Hey everyone, been considering joining the military. More specifically, I'm leaning towards an MOS as a Military Police in the Army. I was just curious, does anyone know how often army military police officers get deployed? Would appreciate any insight.
The frequency of deployment can vary greatly depending on a variety of factors including the current global situation, your specific role, and the needs of the military at that time. Military Police, given their versatile training, are often called upon in various capacities which may increase the rate of deployment. Nonetheless, a general ballpark you might often hear is that you can expect to be deployed once every 2-3 years, each deployment lasting about 9-12 months.
Additionally, it's important to note that "deployment" doesn't necessarily mean going to a combat zone. You could be deployed to provide security at a base in another part of the world, support in disaster relief efforts, or engage in training exercises in allied nations.
Remember, these are just averages and each service member's experience may vary. It's great that you're seeking out this kind of information before making your decision, and the best source for this kind of specific information would likely be a military recruiter, who can give you insights based on the most current state of affairs.
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