IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 March 2023 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20180007984 APPLICANT REQUESTS: that his entitlement to Storage in Transit (SIT) be changed to Non-Temporary Storage (NTS) APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) FACTS: 1. The applicant states that he was not counselled properly when he retired regarding his storage entitlements. He was under the assumption that his Household Goods (HHG) were transferred from short term storage to long term storage (Non Temporary Storage (NTS)) as this is what he requested. He was informed by his Transportation Movement Officer (TMO) at Fort Bliss, TX that his election was correct as she filled the paperwork on his behalf because he didn’t understand the verbiage. 2. A review of the applicant’s available service records reflects the following: * On 8 November 2007 he enlisted in the Army Reserve for 8 years. * On 15 November 2007 he was ordered to active duty * On 18 December 2017 he was released from active duty and placed on the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) effective 19 December 2017. * On 15 February 2020 (Order# D046-18) he was removed from the TDRL and permanently retired. 3. The applicant did not provide supporting documentation. 4. AR 15-185 (ABCMR) paragraph 2-9 states the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant has the burden of proving an error or injustice by a preponderance of the evidence. BOARD DISCUSSION: After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found within the military record, the Board found that relief was not warranted. The applicant’s contentions, the military record, and regulatory guidance were carefully considered. The applicant contends he was not counselled properly when he retired regarding his storage entitlements. He was under the assumption that his HHG were transferred from short term storage to long term storage (Non Temporary Storage (NTS)) is what he requested. He contends that he was informed by his Transportation Movement Officer (TMO) at Fort Bliss, TX that his election was correct as she filled the paperwork on his behalf because he didn’t understand the verbiage. Unfortunately, the applicant does not provide sufficient documentary evidence to establish whether an error or injustice occurred. The regulation that governs the ABCMR states the Board begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant has the burden of proving an error or injustice by a preponderance of the evidence. BOARD VOTE: Mbr 1 Mbr 2 Mbr 3 : : : GRANT FULL RELIEF : : : GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF : : : GRANT FORMAL HEARING :X :X :X DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. 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. REFERENCES: 1. Army Regulation (AR) 15-185 (ABCMR) paragraph 2-9 states the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant has the burden of proving an error or injustice by a preponderance of the evidence. 2. Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) states that Storage in Transit (SIT) is included as part of Household Goods (HHG) transportation unless specifically prohibited. Non- Temporary Storage (NTS) may be authorized or approved as an alternative to HHG transportation for any or all of a Service member’s HHG when storage is in the Government’s best interest. a. Storage in Transit (SIT). SIT may be authorized or approved at any DoD- approved storage facility at the origin, the destination, or any point in between. SIT cannot begin before the date the HHG is released to a transportation service provider or to the Government for transportation. The time limit is cumulative and may accrue at any combination of the origin, the destination, or any point in between. The Service member is financially responsible for SIT storage charges that accrue after the appropriate time limit expires if the HHG is not removed and additional time has not been authorized under this section. A Service member on a PCS order is authorized 90 days of SIT for authorized HHG, unless specifically prohibited by this section. When the HHG in SIT at Government expense cannot be withdrawn within the first 180 days for circumstances beyond the Service member’s control, a Service-designated official may authorize or approve additional SIT upon request. The Service concerned may authorize or approve converting SIT to NTS when a Service member receives a new PCS order authorizing HHG transportation or NTS. All or part of the SIT, as needed by the Service member, can become NTS at Government expense when authorized or approved. The authorized period of NTS begins on the same day as the effective date of the PCS order that authorizes the NTS. b. The Service member must state in writing the reasons that additional SIT is required. Additional SIT may be authorized or approved due to circumstances beyond the Service member’s control, such as: Serious illness of the Service member; Serious illness or death of a dependent; Directed TDY after arrival at the PDS; Non-availability of suitable civilian housing or awaiting completion of a residence under construction; Acts of God; or Impending assignment to Government quarters, Government-controlled quarters or privatized housing c. A Service member who separates from the Service, or is relieved from active duty, and is authorized HHG transportation to the Home of Record is authorized Non Temporary Storage (NTS). NTS is authorized for 180 days after the active-duty termination date. Upon expiration of the 180-day limit, the Service member may withdraw the HHG from NTS at the Government-authorized storage facility and continue storing the HHG at personal expense at a local commercial storage facility if within the old Permanent Duty Station area. A Service member may submit a request through the Secretarial Process for an extension of the time limit to ship HHG. When the extension is approved it does not apply to NTS time limits. A Service member (or a dependent in the event of a retired Service member’s death) who is authorized HHG transportation to home station is authorized NTS. NTS ends 1 year from the date of active duty termination. An extension of the 1-year time limit may be authorized or approved through the Secretarial Process if a Service member is undergoing hospitalization or medical treatment, or is recalled to active duty before selecting a home. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20180007984 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1