How to Find a U.S. Military Recruiter

The best way to find a U.S. military recruiter will depend a lot on your location. If you live in a rural area, you will need to either go to a larger city or make your inquiry via the Internet. The job of a military recruiter is to give you enough information to provide a true picture of what you can expect when you pursue a career in the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Find a U.S. Military Recruiter

1. Find a U.S. military recruiter for the United States Air Force on the website of airforce.com (see Resources below). You can enter your location and category of interest to receive the street location, phone number and email address of the local recruiter.
2. Check the listings on the navy.com website for a recruiter near you (see Resources below).
3. Visit the goarmy.com website to locate a recruiter for the United States Army (see Resources below). You can choose from active duty or army reserve status. Just enter your zip code and click "Search." Even if you're living outside the United States, if you're a U.S. citizen, you can locate an overseas recruiter in many countries.
4. Recognize the opportunity to serve in the Marine Corps. Talk to a Marine Recruiter about the wide scope of duties performed by a Marine.
5. Check your local yellow pages or visit an online yellow pages directory and search for "military recruiter" to find U.S. Military Recruiters in your area.

Know What a U.S. Military Recruiter Is Seeking

6. Keep your grades up in school. While grades aren't everything, they are important in the overall evaluation of your commitment to succeed.
7. Look like you want to be considered a professional. It isn't necessary to dress in high fashion, but it is important to be neat, clean and appropriately covered.
8. Shake hands and introduce yourself to the Recruiter. Don't be intimidated by the him. Instead, show yourself to be able to conduct yourself appropriately in cordial settings.

Tips & Warnings

• Prepare for your meeting with a Recruiter by making a list of questions about everything from salary, to length of commitment and all the benefits offered by the military.