What's the process for a NG soldier to volunteer for a deployment with a different unit?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 May 2019 01:08:08 -0400

What's the process for a NG soldier volunteering for a deployment with a diff unit?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2019 11:10 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 May 2019 11:10:12 -0400

If you know of a unit that is heading out the door and has an open slot for your rank and MOS, then you need to speak with your Command to see if you can get transferred to said unit for deployment. Bear in mind, your unit is not required to release you.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made May 11 at 2019 4:52 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Sat, 11 May 2019 16:52:07 -0400

Deployments are either posted or word of mouth....posting is normally command approved...if you see the post, someone approved it....word of mouth...maybe?....contact the deploying unit first....they will handle it and or advise....

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2019 8:13 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 May 2019 20:13:57 -0400

If you are Nationsl Guard/Reserve look up Tour of Duty on hrc's web site. You will have to use your CAC. Find a slot and then gain approval from your chain of command...then volunteer.

Response by SSG Dale London made May 12 at 2019 10:10 PM

SSG Dale London — Sun, 12 May 2019 22:10:47 -0400

First off, unless your CO agrees, you are going nowhere. So do this: go to your PSG and/or 1SG and tell them you want to volunteer. If they can spare you from the TO&E they'll probably grease the skids for you with the CO. But if you are: a-mission critical, b-in a shortage MOS, or c-up to your eyeballs in alligators because the COC has it in for you, you might be stuffed. Unless there's a command initiative looking for volunteers, you have no one to appeal to above your CO. He's the one who must ensure your unit is ready to deploy -- whether it is scheduled to or not.