‘Everyone is a Recruiter’ Coast Guard revitalizes incentive program “<strong>The</strong> Coast Guard is hiring and we need your help,” said Master Chief Jason Vanderhaden, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, in a recent campaign video. Coast Guard Recruiting Command is breathing new life into the “Everyone is a Recruiter” incentive program that recognizes current active duty, Reserve, civilian, retirees and Auxiliary personnel who bring in new members. <strong>The</strong> program has been around for years, but it is getting a makeover with a few changes that make getting recognition easier. Some of the changes to the program include recognizing members who bring in a new applicant even if he or she does not make it through basic training. Prior versions of the incentive program required recruits to graduate from basic training. Additionally, new recognition incentives for civilian employees have been enacted to include recommendations for a 19- hour Time Off Award, and recognition for Department of Defense members who may earn the Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Ribbon Bar. <strong>The</strong> Coast Guard is looking to recruit at least 6,000 active duty, and 1,000 Reserve members. <strong>The</strong> Coast Guard’s In-Service Transfer Team is available to assist active duty members considering transitioning into Coast Guard Selected Reserve. Applicants may contact the In-Service Transfer Team at CGR-SMB- ISTT@uscg.mil. “Fantastic opportunities exist for those members looking to depart active duty but still stay in the Coast Guard,” said Master Chief Gee Williamson, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve. “Active Duty members have worked hard for their qualifications and competencies, and those qualifications and competencies can remain active when a member joins the Reserve Component.” “Everyone is a Recruiter” is a simple concept. <strong>The</strong> professional recruiting workforce is small at 315 recruiters serving at 56 recruiting offices across the nation. <strong>The</strong>y cannot be at every high school career day or college job fair, which is why members of the Coast Guard family (active duty, reserve, Auxiliarists, civilians and retirees) can help. <strong>The</strong> program acts as an extra hand for recruiters to reach people who are genuinely interested in joining the service based on communication with other members of the Coast Guard. Referring members can recruit new applicants by building interest, listening to what they want and relating with positive stories. To begin the process, the referring member should connect the applicant to the nearest recruiting office, live chat with a recruiter at GoCoastGuard.com, or email a Coast Guard virtual recruiter at HQS-DG-CGRC-VirtualRecruiter@uscg. mil. To receive credit for a referral, the recruited applicant must submit the “Everyone is a Recruiter Referral Contact Sheet” with the referring member’s information to the recruiter. This form is available through the applicant’s recruiting office. Requests for recognition must be received within one year of the referred applicant joining. To be eligible to receive recognition, potential members would need to be applicable to the following programs: active duty enlisted; Reserve enlisted; All Direct Commission Officer programs; or Officer Candidate School. Coast Guard Recruiting Command has developed an easy-to-use guide with great tips on how to get involved. Some of these tips include: being involved in the community; knowing the GoCoastGuard.com website and social media sites; knowing the local recruiters; being ready to answer questions; being proud to serve; being available to make presentations; knowing bounds; unit involvement; and knowing recruiting needs. Interested personnel can also register as a Coast Guard Recruiting Command “Ambassador” to assist with organized recruiting efforts. “Remember, in all you do, our people – you – are our greatest asset and our most powerful voice as we build our workforce of the future,” said Williamson. MCPO-CGR George Williamson is the senior enlisted member of the Coast Guard Reserve and the principal advisor to the Commandant on all Reserve enlisted personnel matters. 10 FALL <strong>2020</strong> THE LONG BLUE LINE
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