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Leave and Liberty at NAS Pensacola

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falco

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Would anyone be able to tell me about the leave and liberty policies at nas pcola during API and during A- pool time? I have family about 350 miles away that I'd like to be able to visit somewhat regularly.... If possible.

Also, How much time should I expect to be in Pensacola before moving on to primary?

Thanks in advance. Much appreciated!
 
wlawr005

wlawr005

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Greater than 300 miles needs an out of bounds chit approved by the CoC. Usually easy to get on a three day weekend or better and it won't burn your leave. I wouldn't think that you would be able to make it home every weekend unless you worked out a special circumstance with Flight Management. Average wait time to get through API can vary depending on A-pool size, time to get through IFS, time to class up, and if you make it through without rolling back. I made it through as fast as possible and it took me 3 months (A-pool, IFS, one week wait, API, immediate class up at Whiting). YMMV...
 
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jtmedli

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Dude, study and enjoy the beach. Go see the fam if you can on a 72 or 96 or whatever but dont waste everyone's time or be 'that guy' by filing a leave chit every other weekend to drive home.
 
acwildcat

acwildcat

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How long it takes just totally depends on how many people check in when you do and if you need IFS. I got here first week of October and I am hopefully finishing IFS tomorrow (weather dependent).
 
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Mike Tyson

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Gatordev said:
Maybe he's got some extenuating circumstances?
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Along those same lines, what about a trip that would take you farther? Right now it looks like I will graduate OCS in July. I have my sister's wedding in Washington state in October. I figure by that time I'll be in primary. For a Saturday wedding is that possible? I'm supposed to be a groomsman but not sure if I should commit to that quite yet.
 
Gatordev

Gatordev

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Mike Tyson said:
Along those same lines, what about a trip that would take you farther? Right now it looks like I will graduate OCS in July. I have my sister's wedding in Washington state in October. I figure by that time I'll be in primary. For a Saturday wedding is that possible? I'm supposed to be a groomsman but not sure if I should commit to that quite yet.
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Anything is possible, but you won't now until you check into Primary and see where you are in the pipeline. You'll have to work through STUCON at your squadron, but I've seen guys get leave for a Sat/Sun trip to a wedding before, just don't plan on flying out until AFTER you've done your required events on Friday.
 
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Mike Tyson

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Gatordev said:
Anything is possible, but you won't now until you check into Primary and see where you are in the pipeline. You'll have to work through STUCON at your squadron, but I've seen guys get leave for a Sat/Sun trip to a wedding before, just don't plan on flying out until AFTER you've done your required events on Friday.
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Good info. God for all I know I may be on casual at that time...I suppose anything is possible.
 
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StompinNightmare

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Weddings are usually something you can get Leave for. Don't expect more than a weekend. I left Friday afternoon (after a morning flight), and got back Sunday night (flight on Monday? Yup).
 
MIDNJAC

MIDNJAC

is clara ship
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I'd agree....a wedding shouldn't be too much of an issue. That was pretty common when I was in the VT's and it normally wasn't a problem. The thing that may raise some eyebrows is if you are asking for out of bounds chits weekend after weekend to go visit the family. I don't think you will want to do that anyway once you get there, but a few times here and there shouldn't cause trouble. Obviously timing is important, as taking leave/driving an entire weekend is going to be a lot better when you are just in A-pool or something, rather than when they are trying to pump you through IFS or API. I'd say your chances of getting approved leave while actually in API are probably going to be limited. You'll be busy anyway though, if not in the books, then at least relaxing on the weekends over beers at the beach.
 
Angry

Angry

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Sorry to bring up an old thread, but wondering what the Leave policy is like once you are in Primary/Intermediate at NASP. In this case, possibly for my own wedding. Currently engaged trying to line up a wedding for the Saturday after Thanksgiving (hopefully we get a holiday break of some kind) - does anyone have any experience with requesting leaving from the training wings?
 
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