Navy E4s Wanted for Recruiting

By: fedweek

The Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) is planning to add nearly 200 E-4 billets to its recruiting force as part of its "Plus Up" recruiting expansion efforts, which is a 400 percent increase of E-4s. E-4s were removed from recruiting slots in 2005 because of their lack of experience in the fleet and financial burdens caused by their lower paygrade. “We’ve reevaluated and found that they can provide a great value to our recruiting forces,” said NRC official, Lt. Bob Reddy. He said the small number of E-4 recruiters on board are showing great production numbers. "Most of them will be young and coming off of their first tour," he said. "They will be able to relate better with a high school DEP (Delayed Entry Program) applicant." Interested E-4s are encouraged to contact their detailers when they are in their PRD window and are eligible for shore duty.