Order Book Article 9

Question 1

How much leave does the Ops Division accumulate bi-weekly?

Answer 1

Less than 3 years: 4.5 hours

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Question 2

How much leave do divisions other than Ops accumulate bi-weekly?

Answer 2

Less than 3 years: 4 hours

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Question 3

What must members in non-pay status for a full pay period (80 or 84 hours) do regarding their health benefits?

Answer 3

Contact the DC Treasury and make arrangements to pay for them.

Question 4

If benefits are lost; when may members get them back?

Answer 4

During Open Season Enrollment

Question 5

What is the max # of AL that can be carried over annually in the OPs division? What is it for other divisions?

Answer 5

Ops: 264 hours

Other Div: 240 hours

Question 6

How far can AL be requested to be restored?

Answer 6

For the most recently completed leave year other than special circumstances as determined by FEMS Chief

Question 7

What Form is used to request restoration of annual leave? What date must it be submitted by and to whom?

Answer 7

Form 11.2; submitted to the Payroll Office no later than the close of business Feb 15th

Question 8

How long does a member have to use restored leave?

Answer 8

no later than by the end of the leave year ending 2 years after the date of restoration; time limit doesn’t start until member is in a duty status to use leave

Question 9

What Form is used to request using annual or restored leave? What must be done to use restored leave?

Answer 9

SF71; restored leave must be marked otherwise leave request is assumed as annual leave

Question 10

When shall holidays be considered for days that a member is off duty? What hours shall be considered part of the holiday?

Answer 10

The first scheduled work day (day shift) following the holiday. Hours assessed from 0700-1900

Question 11

What may members take in lieu of holiday pay?

Answer 11

Comp Time

Question 12

What happens to personnel who are in excess of minimum staffing on legal holidays?

Answer 12

Division heads shall excuse them from duty (Push)

Question 13

In what quantity is EAL granted?

Answer 13

In increments of 1 hour up to the full tour of duty

Question 14

How soon before a tour of duty may members request EAL be granted?

Answer 14

Not more than 6 hours before a tour of duty

Question 15

When is a special report required regarding EAL? What should be included in said report?

Answer 15

SR required regardless if request is approved or denied. 1. Reason Leave was necessary

2. Measures taken to avoid request
3. When member was made aware of emergency
4. Name of the Chief whom granted EAL and # of hours
5. Dates and # of EAL hours granted to employee in past 12 months

Question 16

What form must be submitted for sick leave usage?

Answer 16

Form 44; except for optical or dental, an SF71 can be used

Question 17

What form must civilians submit for SL?

Answer 17

Reverse side of SF71

Question 18

Who assigns leave periods for Ops Division?

Answer 18

BFC; officers listed by rank not name; Division Commanders for all else

Question 19

How shall leave assignment schedules be arranged? (Who shall not be assigned the same leave periods at one time)

Answer 19

1. No 2 BFC of same Batt
2. No 2 Company Officers of same company
3. No 2 Company officers of same platoon, same batt
4. No 2 members of same company, same platoon

Question 20

What form must be submitted whether you use your ALP or Not

Answer 20

Form 11 at least 7 days prior to date of your leave period starting

Question 21

What leave periods shall members whom have transferred have?

Answer 21

Transferred members shall assume the leave periods of the vacancy that they fill; however if they have already submitted a leave request their new BFC should honor the original request

Question 22

Can Members exchange leave periods?

Answer 22

Within Batt; BFC approval; between Batt; DFC approval needed. Exchange must occur within platoon.

Question 23

When shall members wishing to use excess leave notify their COC of the need for additional leave spots?

Answer 23

Request shall be made in writing 3 pay periods prior to the end of the leave year.