Can you go home on Permissive TDY?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:57:17 -0400

I recently PCS'd to Fort Hood. This is my first duty station as I was prior reserves. I was initial told that I could take Permissive TDY for 10 days to return home and move my family and good down. Now I am being told that I have to request a 4 day pass to do the move? Any advice is appreciated.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 7 at 2018 2:00 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:00:34 -0400

Who is saying this and how far is your home from Ft Hood?

Response by SFC Marc W. made Aug 7 at 2018 2:06 PM

SFC Marc W. — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:06:22 -0400

Normally permissive TDY is approved by your previous unit, not the gaining one. It's usually provided for in the remarks block of your PCS leave form with dates for travel, leave, and permissive TDY. If it was not approved before departing your previous unit, you're basically at the mercy of your new unit. Also needs to be approved by a LTC or higher.

Edit: To address original question under permissive TDY, it really doesn't matter where you go. It is intended for house hunting, but no one is checking up on you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 3:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:11:44 -0400

You can't go home on a pass if it exceeds the mileage limit.

Response by MAJ Bryan Zeski made Aug 7 at 2018 3:16 PM

MAJ Bryan Zeski — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:16:12 -0400

Permissive TDY is like leave. You should be able to go and get your family during that time.

Talk to your PL and, if necessary, your 1SG and then CO. This should be an easy resolution.

Response by MSG Johnathan Mathes made Aug 7 at 2018 7:17 PM

MSG Johnathan Mathes — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:17:16 -0400

its normally signed off by your losing unit and is taken en-route to your next duty location.. and if i remember right, i had to have it signed off by housing.

Response by MSG Johnathan Mathes made Aug 7 at 2018 7:27 PM

MSG Johnathan Mathes — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:27:38 -0400

i really wish people would take time to read regulations and stop posting on WHAT THEY THINK REGS SAY vs what they actually say... talk with the PLT SGT/1SG let them help you figure out the right path vs getting told .. oh but there is a mileage limit on passes ... your command sets up that with safety in mind.. they can get you there the best way

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 8:48 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 20:48:50 -0400

It is found I. AR 600-8-10 and you have been told correctly in reference to permissive TDY not being authorized for this ( unless special conditions exist and are in your orders). Here is an except of paragraph 5-32.
"For house hunting (absence to hunt for a house or other dwelling incident to a PCS move CONUS or OCONUS)"

Now IMO taking a 4 day pass is not the answer. Ordinary leave and or PCS travel days (depending on wording in your orders) is the correct answer.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 8 at 2018 4:15 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:15:32 -0400

Are you doing a DITY move or a contract move?

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2018 10:43 AM

CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 10:43:59 -0400

This is his first RA duty station, so there is no previous unit to grant leave. 10 days PTDY is offered for getting your housing settled, which certainly can include executing a DITY move. The 10 days, however, are not "free." They will take it out of your personal leave, going into the hole if needed. Your PSG is likely trying to help conserve your personal leave by putting you on a pass. If you need the days to get this done, then take them.