Should the AF Reserve use '"LeaveWeb" for leave requests?

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:38:54 -0400

Currently the Air Force Reserve uses certain processes that may be considered antiquated and/or out-of-step with the active component or regular Air Force (RegAF). The idea for this thread is start a discussion among military professionals to help generate some ideas, and possibly a way ahead. Some process development may already be in progress, so any updates you can provide from the field will help direct the conversation into a productive and realistic direction. So, put on your thinking caps here folks, and let's see if we can generate some outstanding ideas... thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 19 at 2013 8:47 PM

SFC James Baber — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 20:47:43 -0500

Sir,

I am not exactly sure what that is, can you enlighten an old school Army guy and then maybe we can bump this up for you to get more AF response feedback for what sounds like a good question for any AF guys with xmas right within reach.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2013 8:55 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 20:55:09 -0500

I don't know what that is but it sounds like it is better.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2013 9:07 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:07:46 -0500

Response by SSG Richard Stevens made Dec 20 at 2013 9:42 PM

SSG Richard Stevens — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:42:05 -0500

i was in the army, so i do not know how the AF does there leave, sorry i can not help

Response by SSG Richard Stevens made Dec 22 at 2013 6:06 PM

SSG Richard Stevens — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 18:06:20 -0500

you are welcome. thanks for yours

Response by Maj Jeremy R. made Apr 1 at 2015 2:39 PM

Maj Jeremy R. — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:39:49 -0400

Colonel, my first thought was "what leave?" - the only time I have dealt with actually using leave was post-deployment. Any other leave I have accrued I have lost or sold back because we do not extend orders just so we can take the leave.

My second thought is not every process in use by the regular component can or should be pushed to the part-time forces. So, maybe LeaveWeb would be useful, but I think we first have to ask what makes sense from a citizen airmen perspective. After collecting the criteria if the regular component solution would fit than great - if not we should look for something else as we are fundamentally different.

I am not familiar with LeaveWeb, but if it reduces the admin burden on the individual, can be processed remotely, and simplifies the process - it is worth further discussion.

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Jul 19 at 2015 11:00 AM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 11:00:55 -0400

My understanding is that this is coming, at least I just had to create an account last week.

I think it is a good thing. I have honestly been amazed that for such a critical component of compensation that we have been effectively in caves banging rocks together. My civilian employer has had online leave approval and tracking since at least 1999 (I think earlier, but I know they had it as of my start date).

But it will end certain practices that people have relied on to game the system. Two that come to mind immediately. The "leave form in the in box that gets shredded if the guy shows up for work without injuries." (Yes, I know "never happens") The other is the guy who never takes leave, but is always on pass, but OMG!1! has use/lose coming up. I am fine with both of those going away, as I think they are fundamentally dishonest ways of doing business. (NOTE: no issue with passes, used appropriately. Big issue with abuse.)