The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy is Hiring!
Did you know there are 16 total U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeant Leader (DSL) positions at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy (USADSA) at Fort Jackson? With a total of eight AGR and eight ADOS (TPU) positions, the DSA provides an excellent opportunity for our best and brightest drill sergeants seeking to separate themselves from their peers.
Why Become A DSL?
While drill sergeants represent the top 10 percent of all Army NCOs in their grade, DSLs represent the top one percent of the drill sergeant population. Soldiers selected for DSL assignment will not only be afforded opportunities to complete one to two full Basic Combat Training cycles on the trail as a drill sergeant, but also to become a certified instructor, Master Fitness Trainer, Master Resilience Trainer, and much more–all while continuing PME coursework as you become eligible. Above all, as a DSL, you will train and mentor the U.S. Army’s future drill sergeants- impacting and shaping not only them, but also the Soldiers they will soon train.
The 108th Training Command and USADSA have worked together to establish the following prerequisites, processes, and glide paths for interested AGR and TPU Soldiers.
AGR Prerequisites:
SSG and SFC
No record of disciplinary action
Pass the ACFT and in compliance with AR 600-9
DS Qualified preferred, but not required
Nominative Packet submitted thru HRC Talent Manager
AGR Nomination Process:
Drill Sergeant Leader Candidates (DSLCs) Nomination packets will be routed to 108th TC from HRC Talent Managers to go through the selection/vetting process and coordinate an interview with DSA and 108th TC leadership.
AGR Training Glidepath:
PCS to Fort Jackson
Graduate Drill Sergeant Course or Drill Sergeant Recertification Course, if DS qualified
Successfully complete two cycles of BCT
Complete DSLC Selection with CoT, if not aligned with quarterly DSLC Selection
Complete DSL Certification and Validation IAW SOP
TPU Prerequisites:
SSG and SFC (SGTs that are ALC complete/scheduled may apply as long as they are promoted before initiation of DSLC Selection)
No record of disciplinary action
Pass the ACFT and in compliance with AR 600-9
Serve a minimum 12 months in a DS position
Complete minimum two annual training periods or equivalent (may be waived by 108th TC CSM for recent DSA graduates who haven’t had an opportunity to perform trail time)
TPU Nomination Process:
Drill Sergeant Leader Candidates (DSLCs) Nomination packets will be routed to 108th TC, with approval from the Training Division command sergeants major, to go through the selection/vetting process and coordinate an interview with DSA and 108th TC leadership.
TPU Training Glidepath:
Initiate ADOS orders for option of 2-3 years with annual concurrence from leadership PCS to Fort Jackson
Successfully complete one cycle of BCT (1 year commitment) or two cycles (2+ year commitment)
Complete DSLC Selection with CoT, if not aligned with quarterly DSLC Selection
Complete DSL Certification and Validation IAW SOP
How to Apply
Talk to your first sergeant/command sergeant major and let them know you are interested. Instructions for application to become a DSL are found in the 108th TC Memorandum of Instruction.
