Recruiting Terms and Definitions

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What does Accession refer to?

A qualified military available applicant who is enlisted in the Marine Corps (correct)

An applicant who has been disqualified

A recruiter meeting with a prospect

An applicant with prior service

What criteria must be met for an Appointment to occur?

The prospect must agree to meet with the recruiter at a specific time and place.

What are Approvals in recruiting terms?

Officer candidate applications approved by HQMC.

What does Area Canvass (AC) entail?

Meeting likely prospects face-to-face to obtain their name and follow-up information. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Broken Reenlistment?

Reenlistment after a separation of more than 90 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the Buddy Program?

A special program that allows two or more people to sign up to begin recruit training together. Signup and view all the answers

What does Cat IIIA + - refer to?

An individual who scores 50 or better on the AFQT score of the ASVAB test. Signup and view all the answers

What is Category 'P' (CAT P)?

A program offering applicants the chance to participate in Reserve drill weekends before recruit training. Signup and view all the answers

What is Collateral Material?

Material or equipment used by a recruiter to generate interest in the Marine Corps. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a Contract in recruiting terms?

An applicant enlistment or reenlistment into the regular Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following definitions:

Contact = A local citizen assisting the recruiting effort DEP = Delayed Entry Program allowing enlistment with deferred training EAD Recruiter = Reservist assigned to active duty for recruiting purposes Interview = Face-to-face presentation with a qualified prospect Signup and view all the answers

What does Disqualified (DQ) mean?

An applicant found mentally, morally, or physically unqualified for enlistment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Electronics Data Processing Test (EDPT)?

A special test designed to determine qualifications for assignment to a computer field. Signup and view all the answers

What does EPSQ stand for?

Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire. Signup and view all the answers

What does ERR stand for?

Eastern Recruiting Region Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Enlistment Screening Test (EST)?

To determine if the applicant is qualified to take further qualifying tests. Signup and view all the answers

What does Home Visit refer to in recruiting?

A visit by a recruiter to a home they have never visited before. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Minimum New Contract Goal?

The number of net new contracts needed to meet monthly and annual quotas. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mission in the context of recruitment?

The number of new contracts to be written by recruiters to achieve shipping quotas. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Recruiting Terms and Definitions

Accession: Refers to a qualified military applicant enlisted or reenlisted in the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve.
Appointment: Established when a prospect agrees to meet with a recruiter, regardless of their attendance. Meetings can occur at various locations.
Approvals: Applications for officer candidates that receive endorsement from Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC).
Area Canvass (AC): Involves recruiting face-to-face with potential candidates in the area to collect their contact information and ensure follow-up possibilities.
Broken Reenlistment: Occurs when an individual reenlists after being separated from the Marine Corps for over 90 days.
Buddy Program: A recruitment initiative allowing two or more individuals to enlist and attend recruit training together.
Cat IIIA + -: Identifier for individuals scoring 50 or above on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score of the ASVAB, signaling a quality candidate.
Category "P" (CAT P): Program permitting applicants to participate in Reserve drill weekends before recruit training while receiving payment and potential uniform issuance.
Collateral Material: Resources used by recruiters to generate interest in joining the Marine Corps.
Contract: Refers to the enlistment or reenlistment into the Marine Corps, with recruiters receiving credit for participants in the delayed entry program.
Contact: Three types:
- A local aiding the recruiter by providing potential names.
- Conversational engagement via phone calls.
- Face-to-face encounters that yield actionable follow-up information.
DEP (Delayed Entry Program): Enrolls prospects with the understanding they will start recruit training within a 365-day period.
Directs: Individuals who enlist and ship within the same month.
Direct Mail: Distribution of personalized promotional materials to potential recruits.
Disqualified (DQ): Status for applicants deemed unfit for enlistment due to mental, moral, or physical reasons.
EAD Recruiter: A reservist called to active duty for two years to serve as a recruiter (8411).
EDPT (Electronics Data Processing Test): Specialized test to assess qualifications for computer career fields.
ENTNAC (Entrance National Agency Check): A comprehensive background check, including fingerprints and police records, conducted for every enlistee remaining pool-bound for over 60 days.
Electronic Priority Prospect Card (ePPC) Database: Contains details of individuals who inquired about the Marine Corps, tracking responses from multiple sources.
EPSQ (Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire): Digital version of SF-86 for security clearance requests.
ERR (Eastern Recruiting Region): Geographic designation for recruiting efforts within the Eastern U.S.
EST (Enlistment Screening Test): An initial assessment to determine if an applicant qualifies for further qualifying evaluations.
Gross New Contracts: Total quantity of new contracts secured over a specific timeframe.
Gross Productivity: Calculated by dividing total contracts by months of productivity.
Command Recruiting: Involves active-duty Marines not currently assigned as recruiters aiding in recruitment efforts through various methods.
Consult: A special medical exam requested by MEPS for inconclusive cases.
Continuous Reenlistment: Process for reenlisting individuals who were separated from the Marine Corps for up to 90 days.
Immediate Reenlistment: Occurs when a Marine reenlists within 24 hours of separation, at the site of the last service period.
Interview: A formal engagement with a qualified prospect to discuss enlistment; it must occur within 90 days of screening.
IRC (Inter-service Recruiting Committee): Coalition formed by various service representatives to enhance recruitment coordination.
IRT (Itinerant Recruiting Trip): Scheduled recruitment visits to designated areas outside of the normal recruiting station.
Lead/Suspect/Prospect: Terms for potential recruits, requiring recruiters to reach out for initial contact.
Minimum New Contract Goal: Essential number of contracts to meet monthly and annual quotas, ensuring a healthy pipeline into the next fiscal year.
Mission: Specifies the number of contracts required for recruiters to reach shipping quotas within designated periods.
Net Productivity: Measures the effective recruiting output by taking the total number of contracts minus discharges, divided over months of productivity.

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This quiz focuses on key terms and definitions related to military recruiting, specifically within the Marine Corps. It includes essential vocabulary that recruiters and prospects should be familiar with, providing a fundamental understanding of the recruitment process.