Passes & Leaves

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1. Is a pass a right or a privilege?

A pass is a individuals privilege (not a right) awarded to deserving soldiers by their commanders

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2. Can a three day pass be given during the normal duty week such as Tuesday through and Thursday?

Yes

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3. Can a four day pass be obtained during the week such as Monday through Thursday?

No. A four day pass must include two non-duty days

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4. Can a pass be taken in conjunction with a leave?

No

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5. What is the maximum number of days which may be taken for a "Reenlistment Leave?"

90 days, provided advance leave does exceed 30 days

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6. What AR covers leaves and passes?

Army Regulation 600-8-10

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7. What is the difference between an annual (ordinary) leave and a convalescent leave?

An annual is charged against a Soldier’s leave account and a convalescent leave is not, because it is part of the treatment prescribed.

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8. What is the difference between an accrued leave and an advanced leave?

Accrued leave is a leave earned and advanced leave is granted prior to actual accrual of leave time

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9. Is administrative absence chargeable as leave?

No

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10. When is, or for what reason is, an administrative absence authorized?

To attend or participate in activities of semi-official nature to the benefit of the Department of the Army (DA)

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15. What does the term "terminal leave" mean?

Leave in conjunction with termination of service

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