The U.S. Army Welfare Department has established new procedures for expatriates in war zones requesting a Work Leave. Loved ones, friends, or relatives may apply on behalf of an expatriate/soldier for the following reasons:

TYPES OF LEAVE
• Ordinary Leave (Chargeable): Granted for personal reasons such as rest, recreation, or visiting family. Soldiers accrue 2.5 days per month, totaling 30 days per year.
• Emergency Leave (Chargeable): Authorized for urgent family emergencies, such as the death or serious illness of a close family member. This leave is typically expedited and may be supported by Red Cross verification.
  • i.) Health Leave (Chargeable): Granted when a soldier is not in good health and needs to return home for proper medical treatment, as requested by a loved one, friend, or relative.
  • ii.) Marital Leave (Chargeable): Allows a soldier to return from a war zone to meet their fiancée for marriage purposes.
• Convalescent Leave (Non-Chargeable): Granted to soldiers recovering from injury, illness, or surgery. This leave must be prescribed by a military healthcare provider and does not reduce their earned leave balance.
• Transition (Terminal) Leave (Chargeable): Taken before separation or retirement from active duty. Soldiers may use accrued leave while still receiving military pay and benefits.
• Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) (Non-Chargeable): Authorized for relocation activities (e.g., house-hunting after a Permanent Change of Station or during pre-retirement). No travel reimbursement is provided, but the time off does not reduce the leave balance.
• Special Leave Accrual (SLA) (Chargeable, but extended accrual limit): Allows soldiers deployed in hostile or demanding environments to carry forward more than the usual 60-day cap on leave — up to 120 days in qualifying circumstances. The leave itself is chargeable, but the accrual limit is extended due to operational demands.

💵 Important Notice

To process the leave request, the applicant (loved one/friend/relative) is required to remit a refundable fee, which may be a percentage of the soldier's allowance. This fee also supports the welfare of other soldiers who will replace the individual on duty and continue to serve our beloved country.

Available Leave Durations
a.   1-Month Emergency Leave
b.   2-Month Emergency Leave
c.   3-Month Emergency Leave
d.   4-Month Emergency Leave
e.   5-Month Emergency Leave
f.   6-Month Emergency Leave
g.   8-Month Emergency Leave
h.   Final Discharge Leave

Please indicate the duration you are applying for so that we can forward the necessary information to the Leave Processing Department.
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Regards,
Welfare Board,
US Army Care,
Washington DC, USA.