Principal Travel/Orders.

Travel orders for principals in USMC commands will be “Individual Directed,” created and funded by the individual’s command.  The use of government messing is not directed as it would adversely affect the performance of the mission.  Attendees are authorized to vary their itinerary as necessary. 

SPD will fund travel and M&IE for attendees assigned to non-USMC commands. Please contact Mr. Kowski at randy.kowski@usmc.mil for Line-of-Accounting information and travel/funding inquiries.

Spousal Information

Per 5 U.S.C. 5703, 10 U.S.C. 1588, and paragraph 030501 of the JTR, spouses can qualify for ITA if they are unpaid volunteers and are legitimately performing a direct service for the Government. Spouses meet the “direct service to the government” requirement by attending the training provided at the EOS and taking that information back to their respective commands for dissemination. In order to meet the “volunteer” requirement, they need to complete a DD-2793 Form Volunteer Agreement. These forms will be completed during the EOS Spouse Program. Completed forms will need to be submitted with spousal travel authorizations on DTS voucher (This completed form only applies to those submitting a DTS voucher for travel).

• Transportation will be provided from the hotel to all official meetings and official social events. 
• Transportation will NOT be provided to or from airports or train stations. 
• Attendees are highly encouraged to ride government transportation to and from all official events (provided). Limited parking will be available at The Jack C. Taylor Conference Center and should be requested during the registration process.

• A room block has been established at the Graduate Hotel Annapolis (126 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401).  Reservations will be coordinated by SPD.  Do not contact the hotel directly.  If there are any special requirements for your room, please annotate accordingly through online registration.
• Note: Lodging will be charged to a master account.  When creating authorizations in DTS, zero out lodging cost.

For principals, the required attire is:

 (1)  Business Casual (sports coat, open collar, slacks or skirt, button up shirt or blouse).

For civilians/spouses, the required attire is:

 (1)  Business Casual (sports coat, slacks or skirt, button up shirt or blouse).

The required uniform for non-attendee briefers is Service “C”.

Note: Recommend bringing a warming layer for the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center due to unpredictable temperatures.  Recommend spouses bring comfortable shoes for walking tours.