FORT HOOD, Texas- Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn, 1st Cavalry Division commander, and Maj. Gen. Donald Campbell, commander of the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) signed an initial memorandum of agreement, here, Aug.3, outlining a pilot program for Army recruiters.
The program will evaluate the benefits of attaching a USAREC recruiter to the 1st Cav. Div. retention office for a period of three years. The pay off could prove to be fruitful for the Army and division alike, as the legacy and traditions of the 1st Cav. Div.'s community outreach units, like the Horse Cavalry Detachment, afford recruiting opportunities.
"We wanted to build a relationship with one of our divisions, and bring a [non commissioned officer] in that could enhance those mutually beneficial tasks," said Erick Hoversholm, an analyst/ strategic planner with USAREC.
Not only will the position fill the need for a 'big Army' voice during community outreach initiatives with America's First Team, but it also brings a seasoned, and successful recruiting command NCO here to facilitate and inform those members of the operational Army about the benefits of becoming a recruiter.
"You are getting the best [recruiter] we have," said Campbell.
"This NCO will work for the Cav., deploy with the Cav., and be what I believe will be mutually beneficial not only for USAREC and the 1st Cav., but most importantly the Army as a whole," he added.
"We are looking forward to the opportunity and responsibility of being the pilot division for this initiative," said Allyn. "This division touches hundreds of thousands of great young patriots across the country through our Horse Cavalry, and Division Band performances at over 200 ceremonies a year."
"So , we think we have an opportunity to solidify a very strong partnership; we take our role in helping recruit the future army of our country very seriously, and we look forward to continuing that mission alongside the USAREC command," he said.
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