Did you know there is a 79R re-class initiative for SGT-SFC with less than 16 1/2 years TIS?

2014-02-05T23:47:14-05:00

<p>Leaders,</p><p><br></p><p>If you successfully completed a recruiting duty assignment and meet other basic requirements, USAREC is looking for leaders in the ranks of SGT-SFC with less than 16 1/2 years TIS to volunteer to convert to 79R. All approved applicants would have to attend the ARC and Center Commander's Course, there are no exceptions. </p><p><br></p><p>As NCOs I expect you to take a look at AR 601-1 for further qualifications prior to sending numerous questions. If you are unclear, by all means ask for clarification. Packets and supporting documents for application can be found at the link
below.</p><p><a href="https://web-satx.mail.mil/owa/redir.aspx?C=2ROMNYqeT0uII1fd66IFGiKbxbeL9tAIUKC_ThgBRdrRsQVDT8EjKfhww5u83JYD5wOijn2qFjc.&URL=https%3a%2f%2fdrive.google.com%2ffolderview%3fid%3d0B5A7PksH7UFgN3NfSXdvV2hjOUU%26usp%3dsharing" target="_blank"><u><font color="#0066cc">https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5A7PksH7UFgN3NfSXdvV2hjOUU&usp=sharing</font></u></a></p><p><br></p><p>If you fall under III Corps, please send me an email if you are interested in converting or for those interested in initial recruiting assignment. My email is: [login to see]  </p><p><br></p><p>All other NCOs who fall under other Commands can either contact their USAREC Outreach NCOs (I can provide you their POCs) or the RTR Team. </p><p><br></p><p>USAREC has gone through many positive changes over the past several years. Depending upon how you look at it, ALARACT 147 made room for a lot of potential career progression and leadership growth at every Senior Leader position. Are you willing to take advantage of that opportunity?</p><p><br></p><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="https://www.google.com/images/logos/google_logo_41.png"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5A7PksH7UFgN3NfSXdvV2hjOUU" target="_blank">Application</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Feb 6 at 2014 12:16 AM

2014-02-06T00:16:35-05:00

And you may qualify for a $4,000 'MOS Conversion Bonus'

http://www.armyreenlistment.com/mos-cb.html

MOS Conversion Bonus Program

10 Years Army Strong for Soldiers and Families

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2014 11:04 PM

2014-02-06T23:04:15-05:00

I have a total of 20 years service, 16 of them are Active Federal service 4 reserves. I would love to have the opportunity to do recruiting duty. I am not looking for any type of bonus. I have been doing the same job my whole career and would like to have the opportunity to do something different.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2014 2:26 PM

2014-02-07T14:26:50-05:00

Why is their a TIS limit? I was one of the top recruiters in my BDE and Morell awarded you would think they would have a waiver available.

Response by SFC Bob Chapman DEng made Feb 9 at 2014 9:13 PM

2014-02-09T21:13:09-05:00

I was a Recruiter for 8 years, my kids grew up without a father.  There is no limit as to how many hours you can work.  We TRIED to do PT at least 3 times a week, usually a run into the office where we hit the phones for 2 hours.. then home to shower and then off to the High Schools and colleges.. school out at 3 banging the phones and knocking on doors.  Mom and Dad get home about 5 dinner then we were conducting appts.. at 7 or 8.. run applicants to the test site or to MEPS, home between 9 or 10.  6 days a week.. and on Sundays you either picked up your "floor" for Monday on Sunday afternoon so they could test Sunday Night and Physical on Monday day (understand they do somethings different now).. and if they had tested then on. The road Monday AM at 4 or so to get them to MEPS by 7:30...  then add to that the constant threats.. "How proud are your kids going to be when you're standing in a bread line?"... and I was a successful recruiter..

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2014 9:39 PM

2014-08-15T21:39:14-04:00

SFC Pierce,
Thank you for this post. I have joined the 79R facebook, emailed the help e-mail on the website "recruit the recruiter" and I still have not spoken to anyone who can help me. Long story short, I am a 92F (fueler) and my MOS is extremely over strength. Promotions are slim to none at best, and I want to excel in a career. I am trying to decide is 79R would be a good fit for myself. I do wonder though, how long exactly do I need to be a recruiter before I can switch my MOS? I longer I am a 92F, the worst things will get for me and my family. My MOS is at a dead end, and I would like to switch my actual MOS. Any information on the process would be excellent. I really appreciate you/anyone for reading this. Have a nice day.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2014 2:14 PM

2014-08-19T14:14:24-04:00

Update to this post...

USAREC has suspended the acceptance of 79R Conversion Packets from prior recruiters outside of USAREC. This is due to the success of the previous reclass initiative, which will potentially position the Command to achieve 400% of the conversion mission FY14. However, USAREC will accept Volunteer Recruiter Packets from previous recruiters to serve a second TOD with the command, if their Branch will support release, and during that second TOD they will be given the opportunity to earn a reclassification to 79R.