Definite Recall

What is the Definite Recall Program?

Definite Recall of SELRES personnel, both officer and enlisted, is intended to be a constructive part of a Navy Reserve member’s career. It is voluntary and temporary, and is not designed as a career ACDU program. The purpose of the definite recall programs are to fill gapped or vacant Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (TAR - Training and Administration of the Reserve) billets. Definite recalls afford commands greater and more efficient access to Reserve Component (RC) resources, further expanding RC support to AC/TAR. Recalls also provide RC members with career enhancing opportunities and meaningful work, as well as the pay and benefits to which they are entitled when on ACDU. Definite recall orders range from 12 to 36 months in length.

What is the Canvasser Recruiter Program?

The Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) Program is designed primarily as a temporary recall program for production recruiters to execute the Navy recruiting mission. Personnel eligible to apply for the CANREC program are: Active Duty Navy (within 90 days of separation), IRR Navy and Drilling Reserve Navy. Initial orders are for two years. CANRECs can be continued for an additional 12, 24 or 36 months, based on individual performance and command endorsement.

What are some of the benefits I am eligible for while on Definite Recall/CANREC orders?

If selected to fill a Definite Recall or CANREC billet, you are eligible to receive all active duty pay and benefits. These include potential for international travel, ACDU base pay, Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), Healthcare and Dental Benefits, Educational Benefits, 30 Days of Leave earned annually, and other benefits as determined by duty assignment. Additionally, since each of these programs are a recall to active duty, all members selected to fill a Definite Recall or CANREC billet are protected by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

Where can I find Definite Recall/CANREC opportunities?

Advertisements for definite recall positions are located on the Navy Reserve Homeport Operational Support Zip Serve

For CANREC opportunities, please contact your local Navy Recruiting District (NRD) for openings. Find the NRD that covers your area by looking at the Navy Recruiting District Map.

*For more information regarding the Definite Recall or CANREC programs, please send an email PERS-92-Admin@us.navy.mil.

Please include one of the following in the subject line to have your email routed to the correct program manager:
Officer Definite Recall / Officer CANREC / Enlisted Definite Recall / Enlisted CANREC

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