I'm a Reservist volunteering for deployments in the HRC site. How do I get picked up?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 11:04:28 -0400

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2016 11:18 AM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 11:18:53 -0400

Individual Soldier Orders Viewer. Active and Reserve Component Soldiers can view and download TCS and COADOS orders from this webpage as a consolidated location for all deployment and mobilization related orders produced in DAMPS systems. Login using your AKO username or CAC.

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Nov 3 at 2016 1:28 PM

CPT Andrew Wright — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 13:28:27 -0400

Search for a unit that is scheduled for mobilization in the near future and contact them about transferring in. If they need your MOS should be no problem. They might also take you on to re-class to another MOS if they are low in strength. If USAR talk to the gaining Unit Adminstrator, if NG contact the Strength Management or Inter-State Transfer Office at the state HQ. Good luck!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2016 1:28 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 13:28:48 -0400

Normally how it works (as it was described to be) is that when you change your status to VOLUNTEER in HRC, your name is put on a list and if your rank and MOS is needed.....then you can be picked.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2016 2:20 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:20:48 -0400

In the Marines, we have what is called Individual Augment. We just go on to their webpage, look for what units/deployments are looking for a specific BIC, if you fall into that BIC you just apply with your EDIPI.

If there are no available openings you can be put onto a wait list. I am sure the Army has something similar. No?

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Nov 3 at 2016 2:59 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:59:29 -0400

Hello Joey,

I'd check out the information in this discussion too: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-you-volunteer-for-a-deployment

In it, COL Randy Alicea suggested the Tour of Duty site for Reserve and Guard.
https://mobcop.army.mil/tod/default.aspx

How do you volunteer for a deployment? | RallyPoint

I have heard of IA (individual augmentee) positions for certain deployments, but from my understanding that is when a unit requests someone (not specific) from a specialized unit to come on the deployment. Is it possible for active duty soldiers to volunteer to deploy? I know around Fort Bragg specifically there is a lot of trading that can take place prior to a deployment. Is there an official way to make yourself available or is it all just...

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 3 at 2016 7:49 PM

SFC George Smith — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:49:37 -0400

interesting choice