When filling out the Volunteer Recruiter Packet, what are some "show stoppers" to be aware of that can get the packet denied?

2019-04-19T23:08:32-04:00

I'm filling out my Volunteer Recruiter Packet, and I see there are a lot of questions digging into the applicant's background. Which is expected. So I'm wondering, aside from the obvious, which is felonies of any type, what are some other show stoppers that will get my packet denied?

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Apr 19 at 2019 11:20 PM

2019-04-19T23:20:10-04:00

Of course NCOERS. Plus if you are currently in a critical MOS. Plus some article 15's that reflect on you character.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2019 12:28 AM

2019-04-20T00:28:30-04:00

They will want to know about any debts, court appearances, warrants, tickets and things in that area. Be sure that your MEDPROS is current along with your PT test. Meet height and weight standards. They really do an extensive background check on you beyond your life as a Soldier. Be prepared to handle all things. I was denied for a ticket that I had paid 8 years ago. I had to track down the proof that I paid it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2019 5:36 AM

2019-04-20T05:36:14-04:00

Credit report.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2019 6:36 PM

2019-04-20T18:36:25-04:00

It's less in depth than a SECRET clearance is. You're not guarding nukes, you're recruiting. It's basically to see that you can handle your day to day life without any crazy stuff distracting you from the job. It's not like having $20k in unsecure debt will stop you from being a recruiter, or that being diagnosed with PTSD will stop it (depending on severity) - low and behold I had both and am sitting in USAREC right now.
If you can pass height/weight and APFT, don't have any bad NCOERs, and don't have any current open civil cases or are in collections, you'll be fine. Not only that, but once you're at the recruiting course you'll be blown away at a lot of the people "selected" and supposedly in the "top 10%" of their MOS.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2019 11:17 AM

2019-04-22T11:17:50-04:00

Depends on type 1 or type 2 offenses. Also there are ways to dismiss those as well. 1 with type 2 5 years or older.
Type 1 is trickier and can be humbling. Have to go all the way up your chain and disclose your situation all the way up to people who dont know your case or background and an mfr to clear said charge or wasnt convicted just questioned etc... I have a couple contacts who have done this before if you like I can follow up with them for better guidance.