Death of DONSAs?

2014-06-12T11:29:43-04:00

Who gets DONSAs anymore? I was reminded that the Army's birthday/Flag Day is coming up and that is a four day weekend for higher headquarters. In our command we do not have any DONSAs. Who has any? Should we?

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jun 12 at 2014 11:38 AM

2014-06-12T11:38:03-04:00

Soldiers should absolutely be granted DONSAs in conjunction with federal holidays.

Normally, HQs and non-combat units are not granted DONSAs because of their mission requirements.

Response by SGT Stuart Young made Jun 12 at 2014 3:35 PM

2014-06-12T15:35:57-04:00

Miss those DONSAs.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2014 6:29 PM

2014-06-12T18:29:15-04:00

We don't get DONSAs for anything over here! So I'm working on a Friday and someone drops an action to process, but everyone stateside I need to talk to is off. Same person comes back on Monday and asks for a status...uh hello?! It's a 4 day in the states! Those people are STILL off! Of course now it looks like I've been sitting on their action "since last week". Why can't I get a freaking DONSA! (No, I'm not a bit frustrated right now ~dripping with sarcasm~)

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2014 6:55 PM

2014-06-12T18:55:19-04:00

Ok...Army types....'splain to this ol' salt what a DONSA is....cuz we don't got anything with that combination of letters in the Nav.....