Posted on Dec 10, 2019
Is it possible to be a drill sergeant in the National Guard?
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Submitting my EPS packet this month and chose drill sergeant as an extra duty. Are there any options for a Guard member to be one? I understand that RSP units have them, but I have asked a couple recruiters and they do not know of any DS positions in the state. Is it possible to do a regular two year active duty tour as a DS if you're Guard? Any advice would be appreciated as no recruiter, my chain of command, nor google has any clue how to go about volunteering for this position as a Guard member.
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Actually they do. We had a couple in my DS class. They were part of the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP). I’m not sure which States are encompassed in it though.
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If you want to be a Drill Sergeant, check out the Army Reserve; that's where most are.
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It is possible to get the school but you won’t spend much time doing the job. I did 7 years ILARNG, then transitioned to the reserves to become a DS. I would be happy to share my experience with you if you are interested.
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My remembrance of my 05B4H days with the Blue Ridgers, 80th Div (TNG) USAR was that DSes were in the 1st and 2d BDEs BCT. I was an instructor in the 4th BDE CST. The NG has no Tng Divs, so no DS positions. Look in your State for the training Div and that is where drills will be.
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From what I am reading the reserves is reaching out to guard units. The guard unit loans you out to the reserve unit for 2 years.
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