Defense Travel System
Navy DTS Help Desk: 1-800-537-4617
USMC DTS Help Desk: 1-855-DTS-USMC or 1-855-387-8762
Travel Assistance Center (TAC) 1-888-Help1Go or 1-888-435-7146
USMC DTS Help Desk: 1-855-DTS-USMC or 1-855-387-8762
Travel Assistance Center (TAC) 1-888-Help1Go or 1-888-435-7146
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- JAVA must be the most up to date version
MCO 4650.39A, DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEM (DTS)
JTR - Joint Travel Regulation
JTR - Joint Travel Regulation
DTS - Defense Travel System
To Log in to DTS:
1) Install ActivClient on your computer and obtain PKI/PKE Certificates
2) Open Internet Explorer (Sorry Chrome and Firefox users)
3) You must use a CAC for access so ensure you have a working CAC reader with your card installed
4) Using Internet Explorer
A) Ensure you are using the latest JAVA version. Click here for instruction on updating JAVA.
B) Enable Compatibility View. Click here for instructions to Enable Compatibility View.
C) Obtain a PKI/PKE Certificate.
5) Go to the DTS homepage using the link above
6) Look in the right-hand column "DTS Status" to ensure "DTS is available".
7) Click "Login to DTS"
8) Click "Accept" at the bottom of the page
9) "Reading Credentials" may spin for a while.
A) If you do not get a "Security Warning" within 5 minutes, close the DTS window and go back to step 5.
B) If you do not get a "DBSign" box appearing within 5 minutes, close the DTS window and go back to step 5.
10) Click "Continue" on the "Security Warning" dialog box.
11) "Reading Credentials" may spin for a while
12) Enter you PIN
13) Click "Ok"
14) You should now be at the DTS main page.
To Switch between Active Duty and Reserve Accounts:
If you are a reservist serving on a Funeral Honors Detail you'll need two DTS accounts. Most travel will be processed through your reserve account but any travel for FHD more than 50 miles away from your Home of Record (HOR) will entitle you to travel mileage reimbursement and will need to be handled through your Active Duty DTS account.
1) Log into DTS using the instructions above
2) Click "Reset Profile" on the DTS main page
3) Click "Continue"
4) Click "Close Window"
5) Click "Login to DTS" on the DTS homepage
6) Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your SSN
A) Enter your SSN with an "R" for your reserve account
B) Enter your SSN without an "R" for your FHD account.
7) Click "Submit"
8) You should now be at the DTS main page.
DTS Document Routing
DTS utilizes a routing process to approve travel authorizations and vouchers. An Authorization is your travel order and is only an estimate of your travel expenses. Adjustments to actual amounts can always be done on the travel voucher which is submitted once travel for less than 30 days occurs.
The most common error travelers make is forgetting to sign their travel authorization or travel voucher which initiates the routing approval process.
Here is a basic example for a TAD:
1. Traveler logs in to DTS and begins a Travel Authorization.
2. After signing the authorization a traveler can check the current status by viewing only the document and going to the Digital Signature tab.
3. Once travel is complete the traveler will log in to DTS and then go to the Voucher tab under Official Travel
4. A link should appear that corresponds to the authorization
5. Adjustments to actual costs can be done within the voucher
1) Install ActivClient on your computer and obtain PKI/PKE Certificates
2) Open Internet Explorer (Sorry Chrome and Firefox users)
3) You must use a CAC for access so ensure you have a working CAC reader with your card installed
4) Using Internet Explorer
A) Ensure you are using the latest JAVA version. Click here for instruction on updating JAVA.
B) Enable Compatibility View. Click here for instructions to Enable Compatibility View.
C) Obtain a PKI/PKE Certificate.
5) Go to the DTS homepage using the link above
6) Look in the right-hand column "DTS Status" to ensure "DTS is available".
7) Click "Login to DTS"
8) Click "Accept" at the bottom of the page
9) "Reading Credentials" may spin for a while.
A) If you do not get a "Security Warning" within 5 minutes, close the DTS window and go back to step 5.
B) If you do not get a "DBSign" box appearing within 5 minutes, close the DTS window and go back to step 5.
10) Click "Continue" on the "Security Warning" dialog box.
11) "Reading Credentials" may spin for a while
12) Enter you PIN
13) Click "Ok"
14) You should now be at the DTS main page.
To Switch between Active Duty and Reserve Accounts:
If you are a reservist serving on a Funeral Honors Detail you'll need two DTS accounts. Most travel will be processed through your reserve account but any travel for FHD more than 50 miles away from your Home of Record (HOR) will entitle you to travel mileage reimbursement and will need to be handled through your Active Duty DTS account.
1) Log into DTS using the instructions above
2) Click "Reset Profile" on the DTS main page
3) Click "Continue"
4) Click "Close Window"
5) Click "Login to DTS" on the DTS homepage
6) Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your SSN
A) Enter your SSN with an "R" for your reserve account
B) Enter your SSN without an "R" for your FHD account.
7) Click "Submit"
8) You should now be at the DTS main page.
DTS Document Routing
DTS utilizes a routing process to approve travel authorizations and vouchers. An Authorization is your travel order and is only an estimate of your travel expenses. Adjustments to actual amounts can always be done on the travel voucher which is submitted once travel for less than 30 days occurs.
The most common error travelers make is forgetting to sign their travel authorization or travel voucher which initiates the routing approval process.
Here is a basic example for a TAD:
1. Traveler logs in to DTS and begins a Travel Authorization.
2. After signing the authorization a traveler can check the current status by viewing only the document and going to the Digital Signature tab.
3. Once travel is complete the traveler will log in to DTS and then go to the Voucher tab under Official Travel
4. A link should appear that corresponds to the authorization
5. Adjustments to actual costs can be done within the voucher
"Patience is a virtue" - William Langland
