in accordance with applicable law and policy including Executive Order 13526 and DoD Directive 5205.02E (References (c) and (d)).