Posted on Apr 18, 2018
PV2 J M
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Posted in these groups: Air combat art 0134 CombatImgres Deployment
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SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez
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Jordan,
You can always volunteer to deploy. But, I can tell you from experience that you're looking for career progression/promotion, don't get stuck doing deployments. Experience wise, deployments are good because they provide you with countless situations which will develop and become a good solid leader. But you have to balance everything out, meaning spend time in garrison so you can experience other things/situations, go to school, etc.
I always liked to deploy, but found out a little too late that serving and performing in garrison matters.
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WO1 Ierw Student
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Make it through Basic Training and AIT/OSUT then worry about deployments
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CW5 Jack Cardwell
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In the National Guard the answer is yes if there is a deploying Guard unit that has a shortage in your MOS.
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Can you volunteer/ request for more deployments?
SSG (ret) William Martin
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You can volunteer for anything but yes, if there is an available slot with you are the correct pay grade you can volunteer.
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Sgt Field Radio Operator
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PV2 J M Be careful what you wish for. You can volunteer for anything, but there is a time and place to do that. Make it through training and your first deployment and you will have a much different outlook. Combat is not like a game or the movies. You will be forever changed, so your mission is to take it one step at a time. Carefully plan, set goals, implement.
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SSgt Dan Montague
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Wait until you get your first one down, then think about it. Depending on your branch and MOS, some deployments can be rather rough. A much needed break in between is a blessing before you step off for the next one.
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Always, the level of difficulty in execution commiserates with the correlating component as well as "outside your realm of control" issues that may arise.
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