Apply For Leave of Absence

military leave is granted to soldiers for various purposes, including military training, deployments, and other official military duties. Military leave is separate from other types of leave, such as vacation leave or sick leave. Military leave is granted to soldiers according to the provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Under USERRA, soldiers are entitled to a total of up to five years of military leave for active duty, training, or other authorized service. Military leave is generally unpaid, although soldiers may be able to use their accumulated leave time (such as vacation or sick leave) to receive pay while on military leave. Soldiers may also be eligible for military pay and allowances while on military leave, depending on the specific circumstances of their leave. In addition to military leave, soldiers may also be eligible for other types of leave, such as family and medical leave, maternity and paternity leave, and leave for personal reasons. These types of leave are generally granted according to the policies of the soldier's unit and the provisions of USERRA.