DA FORM 31 Request and Authority for Leave

To authorize military leave, document start and stop of such leave; record address and telephone number where a Soldier may be contacted in case of an emergency during leave; and certify leave days chargeable to a Soldier’s leave account.

Routine uses:

To update a Soldier’s military leave and pay records. Information furnished may be disclosed to DOD officials or employees who need this information to perform their duties; to federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities in appropriate cases; the American Red Cross; and relatives. The social security number is used for positive identification.

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