Posted on Jul 2, 2020
What is the army regulation for out of state annual training for postpartum soldiers in the army reserves?
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My unit is going to a 2 week annual training in another state while I will be 4 to 5 months postpartum. There is an ALARACT 016/2020 stating that postpartum mothers aren't deployable for 12 months. Would it apply to my case too? Is there any other way for me to not be separated from my baby?
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The ALARACT you referenced, it is only for deployment - leaving the country is much different than leaving the state. AR 140-1, Mission, Organization and Training, addresses AT but does not mention pregnancy or post partum. Your profile (per AR 40-502/DA PAM 40-502/AR 40-501) while pregnant restricted you from field exercises, but after the delivery and recommended recovery you are no longer restricted.
I went out of state on AT in AUG after giving birth in May (while breast feeding). There is nothing preventing it.
If you do no want to go out of state for AT, you need to talk to your chain of command and put in the request to do an alternate, home station AT. This is not a guaranteed way out. You should be prepared to go. If you have orders and no not report, the command could separate/discharge you from service.
I went out of state on AT in AUG after giving birth in May (while breast feeding). There is nothing preventing it.
If you do no want to go out of state for AT, you need to talk to your chain of command and put in the request to do an alternate, home station AT. This is not a guaranteed way out. You should be prepared to go. If you have orders and no not report, the command could separate/discharge you from service.
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thank you for your reply! I find it encouraging that you were able to do AT while breastfeeding since that is my biggest concern now. While I accept that the needs of the army come first, I am hoping that my chain of command can use DODI 1342.19 to help me do home station AT. It states 'Military mothers of newborns shall receive a 4-month deferment from duty away from the home station for the period immediately following the birth of a child.' and I will still be 4 months postpartum for when AT is scheduled to start.
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It is my understanding that this ALARACT does not remove you attending Annual Training. They are training exercises. Different pot of money in regards to mission. I would recommend two things: 1) Get with your CoC to get clearer guidance. 2) Pack your bags.
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Hi, according to Army Directive 2016-09, TPU soldiers are excused from weekend drills and annual trainings 84 days after a birth event.
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