Stuck at Fort Bliss; how can I deploy?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 01:07:55 -0400

Ok, so I am stuck at Fort Bliss in a testing unit and have been here for around 3 years. This wouldn't be a bad thing but I have been trying to deploy for the last 6 years. I even rein listed for a rapid deployment duty station and was put in the only non deployable unit here! Does anyone have any advice?

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 18 at 2014 1:09 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 01:09:23 -0400

Have you approached your NCO Support Channel for resolution?

CSMs have the ability to move Soldiers within their footprints.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2014 1:18 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 01:18:58 -0400

To be clear, your re-enlisted for Fort Bliss? Madness I say.

MSG Q gave good advice in that you should approach your chain of command and see if you can get transferred to a deployable unit. Another option that may be beneficial is to talk to your branch manager.

Honestly though, if you haven't deployed by now your opportunities to do so may have dried up.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2014 5:01 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:01:01 -0400

I have approached my PSG and my 1SG but I believe that it stopped with them. Even if the deployments stop I would like to get to an actual line unit. There are no schools or anything for scouts in 1AD 1CAV.

Response by PFC Logan Holt made May 20 at 2021 11:33 PM

PFC Logan Holt — Thu, 20 May 2021 23:33:47 -0400

3-43 ADA?