How do I get on deployment? Tour of duty?

2024-04-29T12:35:06-04:00

I am regular MDAY in the TNARNG, 91B. I am honestly getting tired or the 1 weekend a month. I would like a combat deployment, but any deployment will do. Tour of duty has specific locations I would like to deploy, but does not list my MOS. Would reclassing even be a consideration? Thank you all for your vast knowledge over the years!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2024 1:27 PM

2024-04-29T13:27:38-04:00

"Combat Deployments" are pretty much a thing of the past.

Reclassing can be an option, but the issue is will your unit/State approve you to reclass?

Talk with your 3 Shop to see if they know of any NG (in any State) units that are hitting the ramp and need a mechanic. There has to be at least ONE unit going to Kuwait that needs a mechanic

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Apr 29 at 2024 3:40 PM

2024-04-29T15:40:41-04:00

We aren't at War with anyone directly at the moment. You can't apply for a deployment to a War that isn't happening. I am sure if you widen your search you could find somebody deploying that needs your MOS. I would warn against reclassing just for a deployment. That is a long term change for short term gain. Unless it is just something you wanted to do already but it's a process to reclass and get trained up so you won't immediately be deploying anyways. I would just work with your Unit to locate a NG Unit deploying that needs your MOS. That's what I would do if you want to deploy sooner rather than later

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Apr 30 at 2024 11:43 PM

2024-04-30T23:43:01-04:00

Check out this page. Read carefully. There is a link to follow.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Reserve%20Tours%20and%20Vacancies

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Response by SFC Kevin Childers made May 12 at 2024 3:11 PM

2024-05-12T15:11:52-04:00

Not sure how it would work on the medical side but when I was in a Resident Office for CI (5 positions, only 2 filled) we pulled in every reservist we could. I'm sure there must be more than a few medical units or facilities that would be happy to pick-up a qualified reservist. Not to mention the advantage your home unit would gain by having a qualified and more experienced 91B in house. If the combat part really interest you check with JRTC, NTC. etc. It as close as you can get to combat, between wars.