Chapter 3, Part C of the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), titled “Deployments, Exercises, Maneuvers, War Games, and Contingency Operations,” establishes the comprehensive travel and transportation allowances for personnel participating in readiness and operational missions. Generally, military members and civilian employees involved in these activities are placed in a field duty or group travel status, meaning per diem is typically not payable when adequate government lodging, meals, and incidentals are provided. However, advance and rear parties may receive standard travel allowances, and the Combatant Commander (CCDR) or Joint Task Force (JTF) Commander holds the authority to establish specific per diem rates, direct the use of no-cost government quarters, or mandate the Government Meal Rate (GMR) to ensure equi ...