Where can soldiers find information on becoming an Army Reserve Drill Sergeant?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:48:50 -0400

The 1st Battalion 518th Regiment headquartered in Asheville, NC has positions for new Army Reserve Drill Sergeant Candidates in NC and SC.

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.

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

https://www.facebook.com/1BN518REGT/

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Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2016 7:52 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:52:01 -0400

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 SFC A.M. Drake made Jul 5 at 2016 8:32 PM

SFC A.M. Drake — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:32:10 -0400

Ma'am,

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 Michael Smart made Jul 5 at 2016 8:55 PM

SFC Michael Smart — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:55:40 -0400

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 SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2016 9:07 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 21:07:50 -0400

You'd have to Relinquish your commision to start with

Response by SFC Judith Storm made Jul 6 at 2016 4:52 PM

SFC Judith Storm — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:52:44 -0400

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!
Jude Storm

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2016 11:28 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 23:28:28 -0400

I'm interested I been out for about 2 months now and I'm getting bored.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2016 3:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:14:40 -0400

1LT Wolf
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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 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 8:42 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 08:42:19 -0400

Ma'am,

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 SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2016 6:29 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:29:48 -0400

Anything near Illinois?

Response by SFC Trevor Wilkinson made Aug 5 at 2016 12:57 AM

SFC Trevor Wilkinson — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:57:54 -0400

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!

V/r
(SFC Ret) Trevor R Wilkinson

Response by SFC John Parsons made Apr 1 at 2017 2:10 PM

SFC John Parsons — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 14:10:32 -0400

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 SPC(P) Donald Hines made Apr 22 at 2017 9:49 PM

SPC(P) Donald Hines — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 21:49:43 -0400

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 SSG Lance Wendling made Jan 7 at 2018 1:00 AM

SSG Lance Wendling — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 01:00:51 -0500

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.