Are certain areas for deployment more available for specific MOS’s?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 May 2020 09:39:21 -0400

Joined the National Guard as a 74D back in January this year and unfortunately my training dates got pushed way back due to COVID but I know I want to deploy in my first contract. There’s not a lot of information out there about 74D’s but I was curious if certain MOS’s get more options for deployment because of the work they do.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made May 9 at 2020 9:46 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Sat, 09 May 2020 09:46:47 -0400

If your unit is not deploying look within your stare for deploying units. After than look National wide, National Guard Bureau has a website you can search. MOS demand varies based on type unit and deployment location.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2020 11:15 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 May 2020 11:15:46 -0400

Because the mission is mostly training, security and nation building, Infantry, Engineers, and support MOSs (logistics & supply, and maintenance, for example) are more in demand for deployment.

The CBRN threat is relatively low (unless things get heated with Syria, IMHO). There may be some training opportunities, but usually they want SSG - MSG level.

You can always check the site that CW5 Jack Cardwell talked about