Hello...I have a few questions. My daughters father is going to be going to basic training and then Advanced training RIGHT after...with no break in between. He seems convinced that this is so he can get a quicker start to his career...but I kinda doubt that is the reason. He is also convinced that he will NOT be going to Iraq or anywhere for that matter because he is working with "computers." I am just wondering how quickly after training is over are soldiers getting deployed. I am also wondering how this back to back training is going to play into getting "leave" for Christmas, or if you think it is possible at all. He is in the Army National Guard.

it's normal to go straight from basic to advanced training. And he will get two weeks off during the Christmas holiday. Those drill sergeants don't want to be stuck there for the holidays anymore than he does.

And they need computer guys in Iraq, too. I'm not saying he will deploy right away, btu it's always a possibility. My brother is a computer guy and been in a little over two years and hasn't deployed. I'm a writer, been in almost 3 and haven't either. but I know guys who deployed right after AIT. It's all just luck of the draw.

My advice is to worry aout that when the time comes, if it comes. And I'm not just saying this as a Soldier. I'm a Marine wife as well with my hubby deployed.

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He is also convinced that he will NOT be going to Iraq or anywhere for that matter because he is working with "computers."

Perhaps he doesn't know this, but it doesn't matter what a soldier's job is; he/she could still get deployed. No one can say at what point that will be or how soon after AIT. Also, one MOS is no "safer" than another. After all, that is the whole reason for all the training. And with the active role that the Guard has been playing in Iraq, he would probably be better off expecting to go. But like Frosty said, don't worry about it 'til you have to!

Where is he going to basic? I don't know about the other bases, but Ft. Jackson's holiday block leave is from 19 Dec to 3 Jan.

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Originally posted by FlGuardGirl:
Also, one MOS is no "safer" than another.

79R

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ForwardObserver, Good call, I need to reclass now, can anyone else think of any others.

LOL I stand corrected

I believe he is going to Fort Bragg...but I am not positive. I am pretty sure NC and then GA. What is all of this about a "79R" (is that a recruiter)

Yes ma'am, that is the MOS for recruiter.

Hhhmmmm, recruiter....I think that could be the one MOS that I could possibly think of that doesn't actually deploy. I know the Army needs people to join, but don't think that we are at the point where we will start going after Iraqis.

Actually, a recruiter cannot be made out of basic. You have to be in for a few years, be an NCO, and be accepted as a candidate.

To become a Recruiter, you must be "qualified"

Meet the following requirements; some are waiverable and some are not. See AR 601-1 for guidance.
(a) U.S. citizenship
(b) High school graduate or GED with 30 semester hours of college. CLEP, DANTES or military evaluations credit is not acceptable. (W)
(c) Minimum GT score of 110, waiverable to 100 (W), but must have a ST score of 100 or higher.
(d) Meet the age standard: Be at least 21 years old, but not exceed 37 for SGT or 39 for SSG or SFC (W)
(e) Not be a first-term soldier
(f) Must have 12 months on station if in CONUS. If OCONUS, you must have 6-10 months remaining until DEROS for short tour areas and 6-12 months remaining for long tour areas.
(g) Have completed at least 1 year of service since reclassification
(h) Have 3 years Time in Service (TIS) remaining after completion of the Army Recruiting Course (ARC)
(i) Have at least 4 years Time in Service (TIS) and not exceed the following Time in Grade (TIG) or TIS standards: (1) SSG (P) or SFC: Maximum 2 years TIG and 14 years TIS. TIG limit does not apply to SSG(P) (W)
(2) SGT(P) or SSG: Maximum 12 years TIS (W)
(3) SGT: Maximum 8 years TIS (W)
(j) Meet NCOES requirements: PLDC for SGT, BNCOC (or class date)for SSG and ANCOC (or class date) for SFC
(k) Meet the height/weight standards of AR 600-9 or be within body fat limits
(l) No AWOL or lost time during the current enlistment or in the past 3 years, whichever is longer
(m) Not currently assigned to a Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) testing section
(n) Minimum profile (PULHES) standard of 132221 or better, no shaving profile, and no visible tattoos that may be perceived as offensive, sexist, distasteful, gang related, etc. If you have a "3" in any category, you must have been to the MMRB.
(o) Have a valid civilian driver's license with no record of careless, reckless or unsafe driving
(p) No bankruptcy within the past five years, no current credit problems, and adequate spendable income
(q) Not currently nor have previously enrolled in the past 12 months in a drug or alcohol dependency intervention program of any type. No alcohol related incidents within the past 5 years such as DUI, DWI, or drunk and disorderly.
(r) No law violations such as courts martial, felonies or moral/integrity violations
(s) No marital, emotional, medical, or family problems that would hamper duty performance
(t) Not have more family members (spouse included) than: 2 for SGT, 3 for SGT(P), 4 for SSG and 5 for SFC (W)
(u) Married Army couples must have family care plans and both must apply and get accepted for the program (W)
(v) Cannot be a single parent.
(w) Cannot be pregnant at time of selection or prior to attending Army Recruiting Course (ARC)
Note: Requirements followed by (W) can be waived on a case-by-case basis.

Actually there have been recruiters who deployed to Iraq. They went over there as consultants to help set up recruiting stations there.

Good point. They also sent Drill Sergeants over there too. They helped with the traing of Iraqui army.
Not sure if they're still over there though.

im not sure if they were setaf recruiters or what but in kandahar their is an installation reenlistment office.