|CHAPTER�5�-�PERMANENT�DUTY�TRAVEL
    �PART�D:��HOUSEHOLD�GOODS��(HHG)�TRANSPORTATION�AND�NONTEMPORARY�STORAGE�(NTS)
        U5372�HHG�TRANSPORTATION�WHEN�MEMBER�OFFICIALLY�REPORTED�AS�DEAD,�INJURED,�ILL,�ABSENT�FOR�MORE�THAN�29�DAYS�IN�A�MISSING�STATU
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| | U5372HHGTRANSPORTATION WHEN MEMBER OFFICIALLY REPORTED AS DEAD, INJURED, ILL, ABSENT FOR MORE THAN 29 DAYS IN A MISSING STATUS, OR UPON DEATH | 
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| | (See par. U5241 for related dependent transportation.) | 
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| | A.� General.� | 
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| | This paragraph prescribes theHHGtransportation entitlement of a member on active duty who�s officially reported as dead, injured, ill, or absent for a period of more than 29 days in a missing status (37 U.S.C.A.�554), and of a member who dies while entitled to basic pay (37 U.S.C.A.�406(f)). For members who die after retirement or release from active duty, see par. U5365-K. | 
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| | B.� Limitations | 
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| | 1.� Destination.� | 
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| | HHGtransportation may be authorized/approved under this paragraph only if a reasonable relationship exists between the circumstances of the applicant and the destination to which transportation is requested. | 
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| | 2.� Weight.� | 
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| | TheHHGweight limitations in par. U5310-B don�t apply.� TheHHGweight of members of the Defense Services is subject to the 18,000 pounds (net) weight limitation imposed by 37 U.S.C.�406(b)(1)(D). | 
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| | 3.� Time.� | 
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| | TheHHGtransportation entitlement under this paragraph terminates ifHHGaren�t turned over to a transportation officer or to a carrier for transportation within 1 year from the date of the official status report or within 1 year after the member dies while entitled to basic pay.� However, ifHHGaren�t turned over within such period, transportation at a later date may be authorized/approved through the Secretarial Process. If the estate of the decedent becomes the subject of litigation during the authorized time limit, theHHGmay be transported within 1 year from the date of the final court decree. | 
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| | C.� When Authorized | 
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| | 1.� General.� | 
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| | HHGtransportation is authorized to a member's HOR or to the residence of the member's dependents (including the member's spouse in the case of a member married to a member), next of kin, or other person entitled to receive custody of theHHGwhen official notice is received that the member is: | 
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| | a.dead, | 
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| | b.injured or ill and the anticipated period of hospitalization or treatment is expected to be of prolonged duration as shown by a statement of the commanding officer at the receiving hospital, or | 
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| | c.absent for a period of more than 29 days in a missing status. | 
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| | Subject to subpar. B, special routing and services are authorized under par. U5340-E when desired by the member (if injured or ill), the member's dependents, next of kin, or other person entitled to receive custody of theHHG.� In addition, when dependents are residingOCONUSat the time the member on permanent dutyOCONUSdies, theOCONUSHHGmay be transported toNTSunder par.U5380, and/or a part of theHHGmay be transported to the interim location where the dependents are to reside pending a decision on where to exercise the entitlement to a finalHHGmove.� Within the time limit established in subpar. B3, theHHGmay later be transported to the final destination requested by the dependents and authorized/approved under subpar. B1.� If the dependents take physical possession of theHHGat the interim location, they must agree to bear all costs in excess of the cost of transporting theHHGin one lot from theOCONUSorigin to the final destination via that interim location.� In determining the excess costs, the cost of authorized temporary storage in transit are part of the cost of one shipment from origin to final destination.�HHGinNTS, at a designated place or specific location, may be transported to that interim location at Government expense for the dependents' use only if their final destination is at that same location. | 
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| | 2.Additional Moves | 
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| | a.Change in Status.� | 
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| | HHGtransported under subpar. 1 may again be moved when official notice is received that the member's status has changed from one to another of those listed in subpar. 1. | 
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| | b.� No Change in Status-Member Reported as Missing for More than 1 Year.� | 
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| | HHGtransported under subpar. 1 again may be moved when the member� has� been� officially� reported as absent� or a period of more than 1 year in a missing status when it�s determined through the Secretarial Process that the circumstances in the case justify an additional move.� Also, if a mobile home was previously moved under par. U5545-A,HHGmay be transported under this subparagraph. | 
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| | D.� Storage | 
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| | 1.General.� | 
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| | When the identity of the person entitled to receive theHHGof a member referred to in subpar. A isn�t known or is subject to litigation or, if known, the person hasn�t been located and notified to take custody of theHHG, theHHGmay be stored or continued in storage until such time as proper disposition can be made. | 
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| | 2.Temporary Storage.� | 
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| | Temporary storage ofHHGturned over for transportation within the time limits stated in subpar. B may be authorized/approved under par.U5375.� Temporary storage in excess of 180 days is at the expense of the person for whom transportation is being made. | 
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| | 3.Nontemporary Storage | 
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| | a.Upon Death.� | 
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| | Upon request of the dependent,HHGof a member who dies while entitled to basic pay may be placed inNTSin accordance with par. U5380-L, table, item 17. | 
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| | b.Absent in a Missing Status.� | 
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| | When a member is officially reported as absent for a period of more than 29 days in a missing status,NTSis authorized in accordance with par. U5380-L, table, item 18. | 
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| | c.Change in Type of Status.� | 
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| | If the member is declared dead while in a missing status,NTSis authorized in accordance with par. U5380-L, table, item 19. | 
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| | E.� Termination of Missing Status.� | 
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| | When a missing status is officially terminated and the member is returned to active duty,HHGinNTSmay remain there at Government expense for the time limit stated in par. U5380-L, table, item 20.� If the member isn�t returned to active duty, the entitlement to transportation ofHHGplaced inNTSunder subpar. D3b is determined under pars.U5360,U5365or provisions in this paragraph which apply upon death of a member, as applicable. | 
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| | F.� Member Officially Reported as Dead, Injured, Ill, or Absent for More Than 29 Days in a Missing Status, and Spouse Is Also a Member.� | 
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| | If a member on active duty is married to a member, the deceased, injured, ill, or absent member'sHHGmay be transported by the spouse in connection with the spouse's next immediatePCSunder the circumstances authorized in subpar. C.� The 1-year time limit and the approval requirement for additional time in subpar. B3 don�t apply.�HHGtransportation authorized in this subparagraph is in lieu of any other transportation authorized in subpar. C.� For transportation purposes, the member�s and spouse�sHHGmay be combined, provided the total weight doesn�t exceed the combined weight allowance of 18,000 pounds plus theHHGweight allowance of the spouse.� See subpar. D3 forNTS. | 
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| | G.� Administrative Instructions.� | 
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| | Each Service should issue regulations or instructions necessary for the judicious administration of this subparagraph. | 
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| | U5375� TEMPORARY STORAGE | 
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| | Temporary storage is part ofHHGtransportation.� This storage is cumulative and may accrue at any combination of origin, transit, and destination.� This storage may be authorized in the nearest available storage facility.� The period of actual storage governs, regardless of commercial billing practices.� The entitlement to temporary storage ofHHGnot already under Government control begins on the date theHHGare released to a carrier, contractor, or the Government for transportation.� Temporary storage isn�t authorized for: | 
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| | 1.intra-cityHHGtransportation as authorized in par. U5355-A; or | 
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| | 2.transportation ofHHGonTDY, except as authorized in pars.U4770, U5345-C, and U5360-E. | 
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| | Except as provided in subpars. D, F, and G, the member is liable for all costs of temporary storage whenHHGplaced therein underPCSorders aren�t transported under those orders. | 
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| | B.� Time Limits | 
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| | 1.� First 90 Days of Storage.� | 
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| | A member is entitled to 90 days� temporary storage for any authorizedHHGtransportation.� IfHHGaren�t removed from storage before expiration of the first 90 day period, storage charges accruing thereafter are the member's responsibility unless additional storage is authorized/approved under subpars. 2 and 3.� If the Government amends, modifies, cancels or revokes the orders or issues further change-of-station orders while theHHGare in temporary storage, see subpars. F and G. | 
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| | 2.Second 90 Days of Storage.� | 
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| | When, because of conditions beyond the member's control, theHHGin temporary storage at Government expense can�t be withdrawn during the first 90 days, additional storage for not more than an additional 90 days may be authorized/approved by an official designated by the Service.� Requests for authorization/approval of such additional storage must be accompanied by a statement from the member of all the facts.� Among the reasons that additional storage may be authorized/ approved are: | 
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| | a.serious illness of the member, | 
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| | b.serious illness or death of a dependent, | 
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| | c.impending assignment to Government quarters, | 
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| | d.directed TDY after arrival atPDS, | 
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| | e.nonavailability of suitable civilian housing, | 
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| | f.awaiting completion of residence under construction, and | 
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| | g.acts of God. | 
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| | 3.Storage After First 180 Days | 
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