Drill Sergeant

Physical fitness plays a large part.  In fact, if you can’t pass the physical training (PT) in the beginning, then you will not proceed any further; can’t tell you if it’s the same nowadays. 

Another part of your Leadership training which began at my Reserve Unit was being instructed

how to prepare and stand up in front of a class of your peers and give a presentation beginning with a five minute class working yourself up to a 15-30 minute class.  After the class training, then you’d better be prepared to take charge of a squad/platoon and company because you will

be put in charge of one or more just so your Trainers can grade you.  You are graded at home

as a Reservist and also at your Annual Training.

For me I was a Reservist after I served three years active duty, not in close order.  During my

active service I was trained in Electronic Communications Repair, Fixed Station.   That ended in

1963 and I didn’t get back in and being an Active Army Reservist until 1976.

 

In my case when I joined up with the 80th Training Division in Lynchburg, Va., I had three choices: Cook, Clerk or Drill Sergeant.

Deliberation wasn’t too long for me in making a decision.   (more to come)

I think the best part of being and having been a Drill Sergeant is first, The Pride of what the

Badge you wear represents.  It encompasses Country, Family, and all the good things they stand for; secondly the Military Bearing you show to others and lastly, the knowledge you will impart  to those under you for guidance and foremost, Leading by Example.

If you’re Active Army, then go to this site for general and specific info:

 

If you’re Reservist or National Guard, then seek advice and preliminary paper work from your

First Sergeant because you have to be pre-approved or selected by your immediate NCOIC and chances are if he likes what you’re doing and he’s short of trained personnel, then  you “may” not get selected and you’ll have to wait for another time as that’s the nature of the beast.