ARMY Directive 2022-06
by Mom2Mom Global
On April 19, 2022, the Secretary of the Army signed AD 2022-06, which will have a huge impact on families. Not only does it apply to Active Duty families, it outlines how these policies will be applied to Guard and Reserve components. Longtime Mom2Mom Global volunteer and Army Reserve Nurse LTC Kelly Quinn Bell was there for the signing of this monumental policy. She co-authored a white paper with policy recommendations backed by research. This led to a Department of the Army working group that did a comprehensive review of all parenthood policies. Through that working group, an Army directive was written with 12 major updates. LTC Bell was active through the process as a part of the working group and then working on the Army Directive.
Here are some of the changes we’re most excited to see:
Body Composition exemption increased from 180 to 365 days and no record physical fitness test for 365 days after conclusion of pregnancy.
Child Development Centers may be designated as No-Hat No-Salute areas.
No ASUs or AGSUs required during pregnancy or 365 days after the conclusion of pregnancy.
Pregnant and Postpartum Soldiers can wear maternity ACU trousers with the non-maternity ACU or IHWCU coat.
After giving birth, soldiers are exempt from continuous duty events longer than one duty day for 365 days. This also applies to soldiers undergoing fertility treatment, adoption, and long-term foster placement. In some cases, a non-birth parent may be eligible for this deferment. Refer to the directive for all conditions and caveats.
Temporary profiles for pregnancy, postpartum, or fertility will not affect eligibility for Officers and Warrant Officers to attend or graduate from PME or NCOs from attending Sergeants Major Course.
Further expands Lactation Policy and command requirements for accommodating lactation.
Stabilization upon the initiation of fertility treatment for 365 days. Applies whether the soldier or spouse is undergoing the treatment AND in dual-Army families will apply to both soldiers.
Convalescent leave at the conclusion of pregnancy (whether by birth, stillbirth, or miscarriage), of which the length is determined by the length of pregnancy for both the pregnancy soldier AND spouse. This also includes a number of excused, unpaid UTAs for Guard and Reserve components.
The full directive is linked below.
Click the image to read the full AD 2022-06!
