Leaves and Passes

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Is administrative absence chargeable as leave?

No.

Can a four day pass be obtained during the week such as Monday through Thursday?

No. A four day pass must include two non-duty days.

Can a pass be taken in conjunction with a leave?

No; however, a soldier may take leave or pass return to their duty station, sign back in, and then subsequently sign out on pass or leave.

Define special rest and recuperation.

Nonchargeable leave granted to enlisted Soldiers in certain specialities if they voluntarily extend their overseas tours.

Define transition leave.

Ordinary leave granted to assist separating Soldiers with their personal affairs.

What are the types of leave?

1. Annual leave (also called ordinary leave) 2. Advance leave 3. Excess leave

What are the reasons to grant a special pass?

1. As special recognition for exceptional performance of duty. 2. To attend spiritual retreats or observance of other major religious events. 3. To exercise voting responsibilities of citizenship. 4. To alleviate personal problems incident to military service. 5. As compensatory time off.

What are the authorized types of absence?

1. Convalescent leave or sick leave (nonchargeable) 2. Emergency leave (chargeable) 3. Environmental morale leave 4. Graduation leave (nonchargeable) 5. PTDY (nonchargeable) 6. Special rest and recuperation (nonchargeable) 7. Reenlistment leave (chargeable) 8. Sick-in-quarters or quarter status (nonchargeable) 9. Transition leave or terminal leave (chargeable) 10. Regular pass (nonchargeable) 11. Special pass (nonchargeable) 12. Administrative absence

How many days are soldiers allowed to take leave after pregnancy and childbirth?

42 Days

What is the maximum number of days which may be taken for a "Reenlistment Leave?"

90 days, provided advance leave exceeds 30 days.

Define permissive temporary duty.

A nonchargeable absence granted to attend or participate in activities of semi-official nature which benefit the Department of the Army.

Is a pass a right or a privilege?

A pass is a privilege awarded to deserving soldiers by their commanders.

Define proceed time.

A period of absence authorized as a delay in the execution of PCS orders.

Define convalescent leave.

A period of authorized absence granted to Soldiers under medical care for sickness or wounds and not yet fit for duty. It is part of the treatment prescribed for recuperation and convalescence and is not chargeable as leave.

Define graduation leave.

A period of nonchargeable absence granted to graduates of the United States Military Academy who are appointed as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces. This leave must be taken prior to reporting to the first permanent duty station.

In reference to the above question: If a soldier voluntarily decides to return to work after less than 42 days of leave, what must happen?

A physician must approve their return to duty.

What is a regular pass?

A short, nonchargeable, authorized absence from post or place of duty during normal off duty hours.

What document covers leaves and passes?

AR 600-8-10

At what point does a soldier risk loss of accrued leave?

Accrued leave that exceeds 60 days at the end of the fiscal year is typically lost.

What does APOD stand for?

Aerial Port of Debarkation

Define sick-in-quarters.

An absence wherein the Soldier is excused from duty for treatment, or medically directed self-treatment. The treatment takes place in quarters, barracks, or other nonhospital facilities (that is hotel, motel, or occupying beds in dispensaries). It is not chargeable as leave.

Define leave awaiting orders.

Authorized absence from duty awaiting orders and disposition together with disability separation proceedings under the provisions of AR 635-40.

Define nonchargeable absence.

Authorized absence from duty not deductable from a member's leave account.

Define emergency leave.

Chargeable leave granted for a personal or Family emergency requiring the Soldier's presence.

Define leave en route.

Delay chargeable to leave granted a Soldier when traveling to a new station in connection with temporary duty or PCS.

Define temporary duty.

Duty at one or more locations, other than the permanent duty station.

When is emergency leave authorized?

Emergency leave is granted to soldiers for emergencies within their immediate family.

Can PTDY be taken in combination with ordinary leave?

No, soldiers may not use PTDY in combination with ordinary leave. The soldier must complete a duty day between the two periods of leave.

What is the Form DA Form 4179R?

Leave Control Log.

Define earned leave (also called accrued leave).

Leave earned by a Soldier and credited to the leave account on any given date.

Define annual leave.

Leave granted in execution of a command's leave program, chargeable leave account.

Define advance leave.

Leave granted prior to its actual accrual on the basis of a reasonable expectation that it will be earned by the Soldier during the remaining period of active duty.

Define reenlistment leave.

Leave granted to enlisted personnel as a result of reenlistment. Rest and recuperation leave-designated areas. Chargeable leave granted together with R & R programs established in those areas designated for hostile fire and imminent danger pay. Operational military considerations must preclude the full execution of ordinary annual leave programs.

Define environmental morale leave.

Leave granted together with an environmental morale leave program established at overseas installations. EML programs are established where adverse environmental conditions exist which offset the full benefit of annual leave programs.

Define excess leave.

Leave in excess of accrued or advanced leave. The Soldier is not entitled to pay and allowances for a period of such leave. Generally, a minus leave balance at the time of release from active duty, discharge, first extension of an enlistment, desertion or death, is excess leave.

Define chargeable leave.

Leave of absence deductible from a member's leave account.

Is emergency leave transportation authorized to the soldier's emergency location?

No, it is authorized to the first APOD closest to the emergency location.

What are the types of pass?

Regular pass (3-day) and Special pass (3-day or 4-day)

What is a DA Form 31

Request and authority for leave (A Leave Form)

Who is the approval authority for PTDY?

The installation or equivalent commander is the approval authority for PTDY.

Who pays for emergency leave air transportation?

The soldier's permanently assigned unit pays IAW Army budget procedures.

When is, or for what reason is, an administrative absence authorized?

To attend or participate in activities of semi-official nature to the benefit of the Department of the Army (DA).

Can a three day pass be given during the normal duty week such as Tuesday through and Thursday?

Yes.


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