Advances when Separating or Retiring
Advance travel payments may be authorized for the below entitlements for Separating or Retiring Members if an advance is not specifically prohibited in the orders.
| Entitlement |
% Advanced |
Authorized Issue Date |
| Member & Dependent Per Diem & Monetary Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT) |
80% |
No sooner than 10 days prior to sign-out date in Box 6 on DFAS Form 9114 |
| Personally Procured Moves (PPM) / Do It Yourself Moves (DITY) |
100% |
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 advance request. You must submit your travel claim within 5 days of arriving at your new residence. 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 July 30, 2019