"DA Form 31 is the Request and Authority for leave for military personnel. This form must be filled out for the soldier anytime they are out of a certain mile radius from the military station they are assigned to.
The DA From 31 requires the following information
Name
Social Security Number
Rank
Date
Leave Address
Type of leave
Origin station and phone
. number
Numbers of days of leave being used
Dates to and from for the leave
The requester is required to submit it and the approving officer for the submitter is required to sign.
There is a place for the departure official to sign off
There is a place for the approving officer to sign if an extension is needed.
There is also information regarding emergency travel giving specific directions for the terms of travel and how to get a return ticket. There is also information on emergency travel for dependents. There are situations where an extension in leave is needed. The form gives directions on how to work with the American Red Cross to discuss with your superior the need for an extension.The instructions page gives military members information on how to report back to the home base. It also describes what must be done if medical care is required. It also informs regarding the procedures regarding the need for casual pay. It also informs that the requester is responsible for travel charges.This form must be approved prior to their departure and must be carried with the soldier at all times. This is the military form of vacation request but is more extensive as the soldier is not allowed to leave a certain "set" mileage even on their days off without prior permission. Typically this form must be turned in two weeks out as it encompasses a chain of signatures." More reference links: http://www.armyproperty.com/Resources/Forms/PDF/PDF-DA-31.pdf http://www.carson.army.mil/psb/docs/DA%20Form%2031.pdf
