Approving Official / Reviewing Official (AO/RO)

This DoD FM Certified, 3-day hands-on training course is designed for the Approving Official (AO) and Reviewing Officials (RO) in Defense Travel System (DTS).  

This course includes an overview of the DTS and Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website, resources, and training guides. The responsibilities of travelers, NDEA, Commercial Travel Office (CTO)/Travel Management Company (TMC), other routing officials and financial accountability of Approving Official's will be clearly defined. 

Two full days are dedicated to document processing of authorizations and vouchers.  The attendee will gain an understanding of how documents are created, adjusted, approved, and cancelled.  The policies and procedures contained in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and DoDI 5154.31 will be discussed throughout this course. The training course concludes with Report Scheduler, helpful guides, and Travel Explorer (TRAX) and a certificate of training.