On AD orders do you still get a say in the trips you go on or is it just like AD where you go where they tell you..?

It depends. Are enough people raising their hands to go, where they don't NEED you to go? Then no, you won't NEED to go - unless you're already fragged for that as part of an upgrade, you're a junior guy who needs the experience, etc.

If there aren't enough volunteers (AKA - the trip probably sucks, or the ops tempo has been high), then...you're probably going if you're on orders/AGR.

It depends. Are enough people raising their hands to go, where they don't NEED you to go? Then no, you won't NEED to go - unless you're already fragged for that as part of an upgrade, you're a junior guy who needs the experience, etc.
If there aren't enough volunteers (AKA - the trip probably sucks, or the ops tempo has been high), then...you're probably going if you're on orders/AGR.

Or, depending on the type of orders you are on, maybe you wont go because the funding stream won’t allow it, mission requirements, etc

For example, if you are on MPA for a MAJCOM or specific mission you may not be able to go on the trip you want to go on because you have to stay behind and support the trip, alert or mission that they are funding you for.

So like Lockjaw said it depends


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 hour ago, Lockjaw said:

It depends. Are enough people raising their hands to go, where they don't NEED you to go? Then no, you won't NEED to go - unless you're already fragged for that as part of an upgrade, you're a junior guy who needs the experience, etc.

If there aren't enough volunteers (AKA - the trip probably sucks, or the ops tempo has been high), then...you're probably going if you're on orders/AGR.

What about seasoning AD orders. Are you likely to get on most trips? Or still depends?

What about seasoning AD orders. Are you likely to get on most trips? Or still depends?

Speaking from the tanker side yes. That’s what they are there for. Of course the budget fluctuates but by enlarge they want young mobility guys doing mobility stuff.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 hours ago, Flyman said:

What about seasoning AD orders. Are you likely to get on most trips? Or still depends?

"2" for the RQS side of the house. We want our young guys and girls getting exposure to different areas/assets/scenarios. There are exceptions, but in most cases you'll be a priority.

If you’re worried about important family events, etc. you’d miss, the guard is generally much better about taking care of people than AD. But, you are full time, so I wouldn’t expect to skate out on a bunch of trips. And as a new guy, going on trips is great for many reasons, so I wouldn’t worry too much about it.