Permissive Temporary (PTDY) and Excessive Leave Pre Separation Element 34

Objectives Advise TSM's of the Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) benefit and excess leave Provide information on rules applying to allotted time for their relocation

QUALIFYING CRITERIA TSM's Separating at EAOS are not entitled SM's retiring or involuntarily discharged due to HYT   SM's who are discharged due to medical reasons upon receipt of separation orders or authorization to be involuntarily discharged NOTE: Board findings are not reason to authorize PTDY- Such members must have - CO's authorization                                          - Separation Orders                                          - Authorized PTDY that will be  complete prior to separation date                                          - Not provided adjustments in separation dates to increase opportunity to utilize PTDY

Involuntary separations are entitled 10 days PTDY + no more than 30 days of excess leave Retirees are entitled 20 days PTDY-Excess leave option is not available  Members stationed OCONUS may receive an additional 10 days if round trip option is used

RULES FOR PTDY Cannot combine with liberty weekends, special liberty or holidays to extend the period Can also be taken with chargeable leave at no cost to the government Can be taken in conjunction with transition leave Can be taken all at once, or in increments, except in cases of disability retirement or separation in which time constraints dictate it be taken all at once, or not at all

RULES FOR EXCESS LEAVE Excess leave option not available for retirees No more than 30 days excess leave can be granted Granting PTDY/TAD or excess leave works with command discretion

Resources MPM  1320-220

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