Estimates of unintended pregnancy among US active-duty service women and the impact on Women Peace and Security objectives as measured by potential readiness days lost.

Estimates of UIPs among ADSW would result in considerable impact on their military career. Dealng with UIPs proactively, by encouraging comprehensive family planning and instituting additional reproductive health policies for service members by ensuring that service members can make informed decisions about their reproductive health while maintaining operational effectiveness, is important for meeting United States Department of Defense Women, Peace and Security objectives.