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Hi I'm going into the Air National Guard as a security forces personnel and i was wondering how is the deployments with them I don't mind if I have to go anywhere I just want to know what is the probability that I will go. Thanks.
Greetings Robert -
Security Forces is one of the career fields where new people are always in demand. The demand is high because the turnover is high. The turnover is high because the deployment rate is VERY high ... can you see where I'm going with this?
I wish I could tell you that deployments were not going to be a factor in your life, but they are a part of EVERYONE's life in today's post-9/11 military. Some deploy more than others, and SF is up towards the top of the list.
Now, having said that, I primarily speak of Active Duty personnel, as that is where my experience is. I don't know to what extent your unit is activated and deployed, they would be able to tell you more than I. I know a gentleman who postponed joining a Reserve unit for 18 months to wait for them to return from the Middle East and be deactivated.
Check with the unit you are joining ... they will be able to tell you the activation/deployment schedule, as they normally receive these well in advance.
Good luck on your career.
Sincerely,
James Bell
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James Bell
Expertise
I am a retired MSgt (2004) with 24 years experience in the aircrew career field, both as a loadmaster (AFSC 1A2x1) and flight engineer (AFSC 1A1x1). I have been to every continent at one time or another, and regularly flew 300 to 500 hours a year. I have been involved in the operations in Grenada, Panama, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. I can answer most questions you may have about enlisted Air Force life in general, assignments, benefits, and enlisted aircrew operations. NOTE: If you have specific recruiting and/or medical questions about how to get into this career field as a civilian, they have changed since my time, so that is best answered by a recruiter or MEPS. I can answer questions about military personnel wanting to RETRAIN. If you are asking about being an Air Force pilot, please be advised my area of expertise is ENLISTED aircrew operations, NOT OFFICERS.
Experience
Loadmaster (AFSC 1A2x1): 7 years - 2,000 hours - C-5A Galaxy cargo plane. Flight Engineer (AFSC 1A1x1C): 7 years - 2,500 hours - C-141B Starlifter cargo plane, 10 years - 3,800 hours - KC-10A Extender aerial tanker. Served as aircrew Flight Instructor, Flight Evaluator and Training Manager
Education/Credentials
Aircraft Loadmaster Initial Qualification - 1980. Mission Qualification (C-5A) - 1981. Fixed Wing Aircraft Performance Course - 1987. Initial Flight Engineer Qualification (C-141B) - 1987. Mission Qualification (KC-10A) - 1988. KC-10 Initial Qualification Course - 1994. Mission Qualification (KC-10A) - 1995. Instructor Qualficiation (KC-10A) - 1997. Evaluator Qualification (KC-10A) - 2000.
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