My husband is joining the Army NG or the Reserves. He is excited & ready to go to war if that occurs he is either choosing Computer Programming or Visual Information Operator. I am so afraid of him going to war and being apart for so long. We have a 5 month old little girl and I don't want her to loose her bond with her dad. Based on his chosen MOS will the probability for him to be sent to war high or low?
2007-10-07 16:28:06 · 9 answers · asked by diliablue1978 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
if his unit is deployed, he deploys. period.
2007-10-07 16:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but there is no way to tell.
I was in for over 8 years as an officer and still had a hard time figuring out why some of were picked to go to Afghanistan.
So, all I can tell you is this, check with the CO of the local Guard unit if your in the guard and see what the odds are.
If you are already in the regular army, it's a coin toss.
Best Regards to you, I've hoed this road before!
2007-10-07 16:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by Randy W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hon, his probability of going to Iraq is high no matter what his MOS. I was a Combat/Medical/Forensic photographer (Visual Information Operator) and I went to Vietnam, so count on his going.
Hon, you can also call the Military One Source Organization, which will help you network with other spouses of deployed soldiers.
2007-10-07 17:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by Sgt Little Keefe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, people should join the military these days with the expectation that they will deploy. I understand your concern of the time away from young kids. Look into ANG/AFRes, they deploy for more often but shorter periods.
Far as I know, those are not high depliyment specialties. However, if they do deploy, it's to sit inside a FOB in the AC & do their job btwn sending you emails & surfing the net.
2007-10-07 19:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's see... Possibly. More likely, PROBABLY.
A soldier that is a Vis Aids Techie, Programmer, supplies ammo or fuels Helos is susceptible to deployment as is anyone else in greens. Think about it, We use Computer, give briefings and disseminate information on the battlefield. If he gets into Wi-Fi or WAN/LAN, I would give him a higher expectation of deployment.
Our technology gives us an edge in combat.
Make sure if he deploys that you and the other spouses NETWORK and Support each other. Never fear what you cannot understand, there will be wives and husbands of Lifer Guardsmen to help you along -- if you ask.
Best of Luck to your husband and yourself.
2007-10-07 16:45:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The job of the military is to go to war to protect the freedoms and the interests of this country. If you sign up be prepared to do your job. Otherwise, look in the employment section of the newspaper and find a more suitable form of employment.
2007-10-07 19:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by erehwon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much every MOS is deployable. Think of it this way, if the Army didn't need that MOS in wartime, why would they need it at all. They could hire contractors for that skill.
2007-10-07 16:48:43 · answer #7 · answered by Smoker06 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Impossible to tell. Regardless of MOS, he is still a soldier.
2007-10-07 16:32:17 · answer #8 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably so, if his unit is deployed, or his MOS is in desperate need. the way things are now...pretty high.
2007-10-07 18:35:38 · answer #9 · answered by Boss H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋