What is the minimum OCONUS time-on-station required before I can drop a recruiter packet?

2016-04-07T17:14:17-04:00

I like the unit I'm in, not hurting to get out of here. Just thinking ahead for my career, and I'd like to made my next stop at recruiting and submit a VOLUNTEERpacket as far ahead of time as possible that way it plays out in my best interest. I understand there's deros dates, but I've seen guys take off 6 months prior to conclusion of deros date. thanks in advance

Response by SSG Brian MacBain made Apr 7 at 2016 5:37 PM

2016-04-07T17:37:15-04:00

As a former recruiter back in 1999, if you can sell something to a stranger and convince them it is the greatest product, then go for it. In recruiting field, you can be the best recruiter in one month and ht next you are a scumbag. Your NCOER will be based on how many you put in, not on how knowledge you are on soldier skills or recruiting guidelines. It is a very tough assignment and I have the upmost respect for all recruiters in all services. You will not have any free time or very little of it. I wish you luck if you go that route.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Apr 7 at 2016 5:54 PM

2016-04-07T17:54:49-04:00

CONUS was usually 18mo. OCONUS they made you complete your tour.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Apr 7 at 2016 9:17 PM

2016-04-07T21:17:10-04:00

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Response by SSG Bethany Viglietta made Apr 8 at 2016 12:39 PM

2016-04-08T12:39:43-04:00

After reading some of the responses thought I would add my two cents as a current recruiter. What is your goal for your career? Are you looking for a broadening assignment? If so, have you thought about the other assignments?

Recruiting isn't an easy assignment for most and depending on the eb and flow of the people joining the hours are long. HOWEVER, it can be very rewarding. You will have the opportunity to be a member of your community and change the lives/viewpoints of some of those people who live in that area. You will generally have the ability to take college classes and focus on the self professional development side. The NCOERs have changed and focus more on what you do in the community and for development rather than the numbers of people you put in.