What constitutes changes in combat locations for upcoming deployments?

2018-02-25T23:31:27-05:00

So my unit was supposed to deploy to Kuwait next year. This month, we just got told that we are no longer going to Kuwait, and that we are going to Iraq. This isn’t the only time this has changed. It’s kind of annoying. Is there anything that decides when, where and if a unit deploys? I want to know for sure so I can properly prepare. I’m tired of this shit changing every few months.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Feb 25 at 2018 11:35 PM

2018-02-25T23:35:00-05:00

It could still change. It happens.

Response by Demoris Cole made Feb 25 at 2018 11:36 PM

2018-02-25T23:36:36-05:00

no, it's gonna keep changing until y'all have actual orders in hand. The same thing happened to me last year. First they told us Kuwait, then Germany then Kuwait again. Once we got to Kuwait we went to Iraq. Just be patient, if yall are supposed to deploy you will.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 11:57 PM

2018-02-25T23:57:34-05:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member The same thing happens in the civilian world. Plans are made and revised, so I can understand your frustration.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 11:59 PM

2018-02-25T23:59:43-05:00

I don’t know if it changes anything either, but my unit has never been overseas before..

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 26 at 2018 12:26 AM

2018-02-26T00:26:04-05:00

The Combatant Commander (COCOM) requests forces through the joint forces requirements generation process (JFRG). The COCOM does those requests based on the mission commander. So as you may have read in the news, the situation in Syria-Iraq is dynamic. In the beginning before we formally declared we were in Iraq, the orders were to Kuwait.

So through the JFRG, they try and notify units farnout so they can do a pre-mission work up and an MRE. So who decides? The COCOM staff. When? Based on the situation on the ground. If requirements change, it is easier to retask someone already on the patch chart, especially if their original mission was a place holder for what was anticipated later on, or their mission became obsolete. It is not done randomly by some PAC clerk. Usually the CJ33/CJ35 level of CENTCOm

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Feb 26 at 2018 2:53 AM

2018-02-26T02:53:47-05:00

I was in a unit that was supposed deploy one year but didn’t so I switch units and deployed with them for year; that same year I got back my old unit finally received orders to deploy. So things change and the mission changes all the time just be patient.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 26 at 2018 11:00 AM

2018-02-26T11:00:05-05:00

Suck it up bud- Unless the deployment is worked with conjunction with State dept, etc. The DOD/DA will handle them based on needs. Those can change up on to the time you literally board the plane. Any way what's the problem- desert is desert, you prepare for the climate and you are fine.

Response by SSG Peter Ludlum made Feb 26 at 2018 4:53 PM

2018-02-26T16:53:40-05:00

Well SPC I wish I had a better answer then the needs of the Military dictate where and when and it can and usually changes all the time. My last deployment our mission changed 4 times and then again when we were boot on the ground. Good luck.

Response by Cpl George Goodwin made Mar 3 at 2018 3:53 AM

2018-03-03T03:53:25-05:00

What ever happened to loose lips sink ships. This post puts operational details out where they shouldn't be. We were/are the property of the military, our job is to say yes sir and carry on.