Is a female Soldier required to be flagged if she can medically prove she was pregnant at the time she failed a tape test?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:46:29 -0400

Need some guidance. Female soldier finds out she is 14 weeks pregnant a week after taking and failing APFT/HT WT screening. Is she required to be flagged if medically she was pregnant and can prove it?

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2016 12:49 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:49:43 -0400

I believe the answer is No. Navy/USMC states: Exercise .. Per ACOG and the DOD/VA Uncomplicated Pregnancy Clinical Practice Guideline (DOD/VA UPCPG), servicewomen with uncomplicated pregnancies should continue to perform an individualized exercise program that incorporates regular mild to moderate exercise in sessions of 30 minutes duration, three or more times per week during the pregnancy. The exercise program should be based on pre-pregnancy activity level and be approved by the OB HCP. Pregnant servicewomen should not participate in push-ups or sit-ups. Pregnant servicewomen should not engage in scuba diving, high-altitude (>10,000 feet above sea level) activities, contact sports, or activities that carry increased risk of falling or risk for abdominal trauma during pregnancy.

Response by SSG Thomas Gallegos made Apr 11 at 2016 1:00 PM

SSG Thomas Gallegos — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:00:31 -0400

I would say no just by common sense. I'm sure there is a regulation stating as such. Also that is why they have expectant mothers do a special PT program.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2016 1:01 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:01:33 -0400

She shouldn't be flagged.

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Apr 11 at 2016 1:04 PM

CSM Michael Poll — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:04:18 -0400

3–15. Pregnancy
a. Personnel who meet this regulation’s standards and become pregnant will be exempt from the standards for the
duration of the pregnancy plus the period of 180 days after the pregnancy ends. If, after this period of exemption they
are verified to exceed the body fat standard, they will be enrolled in the ABCP, pending approval of a medical doctor
that they are fit to participate in the program.
b. Soldiers who become pregnant while enrolled in the ABCP will remain under the flagging action.
c. Soldiers entered or re-entered in the ABCP after pregnancy will be considered first-time entries into the program;
paragraph 3–14 will not apply at that time.
d. If the Soldier is determined to exceed the body fat standard and is identified to have a temporary underlying
medical condition, refer to paragraph 3–11 for appropriate actions.

Response by SFC Cynthia Clow made Apr 11 at 2016 1:07 PM

SFC Cynthia Clow — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:07:46 -0400

AR 350-1, G-9. f. (pg173) Soldiers who are pregnant or who are recovering from childbirth are exempt from regular unit physical readiness training and APFT testing for the duration of the pregnancy and 180 days past pregnancy termination.

She may not have known or didn't have an official pregnancy test/profile prior to the test but with documentation, she is exempt and any test should be negated/thrown out.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2016 7:44 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:44:29 -0400

No on the flag

Response by SSG Keith Evans made Apr 11 at 2016 7:52 PM

SSG Keith Evans — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:52:10 -0400

Agree with everyone that has posted. She should not be flagged. Keep in mind that if she failed the tape she should by counseled by the commander and flagged within three days. Soooo...if the flag needs to be lifted it should be marked in emilpo as erroneous so that if she does go on the ABCP in the future, it would appear as if it were the 1st time.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2016 11:11 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 11:11:33 -0400

Did she already see a doctor to confirm her pregnancy? If so, she should be able to provide proof whether through a pee test, blood test or a pregnancy profile (if available). I would imagine with the proper documentation, she can be exempt but I would assume that some paperwork would be involved to remove the failure from her record.

Anyway, she should have notified her command the first thought she was pregnant. I did that and I had a PRT coming within the month. I went to Medical and confirmed my pregnancy. Then I went back to my CoC and let them know of the status.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 3:39 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 15:39:50 -0400

There is actually a specific code for this situation in removing a flag. So by regulation: no.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2017 1:42 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 01:42:05 -0400

No. The flag is removed