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Army recruiters

June 24, 2010

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There are a lot of tough jobs in the Army, but recruiting is one of those that seems especially demanding (if you are doing it right).  Army recruiters are in a whole different world then most Soldiers.  They are expected to do a job, meet their goals, do it well, and do it without a lot of oversight. 

Over the past 6 years I have met and worked with (and on - as patients) a lot of Army recruiters - both health care recruiters and regular recruiters.  I hear stories about them meeting with applicants at night, on the weekend, having to walk an individual through each stage of the process - it's not an easy job.  So here's a shout out to all the recruiters - thanks for all you do!  Without your efforts it would make other Soldiers jobs much more difficult!!

This is a picture of me and SSG Adams.  He is a great recruiter with a great attitude. As he was walking down the hall with me for his appointment he mentioned that he had seen my name in the Army recruiting journal and thought it was cool that it mentioned someone he knew.

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  • Dr. Carol Parker

    Jun 24, 2010 4:27 PM

    June 24, 2010

    Aloha

    Understanding that there is a reported shortage of experienced upcoming officers in the US Army, and having the privilege to be a university instructor to several current and former students who happen to be recently separated (within the past 8 - 12 months) enlisted soldiers from the US Army – all with a rank of E5 or E6, I am making an effort to obtain accurate information on their behalf.

    I have sent the following message to US Army Recruiting command at Ft. Knox, KY on Jun 14, Jun 18, & Jun 22 with no response. USAREC at TRADOC Cyber recruiting doesn't appear to have the answers either as none of their responses addresses the questions asked. Recruiters are giving less than accurate information.

    Is there anyone who can actually answer the questions these soldiers have?

    Dr. Carol Parker

    From Dr. Carol Parker profcparker@gmail.com

    TO: sgs@usaac.army.mil, sgs-usarec@usaac.army.mil, atal-isa@usaac.army.mil

    date Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    subject REQUEST FOR ACCURATE RECRUITING INFORMATION - PLEASE RESPOND

    mailed-bygmail.com

    hide details Jun 18 (6 days ago)

    Aloha

    I am writing in an effort to clarify some information and gain some accurate answers on behalf of several of my current and former Hawaii Pacific University students who happen to be recently (within the past 8 months) separated enlisted soldiers from the US Army – all with a rank of E5 or E6.

    Recent media recruiting has indicated that there are recruiting bonuses being offered to former enlisted soldiers who want to rejoin the US Army and already qualify for Officer Candidate School. Although these students have contacted local recruiting offices, they have been unable to obtain accurate information regarding the bonuses, which MOS they apply to, when they are available, or if the media OCS recruiting information is accurate and timely.

    As these students and soldiers college instructor, I am asking for accurate information regarding the bonuses, the sign-up process, and the contact information of the person these former soldiers can contact in order to fill out the paperwork.

    An example of one of the soldier’s is the following: a previously enlisted soldier (5 yrs active duty) who reached the rank of E5, MOS 35M, deployed 2x's to Iraq, TSS+ clearance, interrogation and analysis certifications, Army Basic Instructor Course certified, has been contracted to teach at AIT & MCC. This former soldier has a completed Bachelors degree and started Masters Degree? Soldier’s goal is to become a career US Army MI officer.

    Who would the soldier contact directly for accurate information?

    Sincerely,

    Dr. Carol Parker

    Hawaii Pacific University

    College of Business Administration

    profcparker@gmail.com


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