KING Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Any tips on finding a stellar recruiter?Find a rainbow and follow it to its end... Only there will you find the recruiter you seek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardo09203 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Find a rainbow and follow it to its end... Only there will you find the recruiter you seek! From some of the stories I've heard on here, that dosen't sound like all that terrible of a plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantankerously Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Any tips on finding a stellar recruiter?It's all luck I think. My first recruiter was horrible. Hit the jackpot with the 2nd one. I suppose the larger the city you live in the more choice you have in recruiting stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Any tips on finding a stellar recruiter?Go to several stations and give them the following quiz, typed, to be returned to you in 15 minutes or less: 1) How often are USAREC boards conducted?2) What is the current Army Aviation aptitude test called?3) What is a passing score on the above test?4) Can you get me scheduled to take the ASVAB and MEPS physical within the next 10 business days? (If NO, throw test in trash, give a polite "thank you for your time, Sergeant," execute a sharp about-face, and proceed to next recruiting station.")5) How many LORs are required?6) Are you going to get me to enlist first?7) What is the title/subject of the essay I have to write?8) On the DA-61 form, do you check the "Active Duty" or "Reserve" box? (NOTE: he should check the RESERVE box even though you are applying for Active Duty)9) What are the upcoming Battalion board dates AND deadlines?10) Will you sit down with me right now or in the next few business days to get the paperwork rolling? If any of the above answers are wrong or otherwise unsatisfactory, please consult the guidance for the incorrect answer response on question number 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardo09203 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 It's all luck I think. My first recruiter was horrible. Hit the jackpot with the 2nd one. I suppose the larger the city you live in the more choice you have in recruiting stations.Yea I think we only have one here in town. It's a joint station that does all branches (is this normal?) When I walk in am I looking for a particular person, or just "a recruiter"? Also if the first one is incompetent do I ask for a different recruiter, or change stations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Yea I think we only have one here in town. It's a joint station that does all branches (is this normal?) When I walk in am I looking for a particular person, or just "a recruiter"? Also if the first one is incompetent do I ask for a different recruiter, or change stations? If you use the method I posted above, I'll buy you a beer when we get to Rucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardo09203 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 If you use the method I posted above, I'll buy you a beer when we get to Rucker.Don't tempt me with free beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardo09203 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 If you use the method I posted above, I'll buy you a beer when we get to Rucker.Don't tempt me with free beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftxag76 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Any tips on finding a stellar recruiter?Where do you live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardo09203 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Where do you live? South Louisiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_P148 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Lots of folks have been asking about the board schedule... USAREC Board Schedule, note: the packet deadlines are much different then what was said in this topic. Prospective applicants you gotta take ownership of your future career. Future Aviators, 153A** Board FY14 BOARD SCHEDULE USAREC WOFT PAGE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptorzx6r Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Go to several stations and give them the following quiz, typed, to be returned to you in 15 minutes or less: 1) How often are USAREC boards conducted?2) What is the current Army Aviation aptitude test called?3) What is a passing score on the above test?4) Can you get me scheduled to take the ASVAB and MEPS physical within the next 10 business days? (If NO, throw test in trash, give a polite "thank you for your time, Sergeant," execute a sharp about-face, and proceed to next recruiting station.")5) How many LORs are required?6) Are you going to get me to enlist first?7) What is the title/subject of the essay I have to write?8) On the DA-61 form, do you check the "Active Duty" or "Reserve" box? (NOTE: he should check the RESERVE box even though you are applying for Active Duty)9) What are the upcoming Battalion board dates AND deadlines?10) Will you sit down with me right now or in the next few business days to get the paperwork rolling? If any of the above answers are wrong or otherwise unsatisfactory, please consult the guidance for the incorrect answer response on question number 4. </joke> I don't think I've laughed so hard reading anything in the last month or so as I did reading this. Sad thing is, it's actually a viable method for weeding out the wrong recruiters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftxag76 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Might wanna reach out to the guys in Bryan, TX . They know what they are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantankerously Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Yea I think we only have one here in town. It's a joint station that does all branches (is this normal?) When I walk in am I looking for a particular person, or just "a recruiter"? Also if the first one is incompetent do I ask for a different recruiter, or change stations?I have seen the joint stations before. All the services here in Charleston have their own separate building but I don't think that matters much. When you walk in a recruiter will greet you. Simply tell him that you are interested in WOFT and if they can help you with reaching your goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogGuy Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I have seen the joint stations before. All the services here in Charleston have their own separate building but I don't think that matters much. When you walk in a recruiter will greet you. Simply tell him that you are interested in WOFT and if they can help you with reaching your goal.Pfft. Moneybags. Charleston must be a high volume area. All the substations around here are joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
av8rnik Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Might wanna reach out to the guys in Bryan, TX . They know what they are doing The station in The Woodlands, TX also has two recruiters that know what they are doing. That is where i went through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLopez53 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Good Afternoon To All, I am currently in the application process for the Warrant Officer Flight Training program. I am posting today hopefully to find a Warrant Officer to be interviewed by,with the hopes that he/she could write a letter of recommendation for my packet and I may have the opportunity to pick their mind.I am willing to drive to meet up.I believe that this will improve my chances at being selected for WOFT, prepare me better for training, and meet a potential team-mate. Anybody who could help me with is please do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Battalion Board, complete! Will write up another post in the Battalion Board thread detailing my experiences. But now since my packet is finally complete , here's my stats: Age: 24ASVAB: 94 AFQT, 125 GTSIFT: 73APFT: 264Battalion Board: 75/75 with outstanding commentsCollege: BA complete, MS 1/3 complete 3.75 GPAFlight Time: Helicopter Flight Instructor, 325+ hoursLoRs: 160th SOAR Command CW5, CW4 UH-60 Standardization IP, CFI/Grand Canyon Tour Pilot, CFI/Coworker/News PilotOther: Extensive Search and Rescue experience, former Civil Air Patrol Flight Sergeant, Ground SAR Assistant Team Leader, Skills Evaluator/Trainer, FEMA Independent Study courses, Helicopter Mission Scanner certified for state DOT aviation SAR team, local City Emergency Management internship, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantankerously Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 nicely done!!! Congrats on the Battalion Board, Lindsey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I3uller Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 This is where we all hang up our hats and resign to the fact that Lindsey is going to walk away with the board. Every slot. Just because she can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 nicely done!!! Congrats on the Battalion Board, Lindsey. Thanks, bud! Here's to September. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 This is where we all hang up our hats and resign to the fact that Lindsey is going to walk away with the board. Every slot. Just because she can. Oh shut up, hahaha. Your packet is better than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantankerously Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 This is where we all hang up our hats and resign to the fact that Lindsey is going to walk away with the board. Every slot. Just because she can.word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantankerously Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Thanks, bud! Here's to September. Cheers!That's the worst part about all of this.....the waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardo09203 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Where did that list go with the top seeds for this board? I'm pretty sure Lindsey just became top seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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