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 · Together we will continue to make the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy the gold standard of noncommissioned officer training. We must train drill sergeants to mold the next …

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.

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 …

These were the first drill sergeants used to train recruits in the Army. The Fort Leonard Wood Drill Sergeant School began training NCOs for drill sergeant duties in September of 1964.

SFC Mrzena was assigned as a Drill Sergeant on December 10, 2019, and served for five and a half years in this role. During his tenure as a Drill Sergeant, he successfully completed two 22 …

Jun 4, 2024 · Every Soldier, Cadet, and Drill Sergeant will be a capable warrior and a leader, ready to inspire others and contribute to the success of the Total Army.

Mar 13, 2024 · It is a comprehensive and rigorous program designed to thoroughly prepare, assess, and refine candidates who aspire to become USAR Drill Sergeants.

Nov. 25, 2025 - Under the watchful eye of the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Staff Sgt. Brady Benedict endured four demanding days of competition …

This regulation applies to all U.S. Army Training Centers, Centers of Excellence, activities authorized Drill Sergeants, U.S. Army Reserve Training Command (Initial Entry Training), and …