Authorization: Service members who adopted a child through a qualifying adoption agency are authorized up to 21 days for non-chargeable leave of absence.

Military Support: The military aims to provide support for serving personnel who are newly adopting children and is comparable to maternity leave arrangements.

Eligibility: Adoption Leave scheme is available to qualifying Service personnel who have been notified of being matched with a child and who are not taking Paternity Leave.

Coverage: Adoption leave is given to recognize the adoption of a child (or children) up to the age of 18 years. It is available to both male and female Service personnel and to those adopting a child on their own or one member of a couple adopting a child together.