Can you request a combat tour deployment?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:50:52 -0400

Currently on rehab status for a torn MCL and two fractures (all in my right leg) but as soon as my injury is healed am I able to request for a combat deployment? Have a feeling with everything going on that we will head back to Afghanistan eventually.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2021 3:55 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:55:58 -0400

Can you? Sure. Request all you want. Will your request(s) be granted? Probably not. Don't worry. Stay in long enough and you'll do a combat tour somewhere.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2021 4:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:25:17 -0400

No, not in the Regular Army. Units deploy, not Soldiers. In the USAR and ARNG you can join deploying units. But in the AD Army, you're either in a unit that is deploying or you are not.

We are not likely going back to Afghanistan. ISIS isn't strong enough to overthrow the Taliban and the Taliban aren't overtly aggressive toward us, and we don't have the stomach to try to overthrow the Taliban to prop up the previous Afghani government - again.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 31 at 2021 5:30 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:30:47 -0400

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 31 at 2021 5:30 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:30:55 -0400

WORLDWIDE INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION SYSTEM (WIAS)
All Army Soldiers (all COMPOs, including IRR) interested in volunteering for overseas (conventional and special operations) missions are encouraged to contact the FORSCOM WIAS Manager.
Email us at [login to see] . Please include your Status (Active Duty, Reserve [TPU, IMA], National Guard), PMOS/SMOS, rank, availability timeframe, and current security clearance level.

https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-450356.

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Response by MSgt Mark Bucher made Aug 31 at 2021 6:30 PM

MSgt Mark Bucher — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:30:53 -0400

Where? Now let me tell you something. Nobody prays for peace more than those who have to fight the wars. Anybody who wants to go to war has never seen, smelled, tasted or touched what war is.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2021 7:31 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:31:24 -0400

PFC Private RallyPoint Member We are out of Afghanistan and will not be going back. There are plenty of other trouble spots that could flare up. Combat is not something to desire.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2021 7:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:58:37 -0400

Find WIAS and see if there is a slot for you.

Response by SrA John Monette made Sep 1 at 2021 7:28 AM

SrA John Monette — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:28:27 -0400

Why would you want to volunteer for combat? I understand that you might feel less of a soldier without a combat tour, but let me reassure you, that is not the case.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2021 10:44 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:44:46 -0400

Yes you can on http://www.tourofduty.com... also known as TODMOBCOP. I have deployed a lot of times using that site. Most people don't know about it