Posted on Oct 25, 2013
What was that one thing your Drill SGT told you that you will never Forget?
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DS (SFC) Roland, 6' 6", 245 lbs. (and not an ounce of fat on him) said one of the most memorable and smartest things I've ever heard:
"Privates, I hope you joined for the right reasons 'cause the Army ain't easy and no matter how much you love the b***h, she ain't ever going to love you back."
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-- "Privates, look around you. Most of you will go to war, some of you will not come back. Don't get too close"
-- When a soldier couldn't pass a PT test but could shoot 40/40 everytime, soldiers would point out the fact that he was fat and a DS overheard this and said, " I would take a fat guy that can shoot over a skinny guy that can run, ANY day!"
-- "Never lose your weapon!"
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SSG Jason Deters
On a quiet Sunday afternoon approximately 4 weeks into Basic Training, my Drill Sergeant was on duty and he and I had an interesting conversation... He spoke, I replied with a lound and thunderous "HOOAH Drill Sergeant"
"PVT Deters, in the Army, EVERYONE is a leader.... even YOU. There are only 2 differences between you and I or you and the Commander with regards to leadership - Rank and experience. There will be many times when you will be compelled to make leadership decisions even as a Private. When preparing for that decision remember this: Only make decisions that can be enforced with your current rank or experience. ~ DS Roland - FT Jackson SC, 1998
From that day until final Pass and Review, DS Roland would periodically say "2 Differences PVT Deters!" Oh and did I mention that on this particular Sunday afternoon I was promoted from "You" or "Hey You" to PVT Deters?
"PVT Deters, in the Army, EVERYONE is a leader.... even YOU. There are only 2 differences between you and I or you and the Commander with regards to leadership - Rank and experience. There will be many times when you will be compelled to make leadership decisions even as a Private. When preparing for that decision remember this: Only make decisions that can be enforced with your current rank or experience. ~ DS Roland - FT Jackson SC, 1998
From that day until final Pass and Review, DS Roland would periodically say "2 Differences PVT Deters!" Oh and did I mention that on this particular Sunday afternoon I was promoted from "You" or "Hey You" to PVT Deters?
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