AR 600–8–10 • 3 June 2020
5–12. Appropriate uses for administrative absence and leave of absence
(10) Transition administrative absence. Participation in pre-separation job search and house hunting activities that facilitate relocation or transition of the Soldier to civilian life is authorized under this paragraph only for Soldiers being involuntarily separated from active duty under honorable conditions and Soldiers retiring from active duty. Commanders in the grade of O–5 and above are the approval authority, but approval may be delegated to company commanders.
(11) Involuntary separation. Soldiers retiring from active duty, and Soldiers being involuntarily separated from active duty under honorable conditions per 10 USC 1141, may be granted an involuntary separation administrative absence (ISAA) to carry out necessary relocation activities such as job search or residence search activities, unless doing so would interfere with mission requirements. Commanders in the grade of O–5 and above are the approval authority, but approval may be delegated to company commanders.
(i) The non-chargeable absence will not to exceed 20 days total for CONUS Soldiers (ten days TAA plus ten days ISAA).
5–12. Appropriate uses for administrative absence and leave of absence
(10) Transition administrative absence. Participation in pre-separation job search and house hunting activities that facilitate relocation or transition of the Soldier to civilian life is authorized under this paragraph only for Soldiers being involuntarily separated from active duty under honorable conditions and Soldiers retiring from active duty. Commanders in the grade of O–5 and above are the approval authority, but approval may be delegated to company commanders.
(11) Involuntary separation. Soldiers retiring from active duty, and Soldiers being involuntarily separated from active duty under honorable conditions per 10 USC 1141, may be granted an involuntary separation administrative absence (ISAA) to carry out necessary relocation activities such as job search or residence search activities, unless doing so would interfere with mission requirements. Commanders in the grade of O–5 and above are the approval authority, but approval may be delegated to company commanders.
(i) The non-chargeable absence will not to exceed 20 days total for CONUS Soldiers (ten days TAA plus ten days ISAA).
Yes you can request it. My wife got 20 day PTDY included with her terminal leave.
Thank you!
Absolutely, ask for PTDY.