Good day all. I know I'm still the way FNG, but since I do Leave (and LOTS of it) I'd like to remind you of a few simple things you can do to make sure your leave doesn't get screwed up. It's all about attention to detail. Fill it out, look it over BEFORE you print it, make sure everything is correct, and then print it off.
Your Service Number, make sure it is correct (ie/ in the correct sequence)- DO NOT USE YOUR SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER. I know this seems ridiculous, but it makes life difficult if a clerk has to go searching for you in HRMS. Plus it increases the potential for error on your leave statement or that of another member.
Address on leave. This is more for your CoC than anything, but unless you are spending the entire week of your leave at the Halifax Airport fill in something a little more concrete.
Correct dates. Remember that the dates on your leave pass
must correspond with the dates you are NOT working. If your pass is from 14 April - 26 April but you're actually back at work on the 26th the correct dates would be 14 Apr - 25 Apr. Likewise, if you are taking weekend leave to go out of town, and also taking the following Tuesday off (but working the Monday) you require two separate leave passes.
Make sure you're using the correct type of leave. Annual, Accumulated, Accrued, etc. You must use all your annual before you can use your accumulated or accrued.
Put in the correct unit in the space provided. I would assume you work for the Canadian Forces. But if any of the above information is messed up, I need to know if you work at D Mil Pers or CLS, or where ever so I can look you up and correct the information.
One more note, if you do have someone fill out your CF100 for you, please ensure all the above information is correct before signing it and passing it in for signature.
thanks.
your friendly neighbourhood leave clerk.