Time away from duties and training is critical for the continued well-being of soldiers. The Army provides a number of benefits to provide soldiers opportunities for time away from their jobs.

Retired soldiers are not eligible to participate in the various leave programs.   

For more information on these leave programs and other programs that may be available, please review Army Regulation 600-8-10, Leaves and Passes:
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN30018-AR_600-8-10-000-WEB-1.pdf

Leaves and Passes Homepage:
https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Military%20Leaves%20and%20Passes%20AR%20600-8-10

DoD Instruction NUMBER 1327.06 regarding Leave and Liberty Policy and Procedures:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/132706p.pdf

DoD 7000.14-R, "Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations (FMRs)," Volume 7A, "Military Pay Policy and Procedures - Active Duty and Reserve Pay:
https://comptroller.defense.gov/FMR.aspx