https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-soldier-request-leave-if-they-are-the-only-soldier-assigned-to-a-shift <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have a soldier requesting leave for a period of time that they are the only soldier scheduled to work that specific shift. It is necessary to have a soldier working this shift per local SOP. Do I assign another soldier to work that shift or tell the soldier that they need to find someone willing to cover down before I send up the leave packet? I&#39;ve asked my first line and they said that either one would work but I know there has to be a right answer. Sat, 03 Feb 2018 20:12:40 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-soldier-request-leave-if-they-are-the-only-soldier-assigned-to-a-shift <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have a soldier requesting leave for a period of time that they are the only soldier scheduled to work that specific shift. It is necessary to have a soldier working this shift per local SOP. Do I assign another soldier to work that shift or tell the soldier that they need to find someone willing to cover down before I send up the leave packet? I&#39;ve asked my first line and they said that either one would work but I know there has to be a right answer. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 03 Feb 2018 20:12:40 -0500 2018-02-03T20:12:40-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-soldier-request-leave-if-they-are-the-only-soldier-assigned-to-a-shift?n=3320918&urlhash=3320918 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You cant disapprove of his leave only your commander can. Assigning a different soldier to complete the duty during that time should not be a big deal. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 03 Feb 2018 20:24:11 -0500 2018-02-03T20:24:11-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-soldier-request-leave-if-they-are-the-only-soldier-assigned-to-a-shift?n=3321276&urlhash=3321276 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>you should have a chain of command and it should be their duty to ensure you are able to take leave. I mean, I know for a fact that you have a rating scheme. Start there for answers. 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:00:43 -0500 2018-02-03T23:00:43-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-soldier-request-leave-if-they-are-the-only-soldier-assigned-to-a-shift?n=3321375&urlhash=3321375 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They can always request leave. The command can always deny leave, but they better have really , really good justification. &quot;Nobody else can take his place&quot;, is not good justification. Maj John Bell Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:56:40 -0500 2018-02-03T23:56:40-05:00 2018-02-03T20:12:40-05:00