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I'm on active duty, but I'm wondering if it's possible to go on leave to Mexico while on Active duty or not? Are there any special instructions for going on leave out of the country? My family (parents/siblings) are going to Mexico and February and I'd like to go with them, but not sure how this works since I'm active duty?
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I just went through this process because I was planning on going to Cancun/Cozumel for New Year's Eve. After informing my 1st line supervisor, I had to talk to the battalion S2 NCOIC.
The NCOIC said that Cancun and Cozumel are on the approved list, but unless you're arriving by cruise ship, it's recommended that you check in with the U.S. Consulate in Merida when you get there. U.S. soldiers are prime targets for kidnapping in Mexico.
It isn't worth the risk for me, so I changed my plans.
The NCOIC said that Cancun and Cozumel are on the approved list, but unless you're arriving by cruise ship, it's recommended that you check in with the U.S. Consulate in Merida when you get there. U.S. soldiers are prime targets for kidnapping in Mexico.
It isn't worth the risk for me, so I changed my plans.
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SFC James Baber
Right on pint SPC, I gave that recommendation countless times, but people will do what they want to at times as well, thinking it won't happen to me. I would rather make other arrangements for my safety than run the risk of being the next victim of the Zetas or the Sonora cartel. Those are the primary cartels for the area in question.
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Oh wow! How far is the US consulate from the airport in Cancun? I've been there several times before on vacation but not since I've been active. I definitely want to make sure I plan it as safe as possible to avoid any situations like that, so I definitely appreciate the help!
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I'm unsure where the consulate is or how far it is from the airport, unfortunately.
As for the time frame for approval, you should be fine. I was told to submit my packet 2 months in advance, and that's taking into account the holiday block leave.
As for the time frame for approval, you should be fine. I was told to submit my packet 2 months in advance, and that's taking into account the holiday block leave.
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It's important to note that the entire country of Mexico is not off limits, just selected states within the country...most border the U.S. though; so driving would probably be out of the question.<br><br>COL/Brigade Commanders are currently the approval authority for travel to Mexico.
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Thank you MSG! That let's me know it's probably going to be a tedious process to get this going. I will be flying into Cancun and meeting my family who will be leaving straight from home. Thank you!
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Check with your unit first, you might need a clearance from them, before you make that travel some location are not permitted.
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SGT (Join to see)
Thank you! I wasn't exactly sure what needed to happen, so I will start going through step by step starting tomorrow! Thank you.
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