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Special Duty Assignments: Overviews
Special Duty Assignments: Overviews

 

Special Duty Assignments can give servicemembers the opportunity to learn new skills, gain experience in special fields, and usually increase their paycheck. Find overviews for each service below.

Army Promotions:
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  • Selection Boards
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  • Earning a Commission
  • Career Options
  • Army Special Duty Assignments [Overview]

    Recruiter Duty
    Nominees are identified by those enlisted career branches which have enlisted authorizations in the Detailed Recruiter Force. The Recruiting Team at Army Personnel Command (HRC) screens all nominations for service as U.S. Army Recruiters. More...

    Drill Sergeant Duty
    Drill Sergeant candidates must be 36 years old or less. However, volunteers may be 37 years old or older provided they have the appropriate medical clearance (see AR 40–501) at the time of request. Medical clearance should state that soldier is medically cleared for DS duty. More...



    Navy Promotions:
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  • Promotions
  • Selection Boards
  • Evaluations
  • Examinations
  • Earning a Commission
  • Career Options

  • Navy Shore Special Programs
    "If you want to help shape the Navy of the future and are a squared-away, top performer looking for challenge, the Navy wants you. The Navy offers unique, challenging jobs in practically all ratings in some unexpected locations."





    Air Force Promotions:
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  • Promotions
  • Selection Boards
  • Evaluations
  • Earning a Commission
  • Examinations
  • Career Options
  • Air Force Special Duty Assignments [Overview]

    Becoming an Air Force Recruiter
    Recruiting duty is a 3-year, controlled tour. Under the Recruiter Extension Program, recruiters have the option to extend for 1 year at a time. Although stability is one of the most attractive features of recruiting duty, there are associated constraints. More...

    USAF Military Instructor
    The Air Force Military Training Instructor (MTI) conducts basic military training for nonprior service airmen, including those of the Air Reserve Forces, and initial military training for cadets of the United States Air Force Academy. More...



    Marine Corps Promotions:
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  • Promotions
  • Selection Boards
  • Evaluations
  • Earning a Commission
  • Career Options
  • Marine Special Duty Assignments [Overview]








    Coast Guard Promotions:
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  • Promotions
  • Selection Boards
  • Evaluations
  • Earning a Commission
  • Examinations
  • Career Options

  • Coast Guard Special Duty Assigments
    The Special Duty assignment screening process requires the member to meet standard minimum qualifications, submit an application with command endorsement, be reviewed by the rating and special duty assignment officers and the command or program manager, and be selected for the specific special duties desired. More...