A rate determination package is also required by the ISC to determine the applicant's qualifications for the rating or specialty sought. When final approval is received by the Recruiting Office, enlistment arrangements begin. An applicant is enlisted when eligibility is confirmed. The rest is caretaking to keep the applicants motivated until they attend basic training or the two-week Reserve Enlisted Basic Indoctrination. Every enlistment is different and brings with it an array of options including waivers and problems that arise during processing.
Good communication is essential to make the process flow smoothly.
If a recruiter cannot get the answers they need from the ISC or Recruiting Center, their credibility is at stake. It also creates frustration for both recruiter and applicant alike. As you can see, Reserve recruiting is not easy. Coast Guard Recruiters are tasked with recruiting for active duty, reserve and certain officer programs.