Recruiting duty Info

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 17:12:45 -0400

I haven't seen anyone ask this recently and was wondering what any current recruiters thought about recruiting duty. I've heard everything from 16hr days to its a 9-5 job. Anyone have relevant info wishing the passed couple of years?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 6:38 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 18:38:29 -0400

It's a cycle....we are currently working 8-6 with 2 Saturday's a month. When I first started in 2005 we worked some insane hours and practically every Saturday.
The hours will vary anyhow if there are events and later in the day. Depending on where you are how sucessful your center is you may work more or less as long as there has been approval from the higher ups.
It may change again with the new CG in place but all you can do is smile and dial!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 7:49 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 19:49:45 -0400

Required to work 0900-1900, im actually in the office at 0800, leaving at 1930 or later.

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Aug 11 at 2015 4:14 PM

1SG Brian Adams — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:14:39 -0400

SGT Graziano, it is all about your leaders, Station Commander, your unit, and your mission. Normally you will work from 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs. Monday thru Friday. You will work some Saturdays and have all Sundays off, unless you are driving or picking up an applicant or a shipper to MEPS.
Even though it may or may not be a team mission, recruiters still must pull their weight and write contracts. So naturally if you are behind the ol eight ball, then you will work more hours.
Back in the day, if you volunteered for recruiting duty, you could select the Battalion you wanted to work from. I highly recommend warm weather, anywhere in the south. Good luck young Sergeant and remember, the life of a recruiter may not be over in the desert, but is is extremely vital to the over all health of the Army.....
By the way, if you have a Station Commander that is worth his/her salt, they will control the battle rythm and the hours needed to be successful....always ask for a referral, always ask them to join, don't beat around the bush!

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Aug 17 at 2015 8:29 AM

SGT Kristin Wiley — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 08:29:28 -0400

My friend says it's long days with usually 5-6 day work weeks depending on if they meet their quota.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2018 9:50 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 21:50:48 -0500

Don't come to 1st MCD. Actually scratch that. Come to RS Albany. I've only got 100 days and I'm out this bitch.