Is 79R a good MOS?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:37:35 -0400

Hello,
I am a SGT in Korea. I am a 92 Foxtrot. I do qualify for everything score wise.My MOS is extremely over-strength and I want to ensure whatever I choose, it is best for me. I have some general questions.
1) If i switch to Recruiter, does my MOS switch, or am I still going to be stuck a 92 Fox? which is maxed points for E-6
2)How soon would I be able to switch over to Recruiter if/once I passed the Recruiter school?
3) Is there a lot of room to get promoted? I looked at the last 4 months of cutoff scores, and it was 798.

I really would love to hear the Pros and Cons of becoming a recruiter. My main goal is to get out of the Fuel word. The other option I am considering is 35 Golf, Counter Intelligence Analyst. Which is better? Thanks

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2014 6:27 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 06:27:13 -0400

Still looking for help on this. Thanks

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 14 at 2014 11:37 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 11:37:27 -0400

I've been waiting for someone who may have more current info to chime in, but since you've gotten nothing else, I'll give you what I know.

If you apply for recruiting you will be a 'detailed recruiter' for your first three years, you will maintain your MOS and compete for promotion within your current MOS. As you near the end of your detail period, IF you have been successful, you may be given the opportunity to convert to a professional recruiter (79R).

As of the time I retired (2006), promotions were fairly healthy for recruiters, not sure if that is still true or not.

There are many challenges to being in recruiting, to include being separated from military installations. While this sounds great to some, consider that you may need to rely on Tricare for medical, you won't have personnel and finance support readily available or PX / Commissary. It can create challenges.

Hopefully a current recruiter can come on board and give some additional help.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2014 6:36 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 06:36:08 -0400

I just saw your post. Sorry about that. I am currently a recruiter in Warner Robins, GA. You will be competing in your current MOS for SSG like I am (25Q) until you convert. The pros generally are you won't be stuck at E5 for long, you can get schools you need in order to get promotion points (ALC, Airborne, Air Assault), and your NCOER should be substantiated quite easily based on the job you are doing. There are many challenges, and it can be difficult some days. But I, being a positive person, consider those to be challenges that I can overcome. I have been deployed to Iraq 3 times and Afghanistan once, and recruiting is far more challenging. I am currently a Future Soldier Leader, meaning those who have enlisted and are awaiting basic training, I run the program for them to get ready for basic. The scores have been 798 for 79R, but that won't last long because a basic recruiter is a SSG slot. You will receive an email after one year asking if you would like to convert to full time 79R. You can start your conversion packet then, but it won't be processed for 18 months. I currently have been recruiting for 11 months, so I don't have the most experience with it but I do have some of the information you were requesting. I hope this is helpful to your decision.

Response by SGT Edward Thomas made May 28 at 2020 7:38 PM

SGT Edward Thomas — Thu, 28 May 2020 19:38:25 -0400

If it was me, I’d go Counter Intelligence. No ifs ands or buts.