Posted on Jul 6, 2020
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I have tried talking to the DS/cadre but I keep getting the run around. if I can't go active then how can I deploy?
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MAJ Military Personnel And Administrative Specialist
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You need to finish AIT before anything else can happen.
In order to transfer from NG to active, you will have to submit a packet and request a release from your contract/NG. This isn't likely going to happen because your state just invested money into your training, out of the state budget.
If you would like to deploy, there is a website ( https://mobcop.aoc.army.pentagon.mil/ ) where you can go and see what deploying units need additional positions field. You can search by rank and/or MOS. You will need to build a profile and upload the required documents.
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LTC Hardware Test Engineer
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They're not giving you the run around. It's not their job and they can't do anything about it. You'll have to wait until you finish IET and submit a request through your unit. Highly doubtful it will be granted because they just spent a lot of money out of their budget to train you.
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LTC Jason Mackay
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PVT (Join to see) Three things:

1. When you complete IET, you can go find an Army AD recruiter and work on requesting a conditional release DD368 approved by the first GO in your chain of Command. This takes a while and may be flat out denied. Numerous posts about this on RP.

2. As far as deployment, your unit will have to be on orders for a deployment, when that happens is anyone's guess. RC units were on a 5 home 1 deployed rhythm during the surge in Iraq and Afghanistan. AD units are not even deployed near as much as they were. Units usually know within 18 months of a planned deployment due to the train up and mobilization requirements. It's almost etched in stone.

3. MOBCOP aka Tour of Duty is a way for RC personnel to find a deploying unit that needs your MOS/grade. It's a website clearing house of individual deployers. Many sates and Reserve commands will direct you here when you drop a conditional release packet.

Recommend you focus on finishing IET then look at transferring.
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