I have 30 ETS days and I need to take 45-50. Is there a way to request more than what I actually have?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 May 2019 19:41:09 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2019 8:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 May 2019 20:34:44 -0400

Not for terminal leave, no. If the commander authorized you to go in the hole for 15 days you'd lose half a month of base pay at your ETS.

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made May 14 at 2019 8:50 PM

MSG John Duchesneau — Tue, 14 May 2019 20:50:07 -0400

I fail to see why you need 45 to 50 days of leave before you ETS. Honestly, I can't see why you would need more than 15. Of course, you can always ask for more leave than you have but, unless you have a VERY good reason, your commander probably won't grant it.

Response by SSG Lyle O'Rorke made May 15 at 2019 12:02 AM

SSG Lyle O'Rorke — Wed, 15 May 2019 00:02:42 -0400

It’s ETS leave. It’s not like you have to go back. Once you sign out you are on the books and get paid still for the days you have leave for. Use up what you have and thanks for your service.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made May 15 at 2019 9:50 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Wed, 15 May 2019 09:50:37 -0400

No, otherwise you’ll lose money and credited service. Bad stuff!

Response by SSG Brian G. made May 15 at 2019 10:26 AM

SSG Brian G. — Wed, 15 May 2019 10:26:36 -0400

It's ETS. You are getting out. Why would the Army give you days that you will never earn back? If you are concerned that you need more days then go to your retention nco and re-up and simply save your days and work the system so you ETS with near 90 days. Done.

Response by SSG Michael Hale made May 18 at 2019 7:12 PM

SSG Michael Hale — Sat, 18 May 2019 19:12:34 -0400

No I don’t think so