Can I go on terminal leave while being in a certification course (airstreams)?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 May 2019 17:15:38 -0400

so im getting 2 different answers im taking an airstreams course on aug 8th- sep 28th while and i ets in nov 14th the recruiter for the course is saying its better for me to go on leave while im in the course because i could have a better chance of getting hired and my unit is saying no i cant be on terminal leave then finish clearing so i have no clue which is right just want to hear some feedback?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2019 5:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 May 2019 17:51:27 -0400

Two things - first, while you're in the course you're supposed to be on permissive TDY. CSP authorizes up to 6 months of PTDY for job training. Second, you can't go on transition leave and then clear. That's regular leave. Transition leave is the leave you take after you clear. So, basically the recruiter is telling you to burn your leave on job training that you could be doing on permissive TDY.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made May 23 at 2019 8:42 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Thu, 23 May 2019 20:42:30 -0400

Nope, you have to clear before going on terminal leave!!!!