TDY Funding

We encourage all active duty loadmasters to work with their supervisors and commanders in an attempt to get full TDY funding for the “Gathering”.  Although full finding is not guaranteed, it can’t hurt to ask.  We will be hosting several professional development seminars during the gathering (see Seminar Listing) which should encourage supervisors and commanders to send loadmasters TDY for their professional development.  If full funding is not available, see the Permissive TDY section below.

 Permissive TDY

Attention Active Duty, Reserve, ANG and DOD Civilians. You can go Permissive TDY (PTDY) to The Gathering of Loads 2008 in Memphis, TN. If your squadron commander approves your request you are authorized up to 10 days PTDY. This is a Non-Funded TDY but it has some advantages. The benefits of Permissive TDY are you can Space-A travel on DOD flights, you are not charged leave, you are not part of your squadrons 10% leave pool and you get to attend some professional development briefings from senior loadmasters around the Air Force. Come TDY to Memphis and join up with loadmasters from around the world!!

Reference : AFI 36-3003, Page 53 Rule 16 Authorized Permissive TDYs:
To attend meetings or seminars sponsored by non-federal technical, scientific, professional (medical, legal, and ecclesiastical) societies and organizations. Unit commander may approve up to 10 days. NOTE: The meeting or seminar must have a direct relationship to the member’s primary military duties and clearly enhance his or her value to the Air Force.