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J34 AT / USPACOM Theater Travel Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I submit a TT/IATP entry if I can’t find my command in the “Command” drop-down menu?
2. How do I receive appropriate intelligence briefs if I don’t have ready access to SIPRNet?
3. How do I meet the requirement for a country-specific threat brief?
4. I’m a DOD civilian employee; do I have to submit a TT/IATP entry?
5. I’m a civilian contractor; do I have to submit a TT/IATP entry?
6. I’m receiving errors when I try to access the TT/IATP program; what is causing this and how do I gain access to the program?
7. How will I know when/if my APACS request has been approved?
8. Do I need Theater and Country Clearance approval if I’m traveling on leave?
9. If I work in the American Embassy (USDAO/JUSMAG), do I still have to comply with the PACOM travel requirements?
10. How do I know if I fall under the Combatant Commander or State Department for Force Protection responsibilities?
11. All the USPACOM travel requirements talk about what to do when I go to a USPACOM Travel Restricted area. Does that mean I don't have to do all these same requirements for a USNORTHCOM Travel Restricted area (Mexico)?
12. How do I request a "Waiver" for Personnel Recovery (PR) requirements I can't meet before going on OFFICIAL travel? Who is the "waiver" authority for PR requirements?
13. Do I still have to submit APACS & TT/IATP if I'm just going on leave (Bangkok, Manila, Tokyo, etc)?
14. Do I really have to meet the SERE 100.1 requirement to travel to non-restricted places, even Cities outside the PACOM Theater like London England?
15. Can I enter my ISOPREP information or do I need an administrator?
16. What additional steps do I need to take as a traveler with a SECRET clearance? TS/SCI?
17. Why does the status of my APACS request still show it as “In Progress” although my Country and Theater clearance has been approved for travel to India?
18. Can USPACOM waive the SERE 100.1 training requirement? I have been directed by my commander to travel TDY in next couple of days but I did not complete my ISOPREP nor SERE 100.1 training.
19. I’m an active duty military person born and raised in Mindanao; am I required to submit an APACS request just to take leave to visit my parents there?
20. I’m a DOD-sponsored civilian contractor without access to a SIPR computer; how can I complete the ISOPREP requirement?
21. Who in my chain of command must approved my Travel Tracker/Individual Antiterrorism Plan (TT/IATP)?
22. Are there any restrictions on airlines that travelers may not use during travel?