e-Leave is a new Navy application that allows sailors to electronically request, check the status of, and cancel leave. It provides commands the ability to approve, monitor, and account for leave electronically. The application streamlines the leave process, provides visibility, reduces paper, and automates workflows and pay transactions. It has been in beta testing and will see a Navy-wide shore implementation on August 1, 2010.

1. e-Leave 24 March 2010

2. e-Leave Description New application accessed through NSIPS ( https://nsips.nmci.navy.mil ) that provides the Sailor the capability to : Request leave Request to extend leave Electronically check out and back in off leave Cancel leave Check the status of leave approval workflow online ESR Self-Service account is required for Sailors requesting leave . Provides Commands the capability to: Approve, disapprove, monitor and account for leave electronically Military Reviewers/Approvers of leave requests utilize their ESR Self-Service account to review or approve leave for their Sailors. Responsibility for Leave at the Command level Command Leave Administrators (CLAs) at each command manage e-Leave for their activities to include management of command reviewer/approver lists, correction of erroneously charged leave, and report generation and monitoring. PSD has limited oversight responsibilities

3. Benefits Streamlines the leave application, approval, and accounting process Provides visibility throughout the process Reduces paper and automates workflow for each leave request Automates pay transactions directly to DJMS-AC to account for leave without an input required by the servicing PSD Reduces the processing time for leave accounting Increases the accuracy of leave accounting

4. Capabilities Ease of use Self population of known fields to reduce input time and increase transaction accuracy Automated routing to reduce decision time Transparency during the decision process Reduced transaction time Enhanced reporting for auditing

5. Communication Three targeted NAVADMINS Announcement (103/10) Training/Resources Implementation/Deployment Navy News Articles Navy Times Articles Various other types of communications will be released

6. Training Sailor - Online E-Leave Quick Start Self Service, Reviewer/Approver handout Self-service training available via NKO or during Instructor Lead Training (ILT) Survey after use of application Command Leave Administrator (CLA) ILT (CONUS) – Jacksonville, Norfolk, San Diego, and Seattle (Jun – Jul 2010) (OUTCONUS) – Naples and Yokosuka (Aug 2010) Navy Knowledge Online (link via NSIPS to training material available May/June 2010) Defense Connect Online (DCO) for distance support Training support as requested/funded by commands E-Leave Quick Starts Administration/Setup NSIPS Help Desk Support Training Feedback Surveys

7. Policy MILPERSMAN 1050 Integrate e-Leave procedures into current instructions (Currently drafted and submitted to N130) Provide parallel procedures during implementation DFAS Procedure Training Guide (PTG) Procedures for e-Leave NSIPS CLA User Guide (NSIPS website Jul 2010) Self-Service User Guide (NSIPS website Jul 2010)

8. Beta Testing Status Approximately 1,600 Sailors from seven Millington area commands are participating in e-Leave beta test from 1 March -13 April Total number of leave requests created as of 24 Mar 10: 550 No major system problems identified Feedback from users has been overwhelmingly positive Users have provided some recommendations for system enhancements Beta test commands will continue using e-Leave application after 13 April Navy-wide shore activity implementation is scheduled for 1 Aug 10 Ships with NSIPS servers onboard will come on line with e-Leave as software updates are installed over a 24 month period estimate 3 months after shore activity implementation

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