The unit I’m in is a tactical MI unit. Still, very few of us have been downrange. It has been said here that if you want to deploy, you should have joined the National Guard. In fact, our unit has put a freeze on people going to Iraq or Afghanistan. My former team leader has been begging to go to Iraq for many months, but they won’t let him go. I personally feel that some of the jobs soldiers are doing, they should be done by civilians instead (like jobs involving paperwork, etc.). Only a finite amount of Americans will join the Army and Marines (and the other services). Have civilians do the non-militaristic work in garrison.
“Have civilians do the non-militaristic work in garrison.”
That is the direction the Army is moving towards.
I’m surprized a little bit though. Right now Army Times reports that the Army is looking through the Active ranks to find persons who have yet to deploy. Basically only TRADDOC types are kept from deployment. I think you will get your chance.
I just hope you get to deploy as MI and not “convoy escort.” I’ve watched them deploy so many combat support and combat service support units to do essentially MP duties. Of course, someone has to do it.
Oh BTW and most importantly. Thank you for your service, it is greatly appreciated. God Bless.