When do postpartum policies apply according to AR 600-9?

• A. Postpartum policies apply during pregnancy.
• B. There is no postpartum policy.
• C. Postpartum policies require immediate measurement.
• D. Postpartum policies apply when returning to duty after pregnancy.

Answer: (D)

Postpartum policies are triggered when a service member returns to duty after giving birth. AR 600-9 recognizes that pregnancy and childbirth cause temporary changes in body composition, so the evaluation under the Army Body Composition Program is adjusted once the member is back on duty. These policies are not applied during pregnancy or immediately after birth, but during the period when the soldier resumes duty and is assessed again for body composition.