The most important issue to remember is that the card is only to be used while traveling on a funded TDY order. It must never be used for anything other than official TDY expenses. The following are authorized expenses that must be placed on the GTC:

The issue of GTC delinquency is an extremely visible one within the Department of Defense. Cardholders are responsible for paying their bill by the PAYMENT DUE DATE on the statement. At times, this may not be possible; however, under no circumstances should any account become 60 days past due. Medical student officer cardholders will be notified by both Bank of America and the USUHS Company Commanders’ Office if their accounts become 45-50 days past due. Payments are expected immediately to ensure accounts do not become 60 days’ delinquent.

. Use the split disbursement option in Block 1 of DD Form 1351-2, Travel Voucher. This allows DFAS-Columbus to pay Bank of America directly for the amount you indicate that you charged on the GTC and eliminates any delay. This option requires that Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) data be established for your account with DFAS-Columbus. If you have not previously filed a travel claim at USUHS, bring a blank, voided check to the USUHS Travel Pay Section before your departure (preferably at least 15 days prior to departure) so that DFAS will have time to enter it into the disbursement system.