By when must the CoC notification be timely submitted?

By when must the CoC notification be timely submitted?

• A. No deadline
• B. By the birth
• C. By the 40th week
• D. By the 20th week

Answer: (D)

Timely reporting of a pregnancy to the chain of command is required to enable proper planning and accommodations for both medical care and duty assignments. Submitting the CoC notification by the 20th week gives leadership enough time to adjust duties, arrange maternity leave or protections, and coordinate medical appointments without disrupting readiness or mission performance. Waiting until birth would remove the window to make these adjustments in advance, while later dates would create planning gaps. The 20th week is the point at which proactive coordination can occur without being premature.

Timely reporting of a pregnancy to the chain of command is required to enable proper planning and accommodations for both medical care and duty assignments. Submitting the CoC notification by the 20th week gives leadership enough time to adjust duties, arrange maternity leave or protections, and coordinate medical appointments without disrupting readiness or mission performance. Waiting until birth would remove the window to make these adjustments in advance, while later dates would create planning gaps. The 20th week is the point at which proactive coordination can occur without being premature.