How does the Army's Block Leave work? Can you only request leave in that time frame?

2017-05-20T19:45:29-04:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2017 8:46 PM

2017-05-20T20:46:50-04:00

Normally a commander can only allow a small part of the unit to be on leave block leave is a time that is blocked off for leave no training so everyone can be on leave at the same time. It is used mostly for thing like holidays, before or after major field exercises or deployments.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made May 20 at 2017 11:56 PM

2017-05-20T23:56:25-04:00

Some units have periods designated for leave. Yes, it is unfortunate.
Depending on location like in Korea, it is restricted to a % of the unit.
Some units may allow leave at any time depending on the position.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 21 at 2017 1:21 AM

2017-05-21T01:21:49-04:00

Block leave is usually locked in on the training calendar in the lead up to a mission. All other times, commanders manage leave of the unit using AR 600-8-10. This is all supported all the way up the chain and is not done for random convenience.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2017 12:34 AM

2017-05-22T00:34:01-04:00

Depends on the chain of command and mission!