What is graduation leave in the Navy?

Graduation leave in the Navy refers to an authorized absence granted to service members who have completed their training or educational program and are awaiting reporting to their next duty station. This type of leave allows new graduates to take time off as they transition from training to their operational roles. It recognizes their achievements and provides an opportunity for them to rest and prepare before starting their service commitments.

This context makes it clear that other choices do not accurately reflect the definition of graduation leave. Leave taken before deployment, leave after a drill, and earned leave for long service cover different scenarios or timeframes that do not align with the specific purpose and intent of graduation leave.