3RD RECRUITING BRIGADE LEADERSHIP
 

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3rd Recruiting Brigade Commander
Col. Whitney O. Jensen
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3rd Recruiting Brigade Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Schwartz
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LATEST 3RD BDE NEWS

 

MISSION 
 

The Third U.S. Army Recruiting Brigade (Marauders) recruits America’s best talent throughout America's heartland to serve and win in the U.S. Army.  We employ Trust, Training, and Teamwork to achieve our assigned mission and hold each other accountable.  A Marauder is authentic, innovative, team-oriented, tenacious, and loyal.

 VISION
 

The Marauder Brigade creates a market-based micro-targeting approach to recruiting operations through the empowerment of individual Recruiting NCOs and Leaders; a comprehensive market analysis to understand the operating environment and develop relationships at each echelon; promotion of teamwork within stations, companies, and battalions; and the authentic and innovative prospecting techniques of trained Recruiters. To activate enlistments, the brigade focuses its physical presence by leveraging market potential and penetration through the targeting process (Decide, Detect, Deliver, Access), operationalizing social networks, and using authentic virtual means to augment daily face-to-face operations. 

TRUST – The Marauder Brigade earns the trust of teammates, the community, applicants, and influencers through authentic relationships, investment in people, and leadership that doesn’t just make a difference but IS THE DIFFERENCE.

TRAINING – The Marauder Brigade prides itself on creating a learning organization to train Recruiting NCOs and Leaders on how to succeed at the MICRO level of recruiting by understanding and incorporating individual work ethic and market dynamics into recruiting plans and operations.

TEAMWORK – Life and the Army is a team sport. The Marauder Brigade is a winning team that collaborates, engages in healthy competition between units, and takes care of each other. We share best practices, recognize accomplishments, hold each other accountable, and take care of Army families. We treat applicants and Future Soldiers like members of our Squad. We respect the communities in which we serve and build authentic rapport. We win as a team.  


COMMANDER'S INTENT
  

Sustain the all-volunteer force through information, initiative, and integrity:

  • fully employ all tools and information available
  • conduct analysis at each echelon to determine best use of time and resources
  • develop recruiting companies, stations, and personnel that operate independently
  • continuously seek the time, method, or location to yield the greatest advantages to mission accomplishment
  • maintain the confidence of the entire Army enterprise team
  • maintain the trust of the communities we serve
  • meet or exceed the recruiting mission 
  • effectively balance operational requirements against the health and welfare of our force
3rd Recruiting Brigade Announces Annual Award Winners
3rd Brigade recognizes the Columbus Recruiting Battalion as
Oct. 7, 2024 - 3rd Recruiting Brigade Announces Annual Award Winners

3rd Recruiting Brigade Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Leader
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Schwartz accepts the Brigade Colors from 3rd Recruiting Brigade Commander, Col. Whitney Jensen during a Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Haszard Auditorium, Fort Knox, Kentucky.  Also pictured are Sgt. Maj. Cole Hamilton (center) and outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Hilda Garcia (right).
Oct. 1, 2024 - 3rd Recruiting Brigade Changes Responsibility

Faith Heals: 3rd BDE recognizes Suicide Prevention Month with a Prayer Breakfast
Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians gather for a pancake breakfast and an intimate discussion concerning the topic of Military suicide
Oct. 1, 2024 - 3rd BDE recognizes Suicide Prevention Month with a Prayer Breakfast

3rd Recruiting Brigade Welcomes New Commander
Col. Whitney O. Jensen addresses members of the 3rd 
Recruiting Brigade for the first time as their new 
Commander during a change of command ceremony at the Patton Museum, Fort Knox.
July 19, 2024 - Col. Whitney Jensen accepted command of the United States Army’s 3rd Recruiting Brigade in a ceremony held at the George S. Patton Memorial Museum on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion Changes Command
Lt. Col. Robert Heffner out going Great Lakes Battalion commander relinquished command to Lt. Col. Quentin McCart, in coming battalion command, during a change of command ceremony May 23, in Lansing.
June 4, 2024 - Lt. Col. Robert Heffner, Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion outgoing commander, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Quentin McCart, incoming battalion commander, during a change of command ceremony held May 23, in Lansing. 

CONTACT INFORMATION
 

 

If you are interested in joining the Army, call 1-800-USA-ARMY,
 ext. 181 or visit www.goarmy.com.

If you are interested in the Army Reserve, call 1-800-USA-ARMY,
ext. 182 or visit www.goarmyreserve.com

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3rd Brigade Departments

Brigade HQ Mailing Address: Department of the Army
ATTN: (Office & Name)

HQ, 3rd Recruiting Brigade
1307 3rd Avenue - Building 1468
Fort Knox, KY  40121-2725

Brigade Leadership /
Command Group Secretary 
Phone: 502-626-0600 
Fax:   502-626-2069

Soldier & Family Assistance
Cell: 502-528-4606

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Family Advocacy
Cell: 502-528-528-5496

Chaplain
Phone: 502-626-1039 
Fax:  502-626-2069

Wellness Team / Behavioral Health
Phone: 502-626-0038
Cell: 502-528-4527

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
Phone: 502-626-2395
Cell: 502-528-3425

Equal Opportunity Advisor
Phone: 502-626-0685
Cell: 502-528-8907

Education Specialist 
Phone: 502-626-1707
                 Cell: 254-220-5940                 

Brigade Judge Advocate
Phone: 502-626-5959

Brigade S-1
Phone: 502-626-1024
Fax:  502-626-1253      

Brigade S-2
Phone: 502-626-0761
Fax:  502-626-0600

Brigade S-3
Phone: 502-626-0582 
Fax:  502-626-0765

Mobile Recruiter Training Team
Phone: 502-626-1174 

           Brigade Band             
Phone: 502-626-0228

Band Liaison / Midwest Audition Coordinator
Cell: 502-528-2100

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Advertising & Public Affairs
Phone: 502-626-1030 or 502-626-1743

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Field Marketing 
Phone: 502-626-1269