“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.
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.
Yes, I saw that story, too. There is a surprising amount of soldiers who haven't deployed. Although I've only been in for almost 17 months. I know people who have been in for 15+ years and have never deployed. My MOS is apparently the least-deployed in the Army (had no idea when I joined). That's OK, but I would feel incomplete if I finished my military career without deploying at least once. I know war is hell, but it's something I feel I need to do. Kind of hard to explain it.