HEALTH AND PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM

Q4. Besides ODSP, what other source can you use to get information about other countries? Q5. What program does the Navy have that rewards you monetarily for beneficial suggestions, inventions, and scientific achievements? HEALTH AND PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM Learning Objective: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— · Recognize the purpose of the Health and Physical Readiness Program. · Identify the benefits of the Health and Physical Readiness Program to the individual. People in the Navy and in the civilian community share a common problem—excessive body fat. It usually results from sitting all day at a desk job, eating too much, and getting too little exercise. Excessive body fat spoils our health, longevity, stamina, and military appearance. Maintaining good health and physical readiness helps to keep us combat ready, make us personally effective, and give us high morale. The Navy’s Health and Physical Readiness Program promotes active health and fitness at the command level. The program includes semiannual testing of all personnel to make sure they meet to certain standards. It provides educational programs that help personnel who don’t meet the Navy’s fitness or body fat standards. It also helps personnel who want to change long-established bad health habits to improve their fitness. NAVY POLICY ON PREGNANCY AND DEPENDENT CARE Learning Objectives: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— · Identify the servicewoman’s responsibilities regarding pregnancy. · Identify the Navy’s responsibility for obstetrical care. · Recall the Navy policy for assignment of pregnant servicewomen. · Recall the Navy policy for post delivery convalescent leave. · Recall the Navy policy for separating pregnant servicewomen. · Recall the Navy family care policy. · Recognize the consequences of failing to maintain an up-to-date family care plan. T h i s s e c t i o n c ove r s y o u r a n d t h e N av y ’s responsibilities on pregnancy and family care.For information about hygiene, you should refer to chapter 14 of this TRAMAN. PREGNANCY Getting pregnant can negatively impact your goals. It can also affect the mission of the Navy. By knowing the Navy’s policy on pregnancy, you can make informed, personal choices and meet your commitment to the Navy. The Sailor’s Responsibilities Servicewomen are responsible for— · Planning the pregnancy to meet family and military obligations · Confirming the pregnancy at a military medical treatment facility · Notifying the commanding officer or officer in charge of the pregnancy · Performing military duties while pregnant · Complying with work- and task-related safety and health recommendations 1-8 Student Notes: