Navy releases travel reimbursement guidance for authorized voluntary departure, stop movement to Japan

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

Guidance on reimbursement of travel and transportation allowances and expenses for Sailors, civilians and their family members who were authorized departure from Japan or were directed to stop movement to Japan was released in Naval Administrative Message NAVADMIN 113/11 March 30.

Sailors, civilians and their family members should keep all receipts for expenses incurred and submit travel and reimbursement claims to the central processing site, Travel Processing Center (TPC-HR), Hampton Roads, Va.

Documents needed include a copy of completed and signed orders, travel itinerary issued by a commercial transportation office, lodging receipts, airline tickets purchased and any other expenses incurred during travel.

Lodging receipts are required for reimbursement. In accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTFR) U6054-B1, Sailors, civilians and family members who stay with friends or relatives are not authorized lodging reimbursement, even if lodging payment is made to a friend or relative.

S ince meals are part of the per diem allowance, receipts are not required for submission, but it is recommended that all receipts be kept.

Personnel entitled to designated destination pay and allowances may request a 30-day advance payment of per diem. Requests can be sent to evacuations@navy.mil. For advanced pay questions, contact TPC-HR at 1-866-239-0303 or e-mail to evacuations@navy.mil.

A travel claim, with required receipts, must be filed every 30 days to settle expenses even if an advance travel payment was received.

A ll travel and reimbursement payments will be deposited into the sponsor’s regular payday bank account. Contact TPC-HR if a change in financial institutions is required.

The NAVADMIN also reminds affected personnel to log onto the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) at https://navyfamily.navy.mil to complete the assessment section including accurate contact numbers.

For support or questions regarding logging onto NFAAS, contact NFAAS technical support at 1-866-946-9183 or NFAAS@spawar.navy.mil. If computer access is not available, contact the Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center at 1-866-827-5672.

For more information on reimbursement procedures, see NAVADMIN 113/11 at www.npc.navy.mil or contact TPC-HR at -866-239-0303 or e-mail to evacuations@navy.mil.

The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) is responsible to the Chief of Naval Operations for Navy’s manpower readiness. Dual-titled, CNP also serves as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training Education/N1) and oversees the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Personnel Command and the Navy Manpower Analysis Center.