As a drill sergeant you are responsible for coaching, counseling and mentoring hundreds, if not thousands, of trainees as you transform them from a civilian volunteer to a combat-ready Soldier.

Aug 27, 2024 · The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy (USADSA) is at 9574 Marion Ave., Fort Jackson, and is an accredited Institute of Excellence that trains qualified NCOs in the instruction of warrior tasks and battle drills, drill and ceremonies, physical readiness training, and other IET tasks to Basic Combat and AIT Soldiers.

While they are expected to be experts in warrior tasks and battle drills, they are also graded on the core duty of a drill sergeant, their ability to effectively teach new Soldiers.

The drill sergeants wear the campaign hat as a testament of their demonstrated professionalism, commitment to the mission, and proven leadership.

Drill Sergeants are the heart of the initial entry training in the U.S. Army. They train the newest Soldiers, teaching them the Army Values, assisting each individual through the beginnings of ...

Mar 13, 2024 · The Army Drill Sergeant is at the forefront of creating the next generation of military leaders and must embody competence, commitment and character, the three pillars of …

Army Reserve Soldiers, Active Duty Soldiers preparing to separate from Active Duty, and National Guard Soldiers willing to transfer to the Army Reserve should contact the 108th Training Command’s (IET) Command Career Counselor to learn more about how to become an Army Reserve Drill Sergeant.

May 28, 2019 · Enhancing the drill sergeants’ and support staff’s basic Soldier survival skills was the main goal, but the multiple elements of the field training exercises allowed for additional training benefits, said the U.S. Army Reserve battalion commander.

Sep 19, 2024 · First Class Jake Mrzena, a drill sergeant leader with the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, earned the title of U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year.

Feb 13, 2020 · Drill Sergeant Alycia Perkins is a new drill sergeant. In fact, she has only been 'on the trail' for a few weeks and everything is new and exhilarating to this U.S. Army Reserve drill …