Would I get a dishonorable discharge if I got pregnant during AIT?

2020-01-21T23:32:54-05:00

I know pregnant females will get discharged if the come up pregnant during IET status, but is it a dishonorable discharge? Keep in mind it’s not from another person in training, my husband came to visit the other weekend while I was allowed off post.

Response by SFC Martin Rickert made Jan 21 at 2020 11:34 PM

2020-01-21T23:34:46-05:00

No, it is not a day dishonorable discharge

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2020 11:59 PM

2020-01-21T23:59:20-05:00

PVT Private RallyPoint Member No, you will not receive a dishonorable discharge. SFC Jason Boyd will be able to provide you with the correct information.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/military-pregnancy-discharge-3356965

Maternal And Paternal Leave in the Military

Pregnant service members were able to request discharges from the military and automatically get them. But pregnancy discharge rules have changed.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2020 12:02 AM

2020-01-22T00:02:56-05:00

You have to do something legitimately dishonorable to get a dishonorable discharge - rape, murder, treason, etc.
You might not even get separated, medic AIT isn't that long. The other MOS's at you school have year long training and that's why they get separated.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 22 at 2020 1:17 AM

2020-01-22T01:17:53-05:00

Funny post
.. even funnier coming from a Health Care Specialist.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 22 at 2020 6:15 AM

2020-01-22T06:15:23-05:00

Highly doubt it.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Jan 22 at 2020 7:50 AM

2020-01-22T07:50:25-05:00

NO. No never no not even in the slightest.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jan 22 at 2020 8:08 AM

2020-01-22T08:08:57-05:00

Definitely not a dishonorable discharge. And if you can finish school before you have the baby, you might get to stay in if you wish.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2020 10:09 AM

2020-01-22T10:09:33-05:00

Hells no. God....what barracks lawyer told you that?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2020 2:31 PM

2020-01-22T14:31:59-05:00

Absolutely not. Word of advice, avoid the barracks lawyers at all cost. You may not even be separated if you are far enough into training and have completed a majority of the physical aspects of the training.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2020 1:46 AM

2020-01-23T01:46:38-05:00

You can’t even get discharged unless you want to get discharged.

Response by SFC Lucila Davis made Jan 23 at 2020 10:24 PM

2020-01-23T22:24:29-05:00

No you will not get a dishonorable discharge from the military for getting pregnant in AIT. You will receive an administrative discharge since you are still in training.

Response by SPC Maribel Colon made Apr 1 at 2021 2:07 PM

2021-04-01T14:07:13-04:00

It has been 30 yrs since I was discharged medically for being pregnant. I was only given two choices leave and have the baby and come back or terminate. I was 20 yrs old. I wish I would have been given the option to have stayed. What 20yr old would want to leave security, housing and medical. I then waiting 5 years and reenlisted reserve. I am now looking to see if that was even the right thing for them to do to me at that time and if i even lost out on benefit of some sorts. I am now law enforcement and trying to retire and buy back time, and that is what made me look into my old DD214. If anyone has any advice, and know what the regulations for pregnancy was back then would really be helpful..thank you