If you are deployed and they tell you you will be gone for 6 months, are the chances really good that you may be gone for longer then your 6 months? My husband is supposed to be back in november, but i have a gut feeling that he wont be home.
2006-08-03 14:23:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Honey, that's a hard one to answer. Most of the men in my family were Navy - except for a black sheep uncle who was Army - and their deployments were pretty much always over when they were supposed to be, within a couple of days. The problem is that that may have changed with the current world situation.
I do know that gut feeling you're talking about. I remember it well from the first time my brother was deployed. He came home safe and sound and on time - for what it's worth. Just keep praying and hang in there.
2006-08-03 14:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can surely be gone for longer than 6 months. They are extending everyone now and days. My husband just got back from a deployment that was suppose to be 6 months, but ended up being 10 months. I am also going to deploy soon and they are telling me 6 months, but we will see. I guess it just depends on what kind of job you are doing over there
2006-08-03 23:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by mommyaf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most orders I've seen state a particular number of days (90, 123, 179) and they also state "Variations Authorized" which pretty much leaves it totally up in that air if they need to extend or not.
I've been in the AF for almost 13 years and have been deployed 12 times and I'm on my 13th right now. Only once was I ever extended, and that extension was due to Allied Force in Kosovo. I'm supposed to be extended on this one anywhere fom 2 weeks to 3 months, so we'll see.
2006-08-03 21:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by Michael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They told me, and my orders stated, that I would be gone, "for a period of 365 days, not to exceed 2 years." That was what was on my orders. Yet I spent just over 6 months in country. I was activated for about 8 months. I'm a member of the National Guard. So there is a good chance he may come home around then. A lot of it depends on what his unit's job, or mission, is and what the demand for that may be.
2006-08-03 21:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by AirborneKappaSigma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about navy, Marines are 6 months. My son was army and my best friends son was army. they were both deployed for a year and my son did an extra month and her son did 3 extra months. They were there in 03/04 so things may be better now. I did read the other day however that the 173rd was going to be staying on for an additional 90 days.
Best I can tell ya is hope for the best and expect the worst. Be prepared for whatever comes your way and remember it's harder on him than it is on you. (hard to believe I know)
I will be keeping your husband in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there.
2006-08-03 21:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're are usually pretty straightforward on the length of time a member is deployed--for many reasons. I will tell you that if a member is deployed over 6 months they are entitled to certain things that personnel deployed less are entitled to. So they keep a real tight schedule. And God Bless you and your husband.
2006-08-03 21:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by amish-robot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm currently a civilian, however I have contact with senior military personnel who would tell you not to put money down for a boat cruise in November, unless your money is refundable, if you don't show.
One positive note; the new Iraqi government is targeting the new year, for when they plan on taking over the security of the country. I will believe that, when I see it. A lot of that boasting hinges on whether they have a civil war. And, it ain't lookin good.
2006-08-03 21:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A typical "tour" or deployment is six months at a time. The one thing that can hamper is processing for deployment...pre and post. That can take an additional week or so.
Sometimes deployments can be extended depending on global circumstance. This can lengthen a deployment anywhere from a month to six months.
2006-08-03 21:31:56 · answer #8 · answered by Duzzit Madder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Six months is a permanent change of station according to the regulations. Before the current war in Iraq and Afghanistan I'd say a six-month absence would stick true, but given the circumstances of so many extensions for our troops I'd hope for six months, but expect longer.
I realize it isn't easy for the loved ones left behind, but it's not exactly plush living for our troops either. Regardless, contain your fears, pray for the servicemembers, and sustain their efforts. Do your level best to take care of the homefront because your spouse is depending on you to do that. He doesn't need any additional worries to distract him now.
2006-08-03 21:34:47 · answer #9 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent ten years active duty, and sailed on six cruises. The longest was nine months. That being said, we are currently in a very unstable time, and anything can happen. Generally, the NAVY likes to keep on a six month rotation. Depends on what kind of ship he is on.
Good luck, and thank you for supporting your husband and our military.
2006-08-03 21:35:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋