1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing ELOA's

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Article Number:	7CAV-BATT1-003
Scope:	Extended Leave of Absence (ELOA)
Version:	Version 1.0
Effective Date:	20APR20
Last Modified Date:	DDMMMYYYY
Approving Authority:	LTC.Tharnen, Rip
Point of Contact:	LTC.Rosefield, Michael

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Extended Leave of Absence (ELOA)

1. Who can apply for ELOA: Members at the rank of Private First Class and above are eligible for ELOA.
2. Types of ELOA: Regular ELOA: Regular ELOA counts as negative days towards time in service. It lasts for 45 days. This is approved and posted by Battalion Staff. Members may request an extension that must be approved by the Chief of Staff.

Medical ELOA: Medical ELOA does not count as negative days towards time in service. It lasts for 90 days and extensions are not permitted. It is approved and posted by Battalion Staff.

Military ELOA: Military ELOA does not count as negative days towards time in service. It lasts for 300 days and all MELOA requests must be approved by the Chief of Staff. Members may request an extension that must be approved by the Chief of Staff. Personnel on Military ELOA are still eligible for their statutory promotions (PFC-CPL). These will be posted on return from ELOA.