Off base, perhaps, is a term used to describe someone who is not in the right place or is not following the rules. The two crossword solutions for this term are AWOL (4 letters) and ONLEAVE (7 letters). AWOL stands for Absent Without Leave and is used to describe someone who is absent from their post without permission. ONLEAVE is a more general term used to describe someone who is away from their post with permission.