Marine Corps Recruiting Command Transitions to Digital, Telephonic Prospecting

Photo By Staff Sgt. Servante Coba | U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Dimitri Armstead, a recruiter for Recruiting Sub-Station Stafford, works on his computer while prospecting from the office, Nov. 21, 2019. The Marine Corps is temporarily transitioning to prospecting solely via electronic means amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in an effort to limit its spread and protect Marines.  

UNITED STATES

03.25.2020

Story by Gunnery Sgt. Justin Kronenberg   

Marine Corps Recruiting Command           

QUANTICO, Virginia – Amid the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the
Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) is taking steps to protect its recruiters, its applicants,
their families and the communities where they live and serve by dramatically limiting face-to-face
interactions with the public.
Effective immediately, MCRC will temporarily transition to prospecting entirely via digital and
telephonic means, and Marine Recruiters will no longer meet with new applicants in person.
“The preservation of our recruiting force, applicants, poolees, and their families is the highest priority
for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command during this national emergency,” said Maj. Gen. James
W. Bierman, commanding general of MCRC. “With that in mind, we will immediately transition to
prospecting exclusively via digital and telephonic means, and no longer initiate in-person interviews.
We remain committed to recruiting the highly-qualified men and women our Nation needs for its
Marine Corps.
"Because recruiting is an activity of vital importance to our Nation and Corps, we will continue our
efforts to ship young men and women to our Recruit Depots and Officer Candidate School as
conditions permit,” Bierman said. “At the same time, it is recognized this imperative is not the only
consideration. Our efforts will prioritize protecting our Marines and families."
Local recruiting offices will continue to be staffed, but at reduced manpower levels commensurate
with social distancing guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Leaders at every level have full discretion to carefully appraise the personal and geographic risk
factors unique to each situation, and then smartly move to curtail or modify activities when
necessary. Travel is limited to mission-essential requirements, and no more than two individuals will
travel in a vehicle.
Additionally, any member of the recruiting staff who has family members in a high risk category as it
pertains to COVID-19 will work remotely from their residence.
Young men and women who share our fighting spirit and are interested in becoming U.S. Marines
should visit www.marines.com or call 1-(800) MARINES to speak with a Marine Recruiter.

• Date Taken: 03.25.2020
• Date Posted: 03.25.2020 16:30
• Story ID: 365890
• Location: US