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Step 1
Join the military. When you join, you may have a delay before you leave for boot camp. If you have this delay, participate in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) offered by the recruiting office. When you apply for a recruiting position, you can use your time in the DEP as experience.
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Step 2
Keep your service record clean. Having any infractions on your record will harm your chances of becoming a recruiter. Your service record starts from your enlistment date. Any disciplinary action, including actions in civilian courts, are considered infractions.
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Step 3
Let your Commanding Officer or supervisor know that you are interested in recruiting opportunities. Most recruiters are chosen on an involuntary basis via letters of recommendations sent to the Personnel Command.
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Step 4
Consider volunteering to assist local recruiters on your own time. This will show your willingness to learn the job duties. It also gives you the opportunity to show off your recruiting skills.
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Step 5
Participate in all voluntary training operations, as doing this will show your chain of command that you are willing and able to do whatever it takes to be the best service member possible.
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Step 6
Watch for open invitations. Sometimes, a branch of the military will offer an open invitation for recruiter positions. While these don't happen very often, they are most common in times of combat deployments.
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Step 7
Attend training. Once you are ordered to recruiter duty, you will have to participate in a training program. You must successfully complete this training program to officially become a recruiter. When you arrive at your recruiting duty station, keep your military bearing and always act professionally.
