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My son will be leaving for the Navy in July. His granfather's (my father) condition is deteriorating. I know he probably couldn't be granted emergency leave while in Basic Training, but how about at permenant duty station?

2007-06-17 16:28:15 · 15 answers · asked by dad_momx5 1 in Politics & Government Military

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Yes. It's not the same as the death of an immediate family member, but in 22 years I never saw such a request denied.

I was in the middle of a 7 month long, 7 Level "C" School, when my grandfather died. I got off for the funeral. It was no problem.

2007-06-17 16:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1 0

You are correct about boot camp. If he is still in "A" school it may still be an issue, but it depends on the "A" school and how he is taught. If it is a self-paced computer taught course, his chain of command MAY grant him limited leave to go home and come right back. If it is an instructor taught school, it would probably be a slim to none chance because the Navy pays A LOT of money to train recruits like your son and they need him in the fleet. To leave school he is delaying his time to reach the fleet and thus costing more money in housing, food and keeping other Sailors from being able to transfer depending on what his first command is. If he is at his first real command, it should not be too big of an issue as long as they are not deployed or about to deploy. Then it again is up to his chain of command. Normally with the death of a grandparent they look at the living situation with the recruit. If that grandparent was a care giver to the recruit than they are a little more willing to see to it that the recruit gets leave. If it is just a grandparent in a traditional role it may be much harder to get leave if operational commitments are in place.

That should cover every situation for you. Hope things work out for your family

2007-06-17 16:40:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

This situation happened to me while I was stationed onboard a ship in the Navy. The very first thing to do if this unfortunate event occurs is to contact the American Red Cross. Give them your son's info (name, SSN, unit where he is stationed) and they will contact the appropiate person. The Red Cross actually contacted the ship and relayed the news before my parents even called me. Depending on the status of the unit, they can authorize emergency leave. Before he takes his leave, be sure to have all travel plans secured, because leave will start as soon as the paperwork is completed.

2007-06-18 09:03:59 · answer #3 · answered by Cord S 3 · 0 0

It depends on the command, I served 4 years active duty in the Marines, and while in my Grandfather passed away. I was granted emergency leave, but I also had friends who, in similar situations, were denied emergency leave, but usually granted annual leave, It's entirely at the discretion of the CO of his unit, usually considering the closeness of the relative and what is going on in the unit, ie, upcoming deployment or something similar.

2007-06-17 17:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by barnball 1 · 0 0

They aren't required to grant leave for the death of anyone except immediate family - and even then - depending on what is going on.....

Like another poster has said, I've never seen any problems with a family member going to a family funeral. AER could help with money to get there in some cases....

2007-06-17 16:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It all depends on his unit, emergency leave is usually only granted for the death of an immediate family member, mom dad, brother, sister. They may give it to him though. If they're not deployed or involved in any type of important training, I don't see why they wouldn't.

2007-06-17 16:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I am a retired US Marine and have been retired for quite some time. While I was on active duty, emergency leave was granted for immediate family members only, i.e. mother, father, sister brother. I lived with my grandmother ( for convenience not necessity) prior to enlisting in the Marines. She ;passed while I was on active duty. I was not eligible for emergency leave but was granted annual leave. The main difference was difference in priority eligibility for transportation. I am not sure whether this has changed in recent years but it would surprise me if it has.

2007-06-17 16:41:40 · answer #7 · answered by mydogshiro 2 · 0 0

No. Not unless raised by his grandparents. But, under those conditions I have never seen a command deny leave unless it conflicted with mission capabilities. Contact the red cross they can help verify the death and expiate the leave papers.

2007-06-17 16:50:59 · answer #8 · answered by Gunny Bill 3 · 1 0

Contact your Red Cross and they can verify the condition and contact his commanding officers and they can approve or deny the leave.. they say immediate family as mother,father, sibling, wife and children however they did bring my son home for his grandmothers last days her on earth and he had leave for 2 weeks for funeral etc.

Sorry for your fathers condition.

You can look up your Red Cross office on the website online. when you call in they will have a line for military and they are very helpful.

Have your soldiers ss# and location when you call and have your fathers name , doctors name and phone number, and if you have a hospic social worker have their name and number also. They will call the doctor and social works to confirm his condition.

2007-06-17 16:46:27 · answer #9 · answered by Laura E 2 · 0 0

if he is at boot camp then no. if he is on a ship that is deployed at the time of the death then, no he won't be able to leave. it cost too much money to fly them off the boat and have them brought back. they will only fly them off if it is an immediate family member. (mom, dad, wife, child of theirs.) now if he is in school or on shore duty, then he should be able to take emergency leave because the military doesn't have to pay to get him there. and if the ship is in port and not about to be deployed he will be able to go.

2007-06-20 16:04:17 · answer #10 · answered by navywife 2 · 0 0

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