IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  13 February 2020

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20180010370


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  Reinstatement of his expired transportation entitlements.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	Orders Number 221-1300, dated 9 August 2011
*	DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated
	30 April 2012
*	Army Sustainment Command letter, dated 22 May 2017

FACTS:

1.  The applicant states during the process of scheduling movement of his Household 
Goods (HHG) with his local transportation office, he was informed that due to a backlog 
of shipments, his HHGs would not be able to be picked up by the 30 April 2018 
deadline.  On the day of his transportation briefing, he was informed that his 
entitlements had expired and there was nothing that could be done.

2.  A review of the applicant’s official records show the following:

	a.  On 10 April 1986, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army and served in a 
continuous active status until his retirement.

	b.  On 30 April 2012, the applicant was honorably retired from active duty.  He 
completed 26 years and 21 days of net active service.

	c.  The applicant’s records are void of his retirement orders which would show his 
authorization of a shipment of HHG’s to a final home of selection.  

3.  The applicant provides:

	a.  Orders Number 221-1300, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center 
and Fort Jackson, SC, retired the applicant from active duty effective on 30 April 2012.  
These orders also show under additional instructions, he was authorized one year of 
travel, shipment of HHG’s to a home of selection, and requests for extension must be 
submitted no later than 60 days prior to expiration.

	b.  Army Sustainment Command letter that states in pertinent part, this is in 
response to your request to extend your transportation and travel entitlements.  In
accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), paragraph 5318, an additional one 
year is granted.  Your entitlement for transportation of HHGs and travel to your home of 
selection will expire on 30 April 2018.  This is your final extension.  Travel to your home 
of selection must be completed within the extended time limit.  Your travel voucher must 
be supported by a copy of your retirement order and this letter.  These approvals are 
limited to one year increments, up to six years from your retirement date.  You may 
request further extensions if needed, no earlier than 60 days prior to the anniversary of
your retirement.

4.  JTR paragraph 5318 (Retirement from Active Duty) in effect at the time states a 
member on active duty is authorized HHG transportation from the last or any previous 
Permanent Duty Station (PDS), from a CONUS designated place, from anywhere the 
member elects to the member’s home of selection when the member is retired with pay.  
An extension of the 1-year time limit may be authorized/approved through the 
Secretarial Process when an unexpected event beyond the member's control occurs 
which prevents the member from moving to the home of selection within the specified 
time limit.  Extensions may be authorized/approved only for the specific period of time 
the member anticipates is needed to complete the move.  If, at the expiration of this 
extension period, additional time is required, the member may request a further 
extension through the Secretarial Process, citing the reasons for the extension.  An 
additional authorized period for a specific period of time may then be authorized/
approved through the Secretarial Process.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, applicable regulations, 
and the facts above, the Board found that relief is warranted as recommended in the 
Board Determination and Recommendation below.

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BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:	:	:	DENY APPLICATION


BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a 
recommendation for relief.  As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of 
the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that his 
entitlement for transportation of HHGs and travel to his home of selection is extended to 
April 2021 and that he be reimbursed for HHGs and travel expenses that he may have 
incurred after 30 April 2018 at the standard JTR rate.


		  
I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the 
Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.


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REFERENCE:

JTR paragraph 5318 (Retirement from Active Duty) in effect at the time states a 
member on active duty is authorized HHG transportation from the last or any previous 
Permanent Duty Station (PDS), from a CONUS designated place, from anywhere the 
member elects to the member’s home of selection when the member is retired with pay.  
An extension of the 1-year time limit may be authorized/approved through the 
Secretarial Process when an unexpected event beyond the member's control occurs 
which prevents the member from moving to the home of selection within the specified 
time limit.  Extensions may be authorized/approved only for the specific period of time 
the member anticipates is needed to complete the move.  If, at the expiration of this 
extension period, additional time is required, the member may request a further 
extension through the Secretarial Process, citing the reasons for the extension.  An 
additional authorized period for a specific period of time may then be 
authorized/approved through the Secretarial Process.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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