A:
Yes, Service members on Active Duty may be granted leave or special liberty in order to receive a non-covered abortion. Special liberty, however, would be limited to no more than 4 days.
Following a non-covered abortion, and after having been in contact with a DOD medical care provider, Service members on Active Duty may be given convalescent leave for the number of days necessary for their recovery, based on a recommendation of a DOD medical provider, and with the approval of either the applicable MTF Director or the Service member’s unit commander (or other designated leave approval authority). If, following a non-covered abortion, a Service member on Active Duty has not been in contact with a DOD medical provider, in lieu of convalescent leave, the member may be granted regular leave, or up to four days of special liberty, for recovery from the procedure.