CSM Poindexter

Foster a positive climate that allows us to accomplish the mission while protecting and caring for our people

Train and develop a disciplined and effective recruiting force

Develop the capabilities and obtain the necessary resources to sustain and enhance recruiting accomplishment

Enduring Principles:

Empowered leaders own and accomplish the mission

Recruiting Station Commanders are our center of gravity and we will enable their success

Every person in our organization is a valued member and we will treat them with dignity and respect

Every individual bears responsibility and is accountable for the success of the team

The reputation of our Army and the credibility of our recruiting force is built on trust reinforced by our Army values

Who We Are, What We Do:

The Gator Battalion recruiters cover the majority of West and Central Florida, from St. Petersburg in the West to Rockledge in the East, from Inverness in the North to Naples in the South. The Battalion Headquarters is located in Tampa and the Company Headquarters are located in Sarasota, Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland and Saint Petersburg.

The Tampa Recruiting Battalion is a part of the 2nd Recruiting Brigade, which is currently headquartered at Redstone Arsenal AL and U.S. Army Recruiting Command, headquartered at Fort Knox, Kentucky.