Volunteering for Afghanistan Deployment?

i am an E1 in the NY Army National Guard. MOS 15W UAV Pilot. I still have to do all my training, but my unit 27th Infantry BCT JUST came back from deployment and i was told they wont be deploying again for awhile. I want to be able to go over right away after AIT though.

I was told it is possible to volunteer for deployment with other states while in the Army National Guard. does anyone know how that works? Will having a job like 15W UAV Pilot make it easy to find a Unit to go over with?

2009-03-30T14:06:43Z

well i would like to deploy as a 15W without having to reclass as another MOS. and my AIT will not be all done till early December. 15W has a hellishly long AIT

2009-03-30T14:16:19Z

i didnt go active because after deployment i need to be home. my family isnt doing to well and running away and joining the army full time for 6 yrs wasnt an option, and deployment is only 12 months. also, i didnt go woith a combat MOS because UAVs and flight interest me. i want to be a commercial pilot, so why would i choose a job that doesnt help me once my service is done. a lot of 11Bs have that problem when their service time is up

____________________________2009-03-30T14:04:55Z

Favorite Answer

Some reservists and active duty folks volunteer to deploy with other units. Check with you chain of command for more details.

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Anonymous2009-03-30T21:05:17Z

Hooah Private, I can use more men like you. I will take a look at what units are in your area. Yes you can volenteer to deploy with any unit you choose. In most cases, you will have to go to the MOS-Q of that particular unit being deployed. For example, if you are infantry and want to deploy with an MP unit, you will have to be trained as an MP first.

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Anonymous2009-03-30T21:00:32Z

Thank you for your service. Good luck.

(Obviously, I have no idea what the answer is to your question).

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Stabler2009-03-30T21:01:54Z

why didnt you just go active 11B if you wanna deploy right away? instead your a weekend warrior.

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