Hi to everybody!!! thanks alot,this site helped me lot and much info that i need about Osan AB.Can anybody here help me about the difference of -in place COT and KAIP. im planning to stay at osan for two years but im not sure wheter to take KAIP or In Place COT. is it true that if you take In Place COT you are allowed for a 30 days leave without charging in your accured leaved. thanks in advanced

Althought it was twenty years ago, I had an IPCOT here in Korea. At that time I was given orders for a 30 day TDY for the purpose of an IPCOT leave if I can remember. No it was not charged against my regular leave, and yes transportation to and from the US was paid for by the Air Force. However, it was almost 20 years ago so things could have changed.

Stuff changes on a daily basis.....However I do remember a few people doing a COT and they did receive some leave..how much I cannot say....

Check the REGS and policy? Someone will be able to help you out.

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Here's the deal: With KAIP, you sign on for 2 years from the beginning (or within 60 days of arrival) and you get an extra $300 a month for the duration of your stay. With COT, you aren't committed to the extra year until you apply for COT and then you have 3 options: lump sum of $2,000, 30-days non chargeable leave, or 15-days non chargeable leave plus a plane ticket home.

Hope that helps...

Steve