Should do recruiting?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 23:46:25 -0500

As we all know recruiting is a big thing now with bonus and opportunities to leave units early. My question is should I just go ahead and volunteer or are the horror stories true? Trying to find out more info on recruiting thanks.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2018 12:56 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:56:23 -0500

It's all probably true and yes you probably should. Recruiters get promoted ahead of their peers because the broadening assignment is a challenging one.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Nov 22 at 2018 7:26 AM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 07:26:04 -0500

SGT Sgt Charland USAREC is a separate way of life. Recruiting can be challenging and a rewarding experience. You have to go in the job with an open mind. During your tour you will learn business, market analysis and sales techniques that will assist in your mission.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2018 8:03 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:03:19 -0500

No, you should not go to recruiting unless you are a self-motivated individual who is trustworthy and can work with minimum supervision. Yes, the horror stories are true. Recruiting is not like the regular Army. In recruiting there is no remedial training, you can go from hero to zero in a minute. I personally miss recruiting rarely, I had the worst possible supervisors and the most toxic 1SG in my entire career was in recruiting. I would highly recommend you to think what are you trying to get out of recruiting, if you are doing it for the cash bonus and extra pay, you are doing it for the wrong reasons. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2018 9:29 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 09:29:14 -0500

As an infantryman (if you plan on going back to the infantry) it’s not a good deal as an E5. You are likely to get promoted while in usarec, but then you have no rated time and basically no time to attend military schools. So while the broadening assignment looks “good” on paper, the lack of more important things for an infantryman (KD time, schools) will set you behind your peers.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Nov 22 at 2018 1:48 PM

SFC Joseph Weber — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:48:55 -0500

No.

Response by SSG Allen Murphy made Nov 24 at 2018 11:05 AM

SSG Allen Murphy — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 11:05:48 -0500

Why not it is very rewarding

Response by 1SG Timothy Trewin made Nov 25 at 2018 6:49 AM

1SG Timothy Trewin — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 06:49:33 -0500

If you think you have what it takes then go for it. Understand however that with a soaring economy it is going to be even harder to get people to join. It won’t be impossible, just harder. With the Army not making its yearly mission the pressure to make it is about to get more intense. It is an experience you won’t forget however.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2018 12:49 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:49:00 -0500

I would volunteer for it because it will be good for progression of rank. It will also help you later on when you are getting looked at for E-7.