NAVMC 3 at a glance
What it is: NAVMC 3 (REV. 03-11) is the Leave Authorization (Officer and Enlisted) (1500), FOUO and privacy sensitive when filled in; previous editions will not be used.
Who signs: In Box 12, enter the signature of person requesting leave and date, with: I will wear my seatbelt while driving or riding in a PMV while in an authorized leave status (paragraph 14(d) of MCO 5100.19(E).
A filled-in NAVMC 3 example: a corporal requests five days of leave
How to fill out NAVMC 3, box by box
Name, organization and leave dates
In Box 2, enter your Name, Grade, SSN and MOS; in Box 3, enter your organization and duty telephone number.
Enter the number of days requested and inclusive dates in Box 4, the date and time leave is effective in Box 5, and the date and time leave expires in Box 6.
Leave type, balance and address
Enter the type of leave requested in Box 7, the number of days taken this fiscal year in Box 8, the leave balance in Box 9 and the ECC in Box 10.
In Box 11, enter the address while on leave, including telephone number and area code; if any change, notify your commanding officer.
Approval of the immediate superior or company commander
Under approval of the immediate superior/company commander, Box 13 and Box 14 are each Approved or Disapproved, with remarks if disapproved and the signature and grade.
Box 15 is the signature of the officer authorized to grant leave, Box 16 is the grade and component and Box 17 is the title.
MCTFS reporting information and extensions
Under MCTFS reporting information, Box 18 is the hour and date of departure and the hour and date of return.
Box 20, extensions, is the granted days extension of leave and where your leave will now expire at and on, with the signature of the granting officer, the unit and the date.
Hospitalization
Box 21, hospitalization, is the name and address of the hospital, the time and date admitted, the time and date released and the remarks/diagnosis, with the signature of the physician and the date.
Proof of hospitalization must be provided upon return from leave.
Unit diary computation
Box 22, the unit diary computation, is the inclusive dates from and thru, the number of days charged as leave, the unit diary number and the UTR number.
Page 2 plan for leave and signature of Marine
The Marine enters Rank, Full Name and the unit name and the (Signature of Marine).
The first Marine in the approval chain confirms that the requesting Marine has an acceptable plan for leave and fully understands the valuable contribution every Marine makes to the nation, and recommends approval.
More rules for NAVMC 3
Before signing the leave request, read the instructions on page 2 and the Privacy Act statement on page 3.
Leave is granted subject to immediate recall, so maintain communications with your leave address.
Keep these leave papers in your possession at all times.
If it is necessary to request an extension of leave, communicate with your commanding officer by telegram, telephone or letter; if no reply is received, you will consider your request not granted.
You are required to report for duty at your duty station upon expiration of leave, and failure to do so may make you subject to disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice 10 U.S.C. 801-940.
Common questions about NAVMC 3
Is there a deadline?
You are directed to deliver your leave authorization to your commanding officer or the designated representative, at the commencement of the next regular working day subsequent to termination of your leave.
Sources
[1] NAVMC 3 (REV. 03-11), Leave Authorization (Officer and Enlisted), U.S. Marine Corps (the Official source link on this page).