dapaterson said:
Mariomike: It's actually under 5.4
Thanks, DAP.
Section 5.4 Special Leave (Academic Advancement)
5.4.01 Policy
Special Leave (Academic Advancement) may be granted at the discretion of the approving authority when in their opinion such academic advancement is in the interest of the CF.
Studies may include but are not limited to:
undergraduate courses leading to a university degree;
courses leading to a diploma;
courses pertaining to a professional designation; or
courses pertaining to a professional or technical training program that is not necessarily related to the member’s military occupation.
5.4.02 Application
Special Leave (Academic Advancement) applies to members of the Regular Force and members of the Reserve Force on Class “B” or “C” continuous Reserve Service for 180 days or greater.
5.4.03 Approving authority
The unit CO may grant up to 14 calendar days Special Leave (Academic Advancement) per occurrence. The Formation Commander, or the OCC where there is no Formation Commander in the member’s chain of command, may
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grant up to 30 calendar days Special Leave (Academic Advancement) per occurrence, inclusive of that granted by the CO.
Special Leave (Academic Advancement) may be granted at the discretion of the approving authority when in their opinion such academic advancement is in the interest of the CF. It is not limited by fiscal year nor limited to once in a career. Each occurrence may be part of the same course of study, or for different courses, and represents situations such as, but not limited to, studying time, exam/term paper writing, conference attendance, etc. However, this type of leave is not intended to provide continuous paid leave for full-time studies; LWOP Academic or Technical Training (Section 8.6) shall be considered for this instance.
5.4.04 Limitation
Special Leave (Academic Advancement) shall not be granted in conjunction with Retirement Leave.