Before they train Army recruits at basic training, drill sergeants must graduate from the nine-week United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy. Insider spent a week at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, to see what it takes to become a drill sergeant. The Drill Sergeant Academy has adopted a new strategy where the old days of breaking down recruits with yelling and push-ups have been replaced with a more collaborative and respectful tone. Drill sergeant candidates are taught how to effecti

Before they train Army recruits at basic training, drill sergeants must graduate from the nine-week United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy. Insider spent a week at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, to see what it takes to become a drill sergeant. The Drill Sergeant Academy has adopted a new strategy where the old days of breaking down recruits with yelling and push-ups have been replaced with a more collaborative and respectful tone. Drill sergeant candidates are taught how to effecti

ATTENTION: Urgent Updates to the 09M Program! 🚨 The Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course (MOS 09M) is designed to help you qualify for service, but its requirements are changing EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY‼️ Here’s what you need to know: ➡️The ASVAB AFQT score requirement for 09M has been updated to 24-30. ➡️High school seniors are no longer authorized to enlist into the 09M program. ➡️Dual enrollment in 09M and Army Marketing/Advertising (AM/A6) is no longer permitted. As you can see, this progr