Is there anybody here from the Winston-Salem unit?

2015-05-13T13:43:17-04:00

This may not be the most effective way to get information, but I'm going to try it anyway. I'm currently serving in the NCARNG, 883rd Sapper Co, also out of Winston-Salem, NC. I've got a buddy who's a Reserve Drill Sergeant, and he has been bugging me for years to check out that unit. I was pretty reluctant to give up being 11B, but then I got out for a couple years (don't get me started on what a mistake that was), and now I am back in under a one year enlistment as a 12B (Combat Engineer). I just have some general questions about the unit, USACAPOC in general, training opportunities (Guard won't let me go on AT this year b/c going to 12B course in August), etc. Thanks.

Response by CPT Bob Moore made May 13 at 2015 1:48 PM

2015-05-13T13:48:15-04:00

Psyop units are reserve units, so you would need to switch from NG to USAR. I am pretty sure CA units are also USAR. I wasn't aware of any NG PSYOP or CA units.

When I was in USACAPOC from 2005 to 2007, we were getting ready to deploy, so I had a lot of training opportunities. We also had a lot of chances to deploy and/or go over seas.

The PSYOP and CA worlds are a small place. There aren't a lot of soldiers in them, and they are deployed a lot. If that is what you want, go for it, but be prepared.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 2:43 AM

2015-05-14T02:43:53-04:00

I am about to take on a third MOS but PSYOP has to be the one I am most passionate about. You must be a tad quirky to enjoy this MOS. Some acting skills and an above average understanding of human nature are among the basic requirements for success. That is my opinion. Most units I know are suffering from budget "droughts" so I don't foresee any significant deployments but I pray I have the opportunity to jump on one. It is a rather exciting MOS and if you feel like you are a self-sufficient soldier without a constant need of being guided and managed, this is a field that can bring a lot of satisfaction. An absolute yes from me.