Can my fiancé request a compassionate reassignment if I have a baby on the way? What are the chances of it being approved?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2020 14:34:10 -0400

He was originally supposed to be stationed here but he got his orders taken while on leave so now his time is up to possible get orders like I’ve been trying to go to behavioral health But they were limited People , I feel like I don’t have any support here since I’m from the North. I understand childbirth isn’t a big deal but giving birth is life threatening I just don’t want to be in that delivery room alone and I would feel having my fiancé with me would help . We’re both military and I’m stationed in Hawaii he’s at Ft.lee awaiting orders cause he had his deleted . Thanks in advance

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2020 5:16 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2020 17:16:31 -0400

Pregnancy isn’t a valid reason for a compassionate reassignment. You also can’t go anywhere while you’re pregnant, you’re stabilized until the 7th month after child birth

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2020 10:33 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2020 22:33:59 -0400

Chances of getting one approved.... 0%

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2020 11:05 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2020 23:05:35 -0400

Pregnancy isn't a reason to approve a compassionate reassignment, mainly due to the fact that pregnancy is a temporary thing. Even with health complications. What his command may do however, is allow him to fly there for the birth.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 24 at 2020 5:42 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sun, 24 May 2020 05:42:31 -0400

You say husband and then reference Fiancé?

Response by COL David Turk made May 24 at 2020 8:10 AM

COL David Turk — Sun, 24 May 2020 08:10:39 -0400

As for support, you might check with the unit, and/or base chaplain (even if you’re not religious). They always seem to have resources for various personal situations.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2020 12:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2020 12:29:46 -0400

Pregnancy is not a reason to receive a compassionate reassignment and due to him being your fiancé and not your husband, the most you can expect is an understanding command to support him in allowing him to take leave to be there with you. Good luck to you

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made May 24 at 2020 1:02 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Sun, 24 May 2020 13:02:51 -0400

Pregnancy or birth alone aren’t enough to justify a compassionate or humanitarian transfer.

There has to be more going on than just that. Long term or terminal illness or another condition requiring a caretaker.

Another reason for the complication may be due to status. You mentioned husband and fiancé. If you are not married that could be part of the issue with getting orders.