How long is the Recruiter Development Board (RDB) duration?

The Recruiter Development Board (RDB) has a duration of three months. This timeframe is designed to ensure that recruiters receive the necessary training and development to effectively perform their duties in recruiting. The three-month period allows for a structured training schedule that balances theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

During this time, recruiters engage in various activities, including mentorship, learning about recruitment policies, and refining their skills in communication and assessment. The duration is sufficient to instill the foundational competencies required for successful recruitment in the Navy, while also being long enough for recruiters to absorb and apply the information they have learned.

In contrast, options suggesting a duration of one month or six months would not provide an adequate timeframe for comprehensive training or would extend the training unnecessarily beyond what is typically required for effective learning and application in a recruiting environment. The option of one year is also excessive for initial training and development, as the goal is to prepare recruiters in a timely manner to begin their roles after the completion of their training.