My wife is active duty army stationed at Fort Drum as a supply clerk. She is 11 weeks pregnant. How can she get out of the army? What would be the best route to go in getting her out. What options do we have if any?
2007-07-01 19:40:06 · 14 answers · asked by fordguy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
She was transfered to a different unit because she is pregnant I know she is non deplyable but only for a few months thats why she was transfered because this unit doesn't deply to Iraq until 3 months after the baby is born. I don't want my child to spend 15 months away from my wife and I don't want her to get killed. Then I lose my wife and my baby never knows its mother. I could care less about the medical bills I can pay them. I want my wife back.
2007-07-01 20:35:03 · update #1
My wife also wants out, we did not get pregnant to get her out it was an "accident" She enlisted before we met, when she was 17. She was living with her mother until her mothers roomates raped her and when she told her mom she sent her to her dad because she "didn't want trouble" her dad didn't know what happened because she didn't feel comfortable telling him, her dad didn't want her and told her she could stay temporarily if she joins the army and gets out of his house soon if she didn't agree she would be sent back to mom. She never wanted to be in the army she didn't have a choice, maybe she should have told him what happened but I met the guy, I doubt he would have given a damn. When I met her I took care of her and she had a place to stay but she was already sworn in, she swore in three days before we met can you believe that?
2007-07-01 20:53:29 · update #2
She can get out of the Army if she is pregnant. I did. I was stationed in Korea. After I found out I was pregnant my First Sergeant and Commander asked me if I wanted to get out? At first I said 'no', then after a month I decided I should get out. It took about 3 months to get all the paper work processed, but I did eventually get out. Your wife can get out on an honorable discharge. I did 4 years and 4 months of a 5 year contract. Best of Luck. And don't let anyone tell you she can't get out because they are lying.
2007-07-02 02:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think she has to work up until she gives birth. Unless the doctor gives a reason for her to stop working before that. Then, she should be able to have the choice of coming back afterwards or going reserves for awhile or even being discharged (honorable discharge). She would have to talk to her commander or supervisor and find out.
That goes with the Air Force atleast. I'm not too sure about army.
2007-07-01 19:49:29 · answer #2 · answered by lyzz_op5 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I looked around a bit online, and it seems that she probably can get out if she's pregnant, but I am not sure how it's done properly. She will probably have to talk to her commanding officer or someone in human resources or something, if the Army has that kind of thing. Basically, if she wants to get out, she'll have to find out from people on the inside who know the rules. Good luck though!
2007-07-01 20:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by taemishoo 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes she can get out . Most of time in every branch of the service and also depending on the MOS the offer of separting from the military when pregnant. After her separation you will be given 6 months of tricare if it s a honorable discharge. I forgot what kinda tri-care its called its been awhile since ive recieved it. If someone can tell him.
On a personal opinion that you may not like but I do have to say. Before having making child ( since any time you have sex there is always a risk of pregnancy ) while having someone in the military you should think about this. We are in war times and honestly I really hate when woman use pregnancy to get out of the military. These are things to think about before enlisting.
Unless its just your choice for her to get out. You werent specific whether the feeling was mutual or you were the only one that wants her to get out. I think its very cowardess to enlist and then use pregnancy to get out. Think about these things prior. Sorry but its my opinion.
2007-07-01 20:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by USMCgrlandMommy 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't really care what the reason is. She made a commitment and then you made one when you married her. You really are pretty pathetic for trying to use your kid as an excuse to flake out on the commitment.
Someone mentioned you being the PCC and that's a fact. One of the main reasons they let a woman out is lack of a PCC.
I think the best advice is 'grow some stones and grow up'. But, since you are far too pathetic and childish to take that as the life lesson it's offered as I suggest you go cry in a corner.
2007-07-02 08:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by Sure you are.... 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
why would you want to do that she is not gonna get deployed and she dont have to pay for hospital bills because of tri care. You cant use that as an excuse to get out of the army she can get out of a deployment but not in the military if I were you just tell her just finish the contract and take it from there.
2007-07-01 19:59:38 · answer #6 · answered by mz 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is nothing you can do to get your wife out of the Army. It was her choice to be apart of it to begin with. Once she notifies her command that she is pregnant, she is non-deployable. You have nothing to worry about.
Now, if she wants to get out because she is pregnant, then she has to wait until her enlistment is up, or she can asked to be discharged.
Right now-I'd just let her stay in if you don't want to pay medical bills for prenatal check ups. Wait until after the baby is born, then see where the road takes you and your wife in terms of service.
2007-07-01 20:20:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Most cases where people have gotten out of the army by pregnancy occur in Initial Entry Training ... I don't think they are given the choice to get out once they are permenant party.
2007-07-01 19:49:42 · answer #8 · answered by inTHEgaddadavida 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Good luck with this one..I had a boyfriend who was active duty and we tried everything and they said no. Im not sure there are too many options when it comes to the government other then maybe medical discharge.
2007-07-01 19:44:20 · answer #9 · answered by Dee 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
not that simple. she is married, and therefore the military assumes YOU will be her Primary care provider. she can't just get out for pregnancy because she will not be a single parent. she will have to complete her term and not re enlist.
2007-07-02 00:59:02 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋