Could we volunteer for deployment?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 20:50:15 -0400

My wife and I just got our assignment. Her unit will be deployed and I would like to go too (different unit, different MOS). We both requested on MACP to have the same cycle of deployment. How can I do?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2019 9:10 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:10:47 -0400

Unfortunately the MACP only guarantees the same installation or stationed within a 50 mile radius of each other. I would recommend you to get with your NCO there and see if he/she will assist you with contacting your branch manager at HRC and explain your dilemma/situation. They will usually try to assist if the are aware of the issue/concern ahead of time. Good Luck to you and your spouse.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Sep 26 at 2019 10:58 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:58:36 -0400

PFC Private RallyPoint Member Talk with your NCO Support Channel to get an appointment to talk with your CSM. They might be able to do a inter-post transfer.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2019 10:30 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:30:41 -0400

Question, does her unit have a slot for your MOS? If you want to deploy with a another unit around the same time, you would have to reach out to your NCO chain to see if they can help you out. It is not guaranteed through the MACP that you deploy together. The MACP usually tries to get you at the same home station at best.