Based on my knowledge of how USNA handles these cases, and some knowledge of how similar cases have been handled at other SAs, in this hypothetical situation:
- The pregnant female cadet/mid must report her condition and abide by USMA policy.
- The cadet/mid either completely separates or goes out on medical leave, and if they desire to return as a cadet/mid, they join a later class, supplying documentation they are no longer the legal guardian responsible for a dependent. Of course they must be a cadet in good standing when they leave, and be fully qualified to return.
- I don’t believe there is a requirement to name the father by the SA.
- The father, if a cadet/mid, may also not be the legal guardian of a dependent and may have to waive rights, according to the applicable state laws.
- This is where it gets sticky. The father has rights, and those can vary by state. Various states may or may not require a father’s name, and an unmarried father may have to document paternity. Family on either side may wish to adopt the baby, rather than let the baby (not “it,” please, as described above) leave the family to go to an unrelated adoptive family. This kind of information almost always comes out - that means no photos of father holding baby on social media, lies by omission, etc.
Fraternization offenses and their adjudication come about through a typical sequence of events. It’s reported, it’s investigated, it’s adjudicated on the merits of the case and precedent, the conduct records and seniority of those involved.
No one should become pregnant unless they choose not to use birth control, and that includes the male in the equation, unless they have a physical contra-indication or religious objection to using protection for either pregnancy or STDs. Birth control options are readily available at military medical clinics after an appropriate discussion with a provider. No questions are asked that fall outside the person’s health-related condition. No shame attached. It has been that way for several decades now.
I am trying to stop my brain from wondering what is actually going on here. If you’re going to play around with a process that produces non-hypothetical human beings, be smart about it.