Posted on Nov 17, 2013
SSG Signals Intelligence Analyst
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Currently, I have been deployed for about 7 months and our unit is nearing the end of this tour. I have done a great job at going to the gym, completing coorespondance in my off time etc.

What are some of the best ways to not only eat up the calendar but, not become complacent in the final months of your deployment?
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SFC Division Spectrum Chief
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Change up your workout routine. Have you completed SSD, maxe correspondence courses. college? Are there any MOS related certifications that you can complete? You can go online to the ACT and complete your IDP. Do you plan on staying in your current unit or have you started working your next assignment? There are always things that you can accomplish.
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I have completed SSD, I maxxed out my Coorespondace as well. I attempted to identify Military Education classes online but found that most if not all are residency only. I am also a full-time college student. Classes end here in 2 weeks for me. I am not so familiar with ACT. the few times I logged in i couldnt figure out how to find the IDP nor if I had to register for classes or they would automatically update based on my MOS and current completion status' of the training I have had.

 

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SFC Information Assurance Ncoic
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You have to continue to follow your deployment schedule and not develop the attitude of I can miss one day.&nbsp; Keep doing what you've been doing and try not to think of it as the end of the Deployment.&nbsp; Avoid short timers attitude at all costs.<br>
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Thats exactly what I was trying to avoid was short timers. I know missing a day only makes it harder to start back up again. Kind of like when running in a formation you stop running once it makes it easier to stop running again.

Thanks for the encouragement SFC!

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I think if you set your goals to go past your redeployment date that should carry you through the minor gliches.  The great thing about deployments is that you can get things done without the daily detractors of "real" life.  Begin to plan to incorportate what you are doing so well at on your deployment into CONUS daily life.  It might not be at the same level you are able to maintain on deployment but you will be happy with yourself that you didn't just drop all the good habits you worked so hard on while deployed.
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