

Defense Travel System
The CACI Technical Training Center provides comprehensive Defense Travel System (DTS) training to all Department of Defense (DoD) branches and agencies worldwide. Our training program offers hands-on, in-person instruction for professionals in both the use and administration of DTS.
We conduct scheduled courses in Chesapeake, VA, and in various locations across the United States throughout the year.
Additionally, on-site training for our Approving Official/Reviewing Official (AO/RO) and Lead and Organizational Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA/ODTA) courses is available upon request, with the capacity to accommodate up to 20 participants per session.
- ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management system-compliant
- Provides over 15 years travel and training experience in Defense Travel System (DTS)
- All financially accountable courses are DoD Financial Management (FM) Certified for Continued Educational Credits and American Society of Military Comptrollers
Calendar of Courses and Registration
Training Courses
Our comprehensive four-day training program is specifically designed for experienced Lead/Financial Defense Travel Administrators (DTAs). This hands-on course offers a unique learning experience, combining guided navigation, in-depth lectures, internal reviews, and real-time interaction to address individual inquiries.
Participants will receive a thorough overview of recent enhancements to Defense Travel System (DTS) and updates to the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website, resources, and training guides. The hands-on sessions will focus on the effective use of the DTA maintenance tool while covering the roles and responsibilities of all DTS users. Current System Problem Reports (SPRs), including applicable workarounds will be demonstrated by Subject Matter Experts.
Additionally, the course will address updates to the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and DoDI 5154.31, equipping participants with the tools necessary to enhance the Travel Compliance Program and Debt Management efforts. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of training.
Curriculum includes:
- Overview of DTS Enhancements
- DTA Maintenance Tool
- Reorganization
- JTR and DoDI 5154.31Changes
- Business Rules
- Mistakes in Document processing
- Approval Failure
- Rejects
- Travel Management Company (TMC)
- Travel Policy Compliance and DFAS Audits
- Debt Management Monitor (DMM)
- Reports Scheduler (Post Payment Review)
- SPR and PPT
- Travel Assistance Center (TAC)
Our three-day training course is specifically designed for Approving Officials (AO) and Reviewing Officials (RO) in Defense Travel System (DTS). This hands-on program offers a unique learning experience, providing guided navigation and real-time interaction to address individual questions.
The course includes a comprehensive overview of DTS and the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website, along with available resources and training guides. It will cover the roles and responsibilities of travelers, Commercial Travel Office (CTO)/Travel Management Company (TMC), other routing officials, and the financial accountability of AOs. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how travel documents are created, modified, and routed within the system.
Throughout the course, policies and procedures outlined in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and DoDI 5154.31 will be discussed in detail.
The course will conclude with useful resources, including guides, Travel Assistance Center (TAC) contact information, Travel Explorer (TRAX) access, and a certificate of completion.
*** Reviewing Officials are welcome to attend
Curriculum will include:
- Traveler and AO Responsibilities
- Routing Process
- Document Processing
- Approval Process
- Adjustments & Amendments
- Cancellation Procedures
- Constructed Travel
- Report Scheduler
- Travel Policy Compliance
This three-day, hands-on training course is specifically designed for experienced Lead Defense Travel Administrators (LDTA) and Financial Defense Travel Administrators (FDTA) who have access to generate advanced reports within Defense Travel System (DTS) for their organization.
Customized or ad-hoc reporting in DTS is created using the Business Intelligence and Reporting Tool (BIRT), a data analytics software suite. BIRT enables authorized users to generate pre-determined reports and create customized reports by extracting data from DTS documents and profiles.
This course will provide participants with expert guidance on effectively navigating BIRT, ensuring they can confidently generate the customized reports needed to support their organization's objectives. Through hands-on instruction, attendees will gain the essential skills and tools to create tailored reports that meet their specific reporting needs. The course will conclude with helpful reference guides and a certificate of training.
This three-day training course is specifically designed for Centrally Billed Accounts Specialists (CBA-S) and Transportation Officials (TO) responsible for the implementation, management, and reconciliation of the CBA process within Defense Travel System (DTS).
Led by a subject matter expert, the course offers personalized, over-the-shoulder training to assist participants in navigating CBA reconciliation module as well as the roles and responsibilities of travelers, CBA Specialists, and Transportation Officials. This hands-on program provides a unique learning experience, featuring guided navigation and real-time interaction on system-related issues. Participants will learn clear, step-by-step processes and workarounds that meet their organization’s needs.
The course will conclude with an overview of key reports, valuable resources, and strategies for effectively reconciling future statements. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion.
This three-day training course is specifically designed for the Debt Management Monitor (DMM) responsible for tracking, processing, and recording debts incurred by travelers within Defense Travel System (DTS) using the Debt Management Tool. This hands-on program provides a unique learning experience, featuring guided navigation processes in the Debt Management Gateway and real-time interaction tailored to address the specific needs of your organization.
Our subject matter experts provide a technical approach to reducing the organizations future debt by identifying debt trends and determine the training needs of travelers and Approving Officials (AO). The course will conclude with an overview of strategies for effective time management, key reports, valuable resources and certificate of completion.
Curriculum includes:
- Overview of Debt Management Monitor Roles and Responsibilities
- Travel Policy Compliance and DFAS Audits
- Managing the Debt – Debt Management Tool and DMM Gateway
- Debt Collection, Waivers and Appeals
- Out-of-Service Debt
- DMM Reports
- Problem Solving
Our four-day training course is specifically designed for the Lead and Financial Defense Travel Administrators (DTAs) responsible for setting up and maintaining their organization's configuration within Defense Travel System (DTS). This hands-on program offers a unique learning experience, featuring guided navigation and real-time interaction to address individual questions. Participants will engage in comprehensive hands-on training, including the creation of an organization, self-registration, profiles, routing lists, lines of accounting, budgets, and groups.
The training focuses on utilizing the DTA maintenance tool, while also covering the roles and responsibilities of the traveler, Non-DTS Entry Agent, Travel Clerk, Routing Officials, Approving Officials, and Defense Travel Administrators.
Students will gain a thorough understanding of how documents are created, adjusted, and approved within DTS. Throughout the course, policies and procedures outlined in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and DoDI 5154.31 will be discussed in detail. The course will conclude with an overview of Report Scheduler, valuable resources, and a certificate of training.
** Organizational Defense Travel Administrators (ODTA) are welcome to attend
Curriculum includes:
- Overview of DTS and the DTMO Website
- Business Rules
- Self-Registration
- Roles, Responsibilities and Separation of Duties
- DTA Maintenance Tool (Organization, People, Routing Lists, Groups, Lines of Accounting)
- Budget
- Document Processing
- Approval Process
- Cancellation Procedures
- Constructed Travel
- Report Scheduler
- Travel Policy Compliance
Our three-day training course is specifically tailored for Organizational Defense Travel Administrators (ODTAs) responsible for managing non-financial assets at the local level within the Defense Travel System (DTS). This hands-on program provides a comprehensive learning experience, combining guided navigation with real-time interaction to address individual queries.
Participants will receive in-depth, practical training, which includes updating an organization, self-registration, managing profiles, and routing lists. The course emphasizes effective use of the DTA maintenance tool, while also covering the roles and responsibilities of travelers, Non-DTS Entry Agents, Travel Clerks, Routing Officials, Approving Officials, and Defense Travel Administrators.
By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the processes involved in creating documents, adjustments, and approval within DTS. Throughout the training, relevant policies and procedures from the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and DoDI 5154.31 will be discussed in detail, ensuring participants are well-versed in current regulations and best practices.
The course will conclude with an overview of Report Scheduler, valuable resources, and a certificate of training.
Curriculum includes:
- Overview of DTS and the DTMO Website
- Business Rules
- Self-Registration
- Roles, Responsibilities and Separation of Duties
- DTA Maintenance Tool (Organization, People, Routing Lists)
- Document Processing
- Approval Process
- Cancellation Procedures
- Constructed Travel
- Report Scheduler
- Travel Policy Compliance
Training Courses
Our comprehensive four-day training program is specifically designed for experienced Lead/Financial Defense Travel Administrators (DTAs). This hands-on course offers a unique learning experience, combining guided navigation, in-depth lectures, internal reviews, and real-time interaction to address individual inquiries.
Participants will receive a thorough overview of recent enhancements to Defense Travel System (DTS) and updates to the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website, resources, and training guides. The hands-on sessions will focus on the effective use of the DTA maintenance tool while covering the roles and responsibilities of all DTS users. Current System Problem Reports (SPRs), including applicable workarounds will be demonstrated by Subject Matter Experts.
Additionally, the course will address updates to the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and DoDI 5154.31, equipping participants with the tools necessary to enhance the Travel Compliance Program and Debt Management efforts. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of training.
Curriculum includes:
- Overview of DTS Enhancements
- DTA Maintenance Tool
- Reorganization
- JTR and DoDI 5154.31Changes
- Business Rules
- Mistakes in Document processing
- Approval Failure
- Rejects
- Travel Management Company (TMC)
- Travel Policy Compliance and DFAS Audits
- Debt Management Monitor (DMM)
- Reports Scheduler (Post Payment Review)
- SPR and PPT
- Travel Assistance Center (TAC)
Our three-day training course is specifically designed for Approving Officials (AO) and Reviewing Officials (RO) in Defense Travel System (DTS). This hands-on program offers a unique learning experience, providing guided navigation and real-time interaction to address individual questions.
The course includes a comprehensive overview of DTS and the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website, along with available resources and training guides. It will cover the roles and responsibilities of travelers, Commercial Travel Office (CTO)/Travel Management Company (TMC), other routing officials, and the financial accountability of AOs. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how travel documents are created, modified, and routed within the system.
Throughout the course, policies and procedures outlined in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and DoDI 5154.31 will be discussed in detail.
The course will conclude with useful resources, including guides, Travel Assistance Center (TAC) contact information, Travel Explorer (TRAX) access, and a certificate of completion.
*** Reviewing Officials are welcome to attend
Curriculum will include:
- Traveler and AO Responsibilities
- Routing Process
- Document Processing
- Approval Process
- Adjustments & Amendments
- Cancellation Procedures
- Constructed Travel
- Report Scheduler
- Travel Policy Compliance
This three-day, hands-on training course is specifically designed for experienced Lead Defense Travel Administrators (LDTA) and Financial Defense Travel Administrators (FDTA) who have access to generate advanced reports within Defense Travel System (DTS) for their organization.
Customized or ad-hoc reporting in DTS is created using the Business Intelligence and Reporting Tool (BIRT), a data analytics software suite. BIRT enables authorized users to generate pre-determined reports and create customized reports by extracting data from DTS documents and profiles.
This course will provide participants with expert guidance on effectively navigating BIRT, ensuring they can confidently generate the customized reports needed to support their organization's objectives. Through hands-on instruction, attendees will gain the essential skills and tools to create tailored reports that meet their specific reporting needs. The course will conclude with helpful reference guides and a certificate of training.
This three-day training course is specifically designed for Centrally Billed Accounts Specialists (CBA-S) and Transportation Officials (TO) responsible for the implementation, management, and reconciliation of the CBA process within Defense Travel System (DTS).
Led by a subject matter expert, the course offers personalized, over-the-shoulder training to assist participants in navigating CBA reconciliation module as well as the roles and responsibilities of travelers, CBA Specialists, and Transportation Officials. This hands-on program provides a unique learning experience, featuring guided navigation and real-time interaction on system-related issues. Participants will learn clear, step-by-step processes and workarounds that meet their organization’s needs.
The course will conclude with an overview of key reports, valuable resources, and strategies for effectively reconciling future statements. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion.
This three-day training course is specifically designed for the Debt Management Monitor (DMM) responsible for tracking, processing, and recording debts incurred by travelers within Defense Travel System (DTS) using the Debt Management Tool. This hands-on program provides a unique learning experience, featuring guided navigation processes in the Debt Management Gateway and real-time interaction tailored to address the specific needs of your organization.
Our subject matter experts provide a technical approach to reducing the organizations future debt by identifying debt trends and determine the training needs of travelers and Approving Officials (AO). The course will conclude with an overview of strategies for effective time management, key reports, valuable resources and certificate of completion.
Curriculum includes:
- Overview of Debt Management Monitor Roles and Responsibilities
- Travel Policy Compliance and DFAS Audits
- Managing the Debt – Debt Management Tool and DMM Gateway
- Debt Collection, Waivers and Appeals
- Out-of-Service Debt
- DMM Reports
- Problem Solving
Our four-day training course is specifically designed for the Lead and Financial Defense Travel Administrators (DTAs) responsible for setting up and maintaining their organization's configuration within Defense Travel System (DTS). This hands-on program offers a unique learning experience, featuring guided navigation and real-time interaction to address individual questions. Participants will engage in comprehensive hands-on training, including the creation of an organization, self-registration, profiles, routing lists, lines of accounting, budgets, and groups.
The training focuses on utilizing the DTA maintenance tool, while also covering the roles and responsibilities of the traveler, Non-DTS Entry Agent, Travel Clerk, Routing Officials, Approving Officials, and Defense Travel Administrators.
Students will gain a thorough understanding of how documents are created, adjusted, and approved within DTS. Throughout the course, policies and procedures outlined in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and DoDI 5154.31 will be discussed in detail. The course will conclude with an overview of Report Scheduler, valuable resources, and a certificate of training.
** Organizational Defense Travel Administrators (ODTA) are welcome to attend
Curriculum includes:
- Overview of DTS and the DTMO Website
- Business Rules
- Self-Registration
- Roles, Responsibilities and Separation of Duties
- DTA Maintenance Tool (Organization, People, Routing Lists, Groups, Lines of Accounting)
- Budget
- Document Processing
- Approval Process
- Cancellation Procedures
- Constructed Travel
- Report Scheduler
- Travel Policy Compliance
Our three-day training course is specifically tailored for Organizational Defense Travel Administrators (ODTAs) responsible for managing non-financial assets at the local level within the Defense Travel System (DTS). This hands-on program provides a comprehensive learning experience, combining guided navigation with real-time interaction to address individual queries.
Participants will receive in-depth, practical training, which includes updating an organization, self-registration, managing profiles, and routing lists. The course emphasizes effective use of the DTA maintenance tool, while also covering the roles and responsibilities of travelers, Non-DTS Entry Agents, Travel Clerks, Routing Officials, Approving Officials, and Defense Travel Administrators.
By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the processes involved in creating documents, adjustments, and approval within DTS. Throughout the training, relevant policies and procedures from the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and DoDI 5154.31 will be discussed in detail, ensuring participants are well-versed in current regulations and best practices.
The course will conclude with an overview of Report Scheduler, valuable resources, and a certificate of training.
Curriculum includes:
- Overview of DTS and the DTMO Website
- Business Rules
- Self-Registration
- Roles, Responsibilities and Separation of Duties
- DTA Maintenance Tool (Organization, People, Routing Lists)
- Document Processing
- Approval Process
- Cancellation Procedures
- Constructed Travel
- Report Scheduler
- Travel Policy Compliance
Hours accepted towards DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification.
Lead Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA): Course FMF6825 – 27.5 Hours
Aligned FM Competencies:
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 1 - Hrs. 23.50
- Financial Stewardship - Proficiency Level 1 - Hrs. 2
Aligned Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Self - Technical Credibility - Hrs. 2
Advanced Defense Travel Administrator: Course FMF6849 - 32 Hours
Aligned FM Competencies:
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 1 - Hrs. 16
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 16
Debt Management Monitor (DMM): Course FMF7749 – 24 Hours
Aligned FM Competencies:
- Concepts, Policies and Principles of Accounting - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 4
- Accounting Analysis - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 4
- Accounting Analysis - Proficiency Level 5 - Hrs. 4
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 5 - Hrs. 4
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
Centrally Billed Accounts (CBA) Reconciliation: Course FMF7748 – 24 Hours
Aligned FM Competencies:
- Fundamentals and Operations of Accounting - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
- Accounting Analysis - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
- Concepts, Policies and Principles of Accounting - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
Approving Official (AO): Course FMF7750 – 24 Hours
Aligned FM Competencies:
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 1 - Hrs. 8
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
- Concepts, Policies and Principles of Accounting - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
Hours accepted towards American Society of Military Comptrollers Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) program:
- Lead Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA) course - 32 CPE Units
- Advanced Defense Travel Administration course - 32 CPE Units
- Debt Management Monitor (DMM) course - 24 CPE Units
- Approving/Routing Official (AO) course - 4 CPE Units
Hours accepted towards DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification.
Lead Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA): Course FMF6825 – 27.5 Hours
Aligned FM Competencies:
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 1 - Hrs. 23.50
- Financial Stewardship - Proficiency Level 1 - Hrs. 2
Aligned Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Self - Technical Credibility - Hrs. 2
Advanced Defense Travel Administrator: Course FMF6849 - 32 Hours
Aligned FM Competencies:
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 1 - Hrs. 16
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 16
Debt Management Monitor (DMM): Course FMF7749 – 24 Hours
Aligned FM Competencies:
- Concepts, Policies and Principles of Accounting - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 4
- Accounting Analysis - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 4
- Accounting Analysis - Proficiency Level 5 - Hrs. 4
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 5 - Hrs. 4
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
Centrally Billed Accounts (CBA) Reconciliation: Course FMF7748 – 24 Hours
Aligned FM Competencies:
- Fundamentals and Operations of Accounting - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
- Accounting Analysis - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
- Concepts, Policies and Principles of Accounting - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
Approving Official (AO): Course FMF7750 – 24 Hours
Aligned FM Competencies:
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 1 - Hrs. 8
- Financial Management Systems - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
- Concepts, Policies and Principles of Accounting - Proficiency Level 3 - Hrs. 8
Hours accepted towards American Society of Military Comptrollers Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) program:
- Lead Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA) course - 32 CPE Units
- Advanced Defense Travel Administration course - 32 CPE Units
- Debt Management Monitor (DMM) course - 24 CPE Units
- Approving/Routing Official (AO) course - 4 CPE Units
CACI International
Liberty Building II
1301 Executive Blvd
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
For more information contact:
CACI Technical Training Center - Defense Travel System (DTS) TrainingLiberty II Building
1301 Executive Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Tel: 877-738-2734
Email: [email protected]