Marine Corps Official Lodging Facilities in the Defense Travel System
This MARADMIN announces that Marine Corps official lodging facilities (Marine Lodges and Inns of the Corps) will be bookable through the Defense Travel System (DTS) for Temporary Additional Duty (TDY) authorizations effective 25 May 2026. Use of on-base official lodging is mandatory for all DoD travelers (military and civilian) when conducting official travel to locations included in the Integrated Lodging Program, and reimbursement will be limited to official lodging rates if available lodging is not utilized without a certificate of non-availability.
Issued: May 22, 2026
1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce Marine Corps official lodging facilities will be bookable when creating Temporary Additional Duty (TDY) authorizations in the Defense Travel System (DTS) effective 25 May 2026. 2. Per reference a, use of on-base official lodging is a requirement for official travel for all DoW travelers when the location is included in the Integrated Lodging Program (ILP). All Marine Corps official lodging facilities meet DoW Lodging Adequacy Standards. Their use is therefore mandatory. 2.a. Mandatory use applies to both military and civilian personnel. 3. On Marine Corps installations, Marine Lodges and Inns of the Corps are official lodging facilities. 4. When the TDY destination is a military installation, the Approving Official (AO) will ensure that the TDY destination in DTS is listed as the installation (when applicable), not the associated city or town. 5. Per reference a, certificates of non-availability will only be issued if accommodations are not available. 6. Per reference a, reimbursement for lodging costs when conducting official travel will be limited to the official lodging rate when lodging is available but not utilized and a certificate of non-availability is not included in the travel voucher. 7. Room reservations for service members executing Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and leisure travelers may also be made by visiting https://www.innsofthecorps.com or by calling the toll-free 24/7 Reservation Center at 1-(888)-409- STAY(7829). Leisure travel reservations may be made when the room inventory is not fully reserved by official travelers or for official mission requirements. 8. Room reservations for TDY travelers and leisure travelers may also be made by visiting https://www.marinelodge.com or by calling the toll-free 24/7 Reservation Center at 1-(888)- 409-STAY(7829). 9. Room reservations for Inns of the Corps and Marine Lodges may be made using the "MCCS Connect" application. 10. Questions concerning this policy or the Marine Corps Official Lodging Program may be directed to Mr. Michael Barber, Hospitality Branch Head, Business and Support Services Division (MR) at (703) 784-6303 or michael.barber@usmc-mccs.org. 11. Additional information on the DoD Lodging Program can be found on the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) website: https://www.travel.dod.mil/Programs/Lodging/DoD-Lodging/ 12. Released authorized by Mr. Edward Cutshall, Director, Business and Support Services Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.