A. Validate Order Content
FOP (Form of Payment): If the order does not direct a form of payment,
or if travelers would like to use an IBA when CBA is directed, ticketing can be
provided however advise the member that the orders may have to be amended before
a voucher can be filed.
See CBA - IBA Matrix
for required counseling.
FOP (Form of Payment) CINCUSEUCOM: All personnel assigned to
CINCUSEUCOM, who are primarily based in Stuttgart or Belgium, have been
authorized to utilize their individual IBA, the Government IBA or the
Government CBA regardless of the FOP directed on the travel order. If the FOP
used is different than what is stated on the travel order, we must advise
the traveler that the orders may have to be amended before a voucher can be filed.
Reminder, government fares can only be purchased with a government IBA or
Government CBA.
Rail Policy
In all cases appropriate approval authorities are at the General Officer (GO) level. Obtaining approval is
the direct responsibility of the Authorizing Official (AO) which is also the person/agency
responsible for publication of travel orders.
Approved orders must contain the following.
Any statement on the order indicating that the member is a Government IBA
card holder (i.e. "IBA may be authorized") is to be interpreted as mandatory use
of the IBA. Tickets can not be issued without an amended order.