How does a person in the military become a recruiter?

Question

Do they choose to become one, or are they chosen to become one?

Answer 1

Sometimes it depends on the MOS of the person. If their job is not in high priority, or is not constantly in use (such as people in the Legal category) might be chosen to be a recruiter. Some people choose to be recruiters.

Answer 2

If they want to become a recruiter, you would have to go to recruiting school. I know this because my father was an Army recruiter, and he had to go to Fort Knox KY, to go to school for recruiters. That was back in the 1970's though. If I remember correctly, you have to be at a certain rank E5 or above. Recruiters are the MOST stressful jobs in the military though and there is a very high divorce rate too. My father divorced my mother when he was a recruiter and that was back in 1981. I hope that helped

Answer 3

Either or. You can be tapped to become a recruiter or can put in a package. In both cases, you're required to go through a school to teach you the tricks of the trade. You are also required, at least in the Navy, to be an E-5 or higher.

Answer 4

Kinda both. Lets just say recruiters are very savvy and used their savvy to be chosen to where they are--given the perks of their job....and we'll leave matters there.

But all isn't cushy nice for recruiters---they all face that monthly "head count" of interested applicants that has to be met. And I even hear word that today's military recruiters all now get carefully audited and integrity checks are constantly being made w/out their awareness.

Answer 5

It's a required 2-year stint to advance beyond a certain level in the NCO ranks.

Answer 6

ask a recruiter!

Answer 7

Both.