FOP (Form Of Payment): If the order does not direct a form of payment, or if travelers would like to use a form of payment other than what is directed in the order (i.e. IBA directed however would like to use CBA), ticketing can be provided however advise the member that the orders may have to be amended before a voucher can be filed.

Rail Policy

• It is DOD policy that economy class travel accommodations be used for all official rail travel unless higher class accommodations are properly approved.

• Approval

  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.

  • Name of the approving General Officer.
  • The travel points the approval is being provided for.
  • The specific paragraph reference in the JTR or JFTR and reason/justification used.
  • Name and contact information of the person responsible for preparing and executing the approval request.

• Traveler(s) are entitled to a seat reservation or a sleeper if traveling on an overnight train. The cost can be charged to the CBA or IBA.

  • If no seat or sleeper is available in second class, proper approval must be obtained for 1st class accommodations as indicated above.

• SatoTravel associates are required to issue supplements for all trains requiring a supplement. The cost can be charged to the CBA or IBA.