Being deployed in MEDDAC

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 15:01:27 -0500

Is there a such thing as if you're assigned to a MEDDAC assignment you are still subject to be deployed? I'm an OR Tech and I understand that there's CSH/FST units but being in a MEDDAC hospital I wasn't for sure if we stay and continue doing our job while CSH/FST handle deployment duties.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2014 6:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 18:01:37 -0500

Your best option is to go into AKO and check out your Army Career Tracker. Should provide a lot of insight into your job as you progress.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2014 12:17 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:17:12 -0400

This is an issue but I was stationed at MEDDAC back over 25 years ago and they continue on the mission. Being assigned to MEDDAC means you will stay on post when all others are deployed. You are doing to love this post. There's a lot to do there.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2014 6:17 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 06:17:25 -0400

Considering your MOS, and the fact that you are not a part of the hospitals CSH/FST, then I would be amazed if you somehow found a way to get deployed. Weirder things have happened, but I've never heard of a soldier in your situation getting sent anywhere.

Response by SSG Genaro Negrete made Apr 5 at 2014 6:52 PM

SSG Genaro Negrete — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 18:52:43 -0400

The term is PROFIS (PROfessional FIller System). It allows units to get specialized soldiers for a deployment only (be they combat or humanitarian missions). A doctor, for example, would not normally be assigned to a battalion. if they deploy, the MD is brought over for the duration of the deployment. I've only seen it happen with medical providers. You could dig into AR 601-142 for the details. If you are interested, check out http://www.mods.army.mil/. Click on the volunteer icon on the left side of the screen. It allows MEDDAC soldiers to volunteer for deployments, pending the approval of their chain of command.

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Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2015 12:06 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 May 2015 12:06:57 -0400

Yes there's always a possibility. Most likely you only deploy as a delta in meddac if you volunteer. Yes you continue doing whatever it is you're assigned to do in meddac as well.