Budget and Career Planning

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Budget and Career Planning

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Question 1

• Because I am pregnant, I cannot separate from the
  Army until after my baby is born.

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Question 2

• After I separate from the Army, I can have my
  baby at any hospital I choose and the Army will
  pay for it.

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Question 3

• Can I take leave to go home and have my baby?

No Yes, with no restrictions Yes, but it is up to
your commanders discretion
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Question 4

• If I am enlisted, where do I get maternity
  uniforms and how much will they cost?

You must purchase them at the clothing sales
store at the usual cost You will be issued
maternity uniforms which you may keep You will be
issued maternity uniforms which you must return
after your convalescent leave
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Question 5

• While I am pregnant I can be reassigned to any
  post in the world

True False True, but pregnant soldiers are
usually not sent overseas
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Question 6

• When does my BAS and BAQ start?

You will not receive any additional money until
after your baby is born. Your BAS and BAQ start
as soon as you know you are pregnant. Your BAS
and BAQ will start at 7 months and you must also
move out of the barracks at that time.
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Question 7

• I cannot be separated from the Army for
  unsatisfactory performance, misconduct, or
  parenthood while I am pregnant.

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Question 8

• If I am going to be a single parent or am part of
  a dual military couple, are there any special
  considerations?

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Question 9

• The Women, Infant, and Children program (WIC) is
  only for civilians. The military has its own
  program.

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Question 10

• I am exempt from PT while I am pregnant.

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Question 11

• I am exempt from duty rosters (for example CQ,
  SDNCO, SDO) while I am pregnant.

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LTC E. Wayne CombsCommunity Health
NurseDirectorate of Health Promotion
WellnessUS Army Center for Health Promotion
Preventive Medicine
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