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MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC MRA MR WASHINGTON DC//

SUBJ/MARINE CORPS OFFICIAL LODGING FACILITIES IN THE DEFENSE

TRAVEL SYSTEM//

REF/A/DOC/USD (PR)/1 FEB 26//

REF/B/DOC/USD (PR)/23 JAN 23//

NARR/REF A IS THE JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS. REF B IS DODI 

1015.11 (DOD LODGING POLICY).  

POC/MR. MICHAEL Okay. BARBER/NF-5/HQMC MR/TEL: 703-784-

6303/EMAIL: MICHAEL.BARBER@USMC-MCCS.ORG//

RMKS/1.  The goal of this MARADMIN is to announce Marine 

Corps official lodging services shall be bookable when 

creating Temporary Additional Duty (TDY) authorizations in 

the Defense Travel System (DTS) efficient 25 May 2026. 

2. Per reference a, use of on-base official lodging is a 

requirement for official journey for all DoW vacationers when

 the placement is included within the Integrated Lodging Program

 (ILP). All Marine Corps official lodging services meet DoW 

Lodging Adequacy Standards. Their use is subsequently obligatory. 

2.a. Mandatory use applies to each navy and civilian 

personnel.

3. On Marine Corps installations, Marine Lodges and Inns of 

the Corps are official lodging services. 

4. When the TDY vacation spot is a navy set up, the 

Approving Official (AO) will be sure that the TDY vacation spot 

in DTS is listed because the set up (when relevant), not 

the related metropolis or city.  

5. Per reference a, certificates of non-availability will 

solely be issued if lodging aren’t accessible.

6. Per reference a, reimbursement for lodging prices when 

conducting official journey shall be restricted to the official 

lodging fee when lodging is accessible however not utilized and a 

certificates of non-availability is just not included within the journey 

voucher.

7. Room reservations for service members executing Permanent 

Change of Station (PCS) orders and leisure vacationers may 

be made by visiting or by 

calling the toll-free 24/7 Reservation Center at 1-(888)-409-

STAY(7829). Leisure journey reservations could also be made when the 

room stock is just not totally reserved by official vacationers or 

for official mission necessities.

8. Room reservations for TDY vacationers and leisure vacationers 

may be made by visiting or 

by calling the toll-free 24/7 Reservation Center at 1-(888)-

409-STAY(7829).

9. Room reservations for Inns of the Corps and Marine Lodges

could also be made utilizing the “MCCS Connect” utility.

10. Questions regarding this coverage or the Marine Corps 

Official Lodging Program could also be directed to Mr. Michael 

Barber, Hospitality Branch Head, Business and Support 

Services Division (MR) at (703) 784-6303 or 

michael.barber@usmc-mccs.org. 

11. Additional info on the DoD Lodging Program might be 

discovered on the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) web site:

https://www.journey.dod.mil/Programs/Lodging/DoD-Lodging/

12. Released approved by Mr. Edward Cutshall, Director, 

Business and Support Services Division, Manpower and Reserve 

Affairs.//