Do I have any options if my leave was denied for my wife's spinal surgery and recovery due to an upcoming field exercise?

2020-03-05T18:06:19-05:00

My wife is getting spinal surgery and I’m trying to take leave to help her recover and to be there for the surgery I did just take leave during a 3 day Feild op to move her back to Michigan for the surgery and a consultation and they denied my leave to go to the actual surgery because of an upcoming Feild op in 29 palms do I have any options?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2020 8:03 PM

2020-03-05T20:03:29-05:00

If the Marines operate like the Army for Leave, you may have very little recourse for the leave being denied. The Commander can deny your leave based on mission. Does your NCOs and Commander know that your wife is having spinal surgery and will need you there during her recuperation?

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2020 7:04 AM

2020-03-06T07:04:55-05:00

It is ITX maybe I’m wrong but my shop has a lot of Cpls and if I’m not there I don’t think anyone will notice

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2020 9:38 AM

2020-03-06T09:38:11-05:00

Who is they and how does "they's" boss feel about it? Stick to enlisted chain until zeros get involved. Unless the firex is for cert. and/or it puts you in the hole on leave, I'd certainly grant it if the mission allowed it. Don't forget Navy/USMC Relief if you need help with travel $. Avoid advance pay if you can. Good luck to you both.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Mar 6 at 2020 9:50 AM

2020-03-06T09:50:31-05:00

Agree with those who say take the issue up the chain. Get an email from the surgeon or his/her nurse practitioner saying it’s important your wife have your support during surgery and recovery. Attach copy to leave request. Also get Chaplain involved.