I will be dropping a recruiter packet soon. How much do they look into your debt to income ratio in the selection process?

Just left Recruiting 7 months ago and I would say that they seriously look at everything. Reason being is some recruiters back in a day were pimping out their recruits; hell I had one in my class who was chartered out for recruiting his recruits for nude modeling. And he made a lot of money doing that to pay off his debts. So if you have a lot of debts, pay them and get caught up before you drop your packet. I spent 42 months in Recruiting and seen some unthinkable being done by other recruiters.

You're volunteering for that?

Go Google USAREC recruiting school requirements. I believe its on the website about personnel debts. You have to provide a financial statement. From AR 601-1 dtd 2007 (26) Be financially stable, have not filed a petition claiming bankruptcy within the last 3 years, and not currently be responsible for making any payments as a result of any such action. Soldiers are strongly encouraged submit a DA Form 5425 (Applicant/Nominee Personal Financial Statement) to ensure their financial situation is considered in their assignment. In determining financial suitability, consideration will include income versus expenditures, savings and investment programs, and costs associated with being separated from military installations. DA 5425 financial statement.