Yo everyone, I've been contemplating joining the military reserves, partially due to the flexibility it might offer. Just out of curiosity, how often do reserves end up getting deployed?
The frequency of deployment for a military reserves member is predicated on multiple factors such as the reserve branch you join, your specific job, and the global and national situations at the time. The Department of Defense policy stipulates that reserve members should be deployed no more than one year out of every six for active duty.
For example, if you're considering the Army Reserve or National Guard, you might be deployed for a full year following initial training, and thereafter, deployments might occur every 3-5 years, lasting up to a year each time. It's important to remember that these are general estimates and don’t guarantee any specific individual's deployment frequency.
As always with matters like these, I'd highly recommend speaking directly to a recruiter or another authorized representative who can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information based on your personal circumstances. They can offer a more detailed answer for your specific inquiries and help you understand how this commitment will fit into your overall post-high-school plans.
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