Military Leave is a leave with pay for active duty or active duty training for a period not to exceed thirty working days in any two consecutive calendar years.

Eligibility

• Employees are members of military reserve units or the Arizona National Guard; and,
• Are in possession of active duty orders.

Procedure

• Employee requests the Military Leave of Absence in advance from his/her supervisor.
• A copy of active duty orders accompanies the request.

What Happens to Your Benefits?

• This leave has no impact on the employee's benefits.

Links to Policies

• Appointed Personnel
  • University Handbook for Appointed Personnel, Policy 8.04.03
  • Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual, Policy 6-808

• Classified Staff
  • Classified Staff Policy Manual, Policy 208.0 Classified Staff
  • Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual, Policy 6-808

Link to Related Policy

Please refer to the following policy for information on Extended Military Leaves:

• Appointed Personnel
  • University Handbook for Appointed Personnel, Policy 8.04.03
• Classified Staff
  • Classified Staff Policy Manual, Policy 214.0

FAQs

Q: What year is used to calculate the thirty days of military pay?

A: Military pay calculations are based on a calendar year, January to December.

Q: How do I report the time on my time sheet?

A: "M" is the payroll earning code to use during the allotted thirty days of military pay.

Q: Am I eligible to use vacation time after I exhaust the thirty days of paid military time?

A: Yes. After the thirty days allotted time for military pay has been exhausted, you may then elect to use your vacation time.

Q: What if I use all of my thirty days of allotted military paid time during one year?

A: If the thirty days of paid time is used in one year, then you will not be eligible to receive military pay the following year.