Posted on May 6, 2020
What is your opinions on volunteering for recruiting rather than being DA Selected?
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Just wondering, are there any real differences in the process? Is one view more favorable in terms of career progression?
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Not really, I called my branch to volunteer and was told I was already on orders go figure. By volunteering you will go if no other obligations would hold you from this assignment. One of the hardest jobs I've ever done in the Army. Took awhile to realize how important the job is in providing the strength for the Army. It's a whole different animal out there brother. Having recruiter or drill time is big plus I was always told for career progression.
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The process is the same and career progression is the same. In the future no one will ever know if your branch placed you on recruiting or you volunteered yourself. The biggest difference is that if you volunteer you are supposed to have a better chance of getting your location of choice
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True sir! But having a chance to go to my preferred location over not knowing and getting told makes a difference
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MAJ Ken Landgren
I don't know if you have ever done a Decision Matrix. The first step is prioritize your criteria, so it looks like location is your most important criterion. Have you looked at ROTC positions? Good luck to you and your family. How many years do you have in?
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