How likely is it to complete clearing during the Holidays at Fort Hood? Also can they deny my leave packet?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:13:48 -0500

Long story short I’m was suppose to get (chapter) out in a couple weeks before the holidays but now I’m on quarantine till Dec 17 prolonging my stay here and my brother already bought me a ticket for the 18. Can they deny my leave?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2020 1:17 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:17:04 -0500

Yes

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2020 1:28 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:28:28 -0500

Yup!

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Dec 4 at 2020 1:32 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:32:38 -0500

Yes they can deny leave at any point...until you are no longer in the Army.

During HBL there's usually a half day schedule so you're going to run into some offices being closed by noon or 1300. You're going to have to plan out which ones to hit in the morning and which ones are going to be open in the afternoon.

I cleared during HBL once (not at Hood) and I got everything done by my final out date to start leave.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2020 1:59 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:59:30 -0500

why did your brother buy you a ticket? unless things have changed the military has to provide you transportation back to your HOR even if you get chaptered.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Dec 4 at 2020 2:24 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:24:59 -0500

Yes, to all. Make sure to get all of your stuff squared away!!!!!!!!! Go by CIF and get a copy of your records, do an inventory before hand to make sure you have all items accounted for. If missing something, buy it at a pawn shop if possible, cheaper and faster than paying for it). Do not slack on your clearance process. The ball is in your court!!!!

Why your brother bought a ticket? You travel on Uncle Sam’s dime.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2020 2:28 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:28:11 -0500

Answer is most always, yes they can. Utilize CYA option via COC. Best COA.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 4 at 2020 6:24 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:24:08 -0500

1. Leave is not a right, but an entitlement- they can block/rescind/cancel or postpone your leave at anytime. 2. Your brother was foolish. 3. Suggest you get moving and clear what you can, because the civilians go on reduced hours during the holiday. 4. Do you even have a chapter packet yet- without it you are just a normal GI in the service.

Response by SFC Robert Walton made Dec 6 at 2020 8:15 AM

SFC Robert Walton — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 08:15:51 -0500

You are on Quarantine of course they can deny you. Now your Brother buying a ticket is the thing you need to take care of. The military ships you home on their dime tell your brother to cancel the ticket and get his money back if they will refund it, be reminded a ticket is not a copy of orders.