What advice do you have for someone going from Army Reserve TPU to Recruiter?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:34:10 -0500

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Mar 1 at 2017 2:35 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:35:46 -0500

Recruiting at any level, echelon or COMPO is a difficult and rewarding task. Stay the course and when things don't seem to work as planned, keep the faith and continue to drive forward in your mission. While not in the official capacity as a recruiter, it is a primary task for me as a senior warrant officer and I have dealt with many recruiters when they have warrant officer applicants.

I would ask of you, please do what you can to get us some quality aviation warrant officer applicants. It is a long process, but if you perfect it, you can streamline the effort from your foxhole and assist us all, USAR, ARNG and RA.

Congratulation and remember one other thing, you set the tone and example for everyone serving as the initial point of contact, make us proud and get them in!

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Mar 1 at 2017 3:20 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:20:45 -0500

I think the advice that CW5 Sam R. Baker gave was spot on. Stay the course and remember you are the Army's first impression.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2017 4:04 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:04:48 -0500

You're now a front line representative for Army in enlisting new Soldiers. Don't screw the troops, and don't screw them over. Be honest about what you can and cannot offer the potential recruits. Good luck and do good.

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Mar 3 at 2017 1:14 PM

1SG Brian Adams — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:14:47 -0500

Look sharp, get engaged in your area of recruiting. Are you recruiting for AGR? Or transferring to active duty? Recruit with integrty, honesty, go my the reg...good luck!

Response by CW2 Ernest Krutzsch made Mar 4 at 2017 12:28 PM

CW2 Ernest Krutzsch — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 12:28:13 -0500

Your greatest asset are the troops you put in, never lie to them, they come home and if you were up front with them, they will recruit for you, if you screw them, they will tell everyone you can't be trusted

Response by SFC David Xanten made Mar 4 at 2017 12:38 PM

SFC David Xanten — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 12:38:26 -0500

It is NOT an easy job, there are many times that the pressure to make goal is overwhelming, but it is also a great feeling to have a recruit you put in to return home and tell you that he is happy with the outcome. Good luck.

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Mar 5 at 2017 12:42 AM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:42:49 -0500

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Keep your head up at all times. There will be days you will struggle but there will be more days that you did great by providing someone a great opportunity to serve. Learn the regulations and stay on top of the changes to policies and regs. You are the Army in your community and you must hold yourself accountable on everything you do out there. Remember what you say and do can give you a great reputation or a bad one. It's ok to make mistake but learn from them and don't put yourself in a predicament that causes for questionable character. Learn from your peers in your recruiting center and find qualified applicants. Know what your BN needs for AR contracts and have strong rapport with the TPU units in the area. Make mission and serve well.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2017 10:27 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:27:48 -0400

It's one of the most challenging jobs I have ever held, the ups are far less then the downs. The area you are in plays a huge factor on whether you will make mission or not. After some point you will how the community operates and be able to hone in on it to help you make your requirements. Some love it, some hate it. No one person's experience is the same.

Response by SP5 Hank Vandenburgh PhD made Oct 14 at 2019 11:03 PM

SP5 Hank Vandenburgh PhD — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 23:03:56 -0400

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Response by SP5 Hank Vandenburgh PhD made Oct 14 at 2019 11:04 PM

SP5 Hank Vandenburgh PhD — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 23:04:23 -0400

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