How to become a Recruit Division Commander (RDC) in the Navy?

Question

I'm becoming a Sailor soon, hopefully, and I was thinking about becoming an RDC later in my career. How can I achieve this? Will I need college credits? Can I do both Recruiter and RDC while my time in the Navy? (8 year contract, 4 active 4 reserve) with a chance of re enlistment.

Answer 1

- Must be an E-5 or above

- Able to lead physical fitness training on a daily basis

- Outstanding appearance in uniform

- Warfare qualified. (Waivers may be granted on a case by case basis)

- Articulate and professional

- PO2s must have six years TIS, two years TIR prior to getting orders (no exceptions)

- Outstanding leadership and imaginative problem-solving skills

- No NJP's or any evaluation mark below 3.0 in past 36 months (no exceptions)

- Must have passed most recent PFA and be with in current height/weight standards (no exceptions) and have passed most current PRT with a good low or better and have participated in the 1.5 mile run.



http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/detailing/shorespecialprograms/Pages/RDC.aspx



No, college credit is not required. And no, you will not be the RDC by just doing 4 years Active Duty, since one of the requirements is to have 6 years "Time-in-Service" and 2 years "Time-in-Rate" with no exception (you will have to re-enlist).

Answer 2

Navy Recruit Division Commander

Answer 3

RDCs are at least an E5( with most being E6), on their second or third enlistment and have gotten nothing but outstanding evals and PRT scores since day one.



same with Recruiters.



also, only crazy people want to do EITHER job. in fact most people run kicking and screaming away from the attempt to assign them to it. both jobs are considered to be crappy in all aspects, as well as keeping you away from your real rating.

Answer 4

You won't do either on your first enlistment.



Both jobs are considered arduous duty and a lot of guys are assigned involuntarily. You'll need to be on your second enlistment, at a minimum, and a Petty Officer Second Class at a minimum.