My AIT (Ft. Huachuca) ends on December 16th this year. Does anyone know whether or not I'll have Christmas Exodus?

SPC Jack Peoples — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 09:35:56 -0400

My next stop should be DLI after I finish AIT.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2019 10:11 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:11:57 -0400

You can always ask your Cadre at your AIT...as they will have a much better answer.

Response by SGT Russell Wickham made Apr 9 at 2019 10:16 AM

SGT Russell Wickham — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:16:49 -0400

It depends on your orders, but I'm willing to bet you'll get Christmas. Nearly the whole army does. Do you know your report date to DLI yet? If not, don't stress it, because the instructors don't want to work any more than you do, and probably won't be in until the 6th of January. Again, it all depends on your orders.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Apr 9 at 2019 2:31 PM

LTC Eugene Chu — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:31:31 -0400

Along with dates, check on how much leave you have. Although most who take Christmas Exodus have the days, others either have to wait for accumulation after taking (active duty trainees) or may get drill pay deducted after demobilization (reserve and National Guard trainees)

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2019 6:04 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 May 2019 18:04:13 -0400

You should be afforded a break between your grad and arrival but it will probably be charged leave unless FHAZ is really a nice place to serve