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Leave during A school for birth of a child
Hi guys!
My husband and I are expecting our second child due on 9/28. My hubby graduates from boot camp 8/7. We were told by his recruiter that he would be allowed to take leave to come home for the birth of our baby because it was considered a 'family emergency', however as I am doing some research, I am seeing that sailors are not allowed to take leave during A school. (Mind you, he could still even be on a hold or in ATT at the time the baby is born). I'm wondering if this particular situation is treated differently and he is allowed to take leave since it may be considered a family emergency or if the recruiter was just telling us what we wanted to hear, or the recruiter just didn't know what he was talking about. I will add, that my husband had already signed once this info was given to us.
Has anyone here ever had a similar experience or can anyone point me in the right direction to get the correct answer? Any info at all would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by WifeofaUSsailor on
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They are allowed to take emergency leave in A school depending on the situation. Just a week ago we were informed my mother in law might only have a few weeks to live due to the severity of her cancer. I called the red cross and they were able to pull him out of class and we flew home for a week to see her. It did set him back a week in training and had to go into a different class (still same rate). But he could've gotten set back much further. I would have him talk to his chief or petty officer when he gets here.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Having a baby is not considered an emergency. Emergency leave is pretty much limited to the death of a an immediate family member, or if they are close to death. However, if he is in ATT or on hold, he may request regular leave, but should expect a good chance it would be denied. During classes, the chance is slim to none. (emergency leave is non-chargeable, regular leave is what he has earned). Good news: he gets up to ten days paternity leave in the year after the child is born. So he can use that later. Not intended for the birth.
When he checks into his school, he should let his COC know immediately when you are due so they can help him work out a plan.
I can't read the recruiter's mind for the reaason, but he was flat wrong.
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/leave_3.htm
Emergency leave is normally authorized in the following situations:
- The members presence contributes to the welfare of a dying member of his or her immediate family or spouses family.
- There has been a verified death in the members immediate family or the spouses immediate family.
- There has been an injury, major surgery, or serious illness in the members immediate family or the spouses immediate family resulting in a serious problem only the member can resolve.
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Permalink Reply by adwine on
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Thanks for the info Anti M. That's unfortunately the answer I was afraid of, however was almost expecting. I'm crossing my fingers and saying my prayers that maybe they can work something out. There is nothing that he/we can do at this time while he's in boot camp, correct? Just wait until he's graduated and then speak to whomever is in charge of him at that time?
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That is correct. Boot camp and A school are two different commands, so one cannot approve something which would happen at the other.
My fingers are crossed too! At least his chances are much better than if he were deployed, so there's that.
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Permalink Reply by jessisawesome87 on
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My husband was granted 2 days earned leave, and 10 days of paternity leave while he was in ATT for the birth of our child. He just submitted a chit, and it was approved with no problem. Things don't always go that smoothly though. We actually regret it, because it set him waaaay back in school.
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