Prison for pregnant troops in Iraq

**prash** · 20th December 2009 13:24

"Think before you do something", soldiers told.

Becoming pregnant has become a punishable offence for female American soldiers in Iraq and for those who make them pregnant as well.
General Anthony Cucolo, who commands US forces in northern Iraq, says offenders including married couples could attract punishments such as a court martial, or time in prison.
"I have female soldiers in absolutely critical specialties and becoming pregnant takes them out of the fight," he said.
"And so that's my message to the females - think before you do something, because I need you.
"And for the males, if you take one of my soldiers out of the fight, well, there are consequences for that too.
"It's black and white for me. I've got a mission to do. I am given a finite number of soldiers with which to do it and I need every one of them.
"So I'm going to take every measure I can to keep them all strong, fit and with me for the 12 months that we're in the combat zone."
BBC

Prison for pregnant troops in Iraq - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

**prash** · 20th December 2009 13:25

yes thats a right dicision according to me but i am sure that the female activists back in the mainland will start shaving the generals pubic hair citing the freedom rights and undermining the feminism.

**Chogy** · 20th December 2009 15:24

The General has the UCMJ (military law) on his side. If there is a violation of the UCMJ, he may elect to prosecute the offenders. Adultery, conduct unbecoming, he has all sorts of legalistic tools to make life very unpleasant for those who cannot keep their pants on when he orders them to do so.

**tankie** · 20th December 2009 15:44

Originally Posted by Chogy

The General has the UCMJ (military law) on his side. If there is a violation of the UCMJ, he may elect to prosecute the offenders. Adultery, conduct unbecoming, he has all sorts of legalistic tools to make life very unpleasant for those who cannot keep their pants on when he orders them to do so.

Correct mate , but why the hell dont they take precautions have they never heard of condoms ffs

**TopHatter** · 20th December 2009 16:17

Originally Posted by tankie

Correct mate , but why the hell dont they take precautions have they never heard of condoms ffs

Look at who you're talking about: Teenagers. Lots and lots of horny/lonely/bored teenagers that are far from hearth and home.

It's not until 25 or so that they actually get fitted with common sense and start to realize that "actions have consequences".

Heck, I'm sure there are plenty of over-25's that commit adultery or impregnate/get pregnant as well.

**Roosveltrepub** · 20th December 2009 17:35

Originally Posted by tankie

Correct mate , but why the hell dont they take precautions have they never heard of condoms ffs

They probably got abstinence only sex ed.

**tankie** · 20th December 2009 17:42

Originally Posted by TopHatter

Look at who you're talking about: Teenagers. Lots and lots of horny/lonely/bored teenagers that are far from hearth and home.

It's not until 25 or so that they actually get fitted with common sense and start to realize that "actions have consequences".

Heck, I'm sure there are plenty of over-25's that commit adultery or impregnate/get pregnant as well.

yea thats true , but in this day n age everyone understands condoms can protect from pregnancy to the clap , including HIV , thats if they have been paying attention to the way of the world today

**TopHatter** · 20th December 2009 18:55

Originally Posted by tankie

yea thats true , but in this day n age everyone understands condoms can protect from pregnancy to the clap , including HIV , thats if they have been paying attention to the way of the world today

Oh heck no, this is the "it can't happen to me" mentality on full display...once again, a prime trait in, but by no means limited to, teenagers.

**Starlifter99** · 20th December 2009 19:04

Good Ole' "GENERAL RULE #1". This rule/law has been in effect for many years, it also includes alcohol and pornography. We call it the "FUN RULE", becouse it makes almost anything fun illegal.

I have personally known a few individuals who violated this rule and got caught. The punishment was harsh, but they did not go to prison for the crime, just an a** chewing, paperwork and article 15 for repeat offenders.

The miltary knows its going to happen, they just try and prevent it. My first deployment I though it was fun and we got our breif and told the rule when we arrived. Next I went to the small exchange store to purchase a few extra items and found comdoms for sale at the front counter. I had a good laugh at it; kind of like telling your kids not to eat the candy, then leaving it open where they can reach it.

**tankie** · 20th December 2009 19:15

Originally Posted by TopHatter

Oh heck no, this is the "it can't happen to me" mentality on full display...once again, a prime trait in, but by no means limited to, teenagers.

Yup but we know , it can happen to ANYBODY

**THL** · 20th December 2009 23:03

Originally Posted by tankie

in this day n age everyone understands condoms can protect from pregnancy

Or at least they are suppose to

Birth control doesn't always work, though...Confed and I have our wonderful baby Dharma to attest to that.

So I ask this....If a couple in Iraq (a married couple who are both over there, not commiting adultery) are using precautions and get pregnant anyway...do they still get in trouble?

**Tarek Morgen** · 20th December 2009 23:06

thats why i never did it without at least two seperate means of protections (well, getting children is not really problem for me anymore, but back then I still wanted to be sure). So for example it always had to be a condom and the pill (or another combination) and never just one method (pulling out and praying don't count)

**Gun Grape** · 20th December 2009 23:06

Originally Posted by tankie

Correct mate , but why the hell dont they take precautions have they never heard of condoms ffs

Getting pregnant is a great way to get out of a combat zone.

**TopHatter** · 21st December 2009 00:27

Originally Posted by Gun Grape

Getting pregnant is a great way to get out of a combat zone.

Or getting into one, depending on your definition.

**Tarek Morgen** · 21st December 2009 00:32

here you would have to enter the combat zone to get pregnat in the first place, but i guess we use different metaphers then you do.

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