can a deployed soldier get leave when a child is born? where can i find info about that?

Answer 1

If you are asking if they have to let him come home when a baby is born, then the answer is no. He needs to talk to his chain of command as soon as possible. What he can do is switch with someone who has mid tour around the time of the due date if his commander approves it. Since the mid tour leave is designated as a lottery, he needs to contact his chain of command as soon as possible. It also depends when the baby is due, what his mission is at that time, and if he will be considered an essential part of that mission. Keep in mind that the guys don't just jump on a plane and leave when mid tour comes up They are slotted for a time of about 2 weeks and they get out on whatever flight comes up with seats available. They then have the same situation in Kuwait and Germany. Just giving you a heads up. Good luck!!

I wanted to add something after reading the other posts. I sincerely hope that the commander whill allow him to come home but they do not have to. The Red Cross cannot make it happen either. The Red Cross is there only to verify and pass along the message. It is completely up to the commander. I would say that 90% of the time, emergency leave is not granted unless the wife or baby's lives are in iminent danger. Even then, most of the time there is not time to get the guy home before the wife goes into labor. Generally if the guy is sent home,. it is in lui of his midtour time. FYI, I had a friend who's baby was born at 32 weeks and they still wouldn't send the guy home since he was scheduled for midtour 6 weks later.

Answer 2

When my husband's company was in Iraq there were a number of guys that came home when their children were born. A lot of times people will postpone their time for leave, if the soldier needs to go home in a hurry. He needs to talk to his Commander to make those arrangements.

Answer 3

If, for whatever reason his request for leave is turned down, check with the hospital where you plan to deliver about having the labor and delivery web cast to him where he is serving.
I work in a major metropolitan hospital, and know this has been done several times for dads overseas.
I hope that you won't need to check out whether that can be done, but it's best to have options.
Good luck, and be sure to thank you husband for serving his country - especially in this controversial situation. I think the majority of U.S. citizens DO support our soldiers in their deployment.

Answer 4

there is any style of causes that a unit ought to cancel a soldier's go away. when it comes to deployment, deployed squaddies do not frequently get to go on go away throughout the time of their deployment, apart from R&R or occasional emergency go away. The undertaking continually comes first, notwithstanding; and various operations can pop up and require as a lot manpower because the unit can muster, which typically ability cancellation or postponement of go away. entering into worry can be a uncomplicated clarification for go away cancellation... which occurs extra typically than those who get in worry frequently care to confess.

Answer 5

Yes he should be able to come home...

if you cant come to arrangements with his commanding officer then you can go over their head and contact The Red Cross...

They will get your man back to you as far as possible...

Thats what I had to do cause my mans CO was being a punk...I just called up The Red Cross....gave them the details of his deployment and he was home in four days...

Answer 6

Contact the red cross and they can send them a message. The person should then be able to take emergency leave for a few days or so.

Answer 7

My friend was serving in Iraq and he got leave when his child was born.

Answer 8

Yes they can talk to the officer in command

Answer 9

Yes speak with your c.o. commanding officer.

Answer 10

The military always has the option to help you out. but it's their option. All you can do is ask.