Updated January 22, 2009
Military members who perform TDY (Temporary Duty) away from their normal duty stations are authorized to be reimbursed for additional expenses, such as lodging and meals. The military reimburses such expenses in the way of a daily "Per Diem" payment. The maximum amount of Per Diem differs from one location to another, depending on the "cost of living" of that area.
Overseas Per Diem (or OCONUS Per Diem) changes often, because foreign currency exchange rates fluxuate. For the current rates, see the DOD OCONUS Per Diem Database.
For CONUS (Continental United States) Per diem rates, see CONUS Per Diem Rates.
