SF Recruiter

[waterlogged]

I'm looking to get in contact with a SF recruiter that I will be able to work with to enlist with a 18x contract. I've logged onto goarmy.com and filled in the information and requested a recruiter contact me. I've also left a message with the local recruiting office and I have still not recieved a phone call after 4 days. I am currently AD Navy and will be looking to do a Blue to Green package to convert over.

I am still a little ways out from my EAOS before I will be able to convert however I have a long deployment coming up and I want to start getting things lined up prior to deploying. Upon returning from deployment I will be within the 6 month window to switch over.

I've read in the book "Get Selected" that people are sometimes able to get mentors for this program. Is it possible for me to find one that is willing to mentor me? If so how do I contact someone that would be willing? I appreciate the help and looking forward to getting the ball rolling on my future.

[Dan]

During normal EST duty hours, try contacting the SF Recruiter at Fort Bragg at (910) 432-1818 or the SORB at (910) 432-9739.

[waterlogged]

thank I will try contacting them this week and I will continue to try and contact the local recruiter.

[Anevolution]

Originally Posted by waterlogged

I'm looking to get in contact with a SF recruiter that I will be able to work with to enlist with a 18x contract. I've logged onto goarmy.com and filled in the information and requested a recruiter contact me. I've also left a message with the local recruiting office and I have still not recieved a phone call after 4 days. I am currently AD Navy and will be looking to do a Blue to Green package to convert over.

I am still a little ways out from my EAOS before I will be able to convert however I have a long deployment coming up and I want to start getting things lined up prior to deploying. Upon returning from deployment I will be within the 6 month window to switch over.

Waterlogged:

When I got out 08/08, you could not go blue to green 18x. I had to wait till my EAOS and enlist in the Army under an 18x contract. Things may have changed but I doubt it. I saved up my leave got out with 83 days terminal leave, spent some time getting into better shape and enlisted when I felt I was ready. I would advise you to do the same. When out processing I would make sure all your paper work is in order so your transition is smooth. Make sure your asvab is good to go, the Army GT score is different then the score you may have needed for your rate. If it's low you will have to take the asvab class to retake the asvab. If you don't retake the asvab before you get out and your score is low you won't be able to get a 18x contract. You can't retake the asvab in the Army just to score higher if you already qualify for enlistment. Hope this helps any other questions shoot me a PM.

V/r
Anevolution

[waterlogged]

Yes my asvab is currently low the GT score I need is 110 and I have a 101. For the CO score you need a 100 and I have a 107. I've taken the DLAB test in 09 but scored low so I may have to retake that as well. My COC said they have no problem allowing me the time to take the asvab class. According to the Navy Times that have come out in recent months it shows in there that you can do a Blue to Green 18x. Unless some of that is not 100% accurate I don't know. That is all reasons I want to start talking with a recruiter that will actually be doing my paperwork etc to enlist so I can be sure that all of my stuff is in order and try to make the transition smooth. I have to be sure that when I do this I switch right over with out any gamble on getting out and waiting around to enlist. I have a family with a few kids so I'm dependent on the pay check.

[Anevolution]

Originally Posted by waterlogged

Yes my asvab is currently low the GT score I need is 110 and I have a 101. For the CO score you need a 100 and I have a 107. I've taken the DLAB test in 09 but scored low so I may have to retake that as well. My COC said they have no problem allowing me the time to take the asvab class. According to the Navy Times that have come out in recent months it shows in there that you can do a Blue to Green 18x. Unless some of that is not 100% accurate I don't know. That is all reasons I want to start talking with a recruiter that will actually be doing my paperwork etc to enlist so I can be sure that all of my stuff is in order and try to make the transition smooth. I have to be sure that when I do this I switch right over with out any gamble on getting out and waiting around to enlist. I have a family with a few kids so I'm dependent on the pay check.

Waterlogged:

The wait time on 18x is getting long. I wanted to leave asap, but had to wait 6 months to ship. Over on future soldiers center we are getting guys shipping in July. But more power to you if you can do the blue to green. Even if you cant , how bad do you want it? There is no minimum on the DLAB so you should be fine with your previous score. Sounds like all you need is to retake the asvab. Have you spoken to you command career counselor? They are the one's who will start your paper work for the blue to green transfer.

V/r
Anevolution

[waterlogged]

Well I'm gonna try and get contact with someone and find out about these wait times etc. The Dec 09 issue of the Navy Times has the most recent article on Blue to Green and 18x is the top most critical job they are looking to fill. If in fact I cannont get that contract then I will have to see what other options they are offering and maybe I can apply once I'm in. I would perfer not to do that mainly because at the time of my EAOS I will have 10 years of service in and I don't want TIS to become a issue.

I spent the better part of 7 years in the Navy trying to get to specwar and once I got there 3 weeks into training it didn't work out, long story. Anyways I don't want to transition and have to wait years to get a opportunity to try. I would like to have it in a contract. I'll keep you guys posted as I learn more and I get to speak to someone.

Also I believe my DLAB score was either a 45 or a 65 and I'm not sure if it is even in my electronic record or not. I'll have to try and find out. We took the test during indoc of training and I called and got my score from the person who conducted the test a few months later after I had already left from training.

[Surgicalcric]

Originally Posted by waterlogged

...I spent the better part of 7 years in the Navy trying to get to specwar and once I got there 3 weeks into training it didn't work out, long story...

...Also I believe my DLAB score was either a 45 or a 65...

3 whole weeks huh... Why didnt thinks work out for you at BUDs?

What leads you to believe SF will be a better fit for you or that you will be able to make it here?

Crip

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by waterlogged

Yes my asvab is currently low the GT score I need is 110 and I have a 101. For the CO score you need a 100 and I have a 107. I've taken the DLAB test in 09 but scored low so I may have to retake that as well. My COC said they have no problem allowing me the time to take the asvab class. According to the Navy Times that have come out in recent months it shows in there that you can do a Blue to Green 18x. Unless some of that is not 100% accurate I don't know. That is all reasons I want to start talking with a recruiter that will actually be doing my paperwork etc to enlist so I can be sure that all of my stuff is in order and try to make the transition smooth. I have to be sure that when I do this I switch right over with out any gamble on getting out and waiting around to enlist. I have a family with a few kids so I'm dependent on the pay check.

These are not good indicators.

Waivers may be hard to come by right now.

TR