Can an approved block leave cancel because I had to take emergency leave?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:13:42 -0500

I was pretty much forced to take emergency leave to be able to see an family members that was at the hospital due to a complications with a tumor. Now I was told that because of that they are going to cancel my block leave even tho was already approved.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Dec 10 at 2018 2:29 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:29:58 -0500

Leave is not a right. Your commander does have the power to rescind your approved leave.

Response by SP5 Steve Powell made Dec 10 at 2018 3:24 PM

SP5 Steve Powell — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:24:53 -0500

It's always unfortunate when situations happen and loved ones are involved. In most instances everyone pulls together to try and make them better for everyone "if they can". First and foremost we are soldiers and have a mission to complete. In my opinion the mission comes first - always. That is what commanders are confronted with, too. I wish it was simple when things happen but you, I and the rest who have served find our position and duty as anything but easy. I do hope & pray your family member has received the medical treatment necessary for a positive outcome. While this certainly wasn't the "leave" you were anticipating it was, nonetheless, leave. Hang in there and reapply. I'm sure when the circumstances are favorable you'll be approved. I know that's not what you want to hear. But ours is not the reason why, but...UPWARD & ONWARD!

Response by Maj John Bell made Dec 10 at 2018 11:15 PM

Maj John Bell — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 23:15:10 -0500

Yes, the command can cancel your leave.

"...pretty much forced..." Forced by who?

What were the actual words used to explain why approval of your block leave was rescinded?

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Dec 11 at 2018 12:05 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:05:48 -0500

How much leave did you have prior to taking the emergency leave and how many days of leave did you take? Emergency leave is still counted against your accrued leave.