Posted on Nov 14, 2018
How can I better my chances of getting deployed?
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Without getting into OPSEC, I am having a very hard time finding a deployment. I have used TWO Databases to see what is available, and it's not much. I would literally do anything to deploy. What can increase my chances at getting to deploy? Any advice helps.
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Deployment Afghanistan Iraq Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) Operation Freedoms Sentinel
Posted 7 y ago
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Go Special Operations...deployments come up more often than most people would like...
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SSG (Join to see) just make sure being gone, typically once a year is really what you want...its not all its cracked up to be these days
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Being national guard may be a little difficult, but make sure your chain of command has you down on their volunteer lists. Depending on the battle rhythm, there may be units needing your MOS. I would recommend considering a transfer to the USAR or active component as well.
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I started in the IL guard and other than special units, deployments aren't going to happen. Even though I still live in Chicago area, I ended up in the PA guard and got a deployment by accident. It's all about how much funding a state has. The experience of their units is a big point. My current unit has deployed about 5-6 times since 2000, and has asked for volunteers another 2-3 times. I liked the 33rd while I was there but they don't get missions
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If you want a deployment in the guard, it seems like you have to IST to PA, UT, TX, or OK
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I know what you mean. I hear IN, MS, CA, OH, and IA get a good bit too. I still make the drive to look out for my guys. One day I tend to think I'll reel it closer to home when those guys get out. You're close to IN so I'd give them a look. They're using guard more and more so if you hang around I'm sure something is bound to come your way
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