Quick Answer: What Are The Space A Categories?

Space-Available travel eligibility Category I: Emergency Leave Unfunded Travel. Category II: Accompanied Environmental and Morale Leave, or EML. Category III: Ordinary Leave, Relatives, House Hunting Permissive Temporary Duty, Medal of Honor Holders and Foreign Military. Category IV: Unaccompanied EML.

Who can use Space-A?

Reservists placed on active duty for more than 30 days may take ordinary leave and they (and their accompanied dependents) can use Space-A anywhere (CONUS, OCONUS, Overseas) that Space-A is allowed.

Can National Guard use Space-A?

Retired National Guard Service members are eligible for Space -A travel. Dependents of these retirees are authorized to travel Space-A when accompanied by the sponsor. Retired Service members are not eligible for Space-Required travel.

What is Space-a seating?

I am totally new to space-a travel. The Space-Available travel program is a travel benefit that allows authorized passengers to occupy DoD aircraft seats that are surplus after all space-required passengers and cargo have been accommodated. Space-A travel is allowed on a non-mission interference basis only.

Can a veteran fly Space-A?

Many disabled veterans are now eligible to fly Space-A on military aircraft. The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act allows veterans with a permanent and total service-connected Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating to travel space available on military aircraft.

Can military fly for free?

Service members and their families can use Space-Available flights to travel around the country and world at little to no cost. Flights are typically free of charge, but call to confirm any taxes or fees. The only way to sign up for a Space-A flight is through a military terminal.

Can you fly in military uniform?

Soldiers can now wear the Army Combat Uniform while traveling on commercial planes, trains or automobiles. The change is effective immediately; the Army has lifted a restriction that was included in the last revision of the service’s uniform and appearance regulation.

Can military widows fly Space A?

Can a Widow of active duty/retired fly? No. 100 Percent Disabled Veterans and Widows/Widowers of active duty/retired military personnel. Although entitled to other privileges such as MWR, Exchange, Commissary, etc., these individuals do not have Space-Available travel privileges.

Can 100 percent disabled veterans fly Space A?

McCain National Defense Authorization Act last year, 100% service connected disabled Veterans became eligible for Space Available Travel. The Space-A Program fills surplus capacity and seating on DOD aircraft. A popular perk among retirees, now eligible Veterans can take advantage of the program and fly for free.

Can 100% disabled veterans stay on military bases?

Veterans who are Medal of Honor recipients and veterans with a VA-documented service-connected disability rating of 100 percent, as well as their authorized family members are eligible for privileges in previously established Department of Defense policy.

How do you Space a?

In order to fly Space-A, eligible passengers must register (sign up) at the military passenger terminal from which they want to depart. Uniformed service members must be on leave or pass status when they sign up. Registration can be very competitive at some busy terminals, so be sure to sign up as early as you can.

Is Space-A travel still available?

As many in the military community know, Space-A has been restricted due to COVID-19 since March 2020, and as of this writing, it is still only an option for active duty on emergency leave and a few other specific cases. All other travelers require an Exception to Policy letter from an O-6 or higher.

What is it like flying Space A?

Space-A refers to the practice of traveling when a military flight has unused or unassigned seats aboard: think extra seats available when flying a tank from location A to location B. For free. Sometimes there is an $8.00 surcharge if you are flying overseas, but other than that, free.

What is the VA 5 year rule?

What is the VA 5 year rule? The VA 5 year rule allows the VA to reevaluate your existing VA disability rating within 5 years of your initial examination, if and only if, your disability condition is expected to show material improvement over time.

What is the VA 10 year rule?

Ten Year Rule) The 10 year rule is after 10 years, the service connection is protected from being dropped. Twenty Year Rule) If your disability has been continuously rated at or above a certain rating level for 20 or more years, the VA cannot reduce your rating unless it finds the rating was based on fraud.

How much does a 100 disabled veteran get monthly?

As of December 2018, 100% VA disability is $3,057.13 per month. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjusts this amount each year, typically raising it to account for increases in the cost of living.