By William H. McMichael - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Jul 30, 2007 19:28:23 EDT
It has taken more than three months since the policy was first announced, but at least three of the four services have finally told the Defense Department how they will implement a policy that awards administrative leave for active and reserve troops who exceed rotation policy goals while serving in the greater Middle East war zone.
And of the four, the Marine Corps has actually published its instructions. Eligible Marines, as of July 27, can now be awarded the extra days off. The Army and Navy are still finalizing their plans, according to Army Lt. Col. Jonathan Withington, a Pentagon spokesman. The Air Force is “actively working” to get its plans done and sent over to DoD.
“The Navy is working on it,” said Lt. Ligia Cohen, a Navy spokeswoman. “Guidance will be out soon.”
More at http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/07/military_marineleave_070730w/
