Can anyone offer comments on Consecutive Overseas Tour (COT) leave?

MAJ Jeff Jager, I am doing my second COT from Hawaii to South Korea. One of the greatest benefits about the COT is that you get a free flight to your home of record. That is including your dependents as well. You also don't have to take it during your PCS leave. I didn't know this until after the fact, but you can use it while you are taking regular leave as well. The only catch to that is that you have until 1 year to use once you sign in to your next duty assignment. You can also go somewhere else beside your home of record, but you may have to pay the difference. I think its a great benefit especially since I can't really afford to fly my family back home on round trip at a E4 pay. Hopefully I was able to help you out sir.

I would definitely advise you MAJ (Join to see) to never cash in leave as it is taxed as a bonus. That is one thing I know for sure Sir.

I am not familiar with the rest of your question to give an informed reply. I apologize.