Posted on Jul 22, 2021
How low/high are deployment rates for 46S in the national guard?
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I would like to know how likely it is for a 46s (public affairs mass communication specialist) to deploy after AIT?
Additional question. if deploying is something to expect, how does this work for someone who enrolls to school and is at a 3-5 yr contract, can both be done at the same time?
And lastly, does going active national guard decrease/increase the chances of getting deployed in comparison to someone who works 1 weekend a month?
Additional question. if deploying is something to expect, how does this work for someone who enrolls to school and is at a 3-5 yr contract, can both be done at the same time?
And lastly, does going active national guard decrease/increase the chances of getting deployed in comparison to someone who works 1 weekend a month?
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Deployment46S: Mass Communications Specialist
Deployment46S: Mass Communications Specialist
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People are deployed by Unit not MOS. I would research the Units in your area to answer your question.
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Thanks. Ive been looking around google but cant se to find any resources on this.. do you have aby sites in mind?
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SSgt Christophe Murphy
SPC (Join to see) - A quick search found this site that lists all units by the State they are in.
https://www.nationalguard.mil/Resources/State-Websites/
https://www.nationalguard.mil/Resources/State-Websites/
State Websites - The National Guard
Listing of all the websites for the individual 54 states and territories.
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Thanks.. but my unit isnt on there for some reason.. ill do more research.. SSgt Christophe Murphy
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Deploying with the National Guard isn't based on MOS it's based on your unit and if you choose to volunteer. I know units who have deployed detachments every 2 years like clockwork and units that haven't deployed in 11 years.
Luck of the draw, or you volunteer to jump on as excess or use Tour of Duty.
Luck of the draw, or you volunteer to jump on as excess or use Tour of Duty.
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SPC (Join to see) - I'm somewhat familiar with the 42nd Regional Support Group which is a brigade level element in the NJ ARNG. Their Soldiers recently went to Iraq to help withdraw ammo, supplies, etc.
As for other units, you can find them online but their structure might not be up to date.
As for other units, you can find them online but their structure might not be up to date.
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The DoD dwell regulation is 4 to 1 do for every day mobilized for deployment you get 4 where you are protected from an involuntary mobilization. If you are mobilized for a year, you're protected for 4 years.
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Your school will be the answer on deployments. Your unit won’t exempt you for school. Most colleges and Universities have a written policy for military service. See your academic advisor or veteran’s office on campus.
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Would anyone be able to speak to the active duty Army side of this? I am leaving for basic training at the end of august and will be 46S. I want to deploy as much as possible.
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So, I was a 46Q years ago, which was the pre-cursor to the 46S. I spent three years in the GA NG and it has everything to do with your unit's leadership. I had a 1SG who volunteered our unit for anything and everything. We did a few times in South Korea, went to GITMO and had so many 1- or 2-week missions in various places. So, it just depends on the unit.
As far as being able to do school while deployed, it all depends on where you're at. I was in an online masters program while I was deployed, and I was able to easily do my school work in addition to my job. It just depends on the program and the mission of the deployment.
Active NG is tough in public affairs. Those are highly sought-after positions, so the chances of that are very slim.
As far as being able to do school while deployed, it all depends on where you're at. I was in an online masters program while I was deployed, and I was able to easily do my school work in addition to my job. It just depends on the program and the mission of the deployment.
Active NG is tough in public affairs. Those are highly sought-after positions, so the chances of that are very slim.
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