How many days am I authorized to clear for ETS?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:45:03 -0400

I'm from Fort Hood (III corps)and was just wondering how many days I get to clear for ETS. I currently have 60 days of ETS leave and get back from NTC with a little over a week to clear. I was just curious If that'd be enough time to clear. My chain of command is telling me I should take less leave days and sell the remainder if i think I'd need more days to clear. Thank you!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2022 8:03 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:03:36 -0400

Try this post.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-many-days-does-the-army-give-you-to-clear-for-ets

How many days does the Army give you to clear for ETS? | RallyPoint

I will ETS July 2020 and I will be taking leave in April 2020 and wanted to know how many days will I get to clear CIF and everything else. I am at Ft Riley and I know some people get 5 days and some got 10 days to clear but is it up to my Unit to says how many days i can clear before i take my leave. Also, can i be told to take a PT test while i am clearing post.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2022 8:05 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:05:42 -0400

You pretty much answered your own question. Apparently your chain of command thinks you should have enough time. Or they wouldn’t have suggested taking less leave. Generally I think it’s 7 to 10 days.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2022 9:38 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:38:39 -0400

10 days to clear is all that’s really needed

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2022 11:14 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:14:36 -0400

Selling back your leave could be a bad idea, you are giving up benefits to early.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 15 at 2022 11:33 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:33:47 -0400

There must be a unit policy, if what they are saying matches that policy then you will have to deal with it. Once in a trainjng environment, especially on another installation it requires too many resources and or money to send one soldier back to the base.

This is truly something that should have been reviewed prior to deployment.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 15 at 2022 1:47 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:47:14 -0400

I actually depends on what the Post says, since CCF, housing, etc., fall under the Garrison Commander. I've seen chapters do it in 5-7 days. Then I've seen some milk it for all their worth and take dang near a month.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2022 8:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:34:54 -0400

7-10 days is usually the amount to clear. Why can't you clear in 7 days? I don't know how it is at Hood but I think any Army base I've been at most everything was already pre-cleared. The only thing that took the longest was when I PCSed Fort Lewis in 09 I had to clear like I was ETSing because I was going to Meade. That took 2 days because they kicked stuff back. Otherwise I don't think it took me long to clear. Maybe a couple days but I stretched it out to take more probably.

Response by SFC William Linnell made Apr 17 at 2022 1:35 PM

SFC William Linnell — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:35:30 -0400

For single Soldiers at Hood, it was 10 business days across the board. Married Soldiers got a few more because of clearing housing and moving household goods. I personally wouldn't sell back your leave days. But again, you have to find what Hood Policy is and down to Battalion. Because of said Policy of being 7, 10 or even 14 days....then that is "LAW" signed by higher command. Also there is a Policy for how many ETS days leave you'll be allowed to take as well. I suggest that you start finding out the policy letters say. Your company has a note book with policy letters. NTC deployment, for me, I wouldn't take you as you will have a bunch of things to do before you get out.

One thing is a ETS physical. If you have certain injuries and such in your medical records, you'll need time to start the process for VA service connected injuries. Some of the things you can clear all in one day. Others will need a few days. I don't know if CIF is still ran by the Korean Mofia, but those ladies were rough. A 1LT came in to clear. He had bough all new items at C&S, and they kicked back some of his things.

If they do take you to NTC, I would only bring the TA-50 that you would absolutely need. It'll be warm during the day and pretty cold at night. As soon as you get back, you need to be really proactive and use your time wisely. No fkin about. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2022 11:36 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 23:36:57 -0400

I’m not on the same post as you. But I’m my last two duty stations I cleared BN and post in two days. I think a week is enough. You have to stay on top of what you need to do. CIF is a big task-if you miss any gears and need a statement of charges or a FLIPL, it may take longer, but shouldn’t be more than a week. Other tasks are relatively easy. If you are getting out, they usually wouldn’t give you a hard time. Good luck!