What is a typical deployment?

What is a typical deployment?

Generally, deployment means a scheduled time away from the normal duty station, usually outside of the United States. It may mean seven months on a Navy ship, 12 months at a forward operating base or three months in a town with restaurants and shops you’d recognize back home.

Can you go home during deployment?

Remember, you don’t have to stay at your parent’s house during the entire deployment. Depending on the cost, you could go for a month-long visit or two during the deployment to get a little extra support. Then you can go back home and have your own establishment again.

Can you have your phone during deployment?

Cell phone providers are only required to suspend cell your cell phone service, but many are willing to work with you depending on your circumstances. But if you are only deploying for a few months, you can usually only suspend your cell phone service.

What is the average deployment time?

The average military deployment is typically between six and twelve months long. However, deployment lengths vary greatly from branch to branch, are situational and depend on several factors specific to each individual service member.

Do you get weekends off on deployment?

Yes, but if you are on deployment or in the field you may not get time off. Most of the time. There are duty weekends (someone has to man the fort so to speak). However, the amount of weekend duty varies from unit to unit.

Can I move while my service member is deployed?

There are a few things to keep in mind if you want to move while your service member is deployed. If you live in housing and want to keep the house, you have to keep paying for it. If you want to move completely out of the house, you aren’t guaranteed a place when you return.

Does the military pay to move you home during deployment?

The military won’t pay to move you “home” during deployment. (Cue the “buts.” Yes, there are exceptions to everything, but don’t count on it.) You may also have to change Tricare regions and pay out of pocket for some medical care.

How long does it take to get deployed in the Marines?

Marine Corps deployment Many Marine Corps deployments happen on Navy ships, or service members may fly to their deployment location. The majority of Marine Corps deployments include approximately one year of training followed by six to seven months of actual deployment time.

Are expectations of service members changing during deployment?

Yes, we’ve come a long way in the last two decades, moving from writing letters and posting blog posts to being able to talk on the phone. But the expectations may not have changed too much. Your service member is busy. During deployment they are likely working a literal 24/7 job right now.