How does deployment dwell time work?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:20:40 -0400

So I just got back from a 12 month deployment and did a PC's and the new unit is deploying soon and has me listed as going... How does dwell time work?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2019 9:40 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:40:20 -0400

It has changed over the past few years. It used to be 90 days stabilization before you could even PCS after coming back from a deployment. It was waiverable. Unsure what it is now. Recommend getting with your S-1 for the updated policy. I’ll keep looking myself.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 25 at 2019 11:31 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:31:16 -0400

A deployment has no damn dwell time, and you should know better. Only station time has dwell time

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2019 11:53 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:53:26 -0400

It is a unit that has dwell time and while commands may chose to assist people their is no requirement to do so. I deployed in 05 and was back for eight months before going for 15. I had done an inner post transfer so the new unit need my position to go.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Mar 26 at 2019 12:04 AM

SSG Brian G. — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:04:41 -0400

The way it is supposed to work is this:
You deploy back from say Afghanistan. You are supposed to have a certain period of stabilization before you can be deployed again. The regs that cover this are AR 614-30
This article can help better explain dwell time. Basically it is supposed to be a 1:2 ratio of deployment to dwell time.

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2016/02/18/army-dwell-time-holding-at-three-years-for-most-soldiers/

Army dwell time holding at three years for most soldiers

Soldiers are spending less time deployed since the withdrawal of most U.S. troops from Afghanistan.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Mar 26 at 2019 7:26 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:26:47 -0400

Used to be 2 years home for every year deployed; but not always the case! In the meantime look for updates policies and your unit’s packing list!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2019 8:16 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:16:33 -0400

SGT Austin Gillum,
Your dwell time is the same length of your last deployment. If you were deployed for nine months, you have nine months dwell.
Also, keep asking questions, don’t let cranky retired folks tell you otherwise. If they don’t have an answer they are better not commenting.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2019 8:49 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:49:16 -0400

When I got back from Honduras in December '18, the DEMOB Admin office informed me that I had 9 months dwell (the deployment was 9 months). He informed me it was one month dwell per one month gone. But....considering you just did a PCS.....that might not work in your favor. Talk with your new Chain and see what's up. At the same time, I recommend you pack your bags (just in case).

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Mar 26 at 2019 10:15 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:15:33 -0400

I came back from a 16 month deployment in late April 08 and PCSed to Hawaii in late June 08 and PCSed again in June 09 (USASMA). This was when it was supposed to be 90 days dwell time after a deployment. It's all about what Big Army wants you to do. You will be able to get the current Regs for dwell time from your S1. Good luck.