Where are the best recruiting stations currently?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:58:42 -0500

I'm currently about to put in a volunteer recruiting packet shortly and send it up once I complete school with doing volunteer how do the choices work and if I do get to choose what are some of the best stations to recruit at

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2021 4:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:04:53 -0500

You don't choose stations, you request battalions. A battalion can half a state or three states

At least that's how it was last time I saw a recruiter packet

Response by SMSgt Bob Wilson made Dec 5 at 2021 5:37 PM

SMSgt Bob Wilson — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:37:31 -0500

I belief your assignment is "The needs of the military come first", so expect intercity or rural locations until you can "qualify" for better placement.

Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Dec 7 at 2021 8:43 AM

GySgt Kenneth Pepper — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:43:12 -0500

An area with a mild climate will better allow you to get out into the community. I was in Minnesota, where the winters were cold and long. It made things more difficult from October through May.The other 4 months were great.
Also, consider the demographics of the area. For instance, if you don't speak Spanish you may want to stay out of the southwest.
I always heard Dallas was the happy hunting ground, but that shifts over time.
Do some research and find out where the Station/Sub-station of the Year, Recruiter of the Year, etc., were for the last few years.

Response by 1SG Brian Holt made Jul 25 at 2023 8:01 AM

1SG Brian Holt — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:01:43 -0400

If you request an area where recruitment is difficult and retention is low, you will most likely get your wish... The stations and battalions that process "walk-ins" are typically manned by 79R's. If you want to be a recruiter in paradise, your best bet is to: go where they send you, kick ass, network, and then convert to 79R (only after some successful quid pro quo on duty assignment). By that time you will be aware that if you trip on your ****, they will send you to a place were career recruiters go to die.