if i have a clerical position, such as administrative specialist or human resources specialist, will i go on a deployment? if yes, what will i do when i go?
2007-07-12 03:52:35 · 15 answers · asked by danyel 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
im not in the army just contemplating joining. but i dnt wanna join if theyre gonna make me work on the field or whatever. i just wanna sit in the office and have all of the benefits the army provides.
2007-07-12 04:11:25 · update #1
ok ive been missunderstood and am getting irritated with these rude responses... i didnt say i didnt want to deploy... and when i say i dnt wanna go on the field i mean i dnt wanna be like a front line person or whatever. i want a clerical position in the army.i could care less WHERE i go...
2007-07-12 10:03:45 · update #2
yes its a probability ... dont listen to a recruiter whatever u do lol ..
2007-07-12 03:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
If you join the military, any branch, no matter what job you do you can be deployed into a combat position. That is the whole idea behind the military. While clerical jobs such as records and finance may seem a safe bet to stay safe in an office, it isn't true. Every job has a war-time/deployment application. So whatever you do, you would be doing it if you are deployed. To want the benefits of the military without be willing to take the risks is ridiculous ...you have no business enlisting.
2007-07-12 05:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You didn't mention whether or not you were in the Army or just working for them as a civilian. I will assume you are in the army. One thing recruiters fail to mention and many soldiers fail to realize is that EVERYONE in the Army has a 2nd MOS--Infantry. So there is no job that precludes you from deployment. However, clerical MOSs probably have a greater potential of remaining in the rear with the gear than other MOSs. If you haven't joined yet, why not go Air Force? They don't fight front line, they send their officers out. Either way, best of luck.
2007-07-12 04:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by Thegustaffa 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you're not willing to go to the field/deploy, you probably shouldn't join.
The Army is not a welfare program.
IF you *were* to join as a clerk, you would very likely deploy to support those soldiers who are fighting. You would be responsible for making sure their paperwork was correct and their pay was correct. That is too important to have someone doing it just for their own benefits.
The Army is a good place that are willing to put the needs of the nation and fellow soldiers ahead of their own personal desires. One of the Army Values is "Selfless Service." It doesn't sound like you have that value.
You don't care where you go? Ok, In that case, let me answer it this way: Your chances of going to Iraq or Afghanistan are high. If you go there as a 71L or other 'clerk' position, you will not be a 'front line' soldier (and women aren't in combat MOS's anyway) but there is still a chance that you will be involved in a firefight. This war does not have 'frontlines' and you could, even if less likely, come under fire. Your job would be very important. If those combat soldiers pay or paperwork is screwed up, they're going to be upset. You may or may not be to blame but you're the one they're going to come to to straighten it up and if you don't get it fixed quick, then it will be your fault.
Am I being nice? Sorry, that's not my job. I'm here to tell it like it is. And in this line of work, that is how it is. The truth must be told, even if it's not what the person wants to hear. I hope you can appreciate that.
2007-07-12 04:37:29 · answer #4 · answered by John T 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
It's hard to say. If you're in a clerical position and deployed, you'll be doing clerical work on the deployment. Now that may not always be the case, you may still need to travel from one area to the other. I can't say anything for sure.
Don't worry, you'll be trained and you'll have plenty of support. You won't be there alone.
2007-07-12 03:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by Sean C 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes you do have a chance of deploying since every unit has an orderly room which takes care of most the paperwork for the unit. The only way you will not deploy is if you go to a strategic unit (a unit that stays in its place).
2007-07-12 03:59:24 · answer #6 · answered by bluenile 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes you will deploy they need paper pushers over there too. i have a friend who is there now and she has a desk job she orders supplies all day every one in the military deploys
you wont be able to sit in an office all the time you will be sent to the field for field training you will be trained to be combat ready. you need to not join you really arent military material you need to go to school and become an office manager in the civilian world
2007-07-12 04:12:14 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
thought you may want to know that Administrative Specialist ( 42 L) and Human Resources Specialist ( 42A) are one mos now.. 42A ( They merged them) .. Yes you may be in the office or where needed , and Yes you will be deployed ...
I hate to share this but no MOS is safe from being deployed.
If there were I know too many people who would change their MOS.
Good luck!
2007-07-12 07:38:00 · answer #8 · answered by Justice35 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The needs of the Army come first. They can do anything they want with you once you sign the paper.
2007-07-12 03:56:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
then you are selfish and immature and DO NOT JOIN
EVERYBODY deploys and there are PLENTY of ADMIN types in the sandbox. there is paperwork in the field to do too, you know.
What is it with these peopletoday wanting all the perks but never wanting to earn them?!
2007-07-12 07:24:57 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They need administrative support in the desert too.
2007-07-12 03:56:43 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋