Would my brother be able to leave basic for the birth of his first child?

Chef Frisbee

yes - however - unless they have changed the regulations, he would have to start over again. Of course - there may be certain considerations if he's like in week 6-7 of an 8 week basic (assuming Navy/Army)

methodz1218

Unfortunately, no. Especially since it's his girlfriend, and not his wife.

Babe

I don't believe so.

amiari

I believe he has to be married to her in order to get a privilage like that.

dude

I don't believe so. Maybe a death of an immediate family member he could.

Haywood Jablome

There was a guy in my platoon whose wife delivered during boot camp. He wasn't allowed to leave, but he was able to make a phone call.

Roadrunner58-79

N O!! They have to be legally married and it has to be an emergency!!

Linda D

Probably NOT! They only time, they can leave basic training, if a spouse or parent dies.

2Girlsmom

When my hubby's friend was in bootcamp (they were in the Navy together) he was not allowed to leave bootcamp to see his daughter be born. Your brother may not either.

Bookworm4124

I don't believe so because they don't even recognize the child as his yet. They would need a paternity test to recognize the child as a dependent and put into the system. As a matter of fact they wouldn't recognize the girlfriend either.

justiceseeker

NO!!

chevella70

He could go up the chain of command about changing his ship date due to hardship, unless he's already left for basic. In that case, I'm not sure.

Mrsjvb

nope. only if he were married and if there was a problem with the birth.. as in life or death. as far as the military is concerned, the GF doesn't exist.

driver

Like he didn't know when the birth would be before he entered basic. Sounds like ill planning on his part. No, he will not get to go home, nor should he be allowed to. My goodness, how can we expect him to plan enemy movements that are going to take place in 15 minutes if he can't plan on a birth he has know about for at least 6 months. Time to learn responsibility.

Pickle Suprise!

No, sorry. he signed-up (more like signed-away) his freedoms. to "protect ours", he will probably get leave after AIT training (undesignated Seaman, Airman, or Fireman? that was his second mistake, after enlisting)

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adhafera23

No, he probably won't, especially since she's not even his wife. The military doesnt really care about you unless you are married, and even then its iffy. I've known many women who have given birth without their husbands. Its just a part of military life.

nysportsbabe

Its up to his drill sargeant or company commander....Most times they won't unless its a death in the family. A lot of the guys in Iraq can't always come home when their wives deliver.

smeusmc

no- sometimes they won't even let you leave if you have a death in the family- he should wait to go if he is worried about not being there.
People I said Sometimes- it depends on who it is and how the relation goes-

Sacagawea_Fan

He needs to talk to his superiors when the time comes. It's up to them. They can say yes or no. They might make him cycle through for a second time or let him continue.

Not a very helpful answer, I know, but it depends on so many factors (including whether or not any of his superiors are having a bad day).

dezsalinas

they may let him leave basic trianing on family leave but since it is basic who knows

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