Can leave be revoked after it is already approved?

2019-12-05T21:46:04-05:00

My boyfriend was approved for leave during the holidays. We bought plane tickets for him to go home and all. I just received an email during his underway with no significant details saying he may not be able to take his leave. Is the allowed? Can they revoke his leave after it is already approved? New to the navy world so any help is appreciated.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2019 10:14 PM

2019-12-05T22:14:24-05:00

Yes, leave is at the commander approval. Just make sure the revocation comes from the commander and not some in between first line leadership

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2019 3:11 AM

2019-12-06T03:11:18-05:00

Also his leave may not have been revoked. There may be a risk of leaves being canceled and the command is letting people know. As SFC Jason Boyd stated, leaves aren't revoked without a legitimate reason signed off by a commander.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Dec 6 at 2019 6:12 AM

2019-12-06T06:12:48-05:00

To pile on to SFC Private RallyPoint Member and LTC Private RallyPoint Member , the overwhelming majority (like 99.5%) of Commanders understand what type of havoc the wreaks with Sailors and their families. They do not make the decision to cancel leave lightly and it SHOULD be a very rare occurrence. This is NOT something you should "just have to get used to." If it DOES become routine within a certain Command, there are larger issues at play.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Dec 6 at 2019 10:58 AM

2019-12-06T10:58:57-05:00

Yes they can. But it is almost always for a very good reason.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2019 3:28 PM

2019-12-06T15:28:56-05:00

I don't know how the Navy works but in the Army yes a commander can revoke someone's leave that was already approved.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Dec 10 at 2019 12:31 PM

2019-12-10T12:31:01-05:00

Yes, mission can dictate that a Troops leave be cancelled. Not an option Command teams prefer but sometimes missions call for all hands.
Not sure what Reg covers leaves and passes for the Navy but the Army uses AR 600-8-10 with ARs 350-1, 600-20 and a couple others that discuss leave and Commanders responsibilities. I recommend you ask a Chief what regs the Navy uses.
I can remember three instances in my 30 years when leaves were cancelled that effected me directly, The Panama invasion (we were on Ranger support cycle), The first Gulf War (all mid tour leaves in Korea cancelled and Soldiers stop lossed and extended), and Somalia (we cross leveled Soldiers from the 864th to the 43rd Engineers who were critically short).