What is the difference between a DA-selected Recruiter and a Volunteer Recruiter?
A DA-selected Recruiter is an NCO whose branch has nominated him/her for duty as a recruiter. Each MOS branch is responsible for assigning soldiers and some of the assignments could be for special duty such as recruiter. If you meet the criteria, you could very well be DA-selected for this assignment. There is a similar program for selecting Drill Sergeants. For example, last FY over 1000 NCOs were DA-selected for recruiting duty. This means 1000 NCOs were selected to serve outside their PMOS, sent to recruiting school and assigned as needed by the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). Each received their recruiter duty assignments around the 4th week of school. Volunteer Recruiters, on the other hand, know their assignment before attending recruiting school. They make their preference known by selecting 3 companies. Last FY, 90% of all Volunteer Recruiters received one of their first three assignment choices.
