I've tried volunteering for deployments on Mobcop Tour of Duty but I never get picked up. Is there any other way to volunteer besides that?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 13:43:17 -0400

I've been in the Army 2.5 years and Want to deploy. I can't seem to get picked up on Tour of Duty. Any other way besides Tour of Duty? I've heard that I could speak with my branch manager but I don't know who that is or how to find them.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2018 3:35 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 15:35:22 -0400

You can change your "Volunteer Status" on your HRC profile. You can also talk with your NCOs and ask them to to speak with your BN S3 to see if they are tracking any missions that might need your MOS. Good luck

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2018 3:50 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 15:50:51 -0400

I see you are Reserve so I can't say for certain but in the NG if there is a unit that is deploying go do a face-to-face with them. Know what you are getting into.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2018 5:02 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 17:02:16 -0400

PFI.DOD.MIL (it may be dod.pfi.mil)
GKO has postings as well

Good luck

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2018 5:41 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 17:41:17 -0400

It also might be better to reclassify where there a bigger need. I’m not sure of your MOS but I know 88Ns are needed all the time.

Response by LTC John Mohor made Aug 5 at 2018 5:44 PM

LTC John Mohor — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 17:44:36 -0400

Every unit is supposed to be on a five year cycle in the reserves. Do you happen to know what year your current unit is in? It could be you're less than a couple years away from deploying with your own current unit. I spent 12 years on the reserve side before I was deployed. Stay in long enough especially post 9-11 and you'll get a deployment. Thanks for serving and be careful what you wish for!