ACN 098/17 - SEP 2017 SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) FOR CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS DURING

united states coast guard

R 051105 SEP 17                  CANCEL DATE 04 SEP 18

FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-13//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS//N01050//
ACN 098/17
SUBJ: SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) FOR CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS DURING
FY2017
A. COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2010
B. SEC 701 OF TITLE 10, U.S. CODE
1.  This ALCOAST announces updated special leave accrual (SLA) policy for all
active and reserve military personnel in accordance with REF (A) and (B) due to
Coast Guard participation in Hurricane Harvey response operations.
2.  The following are the maximum leave balance carryover totals for FY17 - FY18:
End of FY:             Carryover Limit            
30SEP17                75 days                    
30SEP18                60 days                    
3.  Members should manage their earned leave balances to avoid loss of leave, and
commands are encouraged to allow their members to maximize leave.
4.  For questions regarding this policy, please contact your Admin. SPO/Admin with
questions may contact COMDT (CG-1331) at HQS-policyandstandards(at)uscg.mil.
5.  Released by RDML A. S. McKinley, Acting Director or Reserve and Military Personnel.
6.  Internet release authorized.