Is it possible to do an internship or CSP program in a different state from your duty station?

2021-10-25T23:04:05-04:00

I am aware that I could start an internship or CSP program 180 days prior to my ETS date. I am trying to do in my hometown for 3-4 months. Is it also possible to use terminal leave after I come back to my duty station from my internship?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2021 11:25 PM

2021-10-25T23:25:20-04:00

These questions are best answered by your TAP coordinator, but yes it is possible to do a CSP internship at a different location up to six months. You will be placed on permissive TDY and you can take terminal leave after.

However, all of that must fit within the last six months and you must complete TAP, including your capstone prior to that. That means you must be able to get there, do the internship, get back, clear, then take leave all within the final six months prior to ETS. You are not authorized to extend for the purpose of a CSP

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Oct 26 at 2021 9:03 AM

2021-10-26T09:03:33-04:00

Is it possible? Absolutely. Is it automatic? No.

You just need to be a squeaky wheel. I know of plenty of folks who did the internship before they took their terminal. I don't know what Job you are trying to do but just remember there are alot of Federal Agencies all over the US that can get you close to home. For example USDA has fields service centers in most counties across the US.

Good Luck.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 26 at 2021 10:38 AM

2021-10-26T10:38:56-04:00

I'm participating in the CSP as part of my retirement process. My last 6 months in the Army are covered by both chargeable (terminal leave) and non chargeable leave (CSP participation).
The answer is yes, but bear in mind, the CSP paperwork explicitly states that YOU are responsible for ALL costs associated with participation in the program, and will not be reimbursed by the Army.