I Want To Be An Air Force Reserve Recruiter

If there is a public face to the Air Force Reserve it is probably embodied in the countless recruiters serving around the country each year, seeking out potential candidates for enlistment. These men and women put more time than most of their fellow reservists each year. The majority of Air Force reservists will put in their obligatory drilling and that is it. It is different when you want to be an Air Force Reserve recruiter. Those who wish to become one must go through a course of study and be willing to dedicate the time to the job.

Am I Ready?

The answer to this question can be more complicated than it seems. First, you need to make sure you understand what all will be required of you as a recruiter. Most reservists have no idea how much time can be involved. Recruiting is a full-time job–a job that requires you to be on-duty at all times. You become a representative of the entire Air Force Reserve. As such, you will need above all else the requisite experience and knowledge to faithfully represent the Reserve.

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  There is an investment of your whole self involved. All practicalities aside, the emotional impact is more than most people want to tackle in the limited involvement in the Armed Services. The same people who are willing to take action when called into active-duty may flinch when presented with the prospect of traveling around, talking one-on-one with students at high schools and colleges, and giving speeches. You need to know whether your personality will allow you to make the most out of recruiting.

  There are also mental requirements involved. You’ll have to take tests and training courses that will require you to memorize key facts about the Reserve. An initial evaluation test will take several days to complete and you’ll be in the running with other potential recruiters. Then there is a six-week training course that will require you to travel Lackland Air Force Base located in Texas. You will become acquainted with public speaking, advertisement, and public relations (PR) among other topics.

  Practical Matters

  The most basic requirement you must meet is membership in the Air Force Reserves. Specifically, you will need a minimum of three years as an enlisted soldier and have received the rank of Senior Airman. After that you will be meeting with a senior recruiter face to face. During that interview, you will receive information that must be completed and sent to the recruitment selection board. Once you’re in the running you will have to wait for your chance.

If you are selected there is additional testing to complete. You will need to pass both an academic test and a physical test, which will take place over the course of five days. If you successfully complete the five day testing, you will move on to Lackland for recruiter training.