Is there still a shortage of army recruiters?

2019-03-26T12:05:44-04:00

I was told I couldn’t get DA selected for recruiter because I only have 7 months time on station. Can I get selected if I turn in my volunteer packet? Does the army still have a shortage of recruiters?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2019 12:07 PM

2019-03-26T12:07:59-04:00

If memory serves from other topics and questions here, I think you have to have 12 months time on station before you can request/be selected.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2019 12:11 PM

2019-03-26T12:11:44-04:00

The Army was directed to fill its recruiter shortages by the middle of January 2019. At that time, they were waving time on station down to one year. Usually, they will waive it down to 2 years.
The Army is still taking recruiting packets, but you won't be leaving any time soon. They may tell you to resubmit once you have a year on station.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Mar 26 at 2019 1:45 PM

2019-03-26T13:45:05-04:00

Mein Gott in Himmel! Why, would anyone want to be a recruiter, much less volunteer for it. The next time you get the feeling of wanting to volunteer for recruiting duty, lay down in a darkened room with a cool, wet wash cloth on your forehead and think pleasant thoughts until the feeling passes.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Mar 26 at 2019 2:44 PM

2019-03-26T14:44:01-04:00

Walk outside tonight after dark, look up in the sky, and thank your lucky stars that you are not on recruiting duty.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2019 3:58 PM

2019-03-26T15:58:29-04:00

Here are the points of contact. Getting your packet squared away will take a few months. Your documents and behavioral health evaluation are good for some time. Submit once you’re ready.

https://recruiting.army.mil/recruiter/contact_us/

Contact Recruit the Recruiter

The official website for the Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Response by MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2019 11:44 AM

2019-03-27T11:44:32-04:00

So first and foremost, get the TOS down and then volunteer if it is what you want. Also do not listen to the horror stories or comments of someone like MSG Kapaun saying hide in a dark room. Everyone's experiences are different and it is mainly what you make of it. There are long days, weekends, poor leadership and also great leadership. You have to ask yourself whether you want to commit to making a difference or if you just want out of your current job? Once that assignment in recruiting is over, most go back to their current MOS, some elect to reclass to 79R. The decision is yours and yours alone to determine if it is what you want to do. Turn in a volunteer packet and what to hear.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2019 11:59 AM

2019-03-27T11:59:14-04:00

Trust me... if you put in a packet you will get selected... USAREC is handing 18K to extend for year because no wants to stay on recruiting duty.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2019 10:45 AM

2019-03-31T10:45:29-04:00

Hi! For one, whoever told you that doesn't know what they are talking about. USAREC plays by their own rules and I have never heard of a minimum "time on station" requirement to be able to volunteer. As far as a shortage is concerned, I want to say yes, but I have been retired since December and out of the loop since September (terminal leave and permissive TDY), so you might want to poke around a little and get the latest. Now for the reality, because I don't know how much you researched it. I was a Healthcare Recruiter for AMEDD for 8 years before I retired. While the job can be rewarding, it can also be very trying. Have you ever heard the expression "hero one day, zero the next"? Well, regardless if its AMEDD or NPS (non prior service, recruiting out of high schools), that is the way it is. Not to bash recruiting, but I think all who were involved would agree that you have got to have a pretty thick skin. I understand the desire to have a career broadening assignment, but there are others like being an AIT Instructor or Drill Sergeant that would put you on an equal playing field with your peers as far as promotion is concerned, and would minimize your chances of getting an ulcer from the aggravation. Either way, I wish you noting but the best in your future endeavors. Take care!