I urge leaders at every level to identify exceptional privates first class and specialists and counsel them on the great aspects of the Corporal Recruiter Program and the Corporal Detailed Recruiter Program. We do ourselves, and our Army, a tremendous service when we send these young Soldiers out to the civilian population to represent us and identify those who would wear the uniform of an American Soldier. Especially identifiable would be Soldiers returning from Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom rotations who can help tell the Army story. We need these young warriors to tell of their experiences in combat and specifically, talk about the good things Soldiers are accomplishing in the Global War on Terrorism.
The volunteer Corporal Recruiting Program and Corporal Detailed Recruiter Program are open to interested privates first class and specialists who meet recruiter qualifications as outlined in Army Regulation 601-1. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command will make the final selections. Once selected, applicants will be scheduled for a six-week recruiting course at Fort Jackson, S.C.
Corporal recruiters are assigned to recruiting areas near their hometowns. Other incentives include 38 promotion points for completing the recruiting course, $450 a month in special-duty pay and the opportunity to select their next overseas assignment or assignment to any U.S.-based installation with a corps or division.
Those interested in applying for either the Corporal Recruiter or Corporal Detailed Recruiter Program should contact their Retention NCO or call Sgt. 1st Class Sammy Payne at DSN 221-5818 or commercial (703) 325-5818 at Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Va.
Let's really emphasize this program. I'm counting on NCOs at every level to support and grow the Corporal Recruiter Program to new levels of success. Our initial success is a direct result of your involvement in picking the best young Soldiers we have to represent our Army.
