Posted on Feb 10, 2020
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Any related experience with child birth while spouse is at bct.
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SFC Marc W.
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You should get with your recruiter to see about rescheduling basic until after the birth. Unless there's an emergency and a red cross message, they're not just going to give you 1-2 days off to go to this.
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1SG Steven Imerman
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The short answer is no. See if you can change your report date.
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CPT Owner
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Honestly the comments already here are Correct. You're not going to be given leave for the birth. In the past I've seen people get access to their phone for a short period to skype/call home after the birth.
Best shot is getting a different course start date. Earlier or later.

Earlier is usually harder, but sometimes units can get you on a waitlist.
Later stinks for the soldier because you have to turn around and leave your newborn.

The army struggle is real.
Best of luck to you. Just dont give up and remember why you're doing what you're doing.
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