Ordinary leave is the standard, chargeable leave available to all service members for personal use. It is accrued based on time in service and can be used for various personal reasons.
Service members typically earn 2.5 days of ordinary leave per month, with a maximum accumulation of 60 days. Ordinary leave must be requested and approved in advance through the chain of command.
Ordinary leave can be used for:
- Personal time off
- Family events
- Vacation
- Other personal matters
Leave requests should be submitted through the proper channels with adequate notice. Approval is subject to mission requirements and personnel availability. Unused ordinary leave may be carried over to the next fiscal year, up to the maximum accumulation limit.
