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U.S. ARMY

DRILL SERGEANT SCHOOL

FORT LEONARD WOOD

STUDENT GUIDEPrepared by:FLW Drill Sergeant SchoolFort Leonard Wood, MO 65473

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September 2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBJECT PAGE

Welcome Letter...................................................................................................................................... ......3History…………..................................................................................................................... ............... .......4Drill Sergeant Creed….......................................................................................................................... .......5Soldiers Creed……….......................................................................................................... ............... .........5Course Overview................................................................................................................... ............... .......6Arrival Information................................................................................................................................... .....7Housing and Billeting.................................................................................................................. ................ .7In-processing.......................................................................................................................... .............. .......7Improved Physical Fitness Uniform (IPFU).................................................................................... ..............8Formation…….................................................................................................................. ............... ............8Inspections................................................................................................................................................ ...8Sick Call Procedures................................................................................................................................... .8Leaves and Passes...................................................................................................................................... 9Finance/Student Pay................................................................................................................................... .9

Military Courtesy....................................................................................................................... ............... ..10Banking Facilities............................................................................................................................ ...........10Dining Facility................................................................................................................. ................ ...........10Prohibited Items....................................................................................................................... ............... ...11Privately Owned Vehicles (POV)......................................................................................................... .......11On/Off-Post Transportation....................................................................................................... ............... ..12Physical Security-Crime Prevention..................................................................................................... ......12Study Hall…..................................................................................................................................... ..........12Off-Limits Areas................................................................................................................. ................ ........12Graduation ................................................................................................................................. ...............12Alcohol Policy................................................................................................................. ................ ...........13Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment......................................................................................... .............13Smoking ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....13

Key Telephone Numbers/Building Locations......................................................................................... .....13ANNEX A Clothing Requirement..................................................................................................... ......14-15ANNEX B Observation Report System................................................................................... ..............16-19

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

MANEUVER SUPPORT CENTER NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY FORT

LEONARD WOOD, MISSOURI 65473-8929

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF

MEMORANDUM FOR Drill Sergeant Candidates

SUBJECT: Welcome Letter

1. On behalf of the Maneuver Support Center Noncommissioned Officer Academy and Drill SergeantSchool, I congratulate you on your selection to attend the Drill Sergeant School Course (DSSC).

2. The opportunity to be trained and serve, as a Drill Sergeant is an honor afforded to only the very best

Noncommissioned Officers in our Army. Your selection to attend DSSC should serve as a testamentto your past performance and your potential to serve as a mentor and trainer for Initial Entry TrainingSoldiers.

3. The DSSC will be very challenging, therefore you must come prepared to stay focused and applyyourself toward meeting the course requirements. Time management and self-discipline will be thefoundation of your success here at the Drill Sergeant School. You will be trained and mentored by themost professional and experienced Drill Sergeant Leaders in the Drill Sergeant Program. You will betreated as Noncommissioned Officers as we role model for you and enforce Army standardsthroughout the course. You will at all times adhere to the Army Values and be held to the very highestpersonal and professional standards expected of all Noncommissioned Officers.

4. Upon completion of the DSSC you will find Drill Sergeant Duty to be one of the most rewardingexperiences of any Noncommissioned Officer’s career.

5. If you have any questions regarding the DSSC you may contact us at DSN: 676-7409/7408 COMM:573-596-0131 Ext. 3-7409/7408 or write to the following address:

COMMANDANTMANSCEN NCOA/DSSATTN: ATZT-NCO-DSFort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473

6. Again, I extend to you our congratulations and wish you absolute success during the course.

1SG, USA

DSS Course Chief

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HISTORY OF THE DRILL SERGEANT

In late 1962, the Secretary of the Army directed Stephen Ailes, the Assistant Secretary, toconduct a survey of recruit training in the Army. This survey was conducted over a long period of time andincluded a wide variety of experienced personnel. To insure his report would be valid, Secretary Ailesmade a comprehensive survey, comparing the training techniques of the Marines, Army, Navy, and Air Force. The final report, as submitted to the Department of the Army, contained five principle findings, withappropriate recommendations and suggestions for eliminating the problems encountered. Thecomparisons of the training centers of the three services with those of the Army demonstrated the attitudeof the noncommissioned officers within the Army training centers was very poor. There were contributingreasons, including the long working hours, the difficulty of the demanding nature of the work and lack of free time for family concerns. Much of this was caused by inadequate staffing in the training centers. Inaddition, it was determined that the caliber of noncommissioned officers being assigned to the Armytraining centers was far below the standards required by the other services. Another problem was thenegative attitude of the trainer which had a demoralizing affect on the trainee and resulted in a mentalblock between the recruit, and the trainer, and thus caused a negative impact on the qualified trainer andthe quality of training presented. During the period April - June 1963, Pilot Trainer Courses wereconducted at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, for selected officers and noncommissioned officers toparticipate in testing the revised concept of recruit training. Immediately following in July and August, thisnew training concept was tested with a training battalion at Fort Jackson and a training company at Ft

Gordon, Georgia. The success of these tests resulted in the adoption of the new concept, to include theformation of Drill Sergeant Schools throughout CONARC. This was the beginning of the Drill Sergeantand was the first Drill Sergeant used to train recruits in the entire history of the recruit training programsthroughout the Army. The Fort Leonard Wood Drill Sergeant School began training noncommissionedofficers for Drill Sergeant Duties in September 1964.

CAMPAIGN HAT

A veteran of numerous campaigns in the field, steeped in traditions, and in active service invarious styles from 1850 through 1939, the campaign hat is a most appropriate symbol for a DrillSergeant. The campaign hat appeared on the scene again in early 1964. The present style of thecampaign hat evolved from the straw or felt slough "Hardee Hat" of the 1850's through the center crease

designs of the 1880's, to the present day modified "Montana Peak" which was adopted in 1911.

FEMALE DRILL SERGEANT HAT

In late 1971, Headquarters, Continental Army Command (CONARC) received approval fromthe Chief of Staff of the Army for permission to include women in the Drill Sergeant Program. In February1972, six Women’s Army Corps (WAC) noncommissioned officers from Fort McClellan, Alabama, wereenrolled in the Drill Sergeant Program, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Upon graduation, the womenwere authorized to wear the female drill sergeant hat. BG Mildred C. Bailey designed the female drillsergeant hat. The design was taken from the Australian bush hat. The first female drill sergeant hat wasbeige in color. The beige hat was replaced by a dark green female drill sergeant hat, style unchanged.The green hat was put into use in January 1983. After the green drill sergeant appeared, the beige hat

was slowly phased out of the system. In 1984-85, a proposal was made for females to switch to the drillsergeant hat worn by male drill sergeants. Female drill sergeants at Training and Doctrine Commandposts opposed this idea. In June 1985, General John A Wickham Jr., Army Chief of Staff, stated thatfemale drill sergeants will continue to wear the original female drill sergeant hat.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

1. The Drill Sergeant School Course (DSSC) is a functional course providing qualified noncommissionedofficers with specialized training resulting in the awarding of the "X" and “8” skill qualification identifier.The closed entry and exit course is conducted at three Active Components (AC) and six ReserveComponent (RC) Drill Sergeant Schools (DSS) and consists of 13 major subject areas.

2. Training is based on a 10-hour academic training day, five days a week for nine weeks. Saturdaysand Sundays are purposely left open for retraining and re-testing of selected candidates as neededand are not used for presenting required academic instruction except in extreme cases. Thoseclasses having a holiday during the course may use Saturday as a make up day. During mobilizationthe training week is 6 days.

3. Drill Sergeant School subjects are sequenced and taught in relation to the 3 phases of Basic CombatTraining (BCT):

PHASE I weeks 1-3

Candidate Goals

− Receive training on TRADOC Regulation 350-6 with changes− Discipline, attention to detail and maintain professional conduct

− Establish good study habits

− Develop self-confidence

− Adherence to the Army values

− Introduction to Leadership and Army Core Values (ACV) and Warrior Ethos

− Demonstrate understanding of Leadership and Human Relations

− Demonstrate understanding of Gender Integrated Training

− Perform Counseling and Drill and Ceremonies

− Conduct and pass daily inspections (role modeled by DSLs)

− Improve physical fitness, working toward set goals

− Successful completion of all academic requirements of Phase I

PHASE II weeks 4-6

Candidate Goals− Maintain Phase I accomplishments

− Demonstrate leadership traits, Army values, Warrior Ethos

− Conduct daily inspections (by candidate leaders with close supervision by DSLs)

− Increase leadership development

− Continual adherence to the Army values and Warrior Ethos

− Properly conduct and instruct Drill and Ceremonies

− Continue to demonstrate Human Relations

− Demonstrate proficiency in training of marksmanship fundamentals

− Increase physical ability working toward Phase II goals− Successful completion of all academic requirements of Phase II

− Demonstrate knowledge on Basic and Advance Rifle Marksmanship

PHASE III weeks 7-9

Candidate Goals− Maintain Phase I and II accomplishments

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− Sustain progressive fitness program

− Continuation of daily inspections (by candidate leaders with close supervision by DSLs)

− Continue to demonstrate the principles of Gender Integrated Training

− Acquire proficiency on the hand grenade course

− Continual adherence to the Army values and Warrior Ethos

− Acquire proficiency on First Aid Tasks

− Conduct Tactical Training

− Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. Weapons Systems

− Pass final APFT(compliance with Drill Sergeant School Graduation Requirements)

− Receive a GO on tactical leadership evaluation during FTX

− Certify as a Skill Level One Combatives Instructor

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

1. Whether by car, bus or plane, it’s easy to get to Fort Leonard Wood. If driving, the most direct route isby taking interstate 44 from St. Louis to Oklahoma City. About halfway between the cities of Lebanonand Rolla is the St. Roberts, Waynesville and Fort Leonard Wood exit marking the route to post.

2. If traveling by air to St. Louis International Airport, car rental and bus transportation are available, andTrans World Express offers direct flights to post. Information and assistance for military personneland their families is available at the United Services Organization (USO) in the airport.

3. Greyhound bus service has a terminal located approximately one half mile outside the main gate toserve patrons arriving and departing. On post taxis are readily available.

4. There will be a formation for all reporting students adjacent to the Soldier Community Building 3230Complex A (CAC A) at 0430 on the report date. For additional assistance the NCO Academy Staff Duty can be located in building 3220, in the Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing complex(UEPH).

HOUSING AND BILLETING

1. All students arriving at Fort Leonard Wood in a TDY status will report to building #470 for billeting.Computers are authorized and internet access is available.

IN-PROCESSING

1. During in processing, all students will have the following in their possession:

a. Health Records (*TDY Personnel Only)

b. 3 Copies of orders or 1610 (TDY Orders)

c. 3 Copies of ERB (*within 3 Months) MUST HAVE NCOES, GT Score, PULHES, ANY SQI'sannotated correctly.

d. Proof of extension or reenlistment (if ERB does not show correct ETS)

e. DA 3595-R, Weapons Qualification (M16) signed by their commander (*must be within 6 Months)

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f. Army values card/tag

g. ID card/ID tags

h. Know your current UIC

i. Course Completion certificates for Combatives, SQI 8, and DA1059 for any NCOES notannotated on your ERB.

2. IAW AR 614-200 your ETS date must be at least two years from the last day of the month of graduation from Drill Sergeant School. Your ETS date must be reflected on your ERB or youmust have a copy of your extension or reenlistment papers to show the dates.

IMPROVED PHYSICAL FITNESS UNIFORM (IPFU)

1. The Improved Physical Fitness Uniform (IPFU) is the only authorized uniform for PT. The IPFU mustbe IAW AR 670-1 and have a NSN number. Second hand store bought or commercial physical fitnessuniforms are unauthorized.

2. Gray or black spandex shorts are authorized and highly encouraged for wear under the IPFU shortsand must be free of logos; spandex must either be black or gray.

3. White socks are the only socks authorized for wear (NO LOGOS).

4. The grey fleece cap and black gloves are prescribed for wear during the winter months.

FORMATIONS

1. 00000000The DSC chain-of-command and Drill Sergeant School cadre conduct formations at timesindicated on the training schedule and at any other time as directed by the cadre. All formations willbe supervised by a DSL to ensure that they are conducted IAW FM 3-21.5.

INSPECTIONS

1. DSC’s will conduct daily in-ranks inspections IAW AR 670-1 and FM 3-21.5 at times indicated on thetraining schedule and at any other time as directed by the cadre. DSLs will supervise to ensurestandards are being enforced.

SICK CALL PROCEDURES

1. DSC’s needing medical treatment will visit the Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic (CTMC) located at855 Buckeye Road. Normal sick call hours are 0600-1430 hours Monday through Saturday. Sick

call hours for Thursdays are 0600-1200. DSC’s needing medical care after normal sick call hourswill visit the hospital emergency room.

2. DSC’s will have a DD Form 689 (Individual Sick Slip) signed by their Drill Sergeant Leader or theheavy Drill Sergeant Leader in their possession and will sign out on the FLW Form 880 prior todeparting the NCO Academy area.

3. DSC’s are authorized to drive their POV to sick call or may call Official Express at 6-1927. Once they

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have completed sick call they will return to the Drill Sergeant School Operations office in room 2043located in the GIF or call 3-7409 to verify training location. Official Express will then be contacted at6-1927 for transportation out to the scheduled training area. DSC’s will have all items needed for theday’s training and will report to the training sight once they are released from CTMC. DSC’s willinform Operations if they are on profile which prohibits them from returning to training.

LEAVES AND PASSES

1. DSC’s may travel to Springfield, MO or St. Louis, MO without an approved pass after the first week

of training.

2. All DSC’s requesting a pass by POV must submit a driving plan with strip map and a risk assessmentwith their pass request.

a. 3-Day Pass – Is normally approximately 64 hours in length, usually beginning at the end of normal duty on a workday and ending three days later (for example, end of normal duty hours onMonday until first formation on Thursday). A 3-day pass must include at least one duty day andmay be extended to a maximum of 72 hours.

b. 4-Day Pass – Is usually about 88 hours in length and must include at least two consecutive non-duty days for example, from end of normal duty hours Thursday until first formation/start of dutyMonday and may be extended to a maximum of 96 hours.

3.Soldiers desiring to travel more than 125 miles one way, during periods when they are off duty,

must be on an approved pass and have a travel plan. For soldiers assigned to DSSC, St. Louis, MO,and Springfield, MO, are within this 125 miles radius; Kansas City, MO, is not.

a.Up to 499 miles. A pass request form, DA Form 31, Vehicle Inspection worksheet, risk assessmentworksheet and an LES will be submitted through the DSC’s Drill Sergeant Leader. DSC’s will includethe basic information about their travel plans within the request form. Without this information, thepass or leave will not be approved. DSL’s will sign the request to verify that the soldier has a safetravel plan in place. SDSL’s will give a comprehensive pre-departure safety brief not later than thelast duty day prior to the start of the leave/pass.

b.500 + miles. In addition to the requirements of the above paragraph, the DSC will see the 1SG.DSC’s are not encouraged to travel over 500 miles on a pass; these requests will be approved ona case-by-case basis.

4.DSC’s requesting pass by Air must show itinerary with tickets reflecting times that coincide with thepass hours. Candidates traveling outside the state must have an approved DA Form 31 (Request andAuthority for Leave). The Course Chief is the approving authority for all passes. DSC’s will be physicallypresent in the local area (defined as on post, duty station, or in the location from which the DSC regularlycommutes to duty) at the beginning and ending of leave and/or pass. DSC’s that fail to comply with thisrequirement will be subject to elimination from DSSC. Leaves and passes are privileges that must beapproved by the Course Chief.

FINANCE/STUDENT PAY

1. 00000000Students should arrive at the DSS with sufficient funds to defray unexpected costs such asuniform repair and/or purchases. DSC’s are encouraged to have a Government Charge Card beforearriving. The Fort Leonard Wood Finance Office can no longer issue advance checks to TDYstudents from other locations attending courses at Fort Leonard Wood. All partials will be

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requested via fax through appropriate finance office. DSC’s using the Defense Travel System(DTS) will make sure authorization of partial payments is authorized and acknowledged ontheir orders.

2. Students with pay problems will notify their DSL immediately.

3. A breakdown of the per-diem is as follows: (As of SEP 06) $33.50 a day for DSC’s. DSC’s are alsoauthorized $2.00 a day for laundry expenses. DSC’s will be issued meal cards and will not stop their separate rations. A meal deduction will be submitted for all meals prior to the end of the course. Allstudents will eat at the dining facility regardless of instillation of assignment.

MILITARY COURTESY

1. The Commandant of the MANSCEN NCO Academy has operational control over WLC, DSS, MilitaryPolice, Engineer, and Chemical ANCOC and BNCOC courses. The Commandant is a CommandSergeant Major and will be addressed as Sergeant Major.

2. The Assistant Commandant will be addresses as Sergeant Major and the Chief of Training will beaddressed as Sergeant.00000000

3. The First Sergeant of each course serves as the Course Chief. The First Sergeant is responsible for the command, control and the daily operation of his or her individual course.

4. Civilian staff members will be addressed as Mister or Miss/ Mrs., sir or ma’am, as appropriate. Senior Drill Sergeant Leaders will be addresses as Senior Drill Sergeant and Drill Sergeant Leaders will beaddressed as Drill Sergeant; SGLs will be addressed as Sergeant.

5. The use of profanity is strictly forbidden.

6. Students will display proper military bearing and a positive attitude at all times. Conduct unbecominga noncommissioned officer will not be tolerated.

BANKING FACILITIES

1. Fort Leonard Wood has two banks located within minutes of the billeting area. The Armed ForcesBank00000000 is located in building 490 and the Mid-Missouri Credit Union is located in building 494.Numerous ATM are located throughout the installation for your convenience.

2. As of SEP 06, a personal check for an amount up to $300.00 and a two part check up to $100.00 maybe cashed daily may be cashed at the Post Exchange Armed Forces Bank. There is a $100.00maximum for 2 part checks.

DINING FACILITY

1. 00000000The NCO Academy Dining Facility is available within the UEPH Complex. All DSC’s will beissued a meal card and will eat in the Dining Facility. The NCO Academy DFAC hours are 0600-0800for breakfast, 1100-1300 for lunch and 1630-1800 for dinner Monday thru Friday. Specker DFAC willbe utilized on the weekends and operates from 0730-0900 for breakfast, 1130-1300 fro lunch and1530-1700 for dinner. Lost meal cards must be reported immediately to the DSS OperationsSergeant.

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2. The appropriate duty uniform (ACU, Class A/B) and civilian attire is the only authorized clothing to beworn in the dining facility. The Improved Physical Fitness Uniform is not allowed, unlessdirected by the DSS training schedule.

3. Personnel wearing civilian attire will be properly dressed. The following will apply:

a. No tank tops exposing armpits will be worn.

b. No shower shoes will be worn.

c. No bathing suits will be worn

d. No headgear will be worn.

e. Denim jeans are authorized but must be presentable.

f. Conservative shorts and T-shirts may be worn.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

1. The following items are prohibited and may be confiscated and could result in disciplinary action if introduced into the NCOA/DSS area:

a.00000000Personal firearms

b.Knives with a locking blade or a blade length over 3 inches

c.Pyrotechnics or fireworks

d.Ammunition

e.Bow and arrows

f.Switchblade knives

g.Throwing knives

h.Nunchakus or oriental fighting instruments

i.Pets

j.Unauthorized prescription drugs

k.Hot plates, Slow Cookers (The only authorized cooking items in the barracks are the microwave

ovens)

l.Incense or candles

PRIVETELY OWNED VEHICLES (POV’s)

000000001. DSC parking is allowed only in authorized areas. All vehicle movement by DSC’s requires permission

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from their Drill Sergeant Leader and signing out on the 880 prior to leaving the area. All other travelby DSC’s will be IAW the training schedule. DSC’s will be allowed to operate POV’s at the end of theduty day.

2. Parking on grass or seeded areas is unauthorized and will warrant repairing of any damage to thearea as well as recommendation for disciplinary action.

3. A cadre member will inspect all POV’s in the first week of the course and prior to any holidayweekend. Failure to maintain proper safety standards will result in loss of driving privileges untilrepairs are made and the vehicle is re-inspected. Operating the vehicle prior to re-inspection couldresult in a derogatory counseling and recommendation for release from DSSC.

ON/OFF-POST TRANSPORTATION

1. 00000000Commercial taxis are available on and off post. (Refer to local community telephone book)

2. Commercial, local and long distance Greyhound bus service is available approximately one half mileoutside the main gate of Ft. Leonard Wood.

PHYSICAL SECURITY/CRIME PREVENTION

1. 00000000Crime prevention is the responsibility of all personnel assigned or attached to the NCOAcademy.

2. In the event of a break in or theft, immediately notify the Military Police and the CQ. The individualsuffering the loss will also notify their DSL and Senior Drill Sergeant Leader.

3. Billeting rooms will be locked at all times.

4. Personal property will not be left unattended.

5. POV’s will be locked at all times.

6. High Value items: use personal/room safe.

7. DSC’s are not allowed to carry more than $100.00 cash on their person.

STUDY HALL

1. A Mandatory study hall will be conducted prior to the Leadership written exam and prior to examretests. The study hall will be conducted by a certified DSL the night prior to the exam in the squadclassroom and last for at least one hour. DSC’s requesting study halls other than the mandatorystudy hall will notify their DSL at least 24 hours in advance.

OFF-LIMITS AREAS

1. Off limits areas are posted in each classroom. In addition, all training brigade billets that house InitialEntry Training Soldiers are also off limits. A map of this area is posted in every classroom.

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GRADUATION

1. Upon course completion, a graduation ceremony will be conducted to recognize DSC’saccomplishments. Family members, guests, friends and unit members are cordially invited to attend.

2. The uniform for graduation will be ACU’s with all tan boots and Drill Sergeant Hat. The Drill Sergeant

Hat will be issued at CIF the day prior to graduation.

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ALCOHOL POLICY

1. DSC’s are authorized to store and consume alcohol in their room. The Community Activity Center (CAC) at Complex B (Bldg 3240) is also an authorized area for consumption of alcohol. However,DSC’s consuming alcohol within their room or the CAC will abide by the Army Values and treatSoldier’s, equipment and the facilities with respect at all times.

2. DSC’s are forewarned that alcohol related incidents are not tolerated and will be grounds for

dismissal from DSSC. Incidents include but are not limited to loud and boisterous behavior,accidents, or any other alcohol related incident.

3. DSC’s arrested by civilian police or apprehended on post by the Military Police for drunken driving will

be subject to disciplinary action and disenrollment from the course. It is a violation of Missouri Statelaw to operate a vehicle while carrying an open alcoholic beverage container.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

1. 00000000The Commandant's policies on equal opportunity/sexual harassment are posted on the unitbulletin boards and in the Academy SOP.

2. Complaint procedures and applicable phone numbers are also posted on the unit bulletin boards.

SMOKING

1. DSC’s00000000 are allowed to smoke or use smokeless tobacco in designated areas.

2. DSC’s will not smoke or use smokeless tobacco in formation areas.

3. Smoking is prohibited in the vicinity of IET/AIT soldiers.

4. Smoking in individual rooms is not authorized.

5. Smoking on ranges will be limited to meal times at the 1SG/SDSL’s discretion.

6. Smoking and use of smokeless tobacco is not authorized in the common use areas of the billets.

KEY TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND BUILDING LOCATIONS

Place Bldg # Telephone #

MANSCEN NCOA/DSS 3203 DSN 676-7425/7426S-3 Comm. (573) 563-7425/7426

MANSCEN NCOA/DSS 3203 DSN 676-8134/8025FAX Comm. (573) 563-8134/8025

Drill Sergeant School 3203 DSN 676-7409Comm. (573) 563-7409(573) 596-0131 EXT. 3-7409

Billeting Office 470 DSN 581-0999

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Comm. (573) 596-0999

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ANNEX A

CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS QUANTITY

1. DUFFLE BAG 1 EA2. LAUNDRY BAG 1 EA3. PATROL CAP, UNIVERSAL PATTERN (ACU) 1 EA4. BERET 1 EA5. COAT (SHIRT), ACU 4 EA6. TROUSERS (PANTS), ACU 4 EA7. COAT, COLD WEATHER, FIELD (FIELD JACKET), ACU or BDU 1 EA8. BOOTS, COMBAT (SEE NOTE 3) 2 PR9. BRUSH, SHOE/ SUEDE BOOT CLEANING KIT (BLACK POLISH IFWEARING BLACK LEATHER BOOTS)

1 EA

10. T-SHIRT, COTTON, TAN (BROWN IF WEARING BDUs) 7 EA11. SOCKS, WOOL or COTTON/NYLON BLEND (OD, BLACK, or TAN) 7 EA12. DRAWERS, COTTON, OD or WHITE 7 EA**13. BRA 3 EA*14. PANTIES 7 EA*15. ARMY GREEN UNIFORM (AG 489 or 491) 1 EA**

16. ARMY GREEN CLASSIC OR AG 314 W/PANTS & SKIRT 1 EA*17. COAT, ALL WEATHER, BLACK WITH LINER 1 EA18. GLOVES, DRESS (FOR CLASS A UNIFORM) 1 PR19. SHIRT, LONG SLEEVE, GREEN (AG 415) 1 EA20. SHIRT, SHORT SLEEVE, GREEN (AG 415) 1 EA21. T-SHIRT, COTTON, WHITE 2 EA**22. SOCKS, BLACK, COTTON or NYLON (FOR CLASS A UNIFORM) 2 EA**23. SLIPS 2 EA*24. NYLONS 2 PR*25. BELT, RIGGERS (BLACK, TAN, or OD) 1 EA26. BELT, WEB (FOR CLASS A UNIFORM) 1 EA27. BUCKLE, BRASS (FOR CLASS A UNIFORM) 1 EA28. NECK TIE, BLACK 4-IN-HAND (NO CLIP-ON) 1 EA**

29. FEMALE NECK TAB 1 EA*30. SHOES, LOW QUARTER 1 PR31. TAGS, IDENTIFICATION, WITH CHAIN and VALUES TAG 1 EA32. UNIFORM BRASS, BRANCH & US 1 EA33. ALL AUTHORIZED RIBBONS AND BADGES 1 SET34. BRASS GRADE INSIGNIA 1 SET35. SHOULDER BOARDS (FOR CLASS A SHIRT) 1 PR36. NAME PLATES 2 EA37. DINSTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA 1 SET38. REGIMENTAL CREST 1 EA39. GLOVES, MAN and WOMENS, LEATHER, LIGHT DUTY, BLACK 1 PR40. INSERTS, GLOVES, WOOL (OD, BLACK OR BROWN) 2 PR41. SHOES, RUNNING (NO HIGH TOPS) 1 PR

42. JACKET, GRAY, IPFU 1 EA43. PANTS, BLACK, IPFU 1 EA44. FLEECE CAP, FOLIAGE GREEN (REPLACES KNIT CAP, BLACK) 1 EA45. T-SHIRT, GRAY, SHORT SLEEVE, IPFU 2 EA46. T-SHIRT, GRAY, LONG SLEEVE, IPFU 2 EA47. TRUNKS, BLACK, IPFU 2 EA48. SHORTS, SPANDEX, BLACK 2 EA49. SOCKS, ATHLETIC, WHITE, ANKLE OR CALF LENGTH 5 PR

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ANNEX B

DRILL SERGEANT SCHOOL OBSERVATION REPORT SYSTEM

PURPOSE

00000000The purpose of the Drill Sergeant School spot report system is to systematically record eachDSC’s ability to follow instructions, maintain proper motivation and attention to detail and to correctdeficiencies in these areas by holding the individual student accountable.

POLICY

The spot report system applies to all Drill Sergeant School Candidates. Drill Sergeant School Cadre willassess merits/demerits on individual Observation Reports based on the DSC’s performance.

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Sets forth guidelines and implements changes to the Observation Report System as necessary.

2. Monitors the Observation Report System at course level throughout the Drill Sergeant School toensure compliance with the guidelines set forth in the SEP and Student Guide.

3. Counsel DSC’s in writing that accumulate 28 or more demerits at the end of each week.

4. Ensure adequate merit details are planned, coordinated and supervised each week.

5. Reserves right to assess merits and demerits at the course and individual DSC level.

SENIOR DRILL SERGEANT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors the Observation Report System at platoon level throughout the Drill Sergeant School Courseto ensure compliance with the guidelines set forth in the SEP and Student Guide.

2. Counsels DSC’s in writing who accumulate 24-27 demerits at the end of each week.

3. Ensure merit details are conducted and properly supervised each week..

4. Retains the right to assess merits and demerits at the platoon and individual DSC level.

5. Briefs all DSC’s the Observation Report System during the Senior Drill Sergeant in-briefing.

6. Refers DSC’s to the Chief Instructor for counseling as necessary.

DRILL SERGEANT LEADERS RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Enforces the use of Observation Report System by consistently assessing merits and demerits asnecessary.

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2. Maintains accurate master merit and demerit tracking record at squad level for each week.

3. Counsels DSC’s in writing who accumulate 20-23 demerits at the end of each week.

4. Supervises merit details as directed by the Senior Drill Sergeant Leader.

5.

Assesses merit and demerits at the squad and individual DSC level.

6. Provide Senior Drill Sergeant Leader/Platoon Sergeant with a by name list of DSC’s scheduled for merit detail for that week (suspense will be 1630 on Friday).

7. Reinforces the Observation Report System procedures to the DSC’s as briefed by the Senior DrillSergeant Leader.

8. Refers DSC’s to the Senior Drill Sergeant Leader/Platoon Sergeant or Chief Instructor for counselingas necessary.

DRILL SERGEANT CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITY

1. Maintain and have in possession the Observation Report Tracker at all times.

2. Report lost or mutilated Observation Report Trackers to their Drill Sergeant Leader immediately.

3. Report to merit detail each week as directed by their Drill Sergeant Leader or on a voluntary basis toearn merits as detail requirements allow.

OBSERVATION REPORT PROCEDURES

The following guidelines will be used in implementing the Observation Report System:

1. All DSC’s will be issued individual Observation Report Trackers during in-processing which will befolded in half and maintained in the upper right ACU/BDU jacket pocket (or outermost garment)throughout the course.

2. Observation Report Trackers will not be carried while in PT uniform.

3. DSC’s will produce their Observation Report Trackers for cadre upon demand.

4. DSC’s will be briefed on the Observation Report Tracker procedures during the Senior Drill SergeantLeader in-brief and during their Drill Sergeant Leader’s initial counseling.

5. Lost or mutilated (not legible) Observation Report Trackers will result in an automatic 10 demerits.

6. Drill Sergeant Leaders will initiate a new Observation Report Tracker within their squad everyThursday evening by annotating the date and initialing the tracker in the lower left hand corner (start).

7. Drill Sergeant Leaders will collect and close out all old observation reports every Thursday evening byannotating the date and initialing the tracker in the lower left hand corner (end).

8. Observation Report Trackers that are in the possession of a DSC and not initiated by a Drill SergeantLeader’s initials with the date will result in 10 demerits.

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9. Drill Sergeant Leaders will calculate the total cumulative end of week demerits based on previous endof week and current end of week totals. The cumulative end of week total will be recorded on thesquad’s master merit and demerit record.

10.Drill Sergeant Leaders will assess merits and demerits on individual DSC’s Observation ReportTrackers based on their performance or noted deficiencies. All entries will be recorded in ink.

11.Drill Sergeant Leaders will then inform the students of the infraction or observation and record thetype of observation, time and date, location, DSL initials and the amount of assessment (+,-).

12.The total number of merits or demerits will be carried over from each week and zeroed out at the endof each phase. (If the phase ends on Tuesday the tracker will close out at the end of the day and anew tracker will be initiated at that time and closed out on that Thursday as prescribed above).

13.Drill Sergeant Leaders will generally have a student prepare an RBI if after an initial demeritassessment is made and it becomes obvious the DSC does not understand the correction.

14.DSC’s will be counseled in writing by the Drill Sergeant Leader at the end of the week when

the student accumulates 20-23 demerits, counseled by the SDSL for 24-27 demerits, and

counseled by the Chief Instructor for 28 or more demerits. The DSC’s DSL will initiate thecounseling and refer the DSC to the SDSL/PSG or 1SG as appropriate when demerits exceed 20 or more.

15.Demerits will be issued under the categories of Failure to Follow Instructions, Drill and Ceremonies,Bearing, Appearance, Uniform, Billets, Motivation, Lateness, attention to detail. Demerits will beassessed in increments of one (1) or two (2) demerits for infractions within the above categories.

16.Demerits will not be assessed excessively for the same violation. (Example; strings on the uniformduring in ranks inspections should be covered by one assessment. However, other uniform violationsmay warrant additional assessments).

17.Merits will be awarded by cadre for positive observations during the training week in the same

manner as demerits. Merits will also be awarded for detail work as directed by the Drill SergeantLeader in charge of the weekly merit detail.

18. Merits will cancel out demerits on a one for one basis. (One merit cancels one demerit).

19.Merit details will be conducted every Saturday and after duty hours during the week. Saturday meritdetails will generally be conducted in the morning (IET APFT grader). Merit Details will be performedafter training ends on Saturdays when training is scheduled. During the week DSC’s may volunteer to clean the cubical area of Drill Sergeant School.

20.Alternate forms of earning merits may be used at the direction of the Chief Instructor or SDSL if details are not available. Some examples are additional study halls or physical fitness training. DSC’smay propose merit details through their DSLs to the PSG.

21. Excessive demerit counseling will be considered derogatory in nature and utilized in the WholeSoldier evaluation concept by the Drill Sergeant Leader.

NOTE: DSC’s must use the observation report system as a self assessment tool and mustmaintain the appropriate level of conduct and attention to detail during the course. Excessivedemerit counseling indicates the DSC’s conduct and attention to detail are unsatisfactory.

NOTE: If a DSC has excessive demerits and does not volunteer for merit details a counseling

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session concerning a lack of motivation may be warranted.

EXAMPLE

OBSERVATION REPORT TRACKER

DRILL SERGEANT SCHOOL OBSERVATION REPORT TRACKER

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________________________________ PLT ___________ SQD ___________

START DATE (FRI) ___________________________________ END DATE (COB THURS) _____________________________

1 FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTR 2 BEARING 1 UNIFORM 2 MOTIVATION 2 ATTENTION TO DETAL 1 OR 2 OTHER

1 D&C 1 APPEARANCE 1 BILLETS 2 LATENESS 1 OR 2 AWARDED MERIT

OBSERVATION TIME/DATE LOCATION DSL ASSESSMENT

+ −

+ −

+ −

+ −

+ −

+ −

+ −

+ −

+ −

DSL INITIALS (START) __________ PREVIOUS END OF WEEK TOTAL _________ + CURRENT END OF WEEK TOTAL ______________

DSL INITIALS (END) ___________ CUMMULATIVE END OF WEEK TOTAL __________

FLW Form 696 (Rev Aug 01)

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