If a DoD employee also holds Reserve Component membership, the travel card will be issued through the organization of his or her civilian employment. I know there have been problems with the other services and this should provide you with regulatory ammunition. Note that this only applies to Reservists employed by DoD and not to other Federal agencies. Use of the government Visa travel card by all federal employees, including all military personnel mandatory , according to revised policies dictated by the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998. Infrequent travelers are exempt.
Commanders determine that the member fits the criteria.
If you have not applied for the government travel card, contact your directorate POC for an application. There is a revised edition of HOI 36-24, Training and Administration of the Reserves. US Navy, US Marine Corps and Candian Forces are not affected by this change. If any member desires a reduced amount of coverage, or no coverage, that member must prepare a new VA SGLV 8286, indicating the desired coverage. This form, to elect the amount of coverage, must be signed and dated prior to 01 April 2001 and no later than 30 April 2001.