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Pregnancy Army Regulation 350-1 | |||
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Army Regulation 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, Chapter G-9, para f.
Soldiers who are pregnant or who are recovering from childbirth are exempt from regular unit physical readiness training and Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) testing for the duration of the pregnancy and 180 days past pregnancy termination.
(1) Pregnant and postpartum Soldiers must be cleared by their health care provider prior to participating in any physical fitness training program.
(2) Prior to the commencement of postpartum convalescent leave, Soldiers will be issued a temporary profile for 45 days which begins on the day of pregnancy termination to allow physical training at the Soldier’s own pace.
(3) Soldiers are encouraged to use the At-Home component of the Army Pregnancy/Postpartum Physical Training (PPPT) program while on convalescent leave. Following the convalescent leave period, Soldiers are required to participate in the installation PPPT program for up to 180 days after pregnancy termination.
(4) Postpartum Soldiers must receive health care provider clearance if returning to their unit’s physical readiness training prior to 180 days following pregnancy termination.
