Can you take leave just Monday thru Friday?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:44:56 -0400

Have a senior 42, that will not let Soldiers take leave from Monday thru Friday. Says it is in conjunction with 2 regular passes (weekends).

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Jul 6 at 2022 9:07 PM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:07:18 -0400

Do you get a pass every weekend? I never knew a soldier that got one every weekend. Unless you're talking about a town pass.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2022 10:31 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:31:56 -0400

I think someone needs to have a chat with the Commander since the 42A isn't the approving authority. Someone needs a reality check

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made Jul 6 at 2022 10:51 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:51:08 -0400

When I Served, During The Days Of The Dinosaurs, 1961 - 1965, Is Was Somewhat Of A Common Practice:... 5 Days Leave = 9 Days Off In a Row..
I'd Just Guess He Was Being A Large Porcupine; Ie, A Big Prick.!
"El Prick-O Grande"
Ya Don't Got's To Be No Math Wizard To Figger That N' Out..!

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jul 6 at 2022 11:39 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 23:39:53 -0400

Yes. You can take leave M-F. But you have to be present to sign in and sign out (subject o installation / unit policy). You CANNOT take leave M-F and take an actual DA31 pass on the following Saturday or preceding Sunday.

I have seen quite a few folks who were staying local for terminal leave "extend" their terminal leave in that manner. It goes against the intent, but meets the letter. Most Commanders won't let folks game the system like that long term. But if Commander signs off, it is legal, according to reg.

I have done it myself a couple different times during "holiday block leave," using a total of like 6 days of leave and working only one or two.

Response by SGM Jeff Mccloud made Jul 7 at 2022 9:58 AM

SGM Jeff Mccloud — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:58:02 -0400

That is partly true.
You can take leave M-F, still be off for the weekend, and report to duty Monday.
You cannot take leave M-F, be off for the weekend, and start another leave on Monday.

In combining leave and pass, you CAN go pass-leave-pass, you CANNOT go leave-pass-leave.

Response by MSgt Robert E. M. made Jul 12 at 2022 11:53 AM

MSgt Robert E. M. — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:53:32 -0400

Who's having a baby? LOL

Response by MSG Darold R. made Aug 4 at 2022 2:51 AM

MSG Darold R. — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 02:51:06 -0400

Senior 42’s are not the approval authority for leave, Period

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 4 at 2022 6:53 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:53:23 -0400

There is a lot unclear regarding your leave status. You recieved answers that you should be able interpret and fit your needs. All I will add is that Commanders cannot afford to allow leave to be issued where the SM signs in and out each week, works schedules and troop strengths would be to hard to manage. Bottom line is that it can be gamed, but that is not meeting the intent and could be challenged. As stated it goes to the Commander not the 42, not sure how it got to a 42 before it did the Comander.

The Commander accepts whatever risk may come with his or her approval.