If an Army National Guard unit is designated FRU, what is the likelihood of a deployment?

2017-12-05T15:50:20-05:00

FRU is Force readiness unit

Response by SPC Robert Coventry made Dec 5 at 2017 5:13 PM

2017-12-05T17:13:29-05:00

Good luck if deployed

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2017 5:42 PM

2017-12-05T17:42:04-05:00

That depends on whether or not TSHTF. A Guard unit would most likely cover down for an Active unit that got tasked to go elsewhere if something popped off. My unit in AL is an FRU as well.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2017 10:22 PM

2017-12-05T22:22:33-05:00

Deployments in the Guard are pretty hard to come by. You would be lucky to get a peacetime mission. Over the years they call units Ready, Green, or whatever the latest catch word is. You are only as deployable as your 3 month train up to get into theater. I wouldn't be to worried about. Even in the regular Army deployments are hard to come by.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2018 9:19 AM

2018-11-06T09:19:14-05:00

Actually FRU is Focused Readiness Unit. Basically, it is to prepare units for mobilization with shorter notice than a 1 year NOS (Notice of Sourcing). It ensures that unit readiness is increased, to include personnel, equipment, load plans, etc. It is part of ARNG 4.0. There is no data on actuality of deployment, but I tell my Soldiers that it is better to spend the time to be prepared and end up not going than to be unprepared when mobilized. Just ensure that your families and employers are fully aware and prepared in the case that you actually get deployed.

Response by SFC Paul Rominiecki made Nov 27 at 2018 5:48 PM

2018-11-27T17:48:21-05:00

Does anyone know how long they’re keeping targeted units in FRU status?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 9:39 AM

2019-01-18T09:39:53-05:00

We just started our FRU this year, as a BCT attached to 10th MTN does anyone know what could be in our future?