How long does a normal non combat deployment last?

2019-06-09T09:15:55-04:00

Is it possible to be leaving a deployment sooner than the 9 months on our orders.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Jun 9 at 2019 9:17 AM

2019-06-09T09:17:51-04:00

Where are you deploying to? Active Duty or Guard/Reserve unit ?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2019 9:59 AM

2019-06-09T09:59:26-04:00

Is it possible that your rotation might not actuslly reach 9 months? Absolutely.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jun 9 at 2019 10:09 AM

2019-06-09T10:09:58-04:00

Sounds like you are deploying in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. That is a nine month deployment. More than likely, the only way you would redeploy early is for sickness, injury or family emergency. But non of them should be something you should go for. Deployments are great. You get to do your job without all of the garrison bullshit. It took me 14 years to get my first one but then I was on one about every other year until I retired.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2019 9:21 AM

2019-06-10T09:21:04-04:00

It varies all the time. I've seen 3, 5, 6, and 12 month "deployments."