Extension waivers may be approved only if the extension will not place the Soldier into sanctuary. True or False?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified in policy
• D. It can be approved even if it places the Soldier into sanctuary

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that extension waivers are intended to manage a Soldier’s service timeline without creating a loophole that keeps them out of assignment. If granting an extension would place the Soldier into sanctuary—a status that shields them from deployment or reassignment—the waiver would defeat the purpose of ensuring readiness and accountability. Policies are set to prevent waivers from enabling sanctuary, so only extensions that do not put the Soldier into that status are approved. That’s why this statement is true.