What is th maximum number of leave days I will be able to sell at ETS?

2021-03-27T23:44:13-04:00

I am on the verge of ETSing on Jan 1 2022 and I have 120 days of leave. I am reading the regulation that I can only sell back 60 days. Is this true? If it is would it be better to get with retention and extend four months to get paid for all 120 days? I also have an internship for the last 6 months of my contract which means I will not be using any leave days. What should I do and is the information I am receiving correct? I was even told that I have to take my leave that I have. Which is the better option?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 28 at 2021 12:22 AM

2021-03-28T00:22:13-04:00

1, Get with Retention & S1. You use to be able to sell 60 days leave at ETS, id fo then why don't you take the other 60day as an ETS Lv, and check into civie world 60 days early?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2021 1:57 AM

2021-03-28T01:57:26-04:00

You'll have to figure out what works best for your internship in your own. It's true you can only sell a total of 60 days over the course of your career. You can sell them when you are discharged which is when you reenlist, during an extension, and when you ETS or retire.
Other factors to consider are that your Lose/Use leave balance will be lost in October and your COVID Special Leave accrual will not continue to accrue special leave this fiscal year. Meaning you probably will not have 120 days at your ETS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2021 4:41 AM

2021-03-28T04:41:04-04:00

Do not sell you leave. You will only get your Base pay for two months worth after the military taxes it. You will be loosing out on BAH and any other benefits for pay you may get. If you can extend I would do that and take as much leave as possible so you can get the full worth of your hard earn leave days.

Response by CPT Keith Celebrezze made Mar 28 at 2021 6:13 AM

2021-03-28T06:13:41-04:00

30 I think. S1 will know for sure, and they'll fire back a quick email answer I bet.

Good luck.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Mar 28 at 2021 2:25 PM

2021-03-28T14:25:12-04:00

Why sell it? Take the leave. Take 30 before October so you don't lose the time and then take the remainder of it , factoring in additional accrual, at the end of your time right before you ETS. That way you get all of what you are allotted money wise and none of it goes to waste and you can then transition smoothly into your internship.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Mar 28 at 2021 7:36 PM

2021-03-28T19:36:30-04:00

Not sure how the Army works it but I would check with disbursing. If anyone knows it should be them.