Can I file an EO complaint over being denied leave due to the COVID19 restrictions?

What would make you think this is an EO complaint? There’s a DOD wide travel restriction that requires a General to approve your travel and you think this is an EO issue? In what way did your COC terget your race, sex, or religion?

Your command did not violate EO nor IG when denying your leave. All movement for the military is ceased until further notice unless missions are critical need to happen.

Although there is a travel band due to COVID-19, Soldiers can request leave, however, an exception to policy is needed and the approval authority is the first General Officer in your chain of command. (DOD policy) Even if the Company Commander recommends disapproval, it MUST be forwarded to the General Officer. The Battalion Commander signs the 4187 recommending approval or disapproval and from there it’s forwarded to the GO.

So your Commander must forward the request to the Battalion, his disapproval does not stop the request. Make sure you attach the copy of the Red Cross message.