I'm just wondering, when they say on the news that this solider has been to Iraq for 4 tours of duty, now he's going back for his 5th. A lady said, yesterday where i work that someone in her family is going back for his 7th time. And some people haven't gone once yet.
Do they send back those who have been over there before, because they know what its like?
*just wondering...thanks*
2007-01-12 05:35:39 · 14 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
*same with afganistan...*
*my cousin's been there for at least 2 or more years...and he LOVES it*
*and my boyfriend wants to go over, but yet he's still sitting at his army base in texas*
2007-01-12 06:12:03 · update #1
it all depends on the military orders of the individual. some soldiers, believe it or not, are volunteering to go. for national guard units, they take the orders of the governer of that state. their particular battalion or brigade may be going over, therefore they are obligated to go as well. plus cost is in there too. its cheaper to leave soldiers there that are already flown over than to fly them home and send another group to cover.
2007-01-12 05:40:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Military Occupational Specialty of the Soldiers.
Think about it this way: in a football game, why do they keep sending the same defensive players out on the field every time the other team has possession of the ball? Becuase Defense is what those players are trained to do.
So, why would Infantry or Military Police or Armor or Field Artillery Soldiers and units keep rotating in and out of Iraq, but the Air Defense Artillery stay back in the U.S.? Which types of Soldiers are most needed for the operation?
And then there is the added dimension of Soldiers repeatedly requesting to be sent back. Why do you think they do it? If things are really as bad in Iraq as the newspapers and TV portray, why wouldn't they be clamouring to come home and stay home?
We have many active duty Soldiers in my church, and have even had a few killed, but all of the rest have been over there multiple times, AT THEIR OWN REQUEST. They know that they are performing a valuable service, both for the U.S. and for the Iraqis.
2007-01-12 13:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They sending soldiers there which one needed and what kind job they are doing. Not every soldiers their units/brigades making the same job. So, it's can be happen some of them need to go often and some of them never been there.
My husband was there just only 2 times, I know here overseas some guys just came back from their 3. tour and soon they need to go again. My friends husband was their 3 times too, now he don't need that no more, lucky he get retired.
2007-01-12 14:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by cat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an antiquated military practice that the government is yet to figure out or solve. Primarily a resource issue based on theories from centuries past.
There are a lot of troops still sitting at home, yet the army itself is several million strong.
2007-01-12 13:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by Prakash V 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good question. Many who went at the beginning have never had to go back. And yet, we take so many who are just in the Reserves and send them over, instead of "real" (full-time) soldiers. So, we are sending less-trained -- part-time soldiers who have to leave their real jobs with companies, for less pay, and to do jobs they were never trained to do. Meanwhile, thousands of full-time soldiers sit at home, safe on their American bases. Of course, those staying at home are still called "heroes" by the media, and allowed to fly first class on any flight they take -- just because they wear a uniform.
2007-01-12 13:42:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since 70% of Americans say "NO" to war the troops will be coming home soon. We (AMERICANS) do not want anyone to go. The reason some troops go and others do not? Some have jobs that require them to be more valuable than the average troop. Combat troop is more valuable than a pencil pusher.
2007-01-12 21:26:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are only certain jobs that are needed to be filled in Iraq. Not every job that we have in the military is neccesarily needed in that region but it can be in high demand in another. It has to do with job/rank/experience requirements. Someone who is a russian linguist is needed in europe but maybe not in Colombia. See what I am saying. If you need more then email me.
2007-01-12 13:40:58 · answer #7 · answered by daschund delight 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because of their job specifications. A pencil pusher may not be needed as much as an engineer. And alot of it's just luck of the draw.
2007-01-12 13:39:05 · answer #8 · answered by Julie S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on their jobs. Believe it or not some people join the military specifically to serve their country. I have a friend who keeps asking to go back.
2007-01-12 14:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My hubby is on his third and it just occured as his posting unit was due to deploy when we arrived ..Also for the ones on their first tour they may be younger
2007-01-12 13:40:43 · answer #10 · answered by sammie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋