Instructions for completing a DD Form 1351-2 for
Miscellaneous Expense Allowance (MEA)
Blocks 1 through 11: Are completed as with all previous vouchers in this brochure
*** Please ensure your current address is provided with each claim submission. ***
Blocks 12 through 17: Do not require completion with the Miscellaneous Expense Allowance (MEA)
Block 18: Reimbursable Expenses:
a: List the date MEA is being claimed; date should be consistent with MEA Statement.
b: List “MEA” or “Miscellaneous Expense Allowance”. If claiming “Itemized MEA”,
then after that statement list each expense to be considered.
c: List the amount being claimed for MEA:
(1) $ 500 single
(2) $1,000 family
(3) When itemizing list each individual amount for each expense listed in (b.) above
Block 19: Does not apply to this Civilian Permanent Change of Station claim.
Block 20:
Claimant Signature and Date: (a & b): Physical signature of
traveler and date the voucher was signed. Both must be
complete. The member signs all PCS claims.
Block 20:
Supervisor/Reviewer and Date: (c & d): Supervisory Chain of
Command signature. All parts (20c, 20d, 20e, & 20f) must be
completed. Check with your order issuing agency in case
your claim is to be forwarded for review before submission
to DFAS Columbus.
Block 21:
(If applicable) Handwritten name and signature of approving
officer if authorizing expenses not listed on original order.
Note: Approving officer must list additional expenses authorized in block 29
and must include date signed in Block 21a.
Block 22: Leave Blank - Finance Office use only.
Blocks 23-28: Leave Blank - Finance Office use only.
Block 29: Used to clarify anything out of the ordinary, such as:
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Indicate any and all leave periods during TDY.
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Clarify any additional travel-related issues.
•
Reflect exchange rates when working with foreign
currency.
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List/explain any additional expense authorized after the
Fact by the AO.
**** A Sample of a completed DD Form 1351-2 is on the following page(s). ****
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