Hey all, I'm a high school junior considering various paths for life after graduation. One of the avenues I'm considering is joining the military. Contacting a recruiter seems like the logical first step, but I'm curious—do these recruiters also get deployed? Or do they primarily stay stateside to assist with recruitment efforts? Any insights would be appreciated!
Sure, happy to help with your question! It's great to hear that you're considering all your options for life after high school. When it comes to military recruiters, they are generally in a non-deployable status during their recruiting tour, which usually lasts around three years. They primarily stay stateside (or in their assigned recruiting region) to handle recruitment duties.
Now, it's critical to point out that "non-deployable" doesn't mean they’ll never deploy again. Once a recruiter's term of duty is up, they could be reassigned to a deployable unit depending on their specific job in the military, the needs of the service, and other factors.
However, during their assignment as a recruiter, their primary mission is to find and process new recruits. They have a crucial role in maintaining the strength of our military, and this task keeps them often within the U.S., working closely with communities to find individuals interested in serving. Hope this answers your query, and best of luck on your future endeavors!
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