Becoming a Drill Sergeant

Ever wonder what it takes to be an Army Reserve drill sergeant?
Listen to Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ryan Moldovan, the 2016 Drill Sergeant of the Year from the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), who is now a Drill Sergeant Leader at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson. He tells you what it takes, how it helps the active duty drill sergeants and why it matters to the Army.
If you think you have what it takes to earn the iconic status, contact the 108th Training Command (Initial Entry Training)
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] ext. 4214/2836
Video content and production by 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) Soldiers: Spc. Amy Hall, PV2 Caroline Schofer, Sgt. Leron Richards.

[@snowingsart4568]

I DO NOT remember ONE name of my college professors. But dang, DS Ramsey, DS Fullwood, from 1977, I still remember their names and their faces!

[@sammy5555bro]

i literally seen my drill sergeant in this video being drilled

[@dollarsign7554]

LEVELS OF GREATNESS:

[@Hunteryates]

When did Johnny Sins become a drill?

[@NanaSevers]

My dad was a DI. He had two young toddlers at home that he put thru all sorts of exercises. If we complained he said just think I make young men do this on gravel in the freezing mornings! Respect!

[@eric3532]

I went through basic training as an E-1 at Fort Jackson January to March 1990. I’m now a CW3 in the Army Reserve. I wish I could go back and thank the ones there and ultimately thank DS’s Tibbs, Ring, and Mokrisky of 2nd PLT, Alpha Company 2/13.

[@sensiblecougar2723]

0:22

[@bpeterman007]

I went through basic training more than 25 years ago and I still remember my drill sergeants.

[@elliotness9340]

During my era Drill Sergeants were crazy forreal it wasn't an act.

[@jackcarraway4707]

Those brown/green hats and blue vests will evoke more fear and stress into you than any enemy you could encounter.

[@johnmascarenas]

I’m digging the duty belts on the Drill Sergeants....just like I wore as a Marine Drill Instructor way back when....

[@abrahamehis5980]

Oh shit I saw my drill sergeant been drilled🤭🤭😮😮

[@boomerang1125]

Yes after 52 years, I remember Sgt. Moyer, my basic training T.I., who whipped me into shape. I've long forgot school teacher: grade school, high school, college... but I remember the military life during the 1960's.

[@684avatar]

It’s weird how they turn someone so mousey into a psychopath yelling at your face 24/7 lmao

[@austinehl9707]

That opening is my basic training unit echo 3-13 at for Jackson SC. Awe good times

[@GettingToGreatness]

Being a Drill Sergeant was one of my most rewarding experiences of my career!

[@kennethmcintyre1476]

I was a Drill Sergeant in the 98 Div for a good many years, I enjoy working with the new recuits and my time being a Drill Sergeant is forever in my memories

[@archangelstormrider3695]

Almost 26 years later I still remember my Drill Sergeants.

[@abelcheng2073]

I admired the drill sgts I had during OSUT. Subject matter experts is a true statement.

[@marshalltravis3217]

I went to basic training in 1984 at Fort Dix . I remember all of my drill sargents and can still hear their voices today. DS George Spence, DS William Sanderson (ex marine) and DS Peggy Spurlock. Thank you for taking a 18 year old kid and showing him that he was so much more than he thought he was. A-5-3. 2nd platoon