Can I end my TDY early?

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 23:17:35 -0500

I am on TDY status for 60 days my job is completed and I have about 24 days off at the end and no work to be done. My question is is there any way I can request to end my TDY early and go back to my normal base and normal job I feel like I'm wasting a lot of the AF money just sitting in a hotel room waiting to leave. I drive myself to the TDY location so plane tickets aren't an issue.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Feb 5 at 2016 11:55 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 23:55:05 -0500

SrA Private RallyPoint Member Thank you for caring. Pester your ldrshp abt terminating the TDY!

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 6 at 2016 7:22 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 07:22:04 -0500

I've had TDY orders cut short before for similar reasons. Went out to Ft Leavenworth to act as support. They ended up not needing me at all. One day 2, the Capt working with me said "I'm not old enough to act like a father, but hell I can pull a big brother. We're getting you out of this hell hole."

All they did was issue a modification of orders.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2016 9:27 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 09:27:44 -0500

By all means, let your unit what is going on and ask them to issue an amendment to your orders. You get to sleep in your own bed, and the unit gets their Airman back. But you have to communicate. Don't assume that the Air Force will do it for you.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Feb 6 at 2016 9:29 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 09:29:29 -0500

SrA Private RallyPoint Member that should be an easy fix for your superiors. A short phone call with the 5 Ws and in less than 24 hours you should be back home!

Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Feb 6 at 2016 10:03 AM

CPT Mark Gonzalez — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 10:03:17 -0500

Notify your supervisor for the TDY and find out if there is a reason you are not being utilized. Based on the justification inform them that you would like to return home and see what their reply is. Based on their reply contact your home unit and ask them if they can work your return. In the meantime hit he gym hard and work on some self development courses as you are getting paid regardless.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 6 at 2016 6:46 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 18:46:51 -0500

You need to ask whomever can impact the orders.