|CHAPTER�3�-�TRANSPORTATION,�ACCOMPANIED�BAGGAGE,��AND�LOCAL�TRAVEL
    PART�D:��TRAVEL�BY�PRIVATELY�OWNED�CONVEYANCE
        U3310�POC�USE�ON�TDY�(NOT�ADVANTAGEOUS�TO�THE�GOVERNMENT)
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| | U3310POC USE ON TDY (NOT ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT) | 
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| | A.� Mileage Plus Per Diem | 
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| | 1.Member Responsible for PayingPOCOperating Expenses.� | 
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| | If orders direct use of a specific transportation mode, see subpar. B.� The member responsible for paying the operating expenses (i.e., the cost or portion of cost directly associated withPOCuse for official travel) is entitled to the lesser of:�� | 
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| | a.mileage and reimbursable expenses as prescribed in par.U3305-A1 for the official distance of the ordered travel plus per diem as prescribed inChapter 4, Part B, for the actual travel time or the travel time computed under par.U5160-B, whichever is less; or� | 
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| | b.what it would have cost the Government had Government-procured transportation been used between the ordered points, plus per diem underChapter 4, Part B, for the constructive travel time (including necessary delays) on the Government-procured transportation. | 
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| | Constructive travel time is based on the carrier's required check-in time plus travel time from home, office, or the place travel actually begins, and the carrier's scheduled arrival time at the terminal plus travel time to home, office, or the place travel actually ends.� The constructive common carrier cost should be placed in the member's orders before the member departs thePDS.� | 
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| | 2.� Passengers Not Responsible for PayingPOCOperating Expenses.� | 
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| | If orders direct use of a specific transportation mode, see subpar. B.� A passenger in aPOC, not responsible for paying thePOCoperating expenses, isn't entitled to mileage, but is entitled to per diem as prescribed inChapter 4, Part B, based on whichever of the following results in the lesser amount: | 
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| | a.� the actual travel time or the travel time computed under par.U5160-B, whichever is less, or� | 
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| | b.the constructive travel time for travel between the ordered points (including necessary delays) on Government-procured transportation. | 
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| | Constructive travel time is based on the carrier's required check-in time plus travel time from home, office, or place travel actually begins, and the carrier's scheduled arrival time at the terminal plus travel time to home, office, or place travel actually ends. | 
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| | B.� Orders Direct Specific Transportation Mode Use.� | 
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| | When travel orders direct a specific transportation mode use, but the member travels byPOC, payment of mileage is prohibited, unless the order-issuing official certifies that the mode directed wasn't available at the time and place required, and it was necessary for the member to use aPOC. | 
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| | C.� Transportation by Mixed Modes.� | 
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| | If the member isn't authorized to travel byPOCas advantageous to the Government and travels partly byPOCfor personal convenience and partly by common carrier at personal expense, the member is entitled to the appropriate mileage plus per diem under par. U3305-A for the distance traveled byPOC, plus the cost of transportation purchased with personal funds and per diem underChapter 4, Part B, for actual travel.� The total amount shall be limited to the cost had Government-procured transportation been used, plus per diem underChapter 4, Part B, for constructive travel time for the distance of the ordered travel. | 
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| | U3320� POC USE TO AND FROM COMMON CARRIER TERMINAL | 
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| | In lieu of reimbursement for public transportation authorized in Part E, incident toTDYorPCStravel, a member may be paid mileage forPOCuse and reimbursed for other related expenses for travel to and from common carrier terminals as provided below.� For travel between Government and commercial carrier terminals incident toPCS, see par.U5106. | 
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| | A.� Round-Trip Expenses Incurred for Drop-off or Pick-up at a Common Carrier Terminal. | 
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| | When aPOCis driven round trip to drop-off or pick-up a member at a common carrier terminal, the member shall be paid mileage for the round-trip distance and reimbursed parking fees, ferry fares, road, bridge and tunnel tolls for the most direct route.� Reimbursement shall not exceed the cost of one-way taxicab fare, including allowable tips. | 
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| | B.� Expenses Incurred for Two One-Way Trips To and From a Common Carrier Terminal. | 
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| | When aPOCis used for one-way travel from a residence or duty station to a common carrier terminal and then from the terminal to a residence or duty station when theTDYis completed, a member shall be paid mileage and reimbursed for parking fees, ferry fares, road, bridge and tunnel tolls for the most direct route.� Reimbursement shall not exceed the cost of two one-way taxicab fares, including allowable tips. | 
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| | C.� Member Departs FromPDSonTDY.� | 
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| | When aPOCis driven from a member's residence to thePDSon the day the member departs from thePDSonTDYrequiring at least one night's lodging, and from thePDSto the residence on the day the member returns the member who paid the expenses of operating thePOCshall be paid mileage plus parking fees, ferry fares, road, bridge and tunnel tolls for the most direct route.� Reimbursement shall not exceed the cost of two one-way taxicab fares, including allowable tips. | 
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| | D.� Two or More Members Travel in SamePOC.� | 
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| | When a member transports other members to or from the same carrier terminal, mileage is authorized for the additional distance involved supported by a total distance or odometer readings certified as correct by the member.� Only one member may be paid mileage for the same trip.� A member who pays a parking fee at the terminal may be reimbursed.� Reimbursement shall not exceed the cost of one-way taxicab fare, including allowable tips, between authorized points for each member. | 
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| | U3325�POCUSE BETWEEN RESIDENCE AND TDY STATION | 
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| | WhenPOCuse is authorized/approved as advantageous to the Government for travel between the member's residence and aTDYstation, instead of having the member report to thePDSand then to theTDYstation, the member is entitled to reimbursement for the distance traveled between the residence and theTDYstation | 
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| | U3335EXPENSES NOT REIMBURSABLE WHEN MILEAGE IS PAYABLE | 
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| | Members who travel byPOCfor the entire journey and are paid mileage may not be reimbursed for: | 
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| | 1.fuel, oil, winter plug-ins, and trip insurance for travel in foreign countries; and� | 
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| | 2.transportation to or from carrier terminals (par.U3320). | 
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| | U3340�POCUSE IN AND AROUND PDS OR TDY STATION | 
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| | For entitlements when aPOCis used within or around aPDSandTDYstation, see Part F. | 
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| | PART E:� TRAVEL BY TAXICAB, SPECIAL CONVEYANCE, BUS, STREETCAR, SUBWAY OR OTHER PUBLIC CONVEYANCE | 
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| | U3400� GENERAL | 
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| | This Part prescribes the allowable reimbursements for commonly incurred expenses associated with public or special conveyances use duringTDYorPCStravel.� For non-PCS/TDYtransportation expenses incurred in and around duty stations, see Part F. | 
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| | U3405� BASIC RULES | 
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| | A.� Reimbursement for Miscellaneous Expenses.� | 
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| | A member may be reimbursed for miscellaneous expenses incurred for travel between two points which are a separate journey when mileage isn't payable, even though the member begins or ends in a mileage status during the same calendar day. Members who are paid mileage for the entire journey may not be reimbursed regardless of the transportation mode. | 
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| | B.� Separate Journey.� | 
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| | Under this Part, travel between any two of the following locations is a separate journey: | 
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| | 1.�PDS,� | 
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| | 2.�TDYstation,� | 
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| | 3.� POE,� | 
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| | 4.� POD,� | 
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| | 5.� last duty station,� | 
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| | 6.�HOR,� | 
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| | 7.�HOS,� | 
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| | 8.�PLEAD,� | 
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| | 9.� designated place,� | 
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| | 10.� vehicle processing point (origin & destination), | 
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| | 11.� place of residence, and | 
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| | 12.� aCOTleave location. | 
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| | U3410� TAXICAB/LIMOUSINE SERVICE USE | 
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| | A.� To/From Carrier Terminals.� | 
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| | Reimbursement is authorized for taxi/limousine service fares plus tip as follows: | 
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| | 1.between place of residence, lodging, or place of duty at thePDSorTDYstation and terminal, station, airport, or wharf of the commercial or Government transportation mode used; | 
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| | 2.between carrier terminals to change conveyance when free timely transfer isn't provided; or� | 
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| | 3.from carrier terminal to lodging and return when needed due to en route transportation delays beyond the member's control; and� | 
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