Posted on May 10, 2022
Why the Army cut back on incoherent screaming by drill sergeants on day 1 of basic training
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Being a drill sergeant for me was teaching and mentoring young troops to prepare them for combat. Was there tough love? Sure. Did I incoherently scream at troops? No. It is important to be loud and clear enough to ensure they understand the instructions. Tough realistic combat training was the order of the day, everyday. It was important to reel in Drill Sergeants who were doing unnecessary stuff. The stress cards stuff is a myth by the way. It is very cringe hearing old folks use the word woke out of context for almost anything they don't like. The stress card myth started in the 90's and here is some information below.
https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/debunking-the-stress-card/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_stress_card
https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/debunking-the-stress-card/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_stress_card
Debunking the Stress Card - Veterans Breakfast Club
BACK TO VBC BLOG Debunking the Stress Card Rumor has it that the Air Force handed out yellow Stress Cards that permitted a recruit to “take a break” should the training become too strenuous. They were essentially “get out of jail free cards”
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Yeah, the Army made a huge mistake with this, I was there during the transition and in addition it was made mandatory they receive their phones every week, really kind of was a night and day difference in terms of how the trainees act and follow instructions.
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