Advances for Separating or Retiring Military Service Members
Advance travel payments may be authorized for the below entitlements if it is not specifically prohibited in the orders.DLA..
Entitlement |
% Advanced |
Authorized Issue Date |
Enroute Travel
|
80% |
No sooner than 10 days prior to sign-out date in Box 6 on DFAS Form 9114 |
Dislocation Allowance (DLA)
|
100% |
No sooner than 30 days prior to sign-out date in Box 6 on DFAS Form 9114 |
Personally Procured Moves (PPM)
|
60% |
No sooner than 45 days prior to pick-up date in Box 8b on DD2278 |
Advances are paid via Electronic Fund Transfer. Please submit copy of voided check or SF1199A with your advance request. You must submit your travel claim within 5 days of arriving at your new duty location. All advance payments must be annotated in block 9 on DD1351-2. Failure to do so may result in a debt to the government and possibly payroll deductions.
Page updated September 8, 2023