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dannie9 wrote:

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Gemini9857 wrote:

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dannie9 wrote:

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lol the military would consider cramps an excuse and youd be forced to go anyways. and pregnancy isnt an option becuz if u do get preg itll be a couple of months before you start to show and in those months you could be put to proper military usage.

equality means both sides should do it. so there ya go

So? I doubt that part matters.

well you can thank feminism. from the looks of things even pregnant women can be drafted especialy pregnant women who deliberately get pregnant to avoid it.

Additional Limitations:

In addition to the physical profile, there are additional limitations regarding pregnant Soldiers outlined in the Office of the Surgeon General Memorandum, dated 23 May 2001, Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Profiles:

1. Except under unusual circumstances, the Soldier will not be reassigned to or from CONUS during pregnancy. She may be reassigned within CONUS. A physician must clear the Soldier prior to any reassignment.
2. An occupational history will be taken at the first visit to assess potential exposures in the Soldier's work area. An occupational medicine physician or nurse usually performs this task. Listed below are specific occupational concerns / limitations:
   1. No duty where nausea, easy fatigue, or sudden light-headedness would be hazardous to the Soldier or others, to include aviation duty, Classes 1/!a/2/3, and work on ladders or scaffolding. The Soldier may be granted permission to remain on flight status with approval by physician and Advanced Training Course supervisor.
   2. No duty with frequent or routine exposures to military fuels, (mogas, JP8, JP4) fuel vapors and / or handling.
   3. No indoor weapons training due to airborne lead concentrations and bore gas emissions.
   4. No work in motor pool areas where the Soldier would be routinely exposed to potential hazards. This does not apply to pregnant Soldiers who perform infrequent preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on vehicles or to those pregnant Soldiers who work in adequately ventilated areas adjacent to the motor pool (i.e., administrative offices)
   5. Avoid excessive vibrations, example: Driving in large (greater than 1 1/4 ton) ground vehicles on unpaved surfaces.
3. Exempt from all immunizations except influenza and tetanus-diphtheria.
4. Exempt from exposure to chemical and riot control agents, wearing load-bearing equipment to include web belt, and wearing MOPP gear at any time.
5. Duty:
   1. Can work shifts and perform to continue military duty until delivery. Soldiers with complicated [pregnancies may have their duty modified their health care provider.
   2. At 20 weeks pf pregnancy:
      • Exempt from parade rest or standing at attention for longer than 15 minutes.
      • Exempt from swimming qualifications, drown proofing, field duty, and weapons training.
      • Exempt from riding in or driving in vehicles larger than light medium tactical vehicles.
      • Exempt from all PMCS duties.
   3. At 28 weeks of pregnancy, in addition to the above:
      • 15 minute rest period allowed every two hours.
      • Duty day not to exceed 8 hours. Workweek not to exceed 40 hours.
      • Duty day begins with reporting for formation or duty and ends 8 hours later.