Can you go from Recruiting to Drill Sergeant?

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 13:54:15 -0500

I am currently a detailed recruiter and I am starting to think about my next assignment. I want to go DS. I am wondering if anyone here has done both, back to back...or if you know of anyone who has done both assignments, one after another. TIA.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 2:00 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 14:00:47 -0500

Yes you can. Not recommended by branch, but yes you can go from TDA unit toTDA unit or broadening assignment to broadening assignment.

As of right now, there's a big push for recruiters and Drills.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 2:52 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 14:52:57 -0500

I had an ANCOC student who had done both, and he was actually the only one I saw with both in 21 years. I recall him having the gold badge, so I assume he was a productive recruiter. It didn't put him ahead of his peers, and may have put him a couple of years behind, but I didn't know his entire story.
5 years is a long time away from your PMOS. I understand that DS duty is now considered PSG time if previous posts I read are correct, and you may be assigned to the training center for your PMOS, which may help with a follow on assignment. I yield to the SNCOs in your PMOS, and results of the recent promotion boards, though.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 23 at 2019 4:58 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 16:58:43 -0500

Seldom is it done- normally Branch wants teaching/staff intermingled with troop time

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Feb 24 at 2019 2:00 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 02:00:20 -0500

I think a better choice is to be s exhibitor for usarec

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Feb 24 at 2019 10:56 AM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 10:56:00 -0500

Within Regulations you can do anything and volunteer for any assignment that you qualify fir. Recommend you google DS to see the minquals to become one.

I’m a retired senior army human resource officer

Would be happy to help with anything Clint.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2019 10:53 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:53:53 -0500

I don’t know about back to back broadening assignments. But perhaps with some time in between to go back to do a tour of duty and go out for another broadening assignment. At least that’s what I have done. From an OSUT infantry drill sergeant 2012-2014 to now an AIT instructor 2017-present.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2019 6:15 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:15:03 -0500

You can...I went to Recruiting School with a Drill SGT, currently I with a SFC who had a 18 month break between the two. However both went from Drill to Recuiter

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Mar 27 at 2019 5:43 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:43:30 -0400

I recommend you go back to your pmos and apply for warrant.