Can my ETS leave run past my ETS?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:18:27 -0500

I have been through AR 600-8-10 multiple times and can’t find and answer for this anywhere. Can my transition leave run past my ETS? Example: My ETS is 13 March and I have 71 days of ETS leave. Can I schedule it to start ON 13 March so that my base pay and benefits continue for a few months after?

Response by COL John McClellan made Nov 9 at 2018 12:21 PM

COL John McClellan — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:21:07 -0500

I think the answer to that is no, but you should be able to "cash" any remainder out.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2018 12:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:25:51 -0500

You cannot be on leave after your ETS date. You either have to go on leave early enough to take it all, or sell it back.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Nov 9 at 2018 1:25 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:25:38 -0500

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Nov 9 at 2018 1:33 PM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:33:43 -0500

the answer is no - what will happen is you will put in for terminal leave, 30 days and below can usually be approved by the BN Commander or Company Commander, over 30 will need to be approved by BDE lvl - need to check your policy letters - any leave you cannot take will be sold back. My advice, go on block leave and burn 11 days, then submit your terminal leave packet for 60 days. worse case scenario it doesn't get approved, you take 30 and get a months pay when you separate.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2018 6:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:47:21 -0500

No it cannot.

Reference para 4-21h, AR 600-8-10.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2018 12:29 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 00:29:43 -0500

Negative, Ghost Rider. The Pattern is full. Either take Leave that starts on 2 January (or sooner 28 December, if you include November and December count) or sell it back. There is no going beyond the date of ETS.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2018 8:57 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 20:57:07 -0500

Your ETS date is your last day on the payroll. That only changes if you sign an extension or reenlistment.
You need to take your leave or sell it back.
If you sell it, you only get base pay minus taxes, you are better off taking the leave.
The only benefit that extends beyond ETS is Tricare TAMP.
If you have not attended an SFL/TAP briefing, you need to get to one now.