True or false: The period of excess leave counts toward fulfillment of duty service commitment.

The assertion that the period of excess leave does not count toward fulfillment of duty service commitment is accurate. When a service member takes excess leave, it is categorized as time away from active duty, which means it does not contribute to the fulfillment of their service obligation.

Duty service commitments are typically tied to periods of active service, and excess leave is not considered active duty. This distinction is crucial for managing one's commitment status, as any time spent not fulfilling that active duty role essentially pauses the clock on meeting that obligation.

While there may be specific circumstances or policies that apply to certain members or situations (which can often create confusion), the general rule holds that excess leave does not count toward a member’s duty service commitment.