1LT Private RallyPoint Member1691491<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The 1st Battalion 518th Regiment headquartered in Asheville, NC has positions for new Army Reserve Drill Sergeant Candidates in NC and SC. <br /><br />We run a premiere Drill Sergeant Candidacy Program to not only train and prepare you physically and mentally, we also assist with your candidate packet and track it through the approval process. <br /><br />Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.<br /><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/1BN518REGT/">https://www.facebook.com/1BN518REGT/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Where can soldiers find information on becoming an Army Reserve Drill Sergeant?2016-07-05T19:48:50-04:001LT Private RallyPoint Member1691491<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The 1st Battalion 518th Regiment headquartered in Asheville, NC has positions for new Army Reserve Drill Sergeant Candidates in NC and SC. <br /><br />We run a premiere Drill Sergeant Candidacy Program to not only train and prepare you physically and mentally, we also assist with your candidate packet and track it through the approval process. <br /><br />Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.<br /><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/1BN518REGT/">https://www.facebook.com/1BN518REGT/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Where can soldiers find information on becoming an Army Reserve Drill Sergeant?2016-07-05T19:48:50-04:002016-07-05T19:48:50-04:00TSgt Private RallyPoint Member1691503<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If I were to enter this program would I be in an Active Duty status the entire time, or would I be called up to fill gaps as needed? If the latter, then what would I do in the TPU portion of the unit?Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2016 7:52 PM2016-07-05T19:52:01-04:002016-07-05T19:52:01-04:00SFC A.M. Drake1691618<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ma'am,<br /><br />If you could send me the brochure regarding the DS program I can pass it out to all of my Reserve units in my current location. You can find me on global.Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Jul 5 at 2016 8:32 PM2016-07-05T20:32:10-04:002016-07-05T20:32:10-04:00SFC Michael Smart1691705<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why a Drill Sergeant, very long hours, kicking people out for medical, misconduct, stealing, Sick Call Warriors, hold overs, very little to no down time, short staffed with in the ranks to support each other, and etc. These are just a couple I experienced while on the Trail in Missouri. DA selected me, I did not volunteer, I was voluntold! I have something to talk about today, but I would not do it again!Response by SFC Michael Smart made Jul 5 at 2016 8:55 PM2016-07-05T20:55:40-04:002016-07-05T20:55:40-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member1691739<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You'd have to Relinquish your commision to start withResponse by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2016 9:07 PM2016-07-05T21:07:50-04:002016-07-05T21:07:50-04:00SFC Judith Storm1694316<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1LT Wolf, sorry, you're wonderful sounding program is about 24 years too late for me as I am now a 64 year old grandma running my grandgirls (21, 17, 15) through Jody calls and grass drills. Next summer I'll start the 5-y/o twin girls - surprise packages - on them, too, but insisting they do them correctly. Right now they're mimicking their older sisters. Best of luck with your other candidates!<br />Jude StormResponse by SFC Judith Storm made Jul 6 at 2016 4:52 PM2016-07-06T16:52:44-04:002016-07-06T16:52:44-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member1701462<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm interested I been out for about 2 months now and I'm getting bored.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2016 11:28 PM2016-07-08T23:28:28-04:002016-07-08T23:28:28-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1707244<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1LT Wolf<br />Please put me on your email list.<br /> [login to see] <br />I am an Army Reserve Career Counselor that covers KY,TN, NC, and SC and would love to assist if at all possible.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2016 3:14 PM2016-07-11T15:14:40-04:002016-07-11T15:14:40-04:00SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member1724753<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ma'am,<br /><br />I am currently in the national guard but looking to change to reserves when my contract is up so I can apply. I still have time so any information you can provide as to what I should do in the next year or so to prepare for putting a packet in, that would be really helpful.Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 8:42 AM2016-07-17T08:42:19-04:002016-07-17T08:42:19-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member1773760<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Anything near Illinois?Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2016 6:29 AM2016-08-03T06:29:48-04:002016-08-03T06:29:48-04:00SFC Trevor Wilkinson1780208<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ma'am, with all due respect, I RETIRED in OCT of 2015! Sorry and good luck in finding the right people to train our troops in the future!<br /><br />V/r<br />(SFC Ret) Trevor R WilkinsonResponse by SFC Trevor Wilkinson made Aug 5 at 2016 12:57 AM2016-08-05T00:57:54-04:002016-08-05T00:57:54-04:00SFC John Parsons2464633<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Retired almost 9 years ago 90% disable and I'm sure the rules have changed for DS since 86 at FT Benning. Good Luck!Response by SFC John Parsons made Apr 1 at 2017 2:10 PM2017-04-01T14:10:32-04:002017-04-01T14:10:32-04:00SPC(P) Donald Hines2514396<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is great information, Lieutenant. Do you know what drill sergeant TPUs are in Missouri? I am considering reenlisting after a break in service (during which time I taught basic training for the local police academy) and I've always thought about becoming a drill sergeant.Response by SPC(P) Donald Hines made Apr 22 at 2017 9:49 PM2017-04-22T21:49:43-04:002017-04-22T21:49:43-04:00SSG Lance Wendling3233890<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I got accepted to DSS upon graduation of PLDC. I was with the 104th INF DIV (tng) at the time. It was a two phase program and was pretty intense.Response by SSG Lance Wendling made Jan 7 at 2018 1:00 AM2018-01-07T01:00:51-05:002018-01-07T01:00:51-05:002016-07-05T19:48:50-04:00