How can I better my chances of getting deployed? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Without getting into OPSEC, I am having a very hard time finding a deployment. I have used TWO Databases to see what is available, and it&#39;s not much. I would literally do anything to deploy. What can increase my chances at getting to deploy? Any advice helps. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:12:48 -0500 How can I better my chances of getting deployed? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Without getting into OPSEC, I am having a very hard time finding a deployment. I have used TWO Databases to see what is available, and it&#39;s not much. I would literally do anything to deploy. What can increase my chances at getting to deploy? Any advice helps. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:12:48 -0500 2018-11-14T22:12:48-05:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2018 10:14 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed?n=4128072&urlhash=4128072 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>MOBCOP. Tour of Duty CPT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:14:06 -0500 2018-11-14T22:14:06-05:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2018 10:17 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed?n=4128077&urlhash=4128077 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go Special Operations...deployments come up more often than most people would like... SGT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:17:14 -0500 2018-11-14T22:17:14-05:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2018 10:33 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed?n=4128120&urlhash=4128120 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Being national guard may be a little difficult, but make sure your chain of command has you down on their volunteer lists. Depending on the battle rhythm, there may be units needing your MOS. I would recommend considering a transfer to the USAR or active component as well. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:33:43 -0500 2018-11-14T22:33:43-05:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2018 10:52 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed?n=4128181&urlhash=4128181 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You have to get information for the HQ Department of the Army list for WIAS taksers (this may not be that helpful since you are a SPC) or whomever the POC is for National Guard mobilizations. There should be an office/section at your Guard State HQ who handles those tasks- maybe in the J5/or G5 Plans area. They may have insight on upcoming units deploying. Ask around.... there are still missions going, just fewer and farther between now.<br /><br />You&#39;ll probably have to transfer to that unit to deploy or do an Interstate transfer- we had a CPT from Arizona mobilize with our unit in 2009-2010 to Egypt. He went back to AZ when the mob was done. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:52:24 -0500 2018-11-14T22:52:24-05:00 Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Nov 15 at 2018 12:26 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed?n=4128333&urlhash=4128333 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Re-class 11 B, go the badge, tab and long tab route! <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1425512" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1425512-11b-infantryman-hhc-arng-wtc">SSG Private RallyPoint Member</a> CSM Charles Hayden Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:26:26 -0500 2018-11-15T00:26:26-05:00 Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Nov 15 at 2018 12:28 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed?n=4128339&urlhash=4128339 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Guard? Move to CA and await the next forest fire, they always need bodies rather than MOSs. CSM Charles Hayden Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:28:21 -0500 2018-11-15T00:28:21-05:00 Response by SGT Robert Pennington made Nov 17 at 2018 2:58 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed?n=4133615&urlhash=4133615 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’m active duty but I had the same time. Got married and had a baby on the way and all the sudden I was signed up for a couple years worth of deployments. Might not work for everyone but it worked for me haha SGT Robert Pennington Sat, 17 Nov 2018 02:58:13 -0500 2018-11-17T02:58:13-05:00 Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2018 3:23 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed?n=4185005&urlhash=4185005 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I started in the IL guard and other than special units, deployments aren&#39;t going to happen. Even though I still live in Chicago area, I ended up in the PA guard and got a deployment by accident. It&#39;s all about how much funding a state has. The experience of their units is a big point. My current unit has deployed about 5-6 times since 2000, and has asked for volunteers another 2-3 times. I liked the 33rd while I was there but they don&#39;t get missions SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:23:52 -0500 2018-12-05T15:23:52-05:00 Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2018 3:39 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed?n=4185064&urlhash=4185064 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What about a Military Transition Team? SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:39:54 -0500 2018-12-05T15:39:54-05:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2022 4:25 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-better-my-chances-of-getting-deployed?n=8059163&urlhash=8059163 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Luck of, or in my case unluck of the draw. National Guard for 7 years, 2nd deployment in 4 years (and a mobilization in between). SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 31 Dec 2022 16:25:58 -0500 2022-12-31T16:25:58-05:00 2018-11-14T22:12:48-05:00