COMNAVRESFORINST 3060.7 para 4.2.b.2: "COMNAVRESFORCOM permits the maximum use of authorized absences (4 months, extendable to 6 in accordance with RESPERSMAN article 1570-010) to allow RC Sailors time to reintegrate into their civilian employment and family)."
RESPERSMAN 1570-010 para 13.b.1: "Demobilized Sailors shall be offered a 4 month AA period. AA period post mobilization may be extended up to 6 months. Sailors who desire to use this option are required to submit a Special Request Authorization, NAVPERS 1336/3, via their chain of command to the unit CO for approval and are also required to sign an AA NAVPERS 1070/613, Administrative Remarks."