Will I have to pay for my own way home when the holidays come?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 09:02:59 -0500

So im in an HHC company with all the Prior Service guys at 30th AG, they're giving us some RFO/leave form because obviously the holidays are coming. I never dealt with taking leave before. Will i have to find my own way home when taking leave during training ? Or will they transport me back ? Btw my hometown is in SC so im not extremely far from Benning

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2019 9:19 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 09:19:55 -0500

You find your own to and from.

Response by SFC Robert Walton made Nov 16 at 2019 10:13 AM

SFC Robert Walton — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 10:13:26 -0500

Your responsible for travel from and to and your are responsible for returning in time to be prepared for the next day.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Nov 16 at 2019 11:30 AM

MSG Danny Mathers — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 11:30:25 -0500

Buy a ticket and take a bus. Make sure you are back before your leave ends or you're in trouble.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2019 11:46 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 11:46:46 -0500

Nearest MAC terminal might have admin hop to Benning. It's all on you to be report back on time. We often required plane tickets be shown before granting leave of short duration to a very remote location.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Nov 16 at 2019 12:05 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 12:05:57 -0500

You're responsible for your own transportation. Sounds like you're close enough that a round trip bus may be your cheapest way vs flying over the holidays. Either way remember you must be back in time for your next scheduled duty day.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Nov 16 at 2019 1:03 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 13:03:45 -0500

What is your paycheck for? You can go home or to NY or Ca...when in Europe, other countries.

Response by MAJ Ron Peery made Nov 17 at 2019 5:24 PM

MAJ Ron Peery — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 17:24:45 -0500

The only time the Army will pay your travel on leave is when you are deployed and taking your mid-tour leave, or emergency leave during a family emergency.