Question About Leave

[armyman_83]

I was just wondering if a wedding is a good enough reason to take leave. My sister is getting married, and we may be going to the field near the time she gets married. She is getting married on the 5th of July, and I am asking from 30 June, to July 6th. The 7th is a Monday. My unit has block leave from 14 June to the 29th, then we are supposed to go to the field fr about 50 days. I know that we won't be doing anything during the weekend of the 4th but I am stationed in Germany so things are a bit more tricky over here. Anyone else gotten off for a wedding in the immediate family?

 

[3girls2dogs]

Heck yea. Hubby has taken leave for less, as well. I work full time, so he takes leave to be with the kids when they are on vaca sometimes. If you have the leave time on the books, there isn't a much better reason than a wedding Congrats to your sister as well.

 

[JoabAnias]

Yup, thats a great reason. I never gave that good of a reason and always got it. You may have a problem about the timeframe if its near a scheduled training excercise and there may be allot of others asking for the 4th too as its a holiday. Check with your chain of command and get the request in asap soldier!

Make sure you get your paperwork done right. That could fudge the whole plan if its not perfect.

 

[JoyforJESUS]

As a retired Army SSG, I would say yes, Put in your DA 31, and ask for the leave. If it is disapproved you can show your sister that you tried.

Remember, there are FAMILY occasions that YOU SHOULD go to. This is one of them.

ASK FOR THE LEAVE today! Be the first in the Platoon to ask for leave for the July 4th weekend, and you will likely get it! SSG, USA retired

 

[paul123]

My sister (oddly enough) is also getting married July 5th.

"NO" is the worst they will say. At which point we will have to assume the position and say "gladly I will stay and miss my sister's wedding."

 

[JoyforJESUS]

Hay Guys, Have you both both put in your request for leave yet?

Do it now!

 

[Teufelhund]

A wedding is pretty big, that might be enough to get you off block leave. But make sure you ask early, and make sure that you talk to your NCO about it, or your immediate superior I find it always works best when your COC is aware of personal issues like that, because generally they try to resolve them.

 

[Joshua1a7]

Yes it is a good reason. But it doesnt matter whether we think it is a good reason it all depends on your chain of command. I am praying your commander is a family man and will grant your leave. Good luck troop.

SSG Lanham
Soon to be retired.

 

[JoyforJESUS]

I am hoping to hear if you asked for and if you were granted leave for your sisters wedding.