One of my best friends in the army is getting ready for a more than a year long deployment. I was wondering, will he be allowed to communicate with loved ones and friends either by telephone or computer? Is there a possibility that the trip can be cut shorter than year due to certain circumstances? I'm not sure where he is going but i know he is not going to iraq.
2007-11-26 20:06:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Depending on where he is actually deploying to, he may or may not be able to call. I know when I was in Afghanistan, calling home wasn't a very common option; however, email is totally accessible. Don't worry, he'll be able to keep in touch somehow.
As for his deployment getting shortened, I'm sorry to say deployments don't get shortened ever anymore, in fact, most get extended. I know mine did. Unless something devastating happens at home, don't expect him early. sorry..
2007-11-26 20:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by gsxrbaby04 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
deployments do not always mean to combat zones, and Iraq is not the only combat zone the US Soldiers are being deployed to. Communication is allowed and provided in most cases. in some (rare)cases, it is limited(depending on MOS and other factors). most times, there are not only telephones, but computers, and in some places, the guys get together and get laptops and even webcams to keep in touch with loved ones. he or his family will be able to give you more info on the length of his deployment.
2007-11-26 20:50:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Soldiers are encouraged to communicate with loved ones and friends back home...it's good for morale!
just remember though, there are going to be times when any Soldier cannot call or write for several days at a time, due to movements, mission etc.... Don't worry just because you haven't heard from him in a while...just send him an email and ask him how he's doing.
2007-11-26 23:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by Greenman 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Y E S, that is a requirement that the US Army soldier must communicate with his or her loved ones at least once a week!!
2007-11-27 10:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin just got back from Iraq and he was able to call his parents and Fiance. I'm not sure if it makes a difference what position they are or not but I'm pretty sure you will be able to communicate. As for the shortening in time i couldn't tell you a thing about that.
2007-11-26 20:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
depends entirely on where he will be, what he will be doing and the infrastructure in place. My cousin gets to do video conferencing with his wife just about daily. I have a friend who hasn't heard from hers in any way shape or form in over three months.
the chances of a deployment being cut short are slim.
2007-11-27 00:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-06 00:17:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, depending one what outfit or where they are stationed, military people get regular mail, land line phone calls and in some cases they have internet hookups provided to email and chat. Keeps people in touch and its not so lonely being a soldier anymore.
2007-11-26 20:10:50 · answer #8 · answered by okie_dokie_katz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes they can communicate they just can't give details about their situtation that might endanger them. When I was in Desert Storm mail was always nice to get. Now they have computers so its easier.
Wish your friend a safe journey
2007-11-27 07:00:43 · answer #9 · answered by path2631 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes he will in fact the army and other branches have AT&T calling centers set up with phones, computers, and web cams,
2007-11-26 20:09:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋