Are there any requirements to do a volunteer deployment? How does it work?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:30:16 -0500

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2017 6:34 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:34:57 -0500

Have you looked on https://mobcop.army.mil/tod/#? The requirements for a given deployment are listed under each listing.
The other way in the Guard is word of mouth. A commander may ask another commander if he/she has any troops that would be interested in filling slots they need. News of deployments travels rather quickly, and slots fill fast, as they are hard to come by these days. It's hard to get on one as a new soldier as commanders are often looking to fill their ranks with experienced soldiers, and as a PV2 you most likely don't have the personal connections to hear about upcoming opportunities.
Make sure that your leadership knows that you are interested in deploying, make sure you stay physically fit, keep your mind right, and learn your MOS. That's the best advice I can give you.
Good luck to you.

TOD

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2017 7:34 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:34:37 -0500

There are quite a few
Not be on dwell time
Medically cleared
If single and have kids have a care plan
That unit going on deployment needs someone of your MOS
just to name a few things

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 9 at 2017 9:24 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:24:59 -0500

Step 1: thou must be deployable.