How can I make sure my drill sergeant packet doesn’t get denied?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 May 2018 00:24:59 -0400

I have been in 3 years and 7 months been a SGT since March. I am looking to go drill sergeant when my TIS and TIG requirements are met. What can I do to make sure my packet doesn’t get denied? How can I beef it up? I will have a 270+ APFT hoping to get ALC before as well. How else can I make sure it looks good? Can I submit it early/prior to my TIS/TIG requirements are met? Any advice to help me with this endeavor is greatly appreciated!!

Response by SFC Jorge Diaz Caro made May 15 at 2018 12:28 AM

SFC Jorge Diaz Caro — Tue, 15 May 2018 00:28:47 -0400

Just be humble , squared away, willing to learn and eager to peform. Dont just meet the minimum have good ncoers the only thing that could hold u is an recent article 15. Good luck

Response by CSM Eric Biggs made May 15 at 2018 1:51 AM

CSM Eric Biggs — Tue, 15 May 2018 01:51:25 -0400

As a former Drill Sergeant and Company First Sergeant of a Reserve Drill Sergeant Unit, I have reviewed many DS Packets prior to sending them to higher and Drill Sergeant Academy (DSA). That being said, review the requirements as posted on the DSA website and follow the instructions diligently. Ensure everything in your packet is up to date and accurate. You should be just fine.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made May 15 at 2018 8:04 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 15 May 2018 20:04:14 -0400

You can't Cdrs must forward them, but they can plea against it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2018 8:06 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 May 2018 20:06:06 -0400

It shouldn’t they need Drill Sergeants. Only way to get DQ if background checks comes up spotty and you have a DUI

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 15 at 2018 8:08 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Tue, 15 May 2018 20:08:53 -0400

Female DS are always in need.
If you have no derogatory info in your packet, no waivers needed, Meet the prerequisites and have the time on station needed to be eligible for reassignment, your all but assured to get a DS assignment

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2018 5:00 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 May 2018 05:00:23 -0400

Ad long as you have a clean record, you should be fine. Just make sure you get your KD time.

Response by SFC Kiettisak Bennett made May 26 at 2018 9:56 AM

SFC Kiettisak Bennett — Sat, 26 May 2018 09:56:27 -0400

Higher PT SCOREs AND a PHONE CALL TO DSS SELECTION office or HR. Keep checking on your packet...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2018 9:29 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 May 2018 21:29:05 -0400

SGT McMillin,
From the sounds of things, your packet sounds like it will be a winner. From looking at the DSC checklist, there is not much for this packet from all the other packets I have completed such as; Recruiter, BNCOC, PLDC,. Having ALC will be a big buster for your packet. Good luck to you when you go, I leave for DSS this July.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2018 8:48 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 20:48:05 -0400

Whats your update on this? Im curious

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2020 2:42 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:42:40 -0500

Get the required Squad Leader / Section SGT time. The Army is looking at SQD LDR complete NCOs