Drill Sergeant Candidate (DSC) procedures and requirements for FY12
With the Drill Sergeant School (DSS) courses soon upon us (Jan 4th is the first class), the 108th G7 is publishing a read ahead packet in the form of an information paper and will be distributed to all divisions. This read ahead packet will touch briefly on the administrative and personnel issues that must be addressed before attending DSS.
The DSS will utilize two Program of Instruction (POI) options, Option 5 and Option 2, in FY12. Option 5 is based on the 63 day model and Option 2 offers more flexibility by offering three 21 day phases of the 63 day course. There are 16 Option 5 classes and allows for 30 students per class. Option 2 classes are broken down into Phase 1 with 16 classes, Phase 2 with 15 classes and Phase 3 with 12 classes. Each Phase of Option 2 allows for five students per class. Option 2 also has an 18 month completion requirement. |
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Drill Sergeant Leader (DSL)
certification. Since the active component (AC) and reserve component (RC)
schools have integrated, the 108th DSS Sustainment Unit, which is responsible
for providing cadre to the US Army Drill Sergeant School, is active in the
process of DSL pre-selection and continues to pursue qualified drill sergeants
and staff to fill key positions at the USADSS for FY12. The Battle Roster
for DSLs and staff for FY12 is nearly completed but there may always be a need
for a replacement throughout the year.
Starting in FY13 there will be a pressing need for future DSLs and staff to
take the place of Soldiers coming off tour. Future DSL and staff tours will be
365 day PCS tours and could extend for two more years depending on performance
and the Soldier’s 1095. It is crucial that we have as many current DSs
become DSL certified this fiscal year.
Throughout this next year the 108th DSS Sustainment Unit will continue to
assist 108th units in filling seats for DSL certification Master Resiliency
Training (MRT), and the Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC).
Once certified, a DSL will participate in a pre-selection selection process (two
week train up and interview with the USADSS Deputy Commandant). Once a DSL
has been selected, the DSL will receive a report date for some time in the
future.
It is imperative that subordinate division units prepare for meeting future
requirements to support the USADSS mission. This will include the
certification of DSLs, provide USADSS cadre to the 108th DSS Sustainment Unit,
and plan for DSL future missions.
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