Vacation and time off in the Army

If you want to know how its woks for Army soldiers on the weekends and for vacation then check out the video as ill break it down for you. Also keep in mind im talking about active duty Army and not reserves or national guard.
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[@christopherchaos]

Where would be your ideal place to take vacation?

[@Richard_H22]

Christopher Chaos Colorado. I want to move there but my wife doesn’t like the weather.

[@GBoldry]

Depends on where you go in Colorado. I grew up on the Eastern plains and the weather is much different than it would be in, say, Estes Park. For the most part though, although the winters can be very harsh at times depending on the year and where you live, the summers in Colorado (And Wyoming for that matter) are absolutely awesome. There's a lot more to do in Colorado than people realize as well. Like, for example, a lot of people don't know that there are sand dunes in Colorado.

[@yitzyf9396]

Hey Chris! Love the videos! I am from Texas, I have been to 48 states... On road trips! I love Utah/Wyoming/Idaho/Montana/Arizona/Colorado region. Beautiful national parks and quiet scenery. I would love to go back to all of those areas. Having studied abroad I love international travel and have many places I want to see, but 🇺🇲 is beautiful. People must understand that.

[@krustenkak5129]

Hawaii looks very nice

[@trukanator2]

Jerusalem I have always wanted to see isreal

[@azimuth361]

I retired in 2013. I was a Sergeant First Class (E7). I was 44 years old. I had been to war. I had raised children. I was in charge of a platoon and a JAG office. Yet, I had to submit the following documents in order to go on leave: 1. Leave form checklist 2. DA Form 31 3. Leave Earnings Statement 4. Personal risk assessment 5. First line supervisor risk assessment 6. A copy of my TRiPS risk assessment 7. A DA 4586 from my first line supervisor counseling me about going on leave. 8. Itinerary 9. If I was traveling by air, rail, ship or bus, a copy of my tickets. 10. Identity of my travel buddy. (That's right, I couldn't travel alone. My kids were not allowed to be my travel buddies.) 11. A signed "Code of Conduct Agreement" which included, "I will not go to unsafe places. I will not fight. I will not abuse members of my family. I will not use illicit drugs, et cetera. 12. A copy of my ERB that showed that I was not flagged. 13. A vehicle inspection checklist. 14. A copy of my driver's license, registration and proof of insurance. 15. If I was driving more than 50 miles, a written description of my travel/rest schedule. 16. Name, address, phone number and email of my next of kin and/or ICoE person. 17. A copy of my current MEDPROS with all green lights. 18. A copy of my current NCOER 19. A copy of my latest APFT scorecard 20. If I am on profile, a copy of my DA 3349 If I was traveling out of the country 21. A special DA 4856 warning me about the dangers of traveling out of the country 22. A copy of my passport and visa, if necessary 23. A copy of the State Department risk assessment for the country I'm traveling to. 24. A letter from the Brigade Surgeon confirming that my vaccinations are up to date. 25. A letter from the S2 briefing me on the dangers of the country I'm traveling to and stating that my biometrics are up-to-date. I often traveled alone. When they asked who my travel buddy was, I always told them it was Sammy Lopamocen. I chose that name because one of the times they asked, a Sammy Hagar song was playing on the radio and the clocks in the S1 shop read, "Local, Pacific, Mountain, Central." Now that I'm retired, I just curl up in my DD214 blanket. It protects me from all that bullshit.

[@robertg4905]

Wasn’t like this in the 70s 80s 90s. You missed the fun

[@andrewdg95ify]

So I have a question for you that I’m sure you’ll be able to answer. I noticed that you said you were in charge of a platoon and JAG office, but JAGs are typically 0-3s and above. So what do you mean by saying you’re in charge of the office? I don’t mean any pull rank bull shit by the question, I’m legitimately curious. Thanks! Also, I appreciate your years of service.

[@oldreliable40]

holy s-hit azimuth!! all of that paperwork!!!!!smdh!!!

[@sandraturner1457]

My. Husband. Is. Sergeant first class in usarmy n. His base. In. Afghanistan and. Deployment. Can he ask. For. Leave for. Then

[@Youre_Right]

azimuth361 How could you be in charge of a JAG office at E7? JAG officers are just that officers. They have a college degree. No matter how much you did as an enlisted soldier you’re not going to be in charge of a JAG office without a degree.

[@SuperWagner23]

Safety Briefings for infantryman. 1. A stripper does not love you she loves your money. 2. The auto dealer does not love you for your service they love your money. 3. Put your Kevlar on when you go into battle (wear a condom) women love you for your tri-care. Nice places to visit: Austria, Australia,Italy,Spain, Israel, Kuwait city, Dubai Not so nice places Somalia, Afghanistan unless you like to climb mountains, Iraq unless you live in a royal palace. Okay places to visit Germany, France, UK and Greece.

[@SK-bi8hv]

wait are you telling me the 10% interest rate they gave me isnt a deal??

[@raghavbhatnagar2329]

Why go back to where you are serving ? It’s a vacation , you wouldn’t want to be in the conditions of the country where you’re fighting especially if it’s a fighting zone

[@theenzoferrari458]

So can I go to Somalia and be the punisher?

[@mattwesley4435]

When I was stationed in Germany. A soldiers mother had died. He has no vacation time left, the army let him go in the negative, essentially barrowing time to go home for funeral

[@jamesfoster7735]

They let me fly home to spend the last 3 days with my grandfather. I flew home and then after I was right back into combat.

[@josefn738]

Sounds about right lol the army is ruthless not completely heartless tho lol

[@jthavorn]

Good information man. I was a parachute rigger stationed at Ft. Benning for 3 years at the US Army Airborne School. I was also from southern california, so I didn't take that much leave since it cost so much for a lower enlisted to travel. We normally had weekends off since airborne school only trained Monday through Friday, though there were times we were asked to work weekends even if there was no training going on. This was rare thankfully and we often got long weekends during the holidays plus we could earn extra "passes" through various things (Scoring high at the range or packing the most parachutes that month for example). However one hack I'm surprised you didn't mention was having our battle buddies often sign in and out for us on leave or pass in order for us to milk that time. For example, since we had weekends off, I had asked for leave starting on Monday and returning the following Sunday, but left town on Saturday to get an extra two days (for free). When Monday morning came about, my battle buddy went to our battalion staff desk and literally signed me out (while I was laying on the beach in California). Yes I know it was dishonest and risky but everyone I knew did it.

[@philipeckerberg]

The best leave I took was when I was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. My parents and sister came over to meet me and we played tourist on Oahu. We stayed at the AAFES owned Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki and we got to see all the sights of the island. It was the last time that just the four of us took a vacation together. After that there were spouses and children involved.

[@kevinrivera40]

You deserve more subs

[@christopherchaos]

Thanks!!! Tell all your friends!! lol

[@nyeshnaboon9210]

You need more subscribers dude you’re rocking it

[@jackgrimaldi8685]

When I was in Korea I put in a pass for Pyongyang. It wasn't approved.

[@zackyvt1319]

try again this year

[@kodyjung5973]

Lol

[@Michael_Livingstone]

LOL!

[@ababbit7461]

I spent 3 tours in Korea (from 1975 to 1983 time period). I never knew I could take leave and get a paid flight to California and back... If I knew it would be paid, I would have taken leave at the half way mark... I did what you did. I was "Extended for the Good of the Army" for 2 months, but I took 59 days of terminal leave at the end of my time. On the 59th day (we could only carry 60 days back then or "use it or lose it" came into play), I made a phone call to my unit to confirm I was still alive and that was the end term of service (ETS). I worked 6 on, 2 off rotating shifts (Korean voice intercept operator), midnight, swings, days for the years (13 month tours) I was in Korea. You are right, not everyone gets a 5 and 2 work week.

[@dawnlapka2433]

I never saw my Dad. Unless he chose longer breaks. Nursing in the Military is what my parents did. I'm a travel worker in Vocational Rehabilitation school retraining to go back to BNSF Railroad railcrew express. When you aren't studying you are probably praying and if not working or driving your vehicle and exercise, then you are with your spouse.

[@hughsonj]

I was approved for a 4-day pass during Labor Day 1997. Some Blue Falcon thought it would be funny to sign my name as a volunteer for the division fun fair that Monday. I returned Tuesday and my first-line leader and the 1SG asked me why I didn't show up. I never found out what turd put my name on the list, but I couldn't convince them that it wasn't me.

[@rithe07]

What happened after?

[@cancerenhancer8834]

Weekends off is also dependent on the unit. I'm former 88M1P stationed at Bragg JFK SWCS, only weekends you may get are during the summer. Once you get your bus and 80packs license those summer weekends dry up. My info is a bit dated though, in 96-2000.

[@deaustin4018]

I had to have a surgery while in, a very minor operation - and yet I still got 30 days post op medical leave (I suspect the doctors just bulk signed the forms just to get them off their desks). Like a gift outa the blue.

[@larryjohnston3796]

I spent most of my time overseas! So I would just jump the train and go explore!!

[@TheTitaniumSkull]

From 1986 to 1993 I took a total of 35 days leave. ETS had 90 days rolled over and paid out on exit.

[@oldreliable40]

allons robert long i was in 2/ 11 acr bad k. frg. mid 80's

[@missymason2377]

What about leaving military for overseas. Do soldier still get paidout?

[@WJSweeney]

Outstanding Video , Chris!

[@victortorresroig2819]

Like your videos. SFC retired and the best duty stations I was assigned to where S.H.A.P.E. (Suprime Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) Located in the city of Mons Belgiun 45 min drive from Paris France. Another great asignment was Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico and the third great asignment was Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Worked at PERSCOM Department of the Army Hoffman Building in Alexandria VA. Served for 22 yrs and 6 months. Another great asignment is Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Worked at BAMC (Brooks Army Medical Center). Thanks.

[@larryjohnston3796]

Yup space avaible!! But we had big AF bases in Europe!! So it generally wasn't a problem!! When we would travel if we were near an army base we'd just find a barracks to stay at!! They always had empty rooms!!

[@douglassmith9445]

I've submitted leave 4 times now and it has been denied everytime. I am trying to see my fiance and now it's been almost 2 years since we've seen eachother. The Army can be very tough at times.

[@harveyl.nichols6294]

Totally accurate. I remember that DA31. Awesome brother. Keep the videos coming.

[@barke27barker19]

If you ever do sign in from leave early because you would have the day off anyway (like on a holiday weekend) and you don't want to waste your leave days, it's best to sign in quietly just before midnight, and get back in your car and leave the post, and don't let anyone (except friends) see you until the next work day. Otherwise, you run the risk of being put to work on some "Hey, you" detail.

[@jeremycapps2678]

Cool video I am planning on joining the army and this was very informative

[@ParkBongSig]

I bet you never joined. Liar.

[@Abroadinkorea711]

@@ParkBongSig chill mate even thinking of joining is respectful. U sound like a know it all CIVI

[@ParkBongSig]

@@Abroadinkorea711 im in AIT broseph

[@Abroadinkorea711]

@@ParkBongSig bet mate maybe I'll meet ya there after I shred these finally 25 pounds!

[@ParkBongSig]

@@Abroadinkorea711 jump on some keto diet and walk/run 4 miles everyday. Youll shed it in a month. I limited my calories to only 1800 a day and ate 70% protein 20%fat and 10% Carbs. After 2 weeks, the fat falls off the bone.

[@omarmassey2522]

For units that set block leave, you can submit for leave outside of those dates as your life does not revolve around their training schedule. They would have to have justification to deny it (mission essential tasks, OPORDs, etc.). Leave is an entitlement, not a privilege. For ordinary leave, you don't need to give a reason. Typically all you need to give is your DA31, LES, your IMR, mandatory trainings, itenerary, or POV inspection if driving. Anything extra like your whole family tree's contact info, a 4856, financial statements to show you can finance the trip, is not required and can be challenged if they are denying your leave because you don't or can't present it to them.

[@Williameagleblanket]

R&R from Baghdad I went to Las Vegas in 2006. I won 6K in 12 hours, had 7K on me before I even landed. Blew it all on hookers, booze, food, saw Motörhead in San Diego and Kreator in Denver. Best R&R I ever took, went back to Camp Liberty broke. But it was worth it. 🇺🇸🦅🍺🎸🤘🏼

[@rileywallace1132]

motorhead and fuckin KREATOR, thrash till death.

[@Williameagleblanket]

Riley Wallace when I returned to Fort Drum in 2006, I saw Testament, Brutal Truth, Dismember in Montreal. Awesome concert. 🤘🎸🥁😈🇨🇦

[@michaelkevan8365]

You should do a video about A.I.T.

[@georgekelly7226]

Grunts Christmas Exodus. Search for us as we got to cover some of their duties I like watching the ammo dump.

[@jacob-hb7ye]

Hi I idf fighter Veteran and our vacations are totally different I was going home for 3 days once in 3 weeks and I had 15 days vacation a year but I was not free to choose when to use vacation days The days were imposed by the army and I was in a lot of training with soldiers from the US Army and Marines

[@victorhardin2186]

Great channel. Surely do appreciate it

[@APPLEKING1]

In fish bars, GIs are the fish and the Bar Queen is the lure.

[@jthavorn]

Hi chris. A very important thing I think you forgot to mention is that, yes, you start accumulating time off once you start basic training but you (as far as I know) cannot actually use those days off until you’re at your unit. A recruit can’t wake up during week 6 of bct and decide he wants the day off. I think outside of emergency leave or certain AIT schools that last over a year, new soldiers actually can’t start using time off until they’re fully in the army.

[@clarencedavismba5042]

jthavorn 👏

[@xTouragx]

Great Videos and first post here...are you allowed to "accrue" vacation time while in the Army? I believe you stated a soldier is allowed 30 days a year...do they carry over to the next year and would you get them as part of your pay while leaving the service? Thank you to all the veterans out there.

[@christopherchaos]

Yes. You can save it up and it will carry over. If a solder saves it up to take vacation when they get out that is called terminal leave. If you are supposed to get out of the army in February but have 30 days of leave saved up then you can get out In January and still get paid for February.

[@raymondking214]

If you are overseas...Especially Europe...It's awesome!

[@oldreliable40]

i never went on leave over 4 yrs!!!

[@oldreliable40]

@CJ Em back in the 80's it was a $issue i had my share of gf's

[@diamondsareforever1011]

Thank you so much my fiance been in the army for 14years and has 7 more to come hes overseas in yemen hes coming home in December and get to stay for 6 months then has to go back after 6 months were getting married in. January in 2019 he has to check out in newyork when he comes home December 27th I cant wait to see him I miss him so much

[@TheJennyAllison]

Do you know how it works for time off for paternity leave? I try to look this up but it isn’t too clear. My husband completes training in August and I’m due in October. Considering that he’ll be a new graduate, I questioned that they’ll allow him to come home. He’s currently in Missouri and I’m in New York.

[@hairbymsallie4050]

Hello dear. Did your husband come home?

[@dillonmay861]

So first formation is on monday so could I technically visit my family who lives 230 miles away over the weekend without getting my ass chewed

[@christopherchaos]

People do it but it’s not allowed really. Now if you do and and leadership don’t know your we’re gone that far out then sure, you can pull it off. But if for some reason you have a hard time getting back on time or they have some kinda alert to see who took off then you could get in trouble.

[@dillonmay861]

What if 250 miles is the radius

[@christopherchaos]

Oh ya, you would be good then. Did not notice you said 230 miles. Ya that’s fine then.

[@commosection]

My first few years i took some time off but afterwards never bothered. Back in my time if you had a Combat related MOS and you weren't out in the field training or deployed you always had a BS training schedule for each day of the week but many times after PT and first formation you would get released every so often meaning your off for the day. Normally it fell on a Friday so you had 3 days to go someplace and that was enough for me. When you leave the Army and you have vacation time you have 2 options. Leave early from the Army BUT not officially. Meaning lets say you had 60 days vacation so you leave 60 days early but then you would have to go formally to the nearest Fort from your home and officially out process. What i did was stay in to the very end and cashed in my vacation days meaning i was paid the day i left the Army for 2 months pay.

[@jasminesanjuan2944]

How about if the US army is engaged he need to work for the wedding, is he need to ask request from a department? Or her fiancee ask to the department asking for his request vacation?

[@jerodcullers1642]

I been talking to a woman that says she's in the military. She wants to go on vacation and meet me, she said something weird to me. She said she wanted to visit me in Pennsylvania, but she said "I have to send my stuff here before she leaves" ANYBODY know if this is true?!??

[@coolstuff8763]

I'm not sure if you mentioned this or maybe I didn't catch it. Can you choose not to take vacation? Meaning, can you choose to get paid those vacation days or do you have to use it or lose? Thanks for your service Chris..!

[@christopherchaos]

You have to use it or loose it. If you go over 60 days of leave built up then you start losing it. The only way you can cash it out is if you are leaving the Army and don't have enough time to take all of your leave before your date to be out, then they will cash out the remaining balance.

[@RindBaloch96]

Hello sir. Great videos. I wanted to ask if a soldier can take a few days off just for a religious obligation. Is it possible to take a few days off for that?

[@VDIanimationzgaming]

I’d like to know if when I am deployed and have been there for 270 days Are people allowed to deny us what we are entitled to for RR which is a 15 day period in the states not counting against your leave. If not I’m in the Ohio army national guard 1-145. I’ve been told it’s illegal what they are trying to do since we’re on orders for 400 days plus a 30 day extension

[@wcatholic1]

Garrison life with a combat arms MOS (16S) '83-'86. Less than exciting.

[@wcatholic1]

I had more time off and more money in my pocket during my time in than I ever did as a civilian.

[@braedenmagera3174]

So if my mos is Military police in the army, I won’t get weekends off?

[@nicolasasta134]

Hey Christopher, what was your favorite vacation from during your time in the Army, and what was your favorite one from after your terminal leave?

[@antoinettesmith6935]

What about taking off for funerals of family members?

[@colonelpotter]

I transitioned to the TSA and if I take time off I don't have to use time for my RDO's just any time worked.

[@chargertalk9023]

I am from south Florida. I am being stationed in kentucky fort campbell. How likely will i be to get a pass during a 4 day weekend to come see the family for a day or two

[@alanrabold6681]

My ait is going to be 42 weeks so I'll be in training for a whole year. Will I be able to leave at all during that first year?

[@christopherchaos]

Maybe if you will be there during Christmas you might get to take a week off. You will also get weekends off. Maybe not at first but later on.

[@alanrabold6681]

Christopher Chaos thanks for the quick reply! Do you know if I can have my car?

[@christopherchaos]

Most likely not until you have completed all of your training.

[@korvtm]

Christpher,that reminded my of a funny, back in the mid 70s I was stationed in Fort Leonard Wood MO..While I was there a soldier,Stationed there for A.I.T won a car in a local raffle.Rules said he could not have a car on post,so he had to store the car at the MP impound lot until he completed training.

[@nyrille24]

What's your MOS ?

[@georgekelly7226]

If you use the space a system correctly it's never a problem on getting back. As soon as you sign out on leave. Facts your leave papers to every space a terminal that's on this planet Earth. In doing so it saves you a place for rent heading back you will be at the head of the line. I sometimes would take a space a hop from Hickam to Travis then take public transit to San Francisco then rent a car drive to Centra Illinois or to make it more interesting right Greyhound. I was stationed on an island I wanted to go one direction for a few days straight. If I did the Greyhound took Greyhound to St Louis then rent me a car went to the house visit dropped it off St Louis then took their public trans to Scott Air Force Base. Sometimes I was able to catch a Learjet in time to catch a C5 to Hickam. Another time I called a C5 they went all the way to Pope Air Force Base then was supposed to go to Travis but when they say the pain might be down to go to bed for maintenance that means it's best just get rental car. Which I did took it to the house now annoy then when I was ready for the St Louis Scott Air Force Base thing. I liked it better since I was using the privilege of being in the military to travel.

[@brianc9374]

You mean "LEAVE"? Block leave sucks, you get it when travel prices are the highest.

[@blassmaster2888]

I got emergency leave one time cuz my grandma got a heart attack and we were at Westpoint at the time

[@nyrille24]

Does the 30 days paid vacation leave expires? For example I want to save it for another year so I can have 60 days vacation leave , is that possible ?

[@christopherchaos]

It can be difficult to get 30 days approved with the exception of mid tour leave when you are stationed overseas or when taking terminal leave. 60 days though is the max balance you can have before you start to fall in the Use or Lose area and start losing leave time.

[@S400-i6c]

@@christopherchaos can you sell the extra days over the maximum 60days? And if so how much would get back in cash for 30 days?

[@sandystarfish21]

I leave August 5th for Basic and AIT to FLW. I’m a 12B so I stay there for all the 14 weeks, I guess its called OSUT. I should graduate around the beginning of November from training. How does the Christmas Exodus work? Can I go home during the 2 week period? Or would you need to take leave?

[@RichV20]

You should be done before Exodus. My 12B OSUT at Wood started Nov 2nd to March 6th. 7 weeks in we went home for Exodus, Dec 21st and came back Jan 3rd. Then wrapped up Basic phase and started AIT phase. They deduct the leave from what youve accumulated and what you will accumulate.

[@quakingllama2121]

I graduate AIT next Friday December 14 and I’m reporting to my duty station that same day, I was wondering if I could take once I get to my duty station for Christmas

[@christopherchaos]

Most likely. They should have block leave going on during Christmas so there is a good chance they will let you take some leave if you want to.

[@quakingllama2121]

Christopher Chaos thanks👌

[@sal9523]

As long as we get weekends off

[@braaap731]

What about family emergencies? Funeral, etc?

[@mequetrefe413]

Those will fall under emergency leave. For further explanation on how to address these type of emergencies (whether you are a service member or have a relative currently in active duty, just proceed to contact the American Red Cross Services To The Armed Forces at 877-272-7337

[@Schaneification]

lol yea for no combat troops . 5 years in the army on tanks i got out with 75 day vacation left spend weekends on guard duty ,CQ duty and in the field as a NCO . I spent so much time in the field , i did not see wife for months this is not in a war zone . If your a REMF sure you get time off . Stay out of a combat unit it like a normal job .

[@wcatholic1]

I was ADA (16S). Most of our time was in garrison. We went to the field twice a year for 25 days at a time and for a few days each quarter for stuff like land nav, ranges, etc. No problem with time off in garrrison.

[@schizoidboy]

On the show Mail Call they showed something about resorts that service personnel go too that are run by the military. Do I have that right, are there places where the military can send someone for their vacation time?

[@christopherchaos]

The only one I can think of is in Qatar that the army would send some soldiers to for 4 days when we were deployed in Iraq. Other than that I don’t know of any run by the military.

[@MrHowie34]

Joint base Lewis-McChprd,I was there 9 yrs and 3 enlistments and loved it,half of my friends still live there 25 yrs later.Great family area, mountains,water,trees,cities and nice people.

[@korvtm]

Is Walker hill in Korea still open.Used to be,was pretty nice.Also used to be one in Honolulu,down near the beach.Neither one was free but special prices,lower ranks paid less.

[@azimuth361]

There's the Hale Koa hotel in Hawaii. And, as you know, all bases have BOQ, BEQ and Lodging. IHG is slowly taking over the Army Lodging system, though.

[@Williameagleblanket]

The Army will sometimes have places off limits, due to high crime activity, terrorist attacks. So, do not be that guy or girl getting caught in an off limits area set by the chain of command.

[@kodyjung5973]

I cheated by saying I’m coming back on a Friday but would actually come back sat night or early sun

[@dannettepitman4308]

Hi Chris, I'm from Australia, I'm currently dating someone in the US Military, is there anyway you can tell me if there are currently any us military peace keeping in Africa, Nigeria to be specific,

[@leadbenefitdirector664]

#bootsondeckinc WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN DOING A VIDEO FOR YOUR VIEWERS ON VETERAN SUICIDE OR VETERAN SUICIDE PREBENTION?

[@larryjohnston3796]

I've never heard about 250 mile radius!! We'd go way pass that mileage!! As long as we were back for first formation!!

[@dillonmay861]

First formation is monday so could I technically go visits my family who lives 230 miles away over the weekend without getting my ass chewed

[@sujathaprakash3098]

He always says for his vacation need to pay $750 why suppose to be free I donot understand is it scame? I am tired of scames? I need a good person in my life any douts I will ask you questions.

[@adameins5622]

I know I'm really really late to this video lol but do soldiers always get a little vacation at the end of basic or ait or osut?

[@christopherchaos]

Sometimes after AIT or OSUT is over they might get a week or two so they can go back home, get there civilian stuff and then report to their unit. Sometimes they have to wait till after they get to their unit though.

[@jamesjankowski1260]

What happens if theres a family emergency

[@huntermyers6409]

Can you take all those days off at once ?

[@fightsports66]

What if i want to go home to see a sick family member ? Is that complicated to do, is there a special process ?

[@christopherchaos]

Depending on the case a soldier can use what is called emergency leave to see someone that is really sick or passed away and needs to go home for the funeral. I think that still comes from the leave you have but they will let you go in the negative.

[@abdullahaligarcia6216]

Like your video... A lot, very educational, and you are very honest Army guy... Have been in NYC ?

[@christopherchaos]

Thanks!!! Never been to NYC, just the airport. Maybe one day. Would like to check out the sights.

[@abdullahaligarcia6216]

Christopher Chaos let know, when... It's great City... Specially Brooklyn Bushwick, my hometown...!!!

[@huntermyers6409]

If your stationed somewhere and you have to fly back home how would you get to the airport ?

[@robertmielke3380]

Use sato to order ticket. Most posts have airport shuttles

[@aaronsteele7130]

my friend told me that when you complete basic training in the army you get a 2 week paid vacation. do you know if that is true?

[@christopherchaos]

It would be after AIT or if someone dose OSUT then after that. But basically before going to your first unit you will get a week or more off before you have to report and sometimes you can get about 2 week extra for free if you qualify for “hometown recutting”.

[@jaymunoz6331]

I’m leaving to the army on April 27 if anyone need a reference in the Texas area hit me up!

[@randee4550]

Definition of "time off" in the army means: - get drunk - get into fights (usually with other soldiers) - get drunk.. again - f**king a soldier, that was also drunk, has a boyfriend (in the army, and of a higher rank than you), regrets it after, and reports YOU, to have had sexually assaulted her. A common thing, females do, in the army now. - get arrested (for doing something stupid, while drunk) - show up drunk, for PT, on Monday - lose your military ID/dog tags/weapons card, etc (because you were drunk) - get an article 15 (because one of the things, stated above)

[@teutonalex]

Vacation? Lol. If you’re E-6 or below you get Christmas and Thanksgiving.

[@kayzeaza]

Do you get paid extra for holidays?

[@christopherchaos]

Nope. Dose not matter in the Army if you work on a holiday, if you work 40 hours in a week or 80 hours in a week the pay is alway the same.

[@PoBoyRacing80]

Uh...No...u r Uncle Sams no matter how many hours or days u wrk without time off...the pay is always the same....1 year I got stuck with guard duty 3x during Christmas Exodus....from then on i always took leave during Christmas...even if i didn't go anywhere...

[@ncraider2000]

So I'm interested in joining the Army and going infantry. Do you get to leave and go home to see your family after OUST or due you report straight to your unit after graduating OUST. I've heard you get 14 days leave but is that leave used to get to your unit or leave to do whatever you want ?

[@christopherchaos]

Most commonly you will get a little time off to see family and arrange for your personal items to be picked up by the contracted movers. The movers are payed for by the army so you can have your stuff sent to your first duty station. You can extend your time home a little if you get the option to do home town recruiting.

[@Superjolex23]

so what is really the age limit to join the active duty for Army

[@alienking3847]

17

[@rosemarybond1475]

but he said he as to pay to come home to the USA

[@raumeldiaz4818]

Do u get payed will in vacation?

[@christopherchaos]

Yes

[@missymason2377]

Educational

[@luisalvarez6458]

Would I be able to travel to Jamaica for a wedding right after I complete AIT and get stationed?

[@douglassmith9445]

This is late i know but I'm sure you were not able to.

[@alherrera3996]

I had R&R in Australia once

[@christopherchaos]

Nice!! That would be cool!!

[@SuperWagner23]

Me as well. Australian women love American men. Australian men do not like American men.

[@rosemarybond1475]

do they have to pay for there tickets to get home how do they go about it

[@christopherchaos]

In most cases yes but not all. Some examples of when they do pay is when they are stationed in the US and go on vacation then they have to pay for their flight. Examples of when they don’t would be if they get vacation when they are deployed or stationed over seas then the Army will pay for their flight back to the US.

[@rosemarybond1475]

the man i am talking with he says that he has to pay for his tickets home

[@rosemarybond1475]

he is in irqa

[@rosemarybond1475]

but he is telling me he has to pay to get back to USA from irqa

[@derekketchum1661]

Do 88 m get weekends off

[@rosemarybond1475]

do you have to pay to take a holiday

[@DamonHefner]

Did you watch the video

[@rosemarybond1475]

no i did not

[@ranginrobert5455]

@@rosemarybond1475 well watch the video ding dong

[@theenzoferrari458]

@@ranginrobert5455 I agree. He is a ding dong door ditcher. Smh.

[@georgekelly7226]

I'll space a from Hawaii to Illinois I mean one time had to go all the way over to Fort Bragg and then get a rental car taken to the house and when I got done I leave drop the car off at St.Louis take public trans down to Scott Air Force Base and hop on a flight sometimes I get on a Learjet cuz if you go ahead and fax your leave forms soon as you sign out on leave to every space available place you will be number one on the list coming back and have never been late.

[@vinylsquad7776]

I'm a software engineer, thank God I didn't go to the army.

[@isaacbakan1295]

I bet in somewhere real hostile like Afghanistan you'd want to get a pass. I mean it's not like a U.S soldier can just chI'll out in the streets of Kabul and not have to be on constant gaurd.

[@abdulqayumkhan3992]

Europe

[@ryancefalo4927]

Hey Chris I’m currently at AIT I’m pretty confused on how I’m going to get my car and personal stuff to my first duty station if you could help that’d b appreciated

[@christopherchaos]

You will get to take leave before going to your first unit where you will arrange for the transportation of your stuff through the Army. Sometimes you have to wait until you get to your first unit though and then take leave and make arrangements. Your drill sergeants should tell everyone about JIPSO before you graduate.

[@codygillett7876]

( Do Do That)

[@Carter-yb2ch]

2:03 he said doodoo psksksksksksksk don't tell mom.

[@bigdawgangel6627]

I thought the army pays for your vacation...aww thats some bullshit

[@airmacful]

How does it work with leave if the person is deployed in a war zone?

[@christopherchaos]

They will stager soldiers taking leave so that not everyone is going at the same time. then they get about 14 days of leave. At least for deployments that are a year or more. For deployments that are less than a year they might not get to take leave.

[@rosariopadaz7828]

My fiance is deployed in afghanistan how long is longest deployment soldiers like him can take. His been there for almost 3years up to now he is still there last December he was expecting to be one of those listed coming home but sad to say not been on those lists. What other way he can do to let him leave or go home to be with his family for this coming holiday. I hope you could gave me an idea for how long is the most longest deployment US army can have.

[@sujathaprakash3098]

Christopher he said our US Army I believe all his saying I trust him made me believe him lot of women's complent about him where you go he need a money he come back why he is cheeting women's? on top up my friend I want to come your Facebook your Messanger I add up her this person before I was one lady friend then he is Love game played then my friend he is playing Love game but she is lieing to me I am not with him but everyone helps her just because she is beautiful in your Army someone more than Handsome they won't give importance everybody equal my case every one helping her diverting her side I wonder that's not fair I thought I give importance our strong goals achievement come up in the life role model I want somebody rich somebody beautiful I don't care I am also beautiful I don't care I care good moral's see our US Army everybody equal I am also like that way

[@sujathaprakash3098]

Christopher I want to ask this man our US Army man before he said US Army Doctor he showed me his US Army Doctors licence all I believed but he asks my daughter birthday can you send her money at that time I don't have job and my bills to pay I know one of my friend is other state she and her kids get every month gov check Army people never put them down their Children's their birthday gifts and Christmas they will send nice gifts and gift cards but this man saying something strange I am so worried I try to ask friend to Barrow money everybody tight this days I tryed my best but all the time asking money he is White man look like good man then I called one black man accent talking I know American people accent then i told him this look like black man accent this is not yours then again I called after 3 days he is not picking up put he is messaging me now days this Africans doing lot of cheetings they use white man Face and White man Picture & those Africans talking how could they allow this? I know his full name how to find out he or somebody took his identity how I am going to find out? Whome I need to consult? US head of Cheif how to find out? He really or Scamer? How I am going to find out? Who's the correct person to contact?please help me Thank you