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How likely is it to be deployed overseas and how long does the deployment usually last?

I'm thinking about joining the national guard or army reserves and I was wondering how likely it is to be deployed overseas and how long does the deployment usually last? I'd really like to join, but I have small children at home and I don't want to be away from them too long. Thanks. :)

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  • Mrsjvb
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    then do not enlist. deployments are anywhere from 3-18 months long. and that does NOT count the months of training required before you deploy.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Completely depends on your MOS, and your states deployment tempo. I know guys that have never been anywhere, and I know guys that have been several times. (though to be fair, most of the guys that have been multiple time have volunteered.) Your mobilization can last 18-24 months. However, you will only be in country for 12 with a two week R&R leave. Two additional things to consider. Legal issues if you are a single parent, and deployment rates are significantly down from several years ago.

    Source(s): 8 years total service between the Marine Reserves and the National Guard
  • 1 decade ago

    Right now the Army Reserves are deploying every four to five years. A lot of it will depend on your MOS. You will deploy no more the 400 days with a 15 day R&R.

    Source(s): 18 year Army Reserves and Currently Deployed.
  • 1 decade ago

    Huge chance you will be deployed, and deployements are a year +. If you're worried about leaving your kids, don't join.

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  • 1 decade ago

    With either the ANG or Army Reserves, you can expect deployments to last anywhere from 365 to 400 days on average.

    I feel for you...me and my wife have a toddler and one on the way. Her Reserve unit will be going to Afghanistan late next year, so it will be on me to care for our young kiddos (hardship for me...not sure how I will manage just yet), they will miss her terribly and she will miss them like crazy. It's a hard situation to deal with, but we both went into this with eyes wide open.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    100% likely and for 18 to 24 months

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