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Sorry in advance if this is such a basic question. I am PCSing to Germany in 2017. I know i can take up to 30 days of PCS leave, does anyone know if I will be able to sign out on PCS leave and start the clearing process? Can I start clearing in advance and then sign out on PCS leave? any help would be appreciated!
Fort Cavazos
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Germany
Posted 8 y ago
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Why would you want to? Unless it has changed, Fort Hood policy for clearing is 5 days if you are single, 10 days if you are married. Clearing is part of the process for your PCS, you should not have to burn leave to clear. If your unit is requiring that, you need to talk with your NCOs and get that fixed.
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SPC (Join to see)
Im kind of in a weird situation Sir, I actually have plenty of leave days saved up to do this, and i have a months time frame to utilize this process. I was just wondering if it is possible to take PCS leave and then start the clearing process, if it is possible to do such a thing. I know that my leave termination date CAN NOT surpass my report date and that isnt a problem. Basically, can i sign out on PCS leave even if i havent cleared post yet.
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LTC (Join to see)
Typically now, you have to be cleared to sign out on leave, that is the last step when you get your green stamp at the Copeland building there on Fort Hood.
I understand you say you have leave to burn, but my point is, you shouldn't have to. If you want to take leave before you start clearing, you can do that, but you have to be cleared from post to start your actual PCS leave. You have earned the leave, don't waste it on clearing the post, I have done it twice now and it's not that hard.
I understand you say you have leave to burn, but my point is, you shouldn't have to. If you want to take leave before you start clearing, you can do that, but you have to be cleared from post to start your actual PCS leave. You have earned the leave, don't waste it on clearing the post, I have done it twice now and it's not that hard.
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SSG (Join to see)
I agree with LTC Odberg....If I were you....clear your unit then take your PCS leave....Besides, even while on leave you still have to wear your duty uniform to clear. Your chain of command hopefully is supportive and engaged in your situation.
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Leave is a unit thing, clearing is a III CORPS thing.. If your asking if the two can be done simultaneously the answer is yes.. But I doubt most units for most Soldiers would allow it. Part of clearing is unit level..if you're on leave, they have no control.. If you're on leave and welll you leave..having not turning in unit property, cleared the S2, signing that last counseling statement, paying that Federal traffic fine for having gone 26 in a 25 down Battalion Av, cleared CIF, ect ect ect..things get bad for the unit.. So no..I dont expect your unit to sign you out on leave while you stay and clear.
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LTC Joseph Gross
I hadn't considered the lack of control part, just that it was a waste of leave. This also reminds me that they won't sign you out on leave until you have your final clearing papers stamps.
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CW4 Brian Haas
Not sure if the rules are the same, but pcs should be more strict than ets/retirement. I was signed out on leave before I started clearing. It happens quite a bit in the DC area. I only say that because it's different commands.
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Unless you are use or lose, then I wouldn't waste the days especially since you are going to Europe. Unless there is something forcing you to do this, save your days for European travel. Not to mention that the days you are clearing are practically the same as being on leave. You should not have any duty requirements other than showing up for first and last formation. Not to mention, if you schedule things properly, you can out-process in three days and then start your leave. Good luck and good travels!!
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