P 091415Z MAR 20 MID110000445982U
FM DFAS CLEVELAND OH
TO AIG 4676
AIG 4678
BT
UNCLAS
SUBJ/CONTINUED CZTE FOR ASSIGNMENT TO LEBANON//
MILITARY PAY ADVISORY 07/20//
POC//FIELD SERVICES/DFAS MPO-CL-JFLQ/DSN 580-5886/
COMM 216-522-5886//
REF/A/DOC/OUSD MEMORANDUM/DTD 03MAR2020//
REF/B/DOC/PROCEDURES TRANINNG GUIDE (PTG) TABLE 1-10-1//
NARR/REF A IS THE OUSD MEMORANDUM THAT AUTHORIZES CONTINUATION
OF CZTE FOR LEBANON RETROACTIVE TO 12 FEB 2020. REF B IS THE
PTG TABLE LISTING DESIGNATING AREAS OF THE WORLD FOR HFP/IDP
AND OR CZTE BENEFITS//
RMKS/1. Ref A authorizes combat zone tax exclusion benefits for all
military personnel in Lebanon retroactive to 12 Feb 2020 who were
serving in direct support of military operations in the Arabian
Peninsula combat zone.
2. DJMS tables have been updated to recognize CZTE coding for
Lebanon (LB) which should be used when service members enter
the designated areas of Lebanon.
3. Field activities are encouraged to inform all eligible members of
this entitlement who may have been assigned to Lebanon in direct
support of military operations in the Arabian Peninsula combat zone
since 12 Feb 2020 and did not receive the CZTE. Field activities
should assist members regarding credits by having them provide a
copy of their orders as supporting documentation for the CZTE
adjustment.
4. Ref B will be updated in conjunction with the DoDFMR 7a ch 44,
fig. 44-1 to reflect continuance of CZTE entitlement for Lebanon.
5. Request widest dissemination possible.//