Lack of Duty

This directive establishes the protocol for reporting and managing periods of absence from assigned duties within the United States Army Special Operations Command. 

A "Lack of Duty" (LOD) is defined as any period during which a service member is unable to fulfill their assigned responsibilities due to personal, medical, or emergency circumstances. 

A member may request LOD status under the following conditions:​ 

Extended Absence: Anticipated absence from duties for three (3) or more consecutive days.

Family Emergency: Situations involving immediate family members that require the member's attention.

Medical Emergency: Personal health issues or medical conditions that impede duty performance.

Personal Reasons: Other significant personal matters that necessitate time away from duties.

Procedure:

Members must submit an LOD request through the lack of duty form in the #requests channel prior to the anticipated absence. 

The request should include the reason for the absence and the expected duration.

Approval is subject to review by the Chain of Command.

Upon approval, the member's status will be updated accordingly, and responsibilities will be adjusted to maintain operational integrity.​

Responsibilities:

It is the member's duty to communicate any anticipated absences promptly. 

Failure to report an LOD may result in administrative action, including but not limited to reassignment or removal from position. 

Standard LOD status is granted for a period of up to fourteen (14) days. Extensions beyond this period require additional approval and justification.​

All LOD requests and related information will be handled with discretion and confidentiality, respecting the privacy of the member.