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Leave Policy

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Yes. Effective November 24, 2003, all employees who have been activated in support of the national emergency declared by the President are entitled to the 22 days of military leave under 5 U.S.C. 6323(b).

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Leave Policy

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I have an employee who is a military policeman in the Reserves. He is being activated to perform base security at Andrews AFB. Is he entitled to the additional 22 days of military leave?