CANREC Program

Are you an honorably discharged Navy Veteran currently serving in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) or a member of a Navy Reserve unit as a Selected Reserve (SELRES), and you are looking for options to get back in uniform full time? Or, are you getting close to getting out of the Navy, but would love the opportunity to continue to remain in uniform and work near your home town? If so, then the CANREC program may be just what you are looking for. CANREC opportunities (PERS-92) may be available for officer and enlisted alike.

The Navy Reserve Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) program, according to BUPERSINST 1001.40C, dated 6 Apr 2023, "Enables [Reserve Component] RC Sailors to serve as production recruiters to primarily support Navy Recruiting Command with achieving the Navy Reserve recruiting mission."

The instruction goes on to say, "CANREC orders will be initially for 2 years. Extension authority for approvals up to 3 years will reside with Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) commanding officers."

Eligible CANREC personnel who excel in their recruiting assignment may make application to the Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) program through the Navy Reserve Career Recruiting Force program.

Other restrictions such as High Year Tenure, police involvement, and being able to pass a physical among others exist, and the full instruction for more detail and specifics.

To start the application (BUPERSINST 1001.40C, Enclosure (1), "Navy Reserve Canvasser Recruiter Application") process, contact the Navy Talent Acquisition Group or Navy Operational Support Center closest to where you wish to be stationed.

Note: Be advised that each NTAG has limited openings.

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