Beginning and Ending Leave
Local Area Rule
Local Area Begin/End
Leave must begin and end in the local area.
Local Area Defined
Local Area Definition
The term "local area" means the place of residence from which the member commutes to the duty station on a daily basis.
Application to PCS/TDY
PCS/TDY Application
This also applies to leave en route to a permanent change of station or temporary duty (TDY) assignment:
- Old permanent duty station is for beginning leave
- New permanent duty station is for ending leave
Travel Voucher Determination
Travel Voucher Use
When members take leave en route with permanent change of station or TDY travel, the financial service office uses the travel voucher to determine:
- Authorized travel
- Chargeable leave
Nonduty Days Are Charged
Nonduty Days Chargeable
Nonduty days and holidays ARE chargeable leave days if they occur during an authorized period of leave.
Friday-Monday Restriction
Friday-Monday Bracket Rule
If leave includes a weekend, a member cannot end leave on a Friday and begin leave again on Monday.
Successive Mon-Fri Restriction
Successive Mon-Fri Restriction
Further, unit commanders will NOT approve successive Monday through Friday leaves (or periods of leave surrounding other nonduty days) except under emergency or unusual circumstances, as determined by the unit commander.
Extensions of Leave
Extension Requests
When an extension of leave is desired, the member must ask, orally or in writing, for an extension of leave.
Extension Timing
Extension Sufficient Advance
The extension must be requested sufficiently in advance of expiration of leave authorized to permit the member to return to duty at the proper time if the approval authority disapproves the extension.
Recalls from Leave
Recall Authority
Unit commanders may recall members from leave for:
- Military necessity
- Best interest of the USAF
Travel Allowance Reference
Joint Travel Reg Reference
Refer to the Joint Travel Regulation to determine if travel and transportation allowances apply.
Resuming Leave After Recall
Post-Recall Leave Resumption
If the unit commander authorizes the member to resume leave after the member completes the duty that resulted in recall, a new DAF Form 988 or orders must be prepared.