Military Deployment Priorities: Who Goes First?

Hey folks, quick question - in case of deployments, which military personnel typically gets tapped first? Understanding this might help me decide on my preferred role if I pursue this path.

In general, the military's deployment priority depends on several factors, including the nature of the conflict, the specific competencies required for the mission, and the type of military branch or unit to which you are assigned.

For instance, in a conflict area, the first personnel usually deployed are those with specialized combat training such as Infantry, Paratrooper, or Special Forces. Also, units with specific combat-support roles like Military Intelligence, Engineers, or Signal Corps might be dispatched early because of their technical skills pertinent to the environment or nature of the conflict.

However, this doesn't mean that other units or roles are less likely to be deployed. In military operations, the necessity for Medical Corps, Logistics, Military Police, and even Bands cannot be understated; their role might just not call for them to be the first boots on the ground.

Bear in mind that joining a branch or role based on the perceived likelihood of deployment might not be the best strategy. Instead, it might be more beneficial for you to choose a role where you think you'd thrive and that aligns with your skills and interests, whether that be command, intelligence, logistics, medicine, legal affairs, engineering, etc. The military is more than just combat; it's a functioning society with virtually every job you can think of.