What is it called when the military sends you somewhere?

Deployments do not always mean combat, but in some circumstances, it does. A soldier (or sailor, or airman or Marine) can be on active duty but not deployed, but you won’t be deployed unless you’re on active duty. Even Reservists or National Guard get “activated” in order to deploy.

How long do you stay at your first duty station?

First-term (those in their first enlistment) enlisted members assigned to a continental (CONUS) U.S. location must have 12 months time-on-station before being eligible to move to an overseas location and must have 24 months time-on-station before being allowed to move to another continental U.S. location.

How many years can someone stay in the military?

The Army offers enlistment contracts of two years, three years, four years, five years, and six years. Only a few Army jobs are available for two and three year enlistees (mainly those jobs that don’t require much training time, and that the Army is having a hard time getting enough recruits).

How long can a soldier carry a temporary profile?

The factors to be considered are as follows: the end of 30 days from issuance of the profile. In no case will Soldiers carry a temporary profile that has been extended for more than 12 months. If a profile is needed beyond the 12 months, the temporary profile will be changed to a permanent profile.

What is a permissive reassignment in the military?

A permissive reassignment is one that doesn’t cost the government any money. Most permissive reassignments are in the form of swaps, which is when one military member finds another with the same rank and job, currently assigned (or with orders) to a base they want to go to. Both members who agree to swap must pay for their own move.

Can you return to civilian life after military separation?

You’ve made the decision to leave the military, now it’s time to make the most of it. Returning to civilian life can be a big change — but like most things, a little planning can go a long way. Military OneSource has the information you need to have a smooth military separation and a successful return to civilian life.

How long do you have to be in the military before moving?

First-term (those in their first enlistment) enlisted members assigned to a continental (CONUS) U.S. location must have 12 months time-on-station before being eligible to move to an overseas location and must have 24 months time-on-station before being allowed to move to another continental U.S. location.