What time on the approved begin date is a Soldier authorized to begin his/her ordinary leave?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:13:52 -0500

I want to be clear that at 0001 on the start date of my leave I am authorized to be out of sight and out of mind. Someone is telling me otherwise, and they're not in the Army. I've looked at AR 600-8-10 and it states that Soldiers leaving on PTDY may depart at 0001 on the day the PTDY begins; but theres nothing (that I've been able to find at least) that states what time Soldiers are authorized to depart on oridinary leave. Just want to make sure I'm not forgetting some basic information here, and if I am please enlighten me! Thanks!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 13 at 2016 7:00 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 07:00:15 -0500

I believe its the first millisecond of your leave date.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2016 7:03 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 07:03:51 -0500

I share my opinion with the major. The start date and time stated is the time when you are good to go and as soon as that time hits you can take off and your return date and time are marked as well. If you fallow your leave request you will never have a issue. If something should arrive contact your chain of command and they can help.
Hope this answer helps out.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2016 9:30 AM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 09:30:00 -0500

I concur with all comments supporting your 2401 start time.

Just out of curiosity, what branch is telling you this? And what guidance are they giving you?

Aside from your savvy RallyPoint guidance, to be sure, consult with your J1 folks. Or ask your SGM. Irrespective of branch, if your SGM clarifies, you are GTG.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Feb 13 at 2016 12:09 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 12:09:35 -0500

Just kind of a joking question from an old retired guy, SSG Private RallyPoint Member, but wouldn't the time be expressed as 0001?! :) CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Feb 13 at 2016 3:36 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 15:36:17 -0500

You can officially sign out at 0001 on the start day of your leave. Some places allow you to sign out after duty has completed the day prior. Example: leave starts Saturday, sign out Friday at 1700ish.

Response by Maj John Bell made Feb 13 at 2016 7:33 PM

Maj John Bell — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:33:56 -0500

20 year ago, If the 2nd was my first day of leave, I left after securing at the end of the day on the 1st.

Response by SSG Jesse Cheadle made Feb 20 at 2016 10:34 AM

SSG Jesse Cheadle — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 10:34:03 -0500

You are free to leave as soon as you sign out on leave. At any hour or minute on the day your leave begins.