Leaves and Passes

Army Strong

May 6, 2017

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What Army Regulation covers leaves and passes?
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AR 600-8-10.
Can a three-day pass be given during the normal duty week such as Tuesday through and Thursday?
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Yes.
What is the difference between an accrued leave and an advanced leave?
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Accrued leave is a leave earned and advanced leave is granted prior to actual accrual of leave time.
What is a DA Form 31?
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Request and authority for leave (a leave form).
Is a pass a right or a privilege?
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A pass is an individuals privilege (not a right) awarded to deserving soldiers by their commanders.
What is the Form DA Form 4179R?
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Leave control log.
What does the term “terminal leave” mean?
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Leave in conjunction with termination of service.
How many days are soldiers allowed to take leave after pregnancy and childbirth?
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42 days.
In reference to the above question: If a soldier voluntarily decides to return to work after less than 42 days of leave, what must happen?
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A physician must approve.
What is the difference between an annual (ordinary) leave and a convalescent leave?
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An annual is charged against a Soldier’s leave account and a convalescent leave is not, because it is part of the treatment prescribed.
Can a pass be taken in conjunction with a leave?
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No.
Is administrative absence chargeable as leave?
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No.
What is the maximum number of days which may be taken for a “Reenlistment Leave?”
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90 days, provided advance leave does exceed 30 days.
When is, or for what reason is, an administrative absence authorized?
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To attend or participate in activities of semi-official nature to the benefit of the Department of the Army (DA).
Can a four-day pass be obtained during the week such as Monday through Thursday?
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No. A four-day pass must include two non-duty days.
When is emergency leave authorized?
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Emergency leave is granted to soldiers for an emergency within his immediate family.
Is emergency leave a non-chargeable leave?
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No. Emergency leave is a chargeable leave granted for a personal or family emergency requiring the Soldier’s presence.
Who pays for emergency leave air transportation?
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The Soldier’s commander pays IAW Army budget procedures.
Is emergency leave transportation authorized to the soldier’s emergency location?
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No. Emergency leave is authorized to the first Aerial Port of Debarkation (APOD) closest to the emergency location.
Who is the approval authority for PTDY?
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The installation or equivalent commander is the approval authority for PTDY.
Is a Soldier authorized PTDY under the Transitional Assistance Program at Permanent Change of Station (PCS)?
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No. Soldiers being reassigned because of PCS are authorized 10 days PTDY.
_{(IAW AR 600-8-10, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-32 f.)}
Can PTDY be taken in combination with ordinary leave?
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No. Soldiers may not use PTDY in combination with ordinary leave. The soldier must complete a duty day between the two periods of leave.

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