Question: How do I read my LES to understand my Use or Lose Balance and Special Leave Accrual Balance?
Answer: The bottom blocks of your LES have information about your leave balances. There are specific blocks for the balance you started the fiscal year on 1 October 2021 (“BF Bal”); earned leave to date (“Ernd”); used leave to date (“Used”); current balance (“Cr Bal”); current use or lose leave balance (“Use/Lose”); etc. Also, in the remarks section it will show you how much COVID-19 Special Leave Accrual (SLA) you have remaining. This specific SLA expires 30 September 2024. Since leave is charged on a last in – first out basis and you earn 2.5 days each month, it’s important you read and understand your LES to ensure you do not lose any days of leave. This attached PDF provides more information, as well as a visual, to help you better understand your LES and manage your leave balances throughout the fiscal year.
Question: I’m retiring or separating. What do I do?
Answer: Briefings are held on Tuesdays at 0900 in the Auditorium of Erwin Hall (building 381). The Auditorium is located near the mini shoppette. Make sure you get your DD1172 from FSS/MPS & do not lose this document!
Question: How do I file my PCS voucher?
Answer: Members must attend a CPTS In-processing briefing on either Monday or Wednesday at 0900 in the Auditorium of Erwin Hall (building 381). The Auditorium is located near the mini shoppette. It is important you do this immediately upon arrival to minimize the potential for debts. Also, specifically for Active-Duty personnel, DO NOT USE E-FINANCE, these vouchers will be rejected and not processed.
Question: I did a DITY move/PPM. What do I do?
Answer: You must visit LRS/TMO office to file paperwork with them. Once TMO approves, they transmit the voucher to CPTS for review, auditing, and payment.
Question: I was OCONUS and had TLA before I PCS’d. Where do I file for that lodging?
Answer: With your previous CPTS at the OCONUS base. TLA cannot be paid by CONUS CPTS offices.
Question: When will my BAH be updated?
Answer: When we complete your PCS voucher, we take in the documents to update your BAH. The update to your pay may not happen until the next paycheck. If you have issues with BAH, please submit a CSP inquiry. Also, If you are coming from a location that has a lower BAH rate than TAFB you will be back paid for the date your arrived.
Question: I was just promoted, what do I need to do?
Answer: Nothing, this is automatically updated once the Personnel file is pushed to DFAS.
Question: My Special Duty Assignment Pay didn’t arrive, what do I do?
Answer: Contact your Unit CSS. SDAP is a Commander’s program that requires monthly rosters to be signed and provided to FSS/MPS by your CSS.