View Full Version : 5811 MP MOS Deployment Questions
yeahyeah33
12-13-09, 07:45 PM
Good evening, a few quick questions for any Marines with experience
As a Reservist 5811, how long is the average deployment? I'm under the impression there's about 3 months training, followed by a 7 month deployment, coming out to roughly 10 months, am I correct?
Also, about every how many years does a Reserve Unit usually deploy? On a 3x5 contract should I expect to deploy just once?... I know this isn't guaranteed but if anyone wants to share from experience it'd be appreciated
Thank you all for for the help
MARINECID
12-13-09, 10:57 PM
10 months sounds about right. Are you sure you are on a 3x5 contract? We dont give those out too much, I have been on Recruiting duty for 9 years and have never seen anyone do a 3x5. Good on ya if you got it. I was just curious. The reserve centers around me deploy about every 3 years or so.
yeahyeah33
12-13-09, 11:25 PM
Not yet i'm not Sir... Any suggestions on how to convince a local recruiter to give me 3x5? Is it their choice? Not too sure how it works
ok 4/4 i heard of never a 3/5 there is also a 6/2 which actually gets u some beni's ok as a reservist your orders have u for a year but yes its usually 3 months then 7 months in country 5 day de-mob and a month at the RTC. Now u can choose to stay on for the full year just working like a normal marine or cut and run as soon as possible
MARINECID
12-14-09, 09:24 PM
The reason I asked about the 3x5 is because I have never heard of it. We have 4x4, 5x3, and 6x2. The only time you rate the GI Bill is the 6x2. I will check the reserve SOU and clarify, but I think we also did away with the 5x3 this Fiscal year.
yeahyeah33
12-15-09, 01:01 AM
Understood Gunnery Sergeant. Only reason I was interested in that time length is because I heard rumors of Marines near me on similar contracts. 3x5 would be nice but if not 4x4 is fine.
Bootcamp + training takes a big chunk out of contract time anyway, Correct?
Thanks
MARINECID
12-16-09, 05:13 PM
It should take up about 5-6 months.
RYDERKUR
12-16-09, 05:29 PM
If you're going to enlist in the Reserves, you might as well do the 6x2. Have you checked out the Post-9/11 GI Bill? You're almost payed to go to school. Just something to consider. Check it out.