The DD Form 1617 Transportation Agreement is required for all Department of Defense civilian employees who accept an overseas assignment to a location outside the contiguous United States and the District of Columbia (OCONUS). This binding agreement establishes the employee eligibility for government-funded travel, overseas transportation of household goods, and relocation allowances tied to the new duty station.
By signing the DD 1617, the civilian employee commits to remaining in federal government service for a prescribed period following the overseas transfer. Failure to fulfill this commitment typically results in repayment of transportation and travel expenses the government incurred. The form supports fraud prevention by recording the employee name, social security number, grade, current duty station, and new overseas position so that the approving agency can verify eligibility and ensure compliance with United States Code and Executive Orders governing DoD overseas travel allowances.
The form records the renewal agreement travel date and the authorized period of overseas employment. Section C sets the transportation agreement terms, and the J OTHER REMARKS field on the reverse records any exceptions to standard relocation allowances. File DD Form 1351-2 for travel reimbursement after the transfer.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Dd Form 1617 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | dd form 1617, OCONUS, HHG, 1617 |