I'm currently overseas (Alaska) and applying for Palace Chase to get out at my DEROS. My DEROS is 23 May 17 which is 6 months before my ADSC. I'm getting some conflicting information and am hoping that someone can help answer the following questions assuming my Palace Chase app is approved:

What is the earliest that I can depart for my HOR?

For a voluntary separation, does the AF give you travel days to get to your HOR like a PCS?

My local FSS told me that I can't leave AK for my HOR until my DOS since I'm selling back my leave. I was under the impression that they have to get you back to your HOR prior to DOS. My HOR allows for 10 days of travel based on the JFTR which makes me think that I should be able to leave on 13 May for a 23 May DOS. Am I wrong?

I believe that I read somewhere that voluntary separations from overseas don't qualify for PTDY. Am I missing something there?

TIA!