Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p264
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 264/293)
Character Range: 3003096–3009097

following members.
   a.                                                       A member who is eligible for maritime disability allowance.
   b.                                                       A member on peacetime deployment.

13.4.5 Allowance if meals not provided

1.  This section applies to the member during part or all of their stay at a location overseas. Both these conditions must be met.
    a.                                                                                                                              The member does not stay in a hotel or other commercial lodging, or living-in accommodation.
    b.                                                                                                                              The member is not provided with food.
2.  The member is eligible for these benefits for the period.
    a.                                                                                                                              An allowance for the costs that the CDF considers reasonable for food and drinks, excluding alcohol.
    b.                                                                                                                              Half the normal rate for incidentals under Part 3, Travel costs for short-term duty overseas.
3.  For paragraph 2.a, the CDF must consider all these criteria.
    a.                                                                                                                              The cost the member incurred for food and drinks.
    b.                                                                                                                              The member's welfare and dietary needs.
    c.                                                                                                                              The cost and availability of supplies at the place where the member is on duty, and alternative sources of supply.
    d.                                                                                                                              The cost of transporting goods to the member.
    e.                                                                                                                              Any other factor relevant to the member's situation.

13.4.6 Allowance for supplementary dietary needs

1.  The CDF may decide that the food provided to a member does not satisfy ordinary dietary needs. If so, the member may be reimbursed food costs incurred in meeting those needs.
2.  When making a decision, the CDF must consider all these criteria.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                              The quantity and quality of the food provided.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                              The ordinary dietary requirements of someone serving in the member's circumstances.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                              Any other factor relevant to the food provided.

Division 2: Officially approved activities

13.4.7 Member this Division applies to

   This Division applies to a member participating in officially approved activities overseas.

13.4.7A Member this Division does not apply to

   This Division does not apply to a member on peacetime deployment.

13.4.8 Help with travel costs

1.  The CDF can decide an amount to help with travel costs associated with participation in officially approved activities. The CDF must consider all these criteria.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                 The activity's nature, duration and location.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                 The approved itinerary and transport arrangements.
    c                                                                                                                                                                  The nature and extent of travel costs incurred by the member.
    d.                                                                                                                                                                 The benefit to the ADF of the member's participation.
    e.                                                                                                                                                                 The nature and level of interest in the activity among ADF members.
    f.                                                                                                                                                                 The value of any other subsidy of the member's participation.
    g.                                                                                                                                                                 Any other factor relevant to the activity.
2.  The amount must not be more than the lesser of these costs.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                 The total travel costs the member would be eligible for if the travel were for short‑term duty.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                 The costs the member incurs for participating in the activity.
3.  The member is