I'm in a deployable unit. What's the fastest way to deploy?

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 17:47:29 -0500

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Nov 12 at 2016 7:18 PM

SSgt Dan Montague — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 19:18:06 -0500

via airplane

Response by 1SG Al Brown made Nov 12 at 2016 7:40 PM

1SG Al Brown — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 19:40:47 -0500

You can volunteer to go with a small group of individual augmentees or go with a future advance party. However, don't take it personal if you don't get selected. I always chose Soldiers with experience for these types of limited personnel missions. Deploying without your unit can be a real steep learning curve, and I looked at the Soldiers combat experience, assets and liabilities. Bottom line, I agree with 1SG Kindsrand.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 12 at 2016 10:50 PM

SFC George Smith — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 22:50:58 -0500

volunteer...

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 13 at 2016 4:24 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 04:24:16 -0500

Damn Marine! I always said if quality of Life is your Thing Join the Air Force, if physical fitness is your thing join the Marines and if you want to see the world, Join My Navy!

Response by SPC Phil Norton made Nov 13 at 2016 6:26 AM

SPC Phil Norton — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 06:26:14 -0500

Fastest way is to have a mission essential MOS.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2016 1:32 PM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 13:32:25 -0500

What's your MOS? It matters

Response by SGT Jody Trapp made Nov 13 at 2016 7:10 PM

SGT Jody Trapp — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:10:47 -0500

As supply u can get one easy. Army has MOBCOP to look into volunteering. Not sure if the Corp has something similar. I'd say network network network. The more marines you know in essential positions the better off you are

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2016 7:27 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:27:29 -0500

By C-17. Ships are too damned slow.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2016 11:46 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 23:46:19 -0500

Where are you trying to go?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2016 7:06 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 07:06:56 -0500

In a plane, although I suppose we will have a faster way eventually. Possibly teleport in to fight and be back home for dinner. I'm kicking around a few ideas I'll send to the Pentagon.

Haha, seriously if you're already in the Marines and with your unit there's not much you can do. It's all about waiting your turn now.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Nov 14 at 2016 11:59 AM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 11:59:16 -0500

Don't get hurt. Don't end up on a medical dental hitlist. Keep up with your pme/annual training etc. If you're in a deployable unit, then the only thing that matter is when your number gets called. You'll get your shot so relax. There is no "fastest way" to deploy. Most deployment rotations are scheduled way in advance. 1 squadron goes out. Next squadron goes out to replace them. Next squadron in line goes to replace them. Rinse and repeat. Just find out when your squadron is slated to deploy and then sit back and wait.