Leave requests (chits)

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Permalink Reply by Dave M on November 18, 2009 at 10:36pm

In a large organization, there is always some level of administrative BS. The holidays make it more obvious and dramatic for our sailors and us. In some cases, it may come down to differences between locations and commands within the location (after all it is people doing the work - some better than others).

You may want to look toward Christmas too. If the school has a stand down, and get that request moving if it is available to your son. Also be sure his command is one that does not restrict leave to one holiday or the other.

Airfairs go nuts this time of year. We finally just committed to the tickets. If we have to change them, the $100 - $150 change fee could be less than waiting for the confirmed leave and dealing with the higher prices.

hope your sailor gets his visit home . . .

Permalink Reply by steve on November 19, 2009 at 9:43pm

Kevin,our son was in the same situation last week.He put his chit in about October 29th and as of last week it still wasn't thru the chain of command.He was not a very happy camper.I finally told him to inform his chain of command to forget about Thanksgiving and put in a chit for Christmas.Hopefully giving the chain of command almost 6 weeks,maybe they could get it done right and in time to get a decent flight cost.

To add insult to injury,a sign was placed on the doors to the chow hall that Thanksgiving dinner would be served at the chow hall,but that there would be a 10.00 dollar charge for the meal.I will not repeat what my son said about that meal deal.He was not impressed!

Best of luck!

Steve !!!!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by steve on November 26, 2009 at 11:21am

Good deal Kevin....Glad to hear your son was able to make it.Got a text from James yesterday to inform me that his chit to come home on Christmas has been approved.I think it made it through the chain of command in record time!
Just have to get used to the fact that he will not always be able to come and go to suit us{:-(
You all have a great Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with your son....

Steve !!!!!