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Table 5-12. Eligibility Criteria for the TLE Authorization 1 Authorized a. Before leaving the old PDS in the CONUS, designated place. Upon arrival at the new PDS in the CONUS, designated place, or first PDS. b. Before leaving technical school or a Service member’s home of record if the Service member is reporting to the first PDS. c. While house hunting after completing PCS travel to the new PDS in the CONUS. d. For the elapsed time between PDSs when PCS per diem is not payable (see computation example). e. When the Service member’s PCS order is cancelled or revoked after occupying temporary lodging. f. After initial arrival at the PDS in the CONUS and while waiting to be assigned Government lodging. g. After initial arrival at the PDS in the CONUS and while finalizing plans for other permanent housing when Government quarters are not available. h. For a new dependent who was added to the family before the effective date of the next PCS assignment. TLE can also be authorized in the vicinity of the place where the person became a dependent. i. For a move to the Service member’s first PDS upon entering active-duty service. 2 Not Authorized a. When leaving active duty. b. For a house-hunting trip before the Service member moves to the new PDS. c. For any individual that became a dependent after the PCS order’s effective date. d. For any dependent who returned from OCONUS before issuance of a PCS order. e. For any dependent relocating for personal safety. f. When ordered to an ITDY location. g. If he or she is a Service member of the Selected Reserve and is authorized limited PCS allowances between his or her primary residence and the duty location. h. At any location OCONUS.