As an army doctor, are deployments optional?
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Joe D. asked a question to Medical Roles
Category: Role Description
Date asked: Sunday, October 17, 2021
Last reviewed: Monday, October 18, 2021
Tori C.
Regimental Medical Officer
Hi Joe,
You can express a preference for which deployments you would (and would not) rather do. But sometimes you will be expected to deploy if the Army needs you to.
Monday, October 18, 2021
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