Am I guaranteed a deployment as 11B in the National Guard?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:58:52 -0500

I am extremely motivated and want to deploy. I decided to join the Guard to knock out my degree as soon as possible. I also speak Arabic.

Thank you for any info!

Response by SPC David Willis made Feb 13 at 2018 11:08 PM

SPC David Willis — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:08:01 -0500

Unfortunately no. Not even AD is guaranteed one at the moment. But AD will have the best chance.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2018 11:19 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:19:53 -0500

EDIT: I guess a better question would be "is it more/less probable to deploy"

Response by SFC Nate Robertson made Feb 13 at 2018 11:35 PM

SFC Nate Robertson — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:35:12 -0500

What state are you in?

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Feb 13 at 2018 11:43 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:43:18 -0500

Why are there so many of you kids hoping for deployments?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2018 1:25 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 01:25:38 -0500

You can check on the Tour of Duty website for open slots for deployment and submit a packet to volunteer. If you want to deploy, there should be something available, although 11B is less likely because that isn't the skillset that is currently needed at this phase of our current conflicts.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Feb 14 at 2018 4:58 AM

SGT Eric Davis — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 04:58:03 -0500

Nope you not guaranteed a deployment no matter what MOS!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2018 7:17 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 07:17:01 -0500

If you joined as AD, and came to 101st, probably you are getting deploy every two years :D.

Response by SPC Matthew Shovlin made Feb 14 at 2018 8:10 AM

SPC Matthew Shovlin — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:10:15 -0500

If it's your units turn then yes. Otherwise no. Unless you go active after your term as a national guardsman.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2018 9:25 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:25:32 -0500

Right now I think that aviation, engineers, MPs, and Sustainment commands have the highest frequency.

Response by SGT Jody Trapp made Feb 14 at 2018 10:11 AM

SGT Jody Trapp — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:11:00 -0500

For the guard if you put the leg work in you can find deployments. It’s all about networking

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Feb 14 at 2018 10:58 AM

SGT Dave Tracy — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:58:52 -0500

Guaranteed? No.

If you were 11B Active Duty Army it wouldn't be guaranteed.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Feb 14 at 2018 11:02 AM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:02:38 -0500

I often tell all the Warrant Officers when I conduct Professional Development sessions and all Soldiers, family members and civilians, the only guarantee when you are born is death. As gruesome as it sounds, think of it, you are not guaranteed a spouse, kid, job, education, anything once walking on mother earth, but you are guaranteed to perish. Enjoy your training and hope you never have to use it, watching your brothers and sisters in arms fall is hard, even HARDER in the ARNG as you typically are form the same town, went to school with them and have served together for decades! Active duty we barely get to know someone or the unit and move on every 2-3 years. Again, enjoy the training that the infantry gives you, kill it and let's hope you don't have to look in someone's eye as their life leaves them.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 14 at 2018 3:17 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:17:32 -0500

If you wish to depot there are many ways to do so in the Guard. However, I caution you with this; you have volunteered to serve your State and your country. You selected a combat arms branch, one of the most deployed MOS in the Army. If you deploy in combat arms you do not want to round out another unit as the pace of battle could quickly overwhelm you and create challenges for your Team during the fight. It is better to dig in and do your job with your assigned unit and deploy when the unit is called. Thank you for your service.

Response by SPC Scott Currens made Feb 15 at 2018 10:16 AM

SPC Scott Currens — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:16:30 -0500

Deployments are never guaranteed, especially if you are attending college. You can always volunteer but no guarantees that you will be picked. National Guard is actually the best way to get some deployment time, however it may be inside of your state working disaster relief but doing your job to support your state and country are why you are volunteering in the first place.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2018 1:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:22:23 -0500

I don't know, I can pretty guarantee you a deployment as a 36B in PA. Our National Guard unit has 16 deployments total since 2003 (3 myself). But, that's finance, not infantry. We travel around the country a lot while deployed but we don't do infantry stuff...we're the money people!

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Feb 15 at 2018 10:40 PM

MSG John Duchesneau — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:40:14 -0500

There are no guarantees. The ops tempo today is much lower than a few years ago. If you are fluent in Arabic and go active as a linguist I am sure you will deploy - a lot.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2018 12:14 AM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 00:14:43 -0500

I think it just depends on the route you take. My non active buddy in basic had signed up for a deployment. It’ll be worth looking into it with your chain of command

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Feb 18 at 2018 5:50 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 17:50:31 -0500

During your next drill weekend, put on a pair of Vietnam era jungle boots and camo up your face. Then promptly walk into your battalion CSMs office, and scream at the top of your lungs, " Hooooah, ready to depoy sergeants major!" I guarantee you will go somewhere.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Feb 21 at 2018 11:37 AM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:37:29 -0500

"Extremely motivated and want to deploy", yet joined the National Guard. Seems off to me.

Response by CSM Thomas McGarry made Feb 21 at 2018 11:50 AM

CSM Thomas McGarry — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:50:23 -0500

You may want to check out the HRC (Human Resources Command) Web Site as they used to have an area where you can apply for deployment based on your MOS, Rank and other skills. If I recall these were individual positions so you can see where you would be deploying to and for how long and the duties you would be preforming. I would think having the ability to speak Arab would be a plus! Also I don't believe your assigned Unit can deny you if you apply for one of these positions

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2018 3:37 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:37:33 -0500

Once you're enlisted you will have access to the site referenced in this link.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/HQDA%20G-3-5-7%20Mobilization%20Division%20Tour%20Of%20Duty

HRC Homepage

Toll-Free: 1-888-ARMY-HRC (1-888-276-9472) DSN: 983-9500 AskHRC

Response by CPL Rhett Madison made Mar 5 at 2018 12:36 PM

CPL Rhett Madison — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:36:16 -0500

Ask this question again when you hit E-5, LOLOL

Response by SGT Ivory Brown made Mar 7 at 2018 6:22 PM

SGT Ivory Brown — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 18:22:05 -0500

Be careful for what you ask for because when you get it, you might not want it. I once had a Bn SGM who was on his first deployment to Iraq when I was on my forth. Your time will come but don't wish for it because once it starts it seems to never end.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2018 4:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:27:25 -0400

Sadly no. You can volunteer for deployments but even if you get one not many 11B are earning their CIB on the current deployments they are going on. If that's your motivation.

Response by CPL Michael Alterescu made May 3 at 2018 12:58 AM

CPL Michael Alterescu — Thu, 03 May 2018 00:58:33 -0400

Nothing in the military is guaranteed. I was a 71D. I had enlisted with a guarantee of first duty Station of Choice. I had this in writing in my enlistment contract. While in AIT training, everyone else was getting their duty assignment orders a week or two before graduation. I did not get my orders til 2 days before graduation. I received orders to Fort Sill, Oklahoma. This was not one of my Stations of Choice. When I complained to my 1st Sergeant, I was told the Army sends you where they need you...accept it. I took leave between AIT and reporting to my assignment. While at home, I found out my recruiter had transferred out of state. I went to my Congressman's office and opened an investigation. I reported to Fort Sill while the Congressman's office investigated. After a month or two, I was notified that, yes, I was correct. I had been guaranteed Station of Choice, however the Army could not honor their commitment. I was told that I could voluntarily be discharged due to the Army's failure to honor the commitment. I chose to stay in and serve out my 3 years. Bottom line is that the Military will do whatever they want to suit their needs.

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made May 4 at 2018 12:05 AM

MSG John Duchesneau — Fri, 04 May 2018 00:05:58 -0400

There are no guarantees. I suggest you complete your degree and then go active as a warrant officer linguist.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2018 6:35 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 May 2018 18:35:20 -0400

No, not guaranteed.

Response by SGT Kyle Bickley made May 14 at 2018 7:08 PM

SGT Kyle Bickley — Mon, 14 May 2018 19:08:32 -0400

So enlist as RA! Remember one thing young buck, becareful for what you wish for! Just because you speak Arabic doesn't mean you know their culture! Hadji don't play, and some of them are really good in tactics. Most have never known peace, and some known more about killing you then getting a first date! You deploy I advise caution, and respect for your enemy. You slip, you'll get a personal plane ride home in a box with your own flag. You Roger?