Temporary duty assignment

This type of secondment is usually of relatively short duration, typically from two to 189 days in length.

[2] Domestic M&IE and Lodging rates are established by the General Services Administration while overseas rates are determined by the United States Department of State Office of Allowances.

These apartments have fully equipped kitchens so TDY recipients have the option to cook rather than always eat out, and some may have free washing machines and clothes dryers.

[4][5] Examples of TDY assignments in the United States Army include attendance of newly commissioned officers at basic-branch Basic Officer Leaders Courses, and Gold Bar Recruiter duty in the interim; and training of all ranks at specialty-skill schools (e.g. United States Army Airborne School, United States Army Air Assault School, Army Mountain Warfare School) through their sponsoring commands.

In the United States Air Force, temporary duty can be commonly approved by commanders for service at Civil Air Patrol basic encampments or other activities because it serves the organizational mission of recruitment and public affairs.