If I accept an AGR recruiter offer will it be a good way to get into the AGR program for a different duty or will I be stuck as a recruiter?

2016-04-22T18:21:13-04:00

I want to know if I can do my PMOS as an AGR after I do a tour as a recruiter?

Response by CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR made Apr 22 at 2016 6:24 PM

2016-04-22T18:24:02-04:00

Once you accept as a recruiter they will convert you 79R

Response by CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR made Apr 22 at 2016 6:25 PM

2016-04-22T18:25:41-04:00

That's the easiest way to get on AGR that's why they convert tou

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2016 6:27 PM

2016-04-22T18:27:11-04:00

If you are coming into the AGR program to be a 79R then that's what you are going to be stuck in. We are understrength and switching to your PMOS will be difficult unless you are already AGR and your just detailed for a certain period of time.

Response by SFC Joseph McCausland made Apr 23 at 2016 10:32 AM

2016-04-23T10:32:19-04:00

"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want". Zig Ziglar.

I had the honor and privileged of meeting Mr. Ziglar before his passing in 2012 and the ironic thing was... that meeting came about because I followed and believed his amazing and most insightful words that are the reason for the vast majority of Giant companies with breakthrough successes such as.. Microsoft, AT&T, Procter & Gamble, Facebook, E-Bay, Pal-Pal and General Motors... but the list is endless.

Try a tour as an AGR Recruiter.. follow Zig's words..and I'll give you "Vegas" odds that you will get exactly what you want.

Best of Luck

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2016 12:34 AM

2016-04-25T00:34:08-04:00

I'm currently an AGR recruiter who is on orders to go back to his PMOS, so it is possible. However, people in the recruiting world talk to me as if I've won the powerball. SFC Turner is correct that you will almost certainly be a permanent AGR recruiter.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2016 8:38 AM

2016-04-26T08:38:01-04:00

I have seen both sides. We have had folks gonrecruiter and stay their whole career the ones that really want out make it work. Have a plan, have others in on your plan, like your original unit, and don't lie to your bosses. Get in there, do an amazing job and aim to be in a training position bu the end of your first tour. That is aabout the only way I have seen folks get out of recruiting.

Response by MSgt Harry Platcow made Apr 26 at 2016 10:29 AM

2016-04-26T10:29:05-04:00

If you think of recruiting as something you'll be "stuck with" don't do it!. I did it for 11 years and along with my prior active service was able to retire in 1992. None of my contemporaries opted for other AFSCs. It's mission priority and needs to be accomplished through a dedicated effort. If you're not focused on the job don't waste the tax dollars keeping you there. There's nothing 9-5 about a recruiting tour.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2016 7:03 PM

2016-04-27T19:03:35-04:00

Thank you all for your responses. I found out some more information on it. It is a detail position, so I'll have a recruiter SQI instead of a PMOS change with the option to change to 79R at the end of tour or to return to my PMOS. I decided to take that offer and now going through the fun process of all the paperwork and what not.

Response by SFC Milton Tucker made Apr 28 at 2016 2:12 PM

2016-04-28T14:12:43-04:00

if you are coming from a TPU for an AGR Recruiting assignment, you must first of all reup for a minimum of 3 years. Once you accept an AGR Recruiting assignment from a TPU, you are automatically converted as a 79R for the period of which you reenlisted for. Then from this point on you can reup to stay or return to your TPU with a skill's identifier (79R).
The only opportunities you will have as an AGR 79R are, Center Commander or Assistant position, Work at Battalion as an AGR NCOIC (MSG position, which is very competitive, you might not even make it), stabilized in one battalion forever or move to another battalion within the Brigade, and if lucky move out to another brigade.
Food for thought, make the numbers, get the most out of college education, kiss up with your chain (go for guy) and stay out of trouble and then you might become successful in Recruiting.