The approving authority for permissive TDY (Temporary Duty) varies depending on the branch of the military and the specific circumstances. Generally, it will be a supervisor or commander who has the authority to approve travel and expenses. It is recommended to refer to the military regulations or guidelines for specific details.
AR 600-8-10: Leaves and Passes AR 630-5: Leaves, Passes, Permissive TDY
approving, agreeable, permitting, free
One is callled the Principal Approving Authority and the other is called the Alternate Approving Authority. Hope this helped!
yes 10 for ets 20 for retirement
This form documents that the use of Government quarters and/or mess would adversely affect the mission while on official TDY. The form requires signatures of the traveler, approving official and the unit/TDY commander. Most TDYs are accomplished using DTS, so this form is not always necessary for DTS travel claims; it is used mostly for reservist and deployment travel. The installation commander is the approving authority for missed meals in the USAFCENT Area of Responsibility
Authorizing Official
The Authorizing Official (AO) is the official at the operational level who has the responsibility for the mission and the authority to obligate funds to support TDY travel
Authorizing Official
Authrized official (AO)
The unit commanding officer, or installation commander has that authority.
Higher Commanders
The Battalion Commander or equivolent.