Posted on Dec 18, 2019
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I am wanting to deploy with another brigade, and wanting to know the proper step on transferring , and the chances of it getting approved?
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MSG Gary Eckert
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Start with your NCO support channel and determine whether you current unit is willing to lose you. If not, your request will probably be dead in the water unless the deploying organization is severely short your MOS and grade. If they are willing to release you then see your S1 to submit the paperwork. If they are not willing to release you, request to see the Bn CSM and be prepared to execute a decision brief where you lay out both the positive and negative for you deploying. It probably won't change his mind but it might. If it doesn't you can still request, your unit can still recommend disapproving, and you will probably make some personnel in your Chain upset.
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SGT Dave Tracy
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"...determine whether you current unit is willing to lose you". Amen MSG Gary Eckert.

Twice when deploying units came sniffing around for more bodies, I raised my hand. The first time it was an MP unit, and were only interested in unmarried soldiers (didn't know they could be so choosey). The other time a list of volunteers was drawn up and submitted to our 1SG...who said that this list showed people with "motivation", and he wasn't letting ANY of them go, and selected a bunch of guys who didn't put their name on the list!
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SGM Erik Marquez
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So a few things......you may be doing the BN level CoC a favor by asking. Deploying units are often baclkfilled open critical slots with members tasked from other on post units. For all you know there is a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic slot needing filled but no one has so far wanted to put a name to it.

Point is, start easy, let your CofC know your interested.......If they say no..
You have options, none of them good, but the end result may end up being you deploy.

No leader likes having an and run done on them..If you ask and are told no, if the no is justified at the CO level, yet you go to the BN CSM and they see a bigger picture and say yes,,,you'll deploy....You may remain on the books in your current unit, and return to that same unit when you get back. Promotions ect are in the hands of your designated unit.
You could find out the two company commanders are friends, and you deploy only to be tasked to fill some crappy job that someone has to be tasked to......and you fit the bill.

Lastly You WANT to deploy? Having done so a couple of times, I can say for certainty there is nothing gained worth what you loose.

Ask the company 1SG, be ready to say why you want to deploy. If you convince the 1SG its for the right reasons, and there is a valid need, likely you will go.
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SGM Steve Wettstein
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The first thing you need to do is talk with your CoC, starting with your team leader. Don't go around your CoC. That's a quick way to get on their bad side.
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