As we all know, Army deployments generally last from 12-15 months, as compared to 7 month Marine deployments. However (in theory, I know it doesn't always happen). Lets pretend that you spent at least as much time at home as you did on your deployment. Which is better for the soldiers, the army, and the country?
Please don't use this question to argue about the war or bash the military. It is serious, and I really would like consensus, preferrably from family members and current/ex-military.
2007-12-20 05:30:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Speaking from experience, you burn out at around 8 months. That really sucks when you have 7 more ahead of you. I think the ideal length for deployments is 6 months. That way, even if you get extended by three months (as I was) you don't get too far into the burned out phase.
2007-12-20 05:37:16 · answer #1 · answered by DOOM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The goal is for a Soldier to be home for at least a year between deployments, that is why they went to 15 months to get everyone a year back.
I would prefer fewer long deployments as opposed to more short deployments.
If are Army were not cut in half in the 90's we wouldn't have this big of a problem.
we sent more Soldiers to the 91 gulf war than we have on Active duty now. Thank you Bill Clinton.
2007-12-20 05:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a spouse, my opinion is longer deployments with longer time in between. I'd much rather deal with my husband being gone for a year and home a year, than 7 months here, 2 weeks there.. etc. That's more disruptive to a family's routine. As a service member though, I'd much rather have short deployments, otherwise you do get burn out and feel more like you're living Groundhog's Day.
2007-12-20 05:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by Denise S 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As an Army wife who is looking at a third deployment in the near future, I would honestly have to say that I prefer the longer deployments with the longer time period home. The shorter deployments are more difficult to adjust to, as are the shorter time periods home. As tough as it is to say Good-bye at the beginning of that 15 month deployment, everyone adjusts to 'Dad' being gone and the time seems to fly by and it is over before you realize.
2007-12-21 10:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by Shan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a Marine Wife I prefer the 7 month deployments. I think that being away for 15 months is too long. Besides I think its better for the troops and morale. Family is important and I think coming back for awhile before doing another pump helps a lot. It gives them time to adjust and be comfortable and happy again. I think it makes the next time not seem as daunting, because they know what to expect and are reassured of everything they have back home waiting for them.
2007-12-20 06:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle K 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband used to be in a unit that did 90 day rotations and it was worse than a longer deployment. The coming and going was far worse to me.
As a soldier though I would also like longer deployments because setting up, tearing down, cleaning and doing all the inventories sucks worse than being out there in my opinion.
2007-12-20 05:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep in mind, during WWII, your "deployment " was for the duration. A lot of men were drafted in 1942 and were gone until 1946.
I'd take a longer deployment and more time between deployments.
2007-12-20 08:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 10:10:17 · answer #8 · answered by guiterrez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 months is about right.
2007-12-20 06:11:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋