Can I volunteer to recruit even after a tradoc job?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 May 2019 00:06:11 -0400

I re-enlisted recently and came down on orders for a job at Fort Benning as a cadre for MCOE, I wanted to know if I can still volunteer to recruit after some time at my new duty station (TRADOC) or would I need to go back to a FORSCOM unit?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2019 12:06 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 May 2019 00:06:42 -0400

I also have full intentions to reclassify to 79R

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made May 9 at 2019 6:11 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Thu, 09 May 2019 06:11:23 -0400

You could but you will not come on orders until at least 24 months at your new location.

And if you get selected for recruiting duty you might want to wait until you have at least 2 years as a recruiter before telling anyone your desire to convert from your current MOS to a career 79R. You know, taste the pasture before fully committing!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2019 2:00 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 May 2019 02:00:58 -0400

You could after. Keep on mind if you don't go 79R you would be hurting your career.

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made May 10 at 2019 11:00 PM

SSG Kasius McCall — Fri, 10 May 2019 23:00:13 -0400

You'd have you be at your new duty location for the allotted time on station requirement but after that dude you can do whatever you want. It's your career. Take charge of it, dont let someone else do it for you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2019 5:42 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 May 2019 05:42:28 -0400

Yes, after a certain time stabilized. Call USAREC for further guidance. I had a blast at Benning as a Rifle Marksman instructor.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2019 4:16 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 May 2019 16:16:36 -0400

Yes you can volunteer to be a recruiter after a TRADOC or TDA assignment however this is not encouraged. You must have at least 36 months between TDA assignments and volunteering for recruiting duty has a high chance of getting denied due to that fact. On the bright side, the Army needs good recruiters and can wave the 36 month time frame. This is a double edged sword though. Being in a non-leadership role by MOS, you will fall behind your peers who have completed at least two positions in their CMF. This weighs against you when being selected for SFC. You can still make it but know the facts before volunteering.