What is the process to become an Army recruiter?

2020-10-12T17:15:59-04:00

I plan to volunteer to be an army recruiter, I want to be stationed in the LA, Ca Area.

How long does it take to go to recruiter school after all paper work is submitted?
Also, what are some good and bad things experienced recruiters went through and what advice would you give to me?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2020 5:39 PM

2020-10-12T17:39:22-04:00

You should first worry about meeting the minimum requirements to be a recruiter.

https://recruiting.army.mil/recruiter/eligibility_requirements/

Eligibility Requirements

The official website for the Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2020 5:46 PM

2020-10-12T17:46:28-04:00

Most of the people you talk to who are prior recruiters will tell you to run away and find another assignment. I’d say that should tell you something.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2020 5:54 PM

2020-10-12T17:54:30-04:00

I used to be like you. Told myself I was going to recruit out of Southern California and go home. Now knowing what I know about recruiter and especially that location to draw in recruits you couldn’t give me a bonus to do it.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Oct 12 at 2020 7:29 PM

2020-10-12T19:29:15-04:00

Apply to be a recruiter IF:
1) You want all the good stuff you did in your career to no longer matter IF you don't make mission.
2) You want to spend HOURS upon Hours cold calling people just because they are in your area even if they have told you previously to go pound sand.
3) Did I say that if you don't meet mission, that every evening and weekend is remedial training? Oh well it is. You ran a dozen up the MEPS Flow but not enough passed the ASVAB or showed up able to pass a drug test so they could ship so YOU failed your mission.
4) Do you LIKE cold calling on the phone? You are the Army's telemarketer.

Run, don't walk to AVOID recruiting.

Response by SFC Dan Sorrow, M.S. made Oct 12 at 2020 8:11 PM

2020-10-12T20:11:04-04:00

First thing you need to do is get a psych evaluation. LOL! I did it for 3 years in my hometown and that was a mistake. I didn’t volunteer. Was selected right after Drill Sergeant duty ended in January 1991. Went to school in July-August and was in a recruiting station in September 1991. I hated it! Was never so glad to complete an assignment in my life! Some recruiters love it, but they’re mostly assigned to walk-in markets. In my Battalion, the walk-in market was Clarksville, TN at Ft. Campbell. I was in Nashville and there were so many other opportunities here for HS seniors for college or those who wanted go to work. There are a lot of competing factors. Plus, the Army was only accepting recruits with a QT score on the ASVAB of 50 or above at the time (Category 1A-3A), which really hurt us. Friends don’t generally identify by or associate by IQ, ASVAB, or ACT scores. So, the Navy and Marines were recruiting less than a 50 (3B, which I think was a 35-49) and then they’d talk their 3A friends into joining. Even some 3A’s can’t pass the physical or meet legal restrictions. Anyway, there’s far more to it than meets the eye.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2020 10:49 PM

2020-10-12T22:49:41-04:00

Not to burst your bubble but there is no guarantee you will be stationed at or even near where you want to go. Even if you get your battalion of choice, a battalion can cover several states. You might get the battalion that covers LA and the station that covers Bakersfield. You won't find out your location till you're in school and it's too late to change your mind then

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2020 2:27 AM

2020-10-13T02:27:32-04:00

First; become a NCO and have some experience as a SGT before even thinking about recruiting. Recruiting should be a long term goal for the next five years.