DD Form 2285. Invitational Travel Order (ITO) for International Military Student (IMS)

DD Form 2285 - Invitational Travel Order (ITO) for International Military Student (IMS) is used to authorize and document official travel arrangements for international military students sponsored by the Department of Defense to attend training or educational programs.

The form consists of sections for entering the international military student's personal and travel information, the sponsoring organization's details, the training program details, and authorized travel expenses.

Instructions for filling out DD Form 2285 involve accurately entering the student's personal and travel information, detailing the training program, and calculating authorized expenses. The sponsoring organization's approval and the student's acknowledgment are important parts of the process.

Application Example: An international military student from a foreign ally is invited to attend a training program in the United States. DD Form 2285 is used to formalize the travel arrangements and ensure the student's participation in the program.

No additional documents are typically required for completing DD Form 2285. An alternative form could be the Travel Order issued by the sponsoring organization for domestic military students.