There are conflicts between nomads and settled village dwellers, as nomads are forced to move their herds north after the first rains of the season but often have no pastures ready in the north. There are steps being taken to combat desertification in the Sahel, most notably by the Eden Foundation, but also by other groups.
The authorized travel days are calculated using 350 miles/day (based on the DTOD distance between the authorized points) for an employee or member. 1 travel day is allowed for each 350 miles of official distance of ordered travel.
One specification of the AFCENT leave en route policy is leave will be chargeable and limited to 14 days from the date of arrival in the continental United States. The home station reintegration process will still be required upon each Airman's return to duty following his or her leave en route, Mr. Leech said.