2006-12-22 05:34:20 · 11 answers · asked by dizzy_19832002 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Lots of good helpful answers already posted, but here's a synopsis. First of all, you need a doctor's confirmation that you are pregnant. A home test is usually a pretty good indicator, but it's not official until someone who is paying off 7 years of college for two initials behind the name puts a stamp on it. Simply put, validate the pregnancy with a good ole M.D. If in fact you are pregnant then you need to notify your recruiter as soon as possible.
You are not allowed to ship to training while pregnant, and the timeline for pregnancy and recovery will not allow you to remain in Delayed Entry. They will have to cancel your reservation. If at some future date, once you have had the child, you decide you would like to once again pursue service in the Army you can go back and start the process over again with your recruiter. The good news is, if your test and physical haven't expired (2 years from date taken) you only have to do a partial physical exam and then you can reserve another training seat again.
There is one catch to all of this, while there are Soldiers in the Army that are single parents, it is a violation of Army Regulation to initially enlist a single parent in the Active Army or the Reserves if that parent has sole or joint custody of the child in question. The only exception to this rule being the National Guard, which has, in the past, accepted single parents with a family care plan prior to initial basic and skill training. You will have to check with a Guard recruiter to see if that policy still holds once you are otherwise qualified. If you are married there aren't any real problems with joining unless your spouse is already active duty. The best way to answer that question when the time comes is to see a recruiter and have them qualify you using the most current regulation available at that time.
Good luck to you!
2006-12-22 06:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by Curtis H 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If your pregnant, you can not go to basic training. If you are pregnant, or think you are, you need to talk to your recruiter because they are the subject matter experts.
If your pregnant, you have some large hurdles to overcome to serve your Country. The largest is you will need a "family care plan" meaning that as a Soldier, you will have to have a plan for someone to take care of your child(ren) if your deployed, this could be your parents or husband.
In my experience, all young Soldiers that entered the Army with a child have had to initially relinquished custody of their child(ren) to someone else, in my experience, it was their parents, because they were not married.
With that said, there is a lot of single parents in the Army. Child care is inexpensive, there is free extensive medical care, and your leaders are expected to ensure you and your families well being.
Congratulations on your willingness to become part of the world's best Army!
2006-12-22 06:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by Jim 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are pregnant, then you will not be attending basic training in May. You can go into the Army after you have the baby. But you will have to sign over guardianship to a relative or a friend.
Good Luck!
2006-12-22 06:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may as you Enlisted as Single with NO Dependents... Basically the Main reason you were allowed to Enlist... Since you haven't gone to Basic... and are creating problems already They just may cut their losses... All Services are trying to Save Money... Ever hear of Condoms ??? Best get a DNA test done to make sure its yours... No I am not kidding...
2016-05-23 16:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be discharged unless you are married and your spouse is not military OR you turn over LEGAL custody of your child to a non-military person.
You are currently in the Delayed Enlistment Program as an inactive reservist. You are legally obligated to notify the Army of any changes in your status (medical, crimminal, etc.) that could affect your ability or eligibility to serve.
Contact your recruiter and notify him or her of your pregnancy.
2006-12-22 06:21:43 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a pregnancy test, and if it turns out to be true , go to the doctors to have a WRITTEN doctor note that you are pregnant. Go back to the recruiting center you were recruited to and give them this paper ( make sure you have a copy of the written note and the paper work they will give you ) turn that in, and you're free to go. Good luck.
2006-12-22 05:37:24 · answer #6 · answered by Jason M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they won't let you go into basic. you could be a liability to the US army. take a test and go to the doc and get a docs note and tell your officer that you're preggy.
2006-12-22 08:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by Starry Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in the DEP. When your time comes to go to MEPS the final time, you will not be held for your enlistment. Not a lot of folks understand that until you go to MEPS and swear in on your shipout date, you are not really in the military.
2006-12-22 05:47:31 · answer #8 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can't be pregnant and in training, so you won't ship. I recommend telling your recruiter now. They'll figure it out at some point.
2006-12-22 05:40:09 · answer #9 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are in fact pregnant they will discharge you
2006-12-22 05:42:24 · answer #10 · answered by bshelby2121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋