US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Leonard Wood, MO)

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What is Basic Training? The Basic Training program is designed to produce new soldiers who are motivated, disciplined, physically conditioned, trained in the common soldierly skills and capable of taking their place in the ranks of the Army in the Held after Military Occupational Specialty IMOSQ qualiHcation. Therefore all soldiers who complete Basic Training have: a. Demonstrated the strength, stamina, and agility to perform the tasks prescribed and understand the higher standards of physical conditioning which are required for completion of initial entry training. b. Demonstrated the desire and have accepted the need to apply themselves to accomplishing assigned tasks. c. Understand and adhered to their enlistment obligation, including the Oath of Enlistment, and their role as soldiers. d. Sworn their devotion to the Army in its defense of the United States and principles embodied in the Constitution. e. Understood and will abide by the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other statutes and applicable rules and regulations. f Been trained in the common soldierly skills which apply to all soldiers regardless of MOS or duty position. 20 6'

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I 'IE' W' . 2 'K ..t 1 Nm nt WT Basic Training begins with the cracking of a Drill Sergeantis voice Fall In , as you disembark the troop transports which have brought you to a new home. A quick forma tion and you answer to your name Here Sergeant to let yourself know it is really you who is there. An unfamilar face approaches while you stand in formation. He does not smile, but he has an air of authority, conHdence, and professionalism in his walk and stride. He stops in front of you and gazes over the entire platoon forma tion. His eyes show not a trace of emotion, and as they pierce you inside you realize he is your Drill Sergeant, That first piercing sensation you will always remember for the rest of your life. After a short introduction of I am your Drill Sergeant and I will teach you to become a soldier. bl

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WHAT IS A DRILL SER GEANT? They are the cautioning voice, the helpful hand, the watchful eye that guides the new soldier through the strenuous Army Training. They have gained their knowledge through practical experience. It is properly their job to guide, instruct, and encourage the young people who are training to become soldiers. They are seasoned graduates of the Drill Sergeants School-a course which reviews all the Basics', of Basic Training in a curriculum much more strenuous than Basic Training. They wear the Distinctive Mark ofa Graduate of that school-the World War l type campaign hat or the Australian Bush hat. To the Drill Sergeants at Fort Leonard Wood and the proud soldiers they have produced, this book is dedicated. 21