Reminder for Processing Military Leave Without Pay (LWOP)

Reference Number: NFC-24-1707232985
Published: February 6, 2024

Summary

This bulletin serves as reminder for processing Military Leave Without Pay (LWOP) using Nature of Action Code (NOAC) 473, Absent Uniformed Service.

Implementation

Authority Code Q3K

If the action is the beginning of an employee’s absence (LWOP) to perform duties with the uniformed service, and service is not qualifying for reservist differential provision, the NOAC is 473, using Authority Code Q3K.

Authority Code Q3K and QRD

If the action is the beginning of an employee’s absence (whether in pay status or nonpay status) to perform duties with the uniformed service when the employee has restoration rights, and service is qualifying for reservist differential provision, the NOAC is 473 using Authority Codes Q3K and QRD.

Inquiries

For questions about NFC processing, authorized Servicing Personnel Office representatives should contact the NFC Contact Center at 1-855-NFC-4GOV (1-855-632-4468) or via the customer service portal at ServiceNow Portal for Federated Users and at ServiceNow Portal for Non-Federated Users.