Chance of Deployment [Merged]

[MikeL]

Again, how old are you?


The last combat mission was Op Mobile and that is finished, and that was only a combat mission for the Air Force dropping bombs.  As of right now, there are no combat missions for the Canadian Forces.  That can easily change in the future how ever, all depends on what is going on in the world and what the GoC wants to do.

 

[JakeToynton]

Im just about to turn 17 so cut me some slack here ok, I just wanted to know so thanks for your anwser

 

[MikeL]

Cut you some slack?  I just asked a question about your age after answering all of your questions... which easily could have been found through google searchs and browsing the forums here.... so I think I was pretty fair, am I wrong?

You are still young, and aren't even out of high school,  focus on school, girls, getting your license, getting/staying fit.  Thinking about going off to fight in Afghanistan shouldn't even be in your mind at this point.  Also,  last week you wanted to be EOD, this week it's Infantry?

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Im just about to turn 17 so cut me some slack here ok, I just wanted to know so thanks for your anwser

Hey junior....check your attitude at the door......

MILNET.CA MENTOR

 

[Armymedic]

Jake,

Have you ever heard the movie line, "If you built it they will come"?

This is what I tell new Med Techs when they ask about deployments. Once you are in and trained, earn your respect and keep fit; the deployments will come.

There is always another sh!t hole in the world our politicians will want to send us to.

 

[RCDtpr]

You're young and you want to experience combat....with how it is glorified in video games and movies these days I wouldn't say that it's a big shock that someone your age would want to see what it's all about.

Let me give you a piece of advice from someone who has been there done that....be very careful what you wish for.  Reality is far different than Black Hawk Down and Call of Duty.

 

[Jarnhamar]

But I know some people who are Canadian who have gone to the U.S.A military and fought in Afghanistan for the U.S.A instead of there home country. Which I think is wrong but hey its their life they can do what they want.

would I have a better chance being deployed to Afghanistan in the U.S.A military ?

Jake on one hand you state you feel it's wrong for a Canadian to go to the US military and deploy to Afghanistan yet shortly after it appears as if you would consider going to the US just to deploy to Afghanistan.

1- That sounds like a lack of integrity.
2- Listen to the advice here. Join the infantry, the world is a shitty place. It's up to young up coming soldiers like yourself to defend it and make it a better place. You may not go to Afghanistan, you may go someplace a hell of a lot worse (ie careful what you wish for)
3-You're on the right track, guys and girls like you are the future of our military.
4-Don't come to a military forum and say you want to join the army and serve with us overseas then hide behind your age when someone gives you an answer you don't like- it's weak.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

There are numerous, similar threads on this subject already. All asking essentially the same thing and receiving the same answers.

Let's not clutter the board up any more than it already is please.

Milnet.ca Staff

 

[Tristonarcand1010]

What is the average oversea deployment length for new military recruits? Let's say for each year you serve in the military as a full time None Commission Member (NCM) . Thanks.

 

[MikeL]

A recruit would not be deploying overseas.

Once you are fully trades qualified,  you may deploy.  During Afghanistan,  tour length was dependent on the organization you deployed with, etc.  The Battle Group would deploy for 6-7 months,  while TFK would deploy for 9+ months.  Plus the TAVs, and everything in between.  Op Mobile/OUP had different deployment lengths as well.

I'm not sure how Navy deployments on ship work.


Also not sure what you mean, but for each year you serve full time as a NCM?  Do you mean how often you will deploy?  That depends on your trade, unit, what is currently going on, etc.  Using myself as an example,  I served 7 years in the Regular Force as a Sig Op.  I deployed on 2 international missions and 1 domestic.  Other Sig Ops from my QL3 course deployed more, some the same amount,  others only deployed once or not at all.

Right now,  the only large mission is Afghanistan,  but that is ending soon; hard to say what the future will look like for deployments.  I'm sure there will be another mission,  just not sure where/when.  If you join the CF,  you may deploy,  or you may not.  If you do get to deploy,  you may only get one tour,  or you may get 3, etc.

 

[Ducam]

If I were to be offered a job as an infantry soldier and only plan on doing my three years would it be likely that I may be deployed somewhere? I know that the Afghan mission is ending and it is an unknown as to what the future may hold but I guess my question is could I be deployed after my first year with Infantry?

 

[MikeL]

If I were to be offered a job as an infantry soldier and only plan on doing my three years would it be likely that I may be deployed somewhere? I know that the Afghan mission is ending and it is an unknown as to what the future may hold but I guess my question is could I be deployed after my first year with Infantry?

This depends on if Canada is committed to another overseas mission that calls for boots on the ground or not.  As well,  if your battalion will be deploying within the time you are in,  how many troops are required to deploy, etc.  If things line up,  yes you could get a deployment in.  But,  you could very easily get no deployments during your 3 years. 

When I was in battalion,  we had new Ptes show up while we were deployed in 2008.  Some had the chance to deploy in 2009,  some didn't.  Some of the ones that are still in,  are just now about to go on their first tour.  Plus there is the Ptes that came in 2009, 2010, etc, same thing for them,  some are just now deploying on their first tour, some may still be waiting for a chance to deploy.

 

[mariomike]

What is the average oversea deployment length for new military recruits?

Deployment duration
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/36345.0/nowap.html

Deployment Rates/Durations 
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/27982.0

Thoughts on deployment/rotation length & HLTA 
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/62699.0.html

I guess my question is could I be deployed after my first year with Infantry?

BMQ to Deployment Timeline 
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/87928.0

 

[FutureMilWife22]

Hello,
My hubby is looking into joining the military, we have young children and I am trying to do research myself so I can help with finding what fits all of us to the best of my ability. What I am wondering is he is looking at a career as a Communications and Electronics Engineering (Air) Officer and I was wondering what the deployment rates are for this career. Are they deployed often? if so for how long at a time? Any other information on  this career that you have would be helpful also.

Thank you for taking the time to read and respond. <3

 

[Wookilar]

I'm afraid that's not something any of us can comment on specifically; it just changes from year to year.

I didn't go anywhere for the first 8 years of my career and then I wasn't home for the next 7.

Our rate of deployment relies so heavily on federal government budget/policy and the current state of the world that you would need a crystal ball.

If you and your husband feel that life in uniform is the way to go, you have to be prepared to potentially spend significant time apart.

 

[mariomike]

What I am wondering is he is looking at a career as a Communications and Electronics Engineering (Air) Officer and I was wondering what the deployment rates are for this career.

This may help,

"They may be employed on exercises or deployed in combat situations. They may also work in an international headquarters, on a multi-national staff or mission."
http://www.forces.ca/en/job/communicationsandelectronicsengineeringairofficer-77?olvPlayer=233.003s&module=cue_77_4#we

Any other information on  this career that you have would be helpful also.

Communications and Electronics Engineering (Air) Officer
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+letter+of+intent+rmc&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=XfFDVrmsA4fd8gfXwLIo&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+Communications+and+Electronics+Engineering+(Air)+Officer

CELE
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+letter+of+intent+rmc&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=XfFDVrmsA4fd8gfXwLIo&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+CELE

we have young children and I am trying to do research myself so I can help with finding what fits all of us to the best of my ability.

There are various discussions on here, as well as on the Recruiting site, regarding family life in the CAF.

This is a recent example,

Air Force General > How often will I get relocated if I have a family?
http://army.ca/forums/threads/120571.0

 

[expeditionary]

Hey everyone, I'm curious, as an NCM INF PRIVATE, what are the chances of going on tour overseas during the first VIE?

If the answer is, "hell yes you're going!", what's it like?

BACKGROUND: I've applied infantry, and really want in. 

 

[RedcapCrusader]

There's no tours right now.


You might get to go on RIMPAC (Pacific ocean ex, with Japanese, US, Australia).

In the rare chance, you might do a rotation through Poland/Ukraine training mission.


Don't bank on going anywhere, especially in your first 5 years. You'll be sticking around in Canada for majority of it.

 

[ArmyRick]

OK, let me offer a different perspective on your question

Tours overseas? Its like predicting the weather. It depends first on what the Government commits to and what comes up. Then its a crap shoot if your battalion is selected or not. No one for sure can say yes or no.

 

[mariomike]

as an NCM INF PRIVATE, what are the chances of going on tour overseas during the first VIE?

Can someone throw me a friggin deployment????!!! 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/103498.0

Chances of Deployment ?
https://army.ca/forums/threads/105273.0

Deployment probabilities 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/104102.0
2 pages

Curious about deployment rates if anyone can help?
https://army.ca/forums/threads/121073.0

Voluntary Deployment??? 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/98932.0

Wanna join, but what if I don't wanna deploy? (merged)
http://army.ca/forums/threads/89177.0/nowap.html
4 pages

Reserves and Deployment 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/102409.0
2 pages.

Deployment Tempo 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/39949.0/nowap.html
2 pages.

Deployment length?
http://army.ca/forums/threads/110691.0

Deployment duration
http://army.ca/forums/threads/36345.0
2 pages.

Timeframe before deployment for infantry res
http://army.ca/forums/threads/110399.0/nowap.html

BMQ to Deployment Timeline 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/87928.0

Deployment
https://army.ca/forums/threads/104765.0

etc...

See also,

Operations update
"The Canadian Armed Forces operations monthly public affairs narrative is designed to give an up-to-date overview of ongoing Canadian Armed Forces missions in Canada, North America and around the world."
http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/operations/update.page
Date modified: 2016-04-08