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                             DESERT SKIELD/STORM LESSONS LEARNED REPORT #Y

            POC:                               [(b)(2)]
            TITLE: Pregnancy Policy
 
           OBSERVATION: The policy for duty performance for pregnant
           members is not consistent between AFR 28-5 and AFR 35-41,
          Vol  II.

           DISCUSSION: AFR 28-5, USAF Mobilization Planning, pare
           10-7 states, "Pregnant members will be deferred from
           mobilization immediately upon medical confirmation and will
          be given an adjusted AD reporting date that is 6 weeks
           after expected delivery".  AFR 35-41, Vol II, Reserve
           Personnel Policies and Procedures-Reserve Training, pare
           1-3, states, "... A pregnant member must not be scheduled
           to perform active duty ... past the 34th week of pregnancy.
           A member will not be returned to duty earlier than 4 weeks
           after delivery." This guidance is not consistent.

           LESSONS LEARNED: Inconsistent guidance causes confusion
           and is not in the best interest of the Air Force or the
           member. Guidance for delay and exemption must be
           consistent with guidance for Reserve participation.

           RECOMMENDED ACTION: Change AFR 35-41, Vol II, pare 1-3, to
           read, "... a member will not be returned to duty earlier
           than 6 weeks after delivery". Also change AFR 28-5 to
           include a statement about pregnant members being eligible
           for mobilization up to the 34th week of pregnancy. This
           will bring these regulations in line and the guidance will
           be consistent for delay and exemption as well as Reserve
           participation.

           HQ ARPC/RC RELATED ITEM: 4

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