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

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WHAT ARE DRILL SERGEANTS? 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 their job to teach, coach, and mentor 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 Initial Entry Training in a curriculum much more strenuous than Initial Entry Training. They wear the Distinctive Mark of a Graduate of that school - the World War I 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. The Crest is the symbol of the Army Training Center. Before 1958 it was a regimental crest with a maroon background. In 1958 it was adopted as the training center's crest and the background was changed to green. It was designed by the Heraldic Division of the Quartermaster General's Office. The 13 stars represent the Thirteen Original Colonies. The snake is a symbol of preparedness and is grasping the scroll on one end with his mouth and on the other end with his tail. On the scroll is printed the motto This We'll Defend, one of the many mottos used in colonial days such as 1Don't Tread On Me, llLiberty and many others which were carried on flags and banners. The armored breast plate is a symbol of strength and the green background is a vestment worn under the armored breast plate. It is called a Jupon which represents the new Army. The torch is a symbol of liberty that shines over all. 16 DRILL SERGEANT CREED I am a Drill Sergeant. I will assist each individual in their efforts to become a highly motivated, well disciplined, physically and mentally fit soldier, capable of defeating any enemy on today's modern battlefield. I will instill pride in all, I train Pride in self, in the Army, and in country I will insist that each soldier meets and maintains the Army's standards of military bearing and courtesy, consistent with the highest traditions of the US. Army. I will lead by example, never requiring a soldier to attempt any task I would not do myself. But First, Last and always, I am an American Soldier, sworn to defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. I am a Drill Sergeant.

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14TH MP BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS WAYNESVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT FORNEY FIELD WATER TOWER A welcomed sight for soldiers with tired feet as they march back from the range.

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