What information is required for travel orders for Expert and Non-DoD witnesses?

• A. First name, date of birth, social security number, bank account info, and phone number; the case paralegal creates their DTS profile; travel orders are approved by finance.
• B. Only name and travel dates.
• C. Passport number and nationality.
• D. Address and employer.

Answer: (A)

Processing travel orders in this system hinges on establishing a complete, verifiable identity and a way to handle reimbursements, followed by the proper workflow in the Defense Travel System. The full set of information—first name, date of birth, social security number, bank account details, and a phone number—provides unique identification and a direct-pay setup for reimbursements. A case paralegal creates the witness’s DTS profile to ensure all data are in the system and linked to the travel request. Once the profile exists, travel orders require finance approval to authorize funding and the travel itself, including per diem and expenses.

Only providing a name and travel dates lacks the necessary identity verification and payment setup. Passport number and nationality are only relevant in international travel scenarios and aren’t universally required. Address and employer do not uniquely identify the individual in the system nor enable the financial processing needed for reimbursements.