After updating volunteer preferences, how do I become a Drill Sergeant (I am asking for my SGT)?

2016-03-08T13:44:42-05:00

My SGT wants to become a Drill Sergeant and has volunteered for it but still hasn't been picked up. I was wondering how to help her get selected? If there's anything else she can do other than waiting for a "tap on the shoulder".

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 3:05 PM

2016-03-08T15:05:18-05:00

Contact Branch. Submit DA 4187s requesting DS.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 3:06 PM

2016-03-08T15:06:54-05:00

Interesting to see a SPC do something for a SGTs career track that the SGT should be doing for themselves.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 7:46 PM

2016-03-08T19:46:19-05:00

Reclass to a combat arms job. That will get her there!!!!!!!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 10:20 PM

2016-03-08T22:20:18-05:00

There are a few problems with this question that concerns me. The most important of which is why is this young sergeants subordinate doing this research. This is not good business and in my opinion is not a trait that I would desire from a fellow drill sergeant. However that is not my decision to make. Unless they have changed it you must now be a promotable sergeant to become a drill sergeant. Tell your leader that she can contact the drill sergeant branch manager or ask her squad leader or platoon sergeant for information. Here is the drill sergeant web page.

http://jackson.armylive.dodlive.mil/about/armyschools/usadss/

Drill Sergeant Course | Fort Jackson

The Drill Sergeant Course is conducted at the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2016 9:54 AM

2016-03-10T09:54:04-05:00

He needs to call his branch and tell them he wants Drill. If he qualifies, then he will have orders

Response by SSG Richard Reilly made Mar 11 at 2016 12:31 PM

2016-03-11T12:31:21-05:00

Your CSM, 1SG, reenlistment NCO or someone of that level could call your branch.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2016 1:09 PM

2016-03-31T13:09:03-04:00

If she volunteered and didn't get picked up something is there that they don't like. They want female drill sergeants like crazy. Maybe they are waiting for her to have more rated time. Who knows.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2016 6:38 PM

2016-07-07T18:38:26-04:00

All I did was call my branch manager and request that he releases my records. I never even submitted a packet because I had decided that maybe I would just reclass instead. Long story short, I attend Drill Sergeant School in January.

Response by SGT Ej P. made May 15 at 2018 4:43 AM

2018-05-15T04:43:21-04:00

Putting in a packet is the best way to volunteer, it shows that she's not just sitting and waiting but being proactive like she really wants that slot.. plus she gets a better chance to not get picked up for the other duties like Recruiter.. just saying

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2019 9:25 AM

2019-01-09T09:25:59-05:00

If she wants it, she needs to fight for it. Does she meet all of the requirements?