JSP 752: Practical guide to the Tri‑Service regulations for expenses and allowances

# What JSP 752 is and who should read it JSP 752 — Joint Service Publication 752 — sets out Tri‑Service regulations for expenses and allowances for Regular and Reserve UK Armed Forces personnel. It is the authoritative source for determining entitlement, completing claims, and applying the correct rules when approving or administering payments.

Read this if you are a service member seeking to understand what you can claim, a line manager who must approve expenses, or an administrative specialist responsible for processing allowances.

# Where to get the document and basic file details Defence publishes JSP 752 on GOV.UK. The current released file is Ref: JSP 752 (version 67 October 2026). Available formats listed on the GOV.UK page include a PDF (approximately 4.41 MB) and an ODT version (about 1.79 MB). The PDF runs to hundreds of pages and is the comprehensive reference for rules and procedures.

If you use assistive technology and need a different format, email ddc-modinternet@mod.gov.uk with the format you require and a note of the assistive technology you use.

# What the document contains and how it's organised JSP 752 is designed to be usable by three main audiences: service personnel, line managers, and specialist administration staff. Expect chapters and sections that define:

• eligibility criteria for expenses and allowances
• types of allowances (routine, travel, temporary duty, special circumstances)
• procedures for claiming and approving payments
• responsibilities of line managers and administrative units
• references to statutory or higher‑level policy where applicable

# Update history and version control The page on GOV.UK shows a clear update log. JSP 752 was first published on 30 June 2020 and has been updated regularly. The page records multiple version updates over 2021–2026, culminating in version 67 published/updated on 1 October 2026. When dealing with entitlement or retrospective claims, confirm you are using the correct version and note the effective date relevant to the circumstance you are assessing.

# Practical steps for users

• Confirm the version: always cite the JSP version number and date when making or recording an entitlement decision.

• Follow administrative procedures: managers and admin staff should use the published procedures for approvals and recordkeeping set out in JSP 752.
• Accessibility requests: for accessible formats or help with assistive technology, contact ddc-modinternet@mod.gov.uk.

# Common use cases

• Individual personnel checking whether a journey or temporary duty qualifies for an allowance.
• Line managers validating claims before approving payment.
• Administrative staff applying the correct entitlement rules and completing payment forms.

# Where JSP 752 sits among related publications JSP 752 is the central expenses and allowances reference. Other JSPs handle distinct policy areas (for example, compensation, welfare, or conduct). When an issue touches multiple areas — for instance an injury affecting entitlement — consult the related JSPs listed on the GOV.UK site alongside JSP 752.

# Quick checklist before submitting or approving a claim

• Confirm claim falls under a defined allowance in the current JSP 752 version.
• Verify dates and version in force at the time of the expense or assignment.
• Ensure manager's approval follows the document's required steps.
• Retain citations to relevant JSP sections in the claim file.