Can I sign out early on PCS leave?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:03:31 -0500

I PCS January 2nd and I already have cleared post because of the holidays falling in the middle of the week. Do I have to stay here until then or can I sign out after the “duty day” of New Years? I really don’t want to hang around in an empty house.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Dec 31 at 2019 1:09 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:09:25 -0500

You need to sign out on the day it says on your approved DA31. I understand the common sense aspect of your question. I'd recommend engaging your chain of command to see if you can sign out early and have the appropriate call to staff duty holding your DA31.

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Dec 31 at 2019 1:20 PM

Maj Kim Patterson — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:20:22 -0500

SFC Private RallyPoint Member if it’s a duty day and you don’t have leave, you must stay. Have you considered asking your unit?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 31 at 2019 1:33 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:33:50 -0500

I agree with the others. Duty status includes time and location. I assume you did not get Permissive TDY. One of your enemies to changing status is the holiday season.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2019 1:36 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:36:52 -0500

Negative. Regs doesn't allow for that. Passes, yes. Just not Leave. The earliest allowed is 0001 hours the day your Leave is to start. I agree with the recommendation from LTC Jason Mackay

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2019 1:40 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:40:19 -0500

Yep, i agree with the others. You may not sign out early. No such animal. However, maybe this is a lesson on the planning of leaves for you in the future. Always have to take into account the holiday work schedule when taking leave during this time. The old saying definitely applies here, "piss poor planning on your part, does not make it an emergency for the Army."

Response by SSG James Kirkland made Dec 31 at 2019 2:18 PM

SSG James Kirkland — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:18:49 -0500

It depends on your battalion and company policies. Will they let you sign out by phone? If you have to physically sign out, then you are required to be present. If it were me, I would talk to Staff Duty and work something out.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Dec 31 at 2019 3:36 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:36:12 -0500

Already cleared everything, you say? Looks like a volunteer for Staff Duty on New Year's Eve!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2020 12:59 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:59:25 -0500

What ever date you have on your DA31 is when you sign out..... no brainer....

Response by SPC Joshua Toney made Jan 2 at 2020 3:42 PM

SPC Joshua Toney — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:42:05 -0500

How are you a SSG and not know this answer??