So you want to be a Drill Sergeant?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:05:55 -0400

Reservist? Interested in becoming a Drill Sergeant? The Army is obviously in need of more Drill Sergeants right now, as the current issue of Army Times clearly points to. So my question is, is there a base of NCOs out there who considered the idea but not pursued it? Maybe you're looking for a new home in the Army Reserves?

I'm about to wrap up my first AT as Company Commander with B Co 1-320/3/98th here at Fort Jackson and I have to say, it's a lot of fun watching these guys work and seeing the Drill Sergeant from the "not so scary side."

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 4:32 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:32:59 -0400

Atta boy! That's my Company Commander out there pounding the pavement. Love it ;)

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Feb 8 at 2015 2:41 PM

1SG Michael Blount — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 14:41:32 -0500

If Abingdon, VA isn't convenient to your HOR, consider Charlottesville, Alexandria, Roanoke or Lynchburg. There are USAR Drill Sergeant units there, as well, all of which have vacancies. Personally, I'm partial to Charlottesville.

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1SG Blount

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2015 3:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 15:02:02 -0500

My first reserve unit was a Drill Sergeant unit. That's the only reason I came back. Sadly, it didn't work out. But I am so dedicated to the task of training tomorrow's warriors that I have begun comms with a unit in the next state. They have a consistent track record of sending candidates, and I am just waiting until I am eligible for a transfer. It's like waiting for christmas, but it has been my only goal since joining the Army. So it is worth it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2015 11:35 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 11:35:15 -0500

The struggle is real

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2015 6:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:21:13 -0500

Sure do!