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:

(1) Establishes and implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for official travel.

(2) Authorizes the Unused Ticket Regulations (Reference (b)) in accordance with the authority in Reference (a).

2. APPLICABILITY. This volume applies:

a. 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. Only as guidance to the non-DoD uniformed services.