Can the Red Cross grant leave or emergency leave?
A. No, only the military authorities from the armed forces are authorized to grant a service member leave or extension of leave. The role of the Red Cross is to provide verification of an emergency when requested by a service member or his/her family member. Although there is some variation among military branches, they may provide emergency leave or extension of leave in the case of a terminally ill family member, death of a family member, serious illness or injury. If a family member needs to request the presence of a service member due to a family emergency, or a service member home on leave needs to request an extension of leave for emergency reasons, the Red Cross should be contacted at 903-737-4390. Red Cross emergency reporting and communications services are available 24 hours a day.
A. No, only the military authorities from the armed forces are authorized to grant a service member leave or extension of leave. The role of the Red Cross is to provide verification of an emergency when requested by a service member or his/her family member. Although there is some variation among military branches, they may provide emergency leave or extension of leave in the case of a terminally ill family member, death of a family member, serious illness or injury. If a family member needs to request the presence of a service member due to a family emergency, or a service member home on leave needs to request an extension of leave for emergency reasons, the Red Cross should be contacted at 214.678.4800. Please request to speak to a military caseworker. Red Cross emergency reporting and communications services are available 24 hours a day. Q.
A. No, only the military authorities from the armed forces are authorized to grant a service member leave or extension of leave. The Red Cross does not grant leave or extension of leave. Although there is some variation among military branches, they may provide emergency leave or extension of leave in the case of a terminally ill family member, death of a family member, serious illness or injury. Regulations of all branches of service require the service member to make his or her own request for emergency leave to his or her own unit commander. In the case of extension of leave for emergency reasons, the service member may contact the Red Cross for assistance at 1-877- REDCROSS.
No, only the military authorities from the armed forces are authorized to grant a service member leave or extension of leave. The Red Cross does not grant leave or extension of leave. Although there is some variation among military branches, they may provide emergency leave or extension of leave in the case of a terminally ill family member, death of a family member, serious illness or injury. Regulations of all branches of service require the service member to make his or her own request for emergency leave to his or her own unit commander. In the case of extension of leave for emergency reasons, the service member may contact the Red Cross for assistance at (407) 894-4141.
