How to Become an Army Recruiter
Now more than ever, the Army is in need of qualified, motivated individuals to help recruit the best and brightest American citizens to serve their country. Army recruiters serve in all three components of the Army: on active duty, in the Guard and in the Reserves. The job of recruiting can be a very fulfilling job and offers many opportunities that most soldiers do not get to experience.
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Serve in the Army as an enlisted person. If you are not currently serving in the Army, but have prior Army service, you can also apply for a position in the Army as a recruiter. You will need to re-join the Army before applying for a recruiting position. An individual must be a Non-Commissioned Officer in the rank of E-5 or above. Specialists and Corporals (E-4) who have been selected for promotion may also apply for recruiting positions.
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Apply for a position as a recruiter by filling out the application located on the United States Army Recruiting Command's website (see resources). Collect the necessary documentation that is listed on the application, and have your chain of command sign the application, releasing you from your current duty position. Once your application is complete and all necessary documentation is enclosed, forward your application package to the United States Army Recruiting Command Headquarters at Fort Knox, Kentucky. After your application is received, it will be reviewed by a board, and if you meet all the requirements, you will move on in the process to become a recruiter.
Sometimes enlisted soldiers will be selected by their unit to serve as recruiters. If you were selected by your unit, you will bypass the application process and be sent to the United States Army Recruiting Course.
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Attend the United States Army's Recruiting Course. This 53-day course is held at the United States Army Recruiting and Retention School, located at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. You will learn how to recruit qualified individuals and how to reach out to the local community. You will also learn interviewing techniques and how to present a professional image to potential recruits and family members.
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Transfer to your new recruiting assignment. After you finish the recruiting course and are fully qualified as an Army recruiter, you will be transferred to a position at a United States Army Recruiting Office. The majority of these locations are in towns and cities, and not near a military installation.
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Recruit qualified individuals into the United States Army.
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