❤️ Family Benefits
Military Parental Leave Program (MPLP)
Up to 12 weeks of non-chargeable parental leave for a qualifying birth, adoption, or long-term foster placement.
Official sourceU.S. Department of Defense (DoDI 1327.06)
Official website Last verified 2026-07-13·Effective 2023-01-04
What it is
Under DoD policy implementing the FY 2022 NDAA, eligible service members receive 12 weeks of parental leave following a qualifying event.
Who qualifies
- Active-duty and eligible Reserve members after a qualifying birth, adoption, or long-term foster care placement.
How to apply
- 1Request leave through your Service's leave system per current Service instruction.