Will my son be allowed to travel to Puerto Rico in between Army OCS and BOLC?

Patricia McIntosh-Mize — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 15:42:26 -0500

Our Army son is graduating OCS soon and will have 10 days before he has to report to his BOLC B. We'd like to take him on vacation to Puerto Rico, but are not sure it's allowed. I know he cannot travel out of the country, but PR is a U.S. Territory and still has an active Army installation at Fort Buchanan.

Would that be permitted?

Thank you!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 12 at 2020 6:08 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:08:04 -0500

That is up to his Company Commander. He needs to do a DA31 Leave and PAss Request IAW the unit policy for pass and leave.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 12 at 2020 11:34 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 23:34:56 -0500

I would think in the planning of this vacation is, how much time would he need to be on the ground before reporting date or does he need that time?

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2020 1:05 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:05:22 -0500

OCS is at Fort Benning, GA. Where is his BOLC? He needs to speak to his cadre now, so that orders can be cut with leave in between OCS and BOLC. That's the only wrinkle here.

Everything else, as long as he's where he needs to be, when he needs to be there, while on leave he can go wherever he likes inside the US.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 14 at 2020 6:00 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:00:13 -0500

Why can't he rest and relax at home?