What type of leave is considered non-chargeable?

Convalescent leave is considered non-chargeable because it is specifically designated for the recovery of a service member from illness or injury. This type of leave is granted to support the health and well-being of the individual, ensuring they have adequate time to heal without negatively impacting their leave balance.

In contrast, terminal leave, regular leave, and emergency leave are all classified as chargeable. Terminal leave is used when a service member is transitioning from active duty to retirement or separation; while it does not impact their duty status, it affects their accrued leave balance. Regular leave consists of standard days off that service members earn throughout their service and is charged against their leave balance. Emergency leave, granted under urgent personal circumstances, is also chargeable, reflecting time away from duty that can reduce a service member's available leave.

Given these definitions, convalescent leave stands out as a unique category that does not deplete a service member's total leave.