Deployment: Active vs. Reserves AF

[Pitbullgirl]

Can anyone advise of the difference in deployment times for Air Force active vs. reserve? I was told by one person that the Air Force Reserves has a deployment of typically 4mos and the Army's deployment was usually much longer. Then, an active AF recruiter told me yesterday that active duty has a lesser deployment time of about 4mos every 2yrs vs. reserve AF deployment of up to 12-15 months at a time. Is this true? Obviously, I understand the possibility and likelihood of deployment in joining, but would prefer a 4mos over 12-15mos. and perhaps Active Duty is better in this regard.

Thanks for any insight!

[wtbcrna, MSN, DNP, CRNA]

As far as I know AF active duty & AF reserve deploy for 4 months on average apiece with about 18-20 months in between depolyments. There is a little varation between how often you deploy/how long but not that much.... The variance usually depends on what your AFSC/job is.

Hope that helps.......

I am an active duty Captain in USAF.....Also, recruiters (even healthcare recruiters) often know little about nursing in the Air Force.

Can anyone advise of the difference in deployment times for Air Force active vs. reserve? I was told by one person that the Air Force Reserves has a deployment of typically 4mos and the Army's deployment was usually much longer. Then, an active AF recruiter told me yesterday that active duty has a lesser deployment time of about 4mos every 2yrs vs. reserve AF deployment of up to 12-15 months at a time. Is this true? Obviously, I understand the possibility and likelihood of deployment in joining, but would prefer a 4mos over 12-15mos. and perhaps Active Duty is better in this regard.

Thanks for any insight!