What happens when you go see an Army recruiter?
You’ll meet your point of contact for the branch you’re interested in. At this point, you’ll learn about the eligibility requirements and if you can join based on a preliminary screening. Depending on the size of the recruiting office, this person will be the one you speak with each and every time you make an inquiry.
How much commission do Army recruiters make?
While Army recruiters do go through special training and gain extra pay for their work, they in-fact DO NOT get a commission based on individual recruits. Army recruiters are granted special duty pay on their bi-weekly paychecks to compensate them for their extra work and training.
How long are recruiters stationed for?
A: Normally soldiers are stabilized at CONUS installations for 24 months after PCS. You can apply after you have 12 or more months on station, because by the time you get selected and PCS to your recruiting battalion, you will have close to or more than 24 months on station.
Where do military recruiters live?
Know that some recruiter families are happy living in rural areas far away from the military. Some much prefer the North to the South — or they have big grills on their trucks. Still others have perfect extended families and treasure the time they spent together.
Why is my military recruiter taking so long?
Background checks and scheduling ASVAB and physical should take 5-7 days but sometimes depending on background and medical history of the applicant it can take longer. If you have a history this can slow you process down or completely disqualify from joining. But if its not too bad it can slow the process down.
Can you quit recruiting duty?
They threaten, bully, and intimidate recruiters by forcing them to work even longer hours if they are not good salesmen (again, most recruiters aren’t volunteers in the first place). You can’t quit either – “quitting” recruiting duty means getting demoted in rank and barred from a career in the Marine Corps.
What rank are military recruiters?
For army recruiter pay and benefits, one must hold a rank of sergeant, staff sergeant or sergeant first class – designated E-5 through E-7 – and have at least four years in the service, as well as having completed at least one term of enlistment.
Do recruiters get deployed?
Most recruiting positions are non-deployable, but they could be pressed into service if it’s a dire need. While there’s no guarantee as an Army recruiter, this is one of the Army jobs less likely to deploy.