Can you deploy in the same unit as a friend?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:16:19 -0400

I’ve recently had a friend join the National Guard after talking to him about it and wanted to know if there was a way to deploy in the same unit at the same time.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2020 1:11 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 01:11:25 -0400

Yes, as long as you are both deploying in the same unit. I recruited two friends into the National Guard. They both came into my BDE but they were in different battalions. We all deployed together.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2020 8:32 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 08:32:36 -0400

The ARNG is great at that. I have seen friends, brothers, both parents and a son and husband/wife teams all deploy in the same BTN/BDE. My uncle and I deployed on the same mission to the UAE. Before that, my brother and I arrived in Afghanistan the same day. Mission comes first, and not all MOSs find themselves together throughout a mission, but I bet having a good friend in uniform with you will be a great source of strength.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Aug 2 at 2020 10:55 AM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:55:39 -0400

The Guard seems like the easiest and most likely way for this to happen, actually.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2020 4:09 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:09:54 -0400

I think the mechanics behind it are simply first finding out what unit is deploying, then asking who other soldiers could contact to get on the mob. The ONLY reason I could see this not happening is the losing unit would be deploying soon as well and simply not let the other soldier go.