AFU Knowledge Base • Updated October 2026
What should I do if I get sick on vacation in AFU?
Illness on vacation — extension of vacation. Updated: October 2026.
Quick Answer
Illness on vacation automatically extends the vacation on the day of the illness (clause 5 of article 10-1 of the ZU 2011-XII). Algorithm: notify the commander and TRC, get a hospital extract (discharge), verify it with TRC and deliver it to the unit. Details below.
Necessarily
notify the commander and TRC
Extract
sick leave - confirmation of illness
Automatically
extension on sick days
Algorithm for illness on vacation
- Consult a doctor — there may be a hospital extract/discharge.
- Notify the commander and TRC (for whom they were registered).
- Confirm the extract in TRC/SP.
- Deliver documents to the unit (scanned copy or by courier).
Frequently Asked Questions
Illness on vacation — does it extend the term?
Yes, leave is automatically extended on days of illness based on a confirmed sick leave (paragraph 5 of article 10-1).
What if the patient is abroad?
Notify the commander of the illness, obtain a medical certificate with a translation and certify it in TRC/SP upon return.
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