[holding answer 27 March 2007]: Rest and Recuperation (R and R) is not leave and is to be taken at a time, location and duration specified by the operational commander. R and R may only be granted to individuals or units on periods of continuous operations in excess of four months. The maximum permissible period for each instance of R and R is 14 nights inclusive of travelling time. The number of permissible periods of R and R is dependent upon expected tour length and is subject to the following restrictions:
Over four months (120 days) but less than seven months (210 days)—one period of R and R.
Over seven months but less than 11 months (330 days)—two periods of R and R.
Over 11 months—three periods of R and R.