Chief's Corner Published Feb. 5, 2009 By Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Candler OO-ALC and 75th Command Chief Master Sgt. HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes 10 days of permissive paternity leave (non-chargeable) to married members of the armed forces on active duty whose wife gives birth to a child. Upon approval by the unit commander, the absence will be taken over consecutive days and must be taken within 60 days following the birth. Paternity leave is not authorized for members who are deployed/temporary duty during this specified period. Paternity leave is authorized in conjunction with ordinary leave. See the 75th Comptroller Squadron, 75th Military Personnel Squadron, or your first sergeant for more information.