How often will an 88M be deployed, and to where are they usually deployed?

Kyle Schofield — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:43:25 -0400

I was looking at 88M as an MOS option (active duty). I’ve heard Poland or Bulgaria as a few possibilities. Anywhere else?

Response by SPC James Neidig made Sep 29 at 2020 12:53 AM

SPC James Neidig — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:53:00 -0400

Any where motor vehicles are driven, you can be deployed with any unit that has trucks, ie CAVALRY / ADA or a corps support battalion.

Response by SPC James Neidig made Sep 29 at 2020 12:55 AM

SPC James Neidig — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:55:48 -0400

I deployed with a corps support battalion and a CAV regiment.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2020 1:04 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:04:00 -0400

National guard unit I am in is transportation co. Unit has been deployed all over middle east.
88M always needed and one of most dangerous MOS's overseas.
IED hits.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Sep 29 at 2020 2:51 AM

SSG Brian G. — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:51:27 -0400

Look at a map of the world and think of a conflict that might erupt where Army might be called to or where there might be a humanitarian or peacekeeping force sent. Those are all areas where an 88M can and will deploy to. I have yet to run across a unit that did not have 88M's in it although I am sure there are some. Army has to get the gear in the rear and the support to the front line... that is done by trucks. Water, oil, gas, munitions, food, mail, repair... all trucked in by 88M.

Response by SGT Frank Pritchett made Sep 29 at 2020 8:53 AM

SGT Frank Pritchett — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:53:33 -0400

88M have a duel role on the battle field, first they are Transportation Specialist and second they can be trained for Gun Trucks. The Convoy comes first and "Nothing Moves until Something Rolls". It is a very versatile MOS and you can not get enough training; just be good at what you do.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2020 9:33 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:33:00 -0400

Any unit that owns HMMWVs, LMTVs/FMTVs, or any motor vehicle will require 88M Soldiers. That's pretty much all of them. As for deployments: wherever the unit is tasked to go.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2020 9:48 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:48:57 -0400

Where there are vehicles, there are transportation units. Where there are transportation units, there are 88Ms. They are everywhere. They get deployed to where ever the mission is needed/designated.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Sep 29 at 2020 10:12 AM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:12:48 -0400

88M is an MOS that is all over the Army. Stay away from the Outhouse lawyers and think of that. Most Mechanized units have them to one degree or another, trans units have them, and I am betting there are a lot of other units as well.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 29 at 2020 5:16 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:16:15 -0400

Look, just about every BN in the Army has 1 or more 88M in the motor pool. It will all depend on what unit you are assigned to.