As an infantryman who is trying to get deployed, can I contact other infantry units to go along for a ride?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:53:18 -0400

Can I contact other infantry units and go for a ride along? Be it a reserve, active or guard unit?

Response by SGT Richard H. made Jun 28 at 2018 2:57 PM

SGT Richard H. — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:57:15 -0400

I believe you would have to contact Branch and look into it from there. I doubt a unit could initiate that transfer.

Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Jun 28 at 2018 5:41 PM

SGT Tony Clifford — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:41:42 -0400

Dude, you don't need to try to deploy. Deployment will come for you eventually. Why does it matter if it's a month or a year from now? Do you want to be a hero or something? Just wait your turn.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2018 8:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:39:04 -0400

If money is the concern, your best bet it to call branch and talk to a retention NCO. Have you thought about switching to Active Duty? at least being active duty you can check the patch chart and see whos on it and going downrange and request to PCS to that assignment. I am glad to see those who are trying to deploy since I have seen my fair share of those who try and dodge them and still get promoted. Good luck and God Speed.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Jun 29 at 2018 3:38 AM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 03:38:18 -0400

I've had plenty of friends deploy and not come back, so you wanting to "do it for the money" is kind of a shit thing to say. You want to get paid to go down range? Get a job with Constellis or something.