PERS 4010D
Recruit Division Commander (NEC-8RDC)
WANTED: Hard charging Navy professionals to transform civilians into Sailors. E5 & above are eligible for the #1 Sailorization and Mentoring shore duty that the Navy has to offer. In addition to the immeasurable professional development and personal gratification, RDC's will also receive SDAP, up to 24 months waived off their follow-on sea tour, as well as post tour choice of coast after a successful Recruit Training Command assignment (RTC).
Applicants must meet the following requirements as a minimum to be assigned to RDC duty:
- 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 (ASVAB - VE score 50 or greater - waiverable)
- PO2s must have six years TIS, two years TIR prior to getting orders (waiverable)
- Outstanding leadership and imaginative problem-solving skills
- No NJP's or any evaluation mark below 3.0 in past 36 months (wavierable on case-by-case basis)
- Must have passed most recent PFA with a good low or better, be within current height/weight standards, (no exceptions), and have participated in the 1.5-mile run or alternate cardio (Mock PRT's are acceptable).
Some of the benefits of RDC duty are:
- $450 per month Special Duty Assignment Pay
- Additional annual clothing allowance of $220
- Free dry-cleaning services while actively training a Recruit Division
- Opportunity to earn a Master Training Specialist qualification (similar to warfare qual on shore duty)
- Advancement rate to Chief and Senior Chief close to double the Navy-wide average for advancement
- Perhaps the best leadership job in the Navy
- New state of the art facilities and equipment
- Per the ACE evaluation, RDC's will earn up to 24 college credits, both upper and lower towards a bachelor's degree
If you have any questions about becoming an RDC contact the Shore Special Program Detailer (PERS-4010D) listed below. All screening packages, pictures and waiver documents must be sent to the RDC detailers listed below.
YNCS Richard Frye
LS1 Casey Cresswell