NORFOLK - Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic is preparing to move from pen and ink to digital as it embraces the electronic form of the leave chit.
The e-Leave chit will work as a benefit for both the person taking leave and their administration. According to NAVADMIN 103/10 processing leave requests accounts for 21.6 percent of all pay transactions submitted each year.
The new application will allow Sailors to request leave, extend leave, electronically check-in and out on leave, cancel leave and check the status of their leave approval. Commands will be able to approve, disapprove, monitor and account for leave electronically.
"This system eliminates paper and speeds up the process," said Senior Chief Petty Officer (SW/AW) Clarence Johnson, yeoman, commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Personnel Leading chief petty officer. "Our personnel department will no longer have to waste man hours calculating leave dates, the system does it automatically. Also, the system works with Defense Finance and Accounting Service so a Leave and Earning Statement isn't required to verify a leave balance. Once online, this system will make it easier for all commands and our Personnel Support Detachments. As a Yeoman, I'm very excited about e-Leave and the improvement it brings."
The program which is set to transition Aug. 1, works through a service members Electronic Service Record and all Sailors wishing to take leave must have an account.
"Once established, you go to the NSIP's website, select e-Leave and complete your request," said Johnson. "The e-Leave request is viewed just like the paper leave request, the only thing difference is - it's electronic. Once a member completes the request, it's forwarded to their chain of command. An e-mail will be sent to all reviewers notifying them of the request."
If you have non-military in your chain of command, it requires some work for them to be able to see leave chits.
"Civilians will need to complete a modified version of the DD Form 2875, the System Authorization Access Form to have access to view and approve leave requests," explained Johnson.
If a Sailor has a problem with e-Leave, they will know where to go for help.
"Each command will have a Command Leave Administrator that will be able to assist with any problem," said Johnson. "In addition, the CLA is responsible for training all users."
Don't worry about being tethered to your Navy Marine Corps Internet account, e-Leave can be done at home, although it may take a trip to the Navy Exchange.
"In order to access e-Leave from home, a CAC card reader is required," said Johnson.
Sailors who have not yet established a Self-Service ESR can create an account at https://nsips.nmci.navy.mil or on the NSIPS server aboard ship.
NAVADMIN 043/09 announced the requirement for all active duty and reserve personnel to establish and maintain a Self-Service ESR as the Navy phases out paper service records.
| Date Taken: | 07.21.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 07.21.2010 09:52 |
| Story ID: | 53163 |
| Location: | NORFOLK, US |
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