Can I keep my drill badge after a medical removal?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:35:44 -0400

So I've looked into the 614-200 and either im reading it wrong or its unclear. Heres the situation, unfortunately, I will need to go into surgery on my foot soon. Between breaking it and having bunions from wearing rockys for so many years I have to go into surgery. My podiatrist made me aware that I may not come back to the trail

Response by 1SG Frank Boynton made Sep 10 at 2019 11:36 AM

1SG Frank Boynton — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:36:55 -0400

Yes. You earned the badge when you graduated the academy. As long as you weren't removed for cause, the pumpkin is yours.

Response by 1SG Steven Imerman made Sep 10 at 2019 11:38 AM

1SG Steven Imerman — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:38:33 -0400

Yep. You keep it.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Sep 10 at 2019 11:56 AM

SFC Michael D. — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:56:40 -0400

No respecting Drill Sergeant calls it a drill badge. It's a Drill Sergeant Badge. And like both 1SG's said, you keep it. You earned it. And I know it wasn't easy.

Response by 1SG Victor Sotil made Sep 10 at 2019 12:01 PM

1SG Victor Sotil — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:01:47 -0400

The badge it's your.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Sep 10 at 2019 12:01 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:01:59 -0400

Why do you guys call it the trail ?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2019 2:41 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:41:57 -0400

Confirmed with a Drill Sergeant I know that serves as the Senior Drill Sergeant for his unit. As long as you are not removed thru disciplinary reasons and performed your duties honorably, you can keep it on. And, you had to have pushed Trainees at least once.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2019 3:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:01:55 -0400

Yes, as long as you weren't removed from the trail due to misconduct the Drill Sergeant Badge is yours.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2019 9:29 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 09:29:48 -0400

You keep it as long as they did not take you off for an investigation.

Response by SSG Dennis O'Connor made Sep 15 at 2019 12:23 PM

SSG Dennis O'Connor — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 12:23:58 -0400

First off it’s a Drill Sargent Badge not a drill badge. Secondly you earned the badge when you completed the USADSS. Unless you were removed for misconduct the badge is yours to keep