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I was told I couldn’t get DA selected for recruiter because I only have 7 months time on station. Can I get selected if I turn in my volunteer packet? Does the army still have a shortage of recruiters?
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Recruiter 79R: Recruiter
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Mein Gott in Himmel! Why, would anyone want to be a recruiter, much less volunteer for it. The next time you get the feeling of wanting to volunteer for recruiting duty, lay down in a darkened room with a cool, wet wash cloth on your forehead and think pleasant thoughts until the feeling passes.
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It is actually an irresponsible comment from a senior enlisted Soldier. Next time your unit is short handed or you get stuck in the same position and cannot PCS on time or take advantage of 30 days PCS leave realize it is due to the fact that there are simply not enough recruiters to do the job. Is recruiting hard, ABSOLUTELY. Is it fun, not all the time. Is it rewarding? Yes, if you put the time and commitment in to make a difference. Being at the forefront of growing our forces is unlike any job in the US Army. Might be time for you to call it a day MSG. Not all experiences in recruiting are the same. And in fact, if SGT Ms Kabree wants to get promoted to SSG through a broadening assignment, then recruiting is a great avenue.
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MSG Frank Kapaun
CPT Gary, has n the words of the late, great, SGT Houlka, “Lighten Up Francis.” And FYI, I hung it up in 2005 after 26 years, 4 months and 5 days in the army. During which time I served in every component, ARNG, USAR, and RA. And to top it off, the icing on the cake, did an AGR tour as a recruiter from 1987-91. The recruiters I knew, both AC and RC were divided along a 50/50 split. 50% good guys and 50% low down lying, thieving trash that would prostitute their own mother to get an enlistment. I suspect the numbers haven’t changed all that much.
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The Army was directed to fill its recruiter shortages by the middle of January 2019. At that time, they were waving time on station down to one year. Usually, they will waive it down to 2 years.
The Army is still taking recruiting packets, but you won't be leaving any time soon. They may tell you to resubmit once you have a year on station.
The Army is still taking recruiting packets, but you won't be leaving any time soon. They may tell you to resubmit once you have a year on station.
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Trust me... if you put in a packet you will get selected... USAREC is handing 18K to extend for year because no wants to stay on recruiting duty.
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