Is it possible to have an interruption of the service commitment?
Under limited circumstances, a break in service commitment may be granted. Breaks up to 12 weeks duration could be permissible, without impact to the service commitment, under the following circumstances:
- Caring for your own serious health condition, including illness, injury, or pregnancy/childbirth.
- Caring for a family member with a serious health condition, including illness, injury, or pregnancy/childbirth.
- Maternity/paternity leave.
- Time to bond with a new child.
- Active-duty military.
- Managing affairs while a family member is on active duty.