Does anyone know how to find a Reserve unit that's deploying to A-Stan in the near future?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:12:20 -0500

I am a 35D All Source Intelligence Officer looking to get downrange before this is all over. Does anyone know of any Reserve units that need a 35D and are deploying soon? Where can I find the ARFORGEN chart so that I can contact the units directly if need be?

Response by CPT Christopher F. made Feb 28 at 2014 8:14 AM

CPT Christopher F. — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:14:49 -0500

It might be hard. Everyone is trying to get a last rep in. Try checking out the patch chart on SIPR.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2014 8:18 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:18:53 -0500

mobcop.army.mil

Response by SFC Shakira Browne made Feb 28 at 2014 3:40 PM

SFC Shakira Browne — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:40:45 -0500

I may be able to ask my dad. He works for G1 Mobilization. I'll see if I can put some feelers out sir. Other than that I don't know of any data bases where you can search

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Feb 28 at 2014 3:57 PM

CSM Michael Poll — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:57:22 -0500

You can check the Army HRC page, they have a list of occupation and ranks needed for deployment world wide

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2014 11:03 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 11:03:13 -0500

LT,

I can say that as far as the MIRC is postured, slim pickings. You may be able to find another unit and deploy with the S-2 shop. Ther is a volunteer option on AKO, not sure how that works, though.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Mar 3 at 2014 10:18 AM

SSG Robert Burns — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:18:31 -0500

Go to the flight line and wait.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2014 5:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:13:28 -0500

I'm going to give you an honest opinion here. I am not making a personal statement about you. I did not look up your background.

People who ask for a specific assignment without an offer of anything they bring to the task or explanation of how it will fit into their larger goals are what my boss calls, "shiny object chasers." Deployment, Air Assault School, or whatever flavor-of-the-month thing people have decided they need for their careers mean nothing to the people who will ultimately decide if you you get to go.

When my AD unit was on the patch chart for Afghanistan, Soldiers called, stopped by, emailed, anything and everything to get the BDE CDR's attention because they wanted to go on the deployment. 90% of them got a "thanks, but we've got this," response. People who actually got attention talked about wanting to be in a Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (that's what we were) and could competently explain why, or people who showed an intimate knowledge of the mission and could bring something to the table. For example, "Your unit will be fielding the new X system and I was part of the team that tested it..."

ToD is a "black hole" because without contacts or a compelling reason that you stand out above the others, you have to understand that you are part of the 90%. Look at how many other 2LTs just on this site are echoing your sentiments.

If I were in your shoes, I would be frustrated too. All I can tell you is that for as "disadvantaged" as you might imagine you will be because you didn't deploy, we all have our "disadvantages" because for some reason, we feel the need to judge each other based on who went to Iraq vs. Afghanistan, and when, and how many times, and with which units, and whether you were a fobbit or not. It will take a long time for this all to shake out, but ultimately it will not matter because you are on par with your peers. People who should worry are the E6+, O3+ types where the fact that they haven't deployed is unusual.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2014 3:45 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 15:45:44 -0400

You might find what your looking for better on milsuite (S1-Net).