ARMY DIR 2023-04 — Command Notification Of Pregnancy
ARMY DIR 2023-04 governs command notification of pregnancy, privacy protection, pregnancy profiles, delayed notification, and special circumstances.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2023-04
- Title: COMMAND NOTIFICATION OF PREGNANCY
- Date: 02/27/2023
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2023-04 on armypubs.army.mil
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The directive defines reproductive health care and the term Soldier, including U.S. Military Academy cadets. It addresses pregnancy confirmation, termination, healthcare resources, remote locations, required pregnancy testing, and medical duty statuses.
Applies to: This policy applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Command notification of pregnancy
- Privacy protection
- Pregnancy profiles
- Delayed pregnancy notification
- Pregnancy termination
- Required pregnancy testing
- Remote-location medical readiness
Questions and answers
When must a Soldier with a confirmed pregnancy notify command authorities?
Soldiers who have confirmed their pregnancy and choose to delay pregnancy notification to appropriate command authorities will notify the appropriate command authorities no later than 20 weeks gestation unless notification must be made prior to 20 weeks gestation in the circumstances detailed in paragraph 4h. (paragraph 4)
When must a Soldier meet with a healthcare provider after confirming pregnancy?
Soldiers who have confirmed their pregnancy must make every effort to meet with a healthcare provider at a military medical treatment facility, Reserve medical unit, or Guard medical unit or with a TRICARE-authorized provider no later than 12 weeks gestation. (paragraph 4)
How are mandatory notifications handled without disclosing pregnancy status?
Pursuant to reference 1c, any Army personnel required to make mandatory notifications, such as those related to domestic abuse or sexual assault, to comply with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Army policy will do so without disclosing the Soldiers pregnancy status. (paragraph 4)
Who can issue standard pregnancy e-Profiles?
Credentialed healthcare providers are authorized to issue standard pregnancy e-Profiles for the duration of the pregnancy in accordance with reference 1f. (paragraph 4)
What status applies when a Soldier is considering pregnancy termination?
The profiling healthcare provider will place the Soldier considering pregnancy termination in a medical temporary non-deployable status without reference to the Soldiers pregnancy status until appropriate medical care and the necessary recovery period are complete. (paragraph 4)