The Army has changed its policy for non-temporary storage costs charged to Soldiers retiring or separating from service. Under the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) policy change, Soldiers who separate from service are responsible for making direct payments to the operators of storage facilities 180 days after the effective date of separation. Retirees must begin making direct payments one year after the effective date of retirement. The JTR allows Soldiers who retire or separate from service a shipment of household goods, or an NTS lot, moved into a storage facility after retirement or separation. The government then pays the storage costs up to 180 days after separation or one year after retirement. Storage costs beyond the authorization period are the responsibility of the retiree and separatee. Retirees and separatees who have questions about this policy change, or have requests for any additional information on their NTS entitlement including exception requests, delivery, or entitlement expiration dates should contact the transportation office at the nearest military installation.
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