Can you finish AIT pregnant?

Stanley Isma — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:46:09 -0500

I'm wondering if I could still finish while pregnant

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2019 7:48 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:48:44 -0500

I guess, we never had someone while I was in AIT become or was pregnant. So.... it’s up to your chain of command

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2019 7:54 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:54:57 -0500

By regulation, no. In order to pass AIT you have to pass an APFT. You will most likely be recycled and have to start the course from either the beginning or where you left off. Keep in mind in AIT or any ATTRS school you're there to learn, not hookup. Punitive/Adverse action could be pending.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2019 7:58 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:58:53 -0500

Lol what is you doing??? Your drill sergeant is gonna get you ass outta the army If he/she finds out! Hopefully this is just a hypothetical

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2019 7:59 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:59:38 -0500

That’s a way to start a conversation here

Response by SGT Victoria Belbusti made Jan 2 at 2019 9:17 PM

SGT Victoria Belbusti — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 21:17:04 -0500

Depends on your AIT. We had a reservist re-class in my company. They tried to mess with her but she was able to stay and finish. Her and her husband were trying to get pregnant. You only had to pass one APFT during AIT. She was a 68P. Check regulations, it’s the only way she beat it. There are differences between IET and prior Service

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2019 12:22 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:22:05 -0500

Aren't you a guy???

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2019 1:13 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:13:11 -0500

Well there’s a whole lot more information that we need but generally, you are required to have a negative pregnancy test 30 days prior to attending the vast majority of Army schools such as BCT, AIT, OCS the list goes on. If you get pregnant in those types of courses, especially BCT and AIT you have violated the fraternization policy and can be administratively disciplined and even face UCMJ action. Most likely if you are a first term Soldier in your initial training they’ll just boot you out.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2019 9:05 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 09:05:04 -0500

There was a girl in my 35f ait who got medically discharged for being pregnant. I don’t know if she got pregnant in basic or before though.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2019 12:32 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 12:32:20 -0500

Usually if they are a IET student and got pregnant during training, they discharge them. Not sure how todays Army handles these things.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2019 3:41 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 03:41:54 -0500

Depends. Did she already do the physical aspects of the training?

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 21 at 2019 3:44 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 03:44:06 -0500

Stanley; if you are pregnant, please explain it to Rally Point!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2019 4:23 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:23:51 -0400

Gentlemen, this will be a commanders decision. There are several approaches to this. The Soldiers status is important and there are a lot of questions that need to be answered.
1. Is she married? 2. Did she get pregnant by violating 350-6 by having a prohibited relationship? 3. How does that affect her meeting physical fitness standards to meet course requirements (Required APFT)? Note: this wouldn't be a factor if she meets the standard in 350-para 5-10c(2).

Bottom line is that there is nothing that states a female Soldier should be separated if she becomes pregnant in AIT, unless it was through a prohibited relationship and sexual contact by trainee to trainee, trainee to Drill Sergeant, Trainee to Army civilian, Trainee to Permanent Party Soldier, . Now those relationships are considered misconduct and violate 350-6. If she got pregnant by a husband or got pregnant from a boyfriend while home on exodus, then will be left up to the commander to decide if separation is necessary due to pregnancy from husband or an at home boyfriend.

Just my thoughts.

1. Policy Letter 17: That prohibits any conduct of a personal nature. Such interactions are prohibited both on and off post regardless of one's duty status.

2. AR 635-200 para 11-3b: Enlisted women who become pregnant while still in entry-level status—(1) Will be involuntarily separated under this chapter when the training activity commander with separation authority, in conjunction with the medical officer (obstetrician), determines that they cannot fully participate in the required training for the MOS concerned because of their physical condition.

TR 350-6 para 5-10c(2): Administer the record APFT no later than the last two weeks of training, to determine if the Soldier has achieved the APFT standard for graduation (60 points in each of the three events; 180 minimum total points). Soldiers who cannot complete the final APFT due to a temporary medical profile and have successfully completed a diagnostic APFT during AIT (scored 60 points minimum on each of the three events on the same test) may be given credit for having passed the APFT requirement. Commanders have the authority to award credit to Soldiers passing the diagnostic APFT based on the Soldiers performance and recommendation from the chain of command.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2019 1:58 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 01:58:25 -0400

I was wondering that about prior service because when I was in AIT there was a pregnant soldier there so I am curious to know if a prior service soldier who is reclassing got pregnant before they report would they be sent back to their unit ?

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Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Feb 9 at 2023 3:25 AM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 03:25:04 -0500

Can you not exercise the small amount of self control needed to finish AIT without getting in someone's pants? If you can't the Army is NOT for you. God help you in Combat.

I am thinking of short term AITs and using a Infantryman's brain.

My son is in AIT right now and I know it is tough on him but Damn the standards have changed, and not for the better since I went to AIT.

Response by SPC Vonnie Jones made Mar 1 at 2023 9:33 AM

SPC Vonnie Jones — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:33:06 -0500

I am sure you can. When you get to pcs, you will have to work, unless your doc puts you on bed rest.