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To: MarineMom613

 

I hope this helps -
Milpersman Section 1050-130 6.a.3 states:
In Loco Parentis is defined as a person who stood in place of the parent 24 hours a day for at least 5 years before the service member turned 21 or entered the service.

If this defines your situation:
Write a brief statement indicating that the ill lady meets this definition - include the applicable dates of service 'In Loco Parentis' - and get this letter counter signed by an independant witness who can attest to the 'loco parentis' declaration. Get BOTH signatures notarized.

Then:
Get a letter from the attending physician indicating that his presence would contribute to the welfare of the ill lady. (This, unfortunately is a key item. If his presence would not so contribute as certified by the attending physician then leave cannot be granted unless the lady paseses.)

Then:
Contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross, and obtain a short letter indicating that they have verified the situation.

Then:
Send a copy to your son via regular mail AND send copies to the Command OMBUDSMAN.

Then:
Pray.

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Please be aware that it is possible that leave may not be granted prior to her passing. This would be neither a misinterpretation of the regulations nor an abuse of power. The final decision always rests with the commanding officer. Contacting your elected representatives will be neither helpful nor effective as they have no jurisdiction in this matter and can only serve to interfere in ongoing operations and the authority of the CO.

How do I know all this?
Former Naval Officer, former Command Legal Officer, former Command Administrative and Personnel Officer.

 

43 posted on 11/27/2007 1:38:32 PM PST by BlueNgold (Feed the Tree .....)

 

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I hope this helps -
Milpersman Section 1050-130 6.a.3 states:
In Loco Parentis is defined as a person who stood in place of the parent 24 hours a day for at least 5 years before the service member turned 21 or entered the service.

If this defines your situation:
Write a brief statement indicating that the ill lady meets this definition - include the applicable dates of service 'In Loco Parentis' - and get this letter counter signed by an independant witness who can attest to the 'loco parentis' declaration. Get BOTH signatures notarized.

Then:
Get a letter from the attending physician indicating that his presence would contribute to the welfare of the ill lady. (This, unfortunately is a key item. If his presence would not so contribute as certified by the attending physician then leave cannot be granted unless the lady paseses.)

Then:
Contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross, and obtain a short letter indicating that they have verified the situation.

Then:
Send a copy to your son via regular mail AND send copies to the Command OMBUDSMAN.

Then:
Pray.

.

Please be aware that it is possible that leave may not be granted prior to her passing. This would be neither a misinterpretation of the regulations nor an abuse of power. The final decision always rests with the commanding officer. Contacting your elected representatives will be neither helpful nor effective as they have no jurisdiction in this matter and can only serve to interfere in ongoing operations and the authority of the CO.

How do I know all this?
Former Naval Officer, former Command Legal Officer, former Command Administrative and Personnel Officer.

 

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