Does Detailed Recruiter duty help with career progression?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:42:25 -0400

So my question is this..... Will being a Recruiter in your Military career in the Army really help with career progression? I was selected for this duty and I am at my tail end of my Involuntary extension or Detailed Recruiting duty, in which I have been very successful on this duty assignment. I had the opportunity to convert to 79R, but I came to my realization that, that is not something that I want to do as far as the rest of my career. Anyone on this "rally point" that is prior servers or of higher rank answer this question? I can ask higher leadership and they all say of course, but I want to know from outside the box.... ??????

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Mar 26 at 2018 5:45 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:45:17 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member: I would say, in answer to you question: Absolutely.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2018 5:58 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:58:15 -0400

I can't remember where I read it, but apparently Recruiter/Drill Sergeant duty ups your chances of making SFC by like 30 or 40 percent more than somebody who hasn't done the duty. And then like 17 or 18 percent more chance of making E8.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2018 6:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:14:27 -0400

Thanks

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Mar 26 at 2018 6:23 PM

SSgt Boyd Herrst — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:23:21 -0400

I surmis tha The Army has their way of assigning special duties as recruiter and seen s’thing in you
To assign you to it. I believe it is a total volunteer
Sit-rep in the AF .. that I would have really went into full-speed if sent into it. So you do your best job at Recruiting and make them proud they selected the right person for the job and it would certainly benefit you when going for the next upgrade in Rank, SSGT. Benjamin B.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 26 at 2018 6:23 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:23:48 -0400

From outside the box. Your recruiting duty (successful) is a career enhancer. If your record prior, and your record post are exemplary then it will carry greater weight than the average NCO’s in your CMF. Thank you for your service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2018 6:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:36:26 -0400

I didn't realize I would get this much feed back, cool thanks everyone!!!

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Mar 27 at 2018 12:21 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:21:48 -0400

Beware of the long arm of USAREC. If your primary MOS is top heavy on SSG's, with limited SFC positions, your promotion packet will go in the USAREC stack for 79R at the SFC board and your CMF won't even get to look at it. Happened to me twice. I finished my detailed tour, went back to my MOS, and that same year made the E7 list as a 79R. I declined it and was removed from the list. Next year, the same thing happened. Made the list as a 79R, this time with a high sequence number. Had to get counseled by the BDE CSM, who told me how the board works and having 79R as a secondary was the curse. Needs of the Army wins every time! Also, I was advised that turning down SFC back to back would probably be the kiss of death at future boards, so needless to say I accepted it and sold my soul to the devil. When I went back to Recruiting School, over 3/4 of my class were newly promoted 79R SFC's former detailed recruiters just like me. Bottom line, USAREC doesn't get enough people to voluntary convert, so this is how they get them. So sure, it helps for career progression. If you want to be a station commander in some hell hole.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2018 2:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:17:51 -0400

That's a soul crushed right there, So if I get picked up for 7 on the 79r side I really have no choice if I want to continue to advance?

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Apr 4 at 2018 3:29 PM

1SG Brian Adams — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:29:11 -0400

Simple answer, Yes...of course your success in recruiting is important. sounds as though you have done very well. When it comes time to get boarded for SFC, this could and should determine you receiving that promotion. Good luck and well done!!

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 5 at 2018 1:17 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 01:17:17 -0400

Since you were DA selected- then you should be above average, so you should be in the fast track.

Response by SFC Kenneth G. made Apr 5 at 2018 7:05 PM

SFC Kenneth G. — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 19:05:36 -0400

If you are a successful recruiter or a successful Drill Sergeant, it puts an X in your packet and puts you above the others in your MOS for promotion. Those that volunteer and accept Special Duty are considered the more exceptional soldiers as long as they are successful.