WANTED:  Hard charging Navy professionals to transform civilians into Sailors.  E5 & above are eligible for the #1 Sailorization and Mentoring shore duty that the Navy has to offer.  In addition to the immeasurable professional development and personal gratification, RDC's enjoy a historical promotion rate of almost twice that of the Navy’s average as well as SDAP and post tour choice of coast.  If you have any questions about becoming a RDC contact the Shore Special Program Detailer (PERS-4010D) at DSN:  882-3855/COMM:  901-874-3855.

Applicants must meet the following requirements as a minimum to be assigned to RDC duty:

• Able to lead physical fitness training on a daily basis
• Outstanding appearance in uniform
• Warfare qualified. (Waivers may be granted on a case by case basis)
• Articulate and professional
• PO2s must have six years TIS, two years TIR prior to getting orders (waiverable)
• Outstanding leadership and imaginative problem-solving skills
• No NJP's or any evaluation mark below 3.0 in past 36 months (no exceptions)
• Must have passed most recent PFA with a good low or better, and be within current height/weight standards (no exceptions)and have participated in the 1.5 mile run (mock PRT's are acceptable)

Some of the benefits of RDC duty are:

• $450 per month Special Duty Assignment Pay
• Additional annual clothing allowance of $220
• Free dry cleaning services while actively training a Recruit Division
• Opportunity to earn a Master Training Specialist qualification (similar to warfare qual on shore duty)
• Advancement rate to Chief and Senior Chief close to double the Navy-wide average for advancement
• Perhaps the best leadership job in the Navy
• New state of the art facilities and equipment
• Per the ACE evaluation, RDC's will earn up to 24 college credits, both upper and lower towards a bachelor's degree

   901-874-3855/DSN 882-3855