How hard is it to find a deployment as a 74D?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:00:41 -0500

Any input and advice is appreciated : )

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2019 7:22 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:22:49 -0500

PVT Private RallyPoint Member A previous Post with the same topic. Youe can also enter 74D in the Search box for other Posts dealing with this MOS. Have you asked your recruiter this question, and why do you want to have a deployment?

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/74d-looking-for-deployment

74D Looking for Deployment | RallyPoint

I am currently a Reservist in a MI unit. I've searched on TOUR OF DUTY - not finding much in the 74D MOS. What's the best way to pick up a deployment in my current MOS? I'm not sure if I would be able to join a unit scheduled to deploy, I know all units are to have a 74D, but not sure if they would be deployed. Any and all advice appreciated. p.s. If you have some information that can't be posted publicly, send in a PM and we can communicate...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2019 7:24 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:24:54 -0500

If you are enlisting on the active duty side, you won’t have to worry about finding a deployment, it will come to you because more than likely you’ll be assigned to a location that’s on a regular rotation for deployments...Good Luck to you

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2019 7:35 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:35:01 -0500

If your unit deploys, certainly.
Or, are you are asking if a PVT, fresh out of training, would be able to volunteer for a deployment?
I would suggest focusing on excelling at training, and do a bit of research about the MOS, at this link:
https://www.cool.army.mil/enlisted/74d.htm

Army COOL Summary - MOS 74D - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist

Army Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) - MOS 74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist

Response by SSG Matt Olson made Feb 28 at 2019 8:37 AM

SSG Matt Olson — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:37:51 -0500

All depends on the type of unit your in. I deployed 2 within 3 years as the cbrn nco of a hhc armor unit.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2019 10:17 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:17:15 -0500

Really will come down to the unit. Each SF Group has a Chemical Recon company, there are some weird assignments for 74 in places like Wake Island. 74 is an interesting field as there is lots of "home work" (hehe get it) to do...though that's mainly a Guard function. Typically most 74 I've seen start at a BCT in the CBRN unit or as the company/troop CBRN shop. Check out the Army Career Tracker as you can peruse all assignments and locations. May not be a "deployment" but there are some weird places to go. Be on top of it or else you'll just be assigned wherever your Branch Manager decides to put you.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2019 8:00 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 08:00:09 -0500

We need more information.
Ou deployed about 8 months after I became MOS qual as a 74D and had volunteered for two more after that. So it depends.
Are you AD/RC?
Are you MOS qualified?
Give us some details.

Response by SSG Matt Olson made May 19 at 2022 7:05 PM

SSG Matt Olson — Thu, 19 May 2022 19:05:42 -0400

PVT Erica G
Deployments come by whatever BDE your in, for example if your in 4th Inf 3 bde you will deploy once every 2-3 years..

I deployed 2 times with 4th inf 3bct 1/68 CAB