Will someone deploy if their SFLTAP started one month before their unit deploys?

2022-01-16T15:17:52-05:00

My boyfriends is part of 10th mountain division and his unit is due to deploy in September 2022. He starts his SFLTAP in august 2022 which is 18 months before he will receive his DD214 on February 4th 2024. Will he still deploy if he’s already started his SFLTAP? He’s also been on profile for 6 months, but is now only limited in training and not on a profile. He still has appointments to see if he may need knee surgery… would this make him un deployable?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2022 3:32 PM

2022-01-16T15:32:23-05:00

You can start TAP 18 months out, it doesn't take 18 months to do TAP TAP had nothing to do with your deployability status

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Jan 16 at 2022 4:07 PM

2022-01-16T16:07:50-05:00

The Soldier For Life - Transition Assistance Program provides transitioning services to Soldiers who have completed at least 180 days of continuous active duty service. Soldiers are encouraged to start the program 18 months prior to their transition date or 24 months prior for retirees.
So the answer is 'YES' - He very well may deploy. The Soldier For Life - Transition Assistance Program does not keep him from any unit or individual deployments.
In answer to the other questions - Medically only his doctor can say if he will be deployed.
He does have a lot to do with it also. I once deployed with a walking cast. Another time with metal staples in my forearm. In both cases I didn't want to left behind by my unit and friends.
Of course these days soldiers are less tough (or more intelligent) than in my day.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2022 10:49 PM

2022-01-16T22:49:35-05:00

Ok. Here it is:

One can complete SFL-TAP while deployed. I know, because I did it twice. His ETS is 2024 and the deployment is this September. Yea....he has enough time to deploy. One can deploy while on profile, depending on what the limiting conditions are and what the profile is for. Depending on where the unit deploys to, he may still have access to good medical care.

What will make him undeployable is what his medical provider and SRP dictates. Just from what I am reading what you wrote....he can deploy.