Deployed and looking to submit a recruiter application.

2014-05-23T10:07:21-04:00

I need some guidance on how to submit my recruiter application while deployed. I lack a DA photo and would like to know how they want it to be when I send one with my packet. Should I be in front of a flag? like an ISOPREP photo?

Also, it tells me to list all my tattoos regardless of where they are located but the interview sheet hardly gives enough space to do so. Would it look sloppy to use the bottom of the page to document them?

Lastly, who do I talk to to get my commander's interviews done? Should I ask my section sergeant to request them for me? because we all know how it when a junior enlisted or junior NCO goes and asks something from their commanders....they get chewed out lol. Or is this something I would send up to Operations and then they set it up?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2014 10:35 AM

2014-05-23T10:35:23-04:00

A standard DA Photo will suffice. Use a second tattoo sheet to identify your tattoos. And of course use your chain to get your interviews done.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made May 23 at 2014 10:52 AM

2014-05-23T10:52:02-04:00

SGT Johnson

During my last deployment, I constantly had Soldiers coming into my office (Public Affairs) asking for photos for their packets so I'm assuming it's still acceptable to send in a decent multi cam picture.

Now that's not an actual function of the PAO but depending on who works in your shop, they may take the photo for you.

I had them stand in front of a flag and if no flag was around, I photoshopped a flag in there. Your PAO probably has a color printer and they may be willing to print your photo for you. If possible, have a friend take your photo using any kind of camera, even an iPhone camera, send it in an email to your PAO and ask them to print a color photo for you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2014 11:11 AM

2014-05-23T11:11:28-04:00

Below is the link for everything you will have to submit for your Recruiter packet. They site also has people who will answer any question you have about submitting your packet. On your Commanders Interview form is also another place you can list your tattoos with plenty of space. If you have any questions message me, I just submitted my DA Select packet and will assist where I can.

http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/recruiter/packet.aspx

RTR Packet Forms

Click on the appropriate link below to download information needed to submit an application or for other information that is valuable to recruiters. You will need a program called Adobe Reader for some of the links. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, you can download the program from their site by clicking the following link: Adobe Reader

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2014 6:42 PM

2014-05-23T18:42:34-04:00

SGT Johnson,

I'm currently working on mine and the interviews are with the BTRY CDR and BN CDR; however the CSM conducts the actual interview. I highly recommend you to have several NCO's look over it and specially the career counselor. There're some items required too not listed like, ERB, ABFS with current PT card and make sure the DA photo is 8X10. Hope this helps.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2016 12:43 AM

2016-08-12T00:43:22-04:00

Recruiting is a BEAST... JM $0.02