Misc Pub 27-8 Legal Handbook Commander’s 2019
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- D. Approval Authorities
| C. Exceptions to Policy As an exception to policy, spouses may accompany their sponsors on military or commercial aircraft at government expense only when The spouse travels to a function where their sponsor is participating in his or her official capacity and where the spouse is to address those assembled or otherwise play a significant active and visible part. • When the spouse travels to a function where their sponsor is participating in his or her official capacity and a substantial portion of those present are military Families or the focus is on matters of particular concern to military Families. Return to Table of Contents 162 • When the spouse’s presence at an official function is deemed to be in the national interest because of a diplomatic benefit to the United States. Simply stated, when the spouse and sponsor are meeting with high-level foreign dignitaries and their spouses, the spouse’s travel maybe justified on MILAIR or commercial aircraft at government expense When the spouse’s presence at an official function is deemed to be in the national interest because of a public relations benefit to the United States. D. Approval Authorities Each occurrence of spouse travel is approved on a case-by-case basis. Blanket travel orders for spouses are not permitted. All requests will be reviewed by the servicing legal counsel prior to submission for approval through the normal chain of command. The SA Travel Policy contains approval authority levels for travel requests. Each request will include the following supporting documentation, and will be retained by the requesting organization for two years Request signed by the sponsor Name, grade, and position/title of the sponsor Purpose of the spouse’s travel Travel date and destination Agenda or itinerary for spouse that defines the focus and audience of the spouse’s participation and identifies the tangible benefit to be derived from the participation and A copy of any invitation made by a DoD, Federal, or non-DoD entity where a spouse’s presence is requested. Download 4.49 Mb. Share with your friends:
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