Which MOS is most likely to deploy, 15P/Q or 35F/S or 25U?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:19:30 -0500

I'm looking to go either 15p/q or 35f/s or 25u. How likely do you think I'd be deployed with whichever reserve unit I'm with while I'm in college? As in, how needed are these jobs?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2019 2:36 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:36:37 -0500

Start reading here:

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-a-site-that-will-provide-information-about-each-army-mos-and-where-they-get-deployed

Is there a site that will provide information about each Army MOS and where they get deployed? |...

I know that depending on your MOS affects your you deployed. I am just curious to know if there is a site or something that show places, depending on your MOS, where you might get deployed.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2019 2:40 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:40:37 -0500

Another response to your question will be: It all depends on the Deployment cycle your Reserve is in when you get to it. For example, if they just got back from a deployment, it will have about 5 years before they are available to deploy again. Now, if you join a unit in the year in which is an available to deploy year....and it has a dance scheduled....well, you could very well find yourself on a plane going somewhere. So...in essence, it all depends.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2019 2:47 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:47:23 -0500

To piggy back on what SSG Livingston mentioned in his post, while it does depend on the deployment cycle it will also depend on the OpTempo of your unit that you join. If you go 35 series and don't want to deploy I would suggest not joining an intelligence command structure, specifically the MIRC because they have MOBs come out every year and often times the units cannot fill them organically so they get other Soldiers to augment their mission (usually on a voluntary basis). Also, depends on the policy of the government at the time. With their being an intention of troop draw down in certain parts that could play a factor. At the end of the day, the only ones that could tell you the likelihood of deploying with a unit is the folks at that unit. It isn't always necessarily dependent on your MOS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2019 2:48 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:48:02 -0500

When you're in the reserves, it's less about your MOS and more about which unit you're in. The best way to find out is to look at the deployment cycle for the units close to you. Typically the Reserve component will deploy about every 4 years.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 11 at 2019 3:37 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:37:44 -0500

I would not try and game this. Pick something you’re interested in and could do well with. Look at units close to your school/home.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2019 8:35 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:35:55 -0500

Look I'm not going into detail like some of these guys. Why? Because you're not in the Army and you haven't received the proper training or developed an understanding on what some of our acronyms truly mean.

The most important factor you must look at is what will make you happiest job-wise. You will be committed for several years so you need to take the time to figure out what you can see yourself doing in the long term. Will deployment opportunities arise? Yes! Just take advantage of them when they do.

Have a good night!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2019 8:53 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:53:33 -0500

No true telling honestly. Good rule of thumb is to expect to be deployed regardless of the MOS.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Feb 12 at 2019 8:38 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:38:34 -0500

EVERY MOS is likely to deploy but not every MOS is in every unit, except 25U. 25U is in EVERY unit that has commo. They call them 25 Universal for a reason. They are pretty much the jack of all trades in the S-6/ Commo Shop. While their official job title sounds radio(ish), every S-6 assigned uniform also learns networking, active directory, wiring, imaging, work order management, vehicle comms support, crypto,...... I could list more but I think you get the point.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2019 9:11 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:11:55 -0500

35S very rarely deploy from what I've seen. I am a Sierra and have seen multiple NCO's that do not have deployment patches, even seniors. 35N is a more advanced 35S that has the field training to do the job. 35S most likely go to Korea for a year or Australia. Unless you are Airborne, then you are likely to go SOTA .

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2019 7:19 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:19:14 -0500

Former active duty 15Q and I had to beg to deploy, finally did with the 101ST, but honestly 15Q is the best MOS (bias) unless you can get 17C (cyber) 15Q would give you your FAA certification and really it depends on your unit's rotation if you deploy or not, not necessarily the MOS. If you are looking to set yourself up for the future 15Q, (really long schools (17C, 25D)), 25N, 35Q, 35F translate to nice civilian careers.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2019 2:52 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 02:52:15 -0500

Aviation deploys a lot. Regardless of active status. There's a guard unit, here in Iowa, that deploys like every 2 years almost guaranteed.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2019 9:56 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 09:56:48 -0500

Out of those three, I'd say 35F. They always need them.

Response by SFC Mark Underwood made Mar 13 at 2019 2:23 AM

SFC Mark Underwood — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 02:23:55 -0400

Units deploy not MOSs. It doesn't matter what MOS you pick.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2019 5:30 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 17:30:18 -0400

25u could end up anywhere 15p there's a chance of deploying every few years

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2019 7:29 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:29:41 -0400

If you are in the army reserves and you become a 15q, expect to deploy.
Currently there are only 2 air traffic control companies in the reserves. We are deployed now and will deploy again in 2-3 years. Ready force X.

Response by SP5 Joe Waczewski made May 8 at 2019 11:37 PM

SP5 Joe Waczewski — Wed, 08 May 2019 23:37:42 -0400

If I were you I would try 35F. Great skill to have especially after your military career is done

Response by SSG Michael D made Mar 31 at 2022 12:00 AM

SSG Michael D — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:11 -0400

I was a 15P for 20 years, and never deployed to a combat zone.