What is a TDY?
As noted at FighterPilotSpeak, a TDY is a “Temporary Duty” in the Air Force. It is most often a short, temporary deployment to another location. Often, the terms “deployment” and “TDY” are used interchangeably. However, a military member can go TDY to any number of places. For example, if they were to leave their home base to attend a week-long training class in Las Vegas or an exercise in Germany, they would be TDY, but not technically “deployed.” If they were sent to a combat Area of Responsibility (AOR), they would be “deployed,” as well as technically TDY.
Related Questions
- Are members TDY in the continental United States who serve 181 days or more consecutively eligible to receive overseas PCS short tour credit?
- If I am awarded PCS short tour credit for TDY, will I be eligible to apply for a follow-on/home-basing assignment or a base of preference?
- Is TDY money considered income for tax purposes? If so how is it taxed?
